PM congratulates Achinta Sheuli on bagging Gold at the CWG

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated weightlifter, Achinta Sheuli on winning Gold Medal at Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.

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In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;

"Delighted that the talented Achinta Sheuli has won a Gold Medal at the Commonwealth Games. He is known for his calm nature and tenacity. He has worked very hard for this special achievement. My best wishes to him for his future endeavours."

"Before our contingent left for the Commonwealth Games, I had interacted with Achinta Sheuli. We had discussed the support he received from his mother and brother. I also hope he gets time to watch a film now that a medal has been won."v

Vice President Urges Youth for Social Service

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VP made an appeal to the financially well-off sections of the society to conduct useful programs for the rural Indian populace. He said, “nothing gives greater satisfaction and joy than extending a helping hand to those in distress. ‘Share and care’ is the core value of our civilization.”

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·       VP also inaugurated Seva Samstha bhavan for the New Delhi regional center of the NGO called RASS (Rashtriya Seva Samithi).

·       Shri Naidu further stressed that it is the responsibility of the affluent sections of society to look after the needs of its economically weaker sections.

·       Besides, various service programs should be formulated and implemented for the sake of further development in the rural India. He also said that the health and overall well-being of the women and children should be focused upon. Further, considering the well-being of the entire rural Indian society, VP said that “nothing gives greater satisfaction and joy than extending a helping hand to those in distress. ‘Share and care’ is the core value of our civilization.”

·       The Vice President appreciated the efforts of RASS among the underprivileged communities in backward regions and noted their contribution during the peak of the pandemic. Shri Naidu recalled the efforts of Padma awardee, late Shri Muniratnam Nayudu, the founder of RASS, and called him "a true Gandhian, in letter and spirit”. He said other organisations too must supplement the efforts of the governments in eliminating poverty, illiteracy and fighting various social evils like atrocities against women and weaker sections.

PM lauds the Wrestling contingent for their outstanding performance at the World Wrestling Championship

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Wrestling contingent for their remarkably noticeable performance at Cadet U-17 World Wrestling Championship in  Rome, and Italy.

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In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;

"With 14 medals including 7 Golds (of which 5 were won by women athletes) and a Gold in Greco Roman after 32 years, India's performance at the Cadet (U-17) World Wrestling Championship has been the best ever. India has also topped the medals tally. Congrats to our contingent."
 

Development Schemes for NER including Nagaland

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Various Ministries and the Central Government Departments in the NER (North Eastern Region) have undertaken several development projects in the region.

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·        Most of the development projects initiated in the North Eastern region aim at improving:

ü air connectivity,

ü rail connectivity,

ü road connectivity,

ü waterway connectivity,

ü power connectivity, and

ü telecom connectivity in the NER.

·        Besides, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) is implementing various schemes/packages including:

ü North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS),

ü Non-Lapsable Central Pool of Resources (NLCPR) Scheme,

ü Special Packages of Assam Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC),

ü Dima Hasao Autonomous Territorial Council (DHATC), and

ü Karbi Anglong Autonomous Territorial Council (KAATC),

ü Hill Area Development Programme (HADP),

ü Social and Infrastructure Development Fund (SIDF),

ü Schemes of NEC (North Eastern Council) and

ü North East Road Sector Development Scheme (NERSDS), for the development of North Eastern Region.