Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday virtually interacted with the Lakhpati Didis across the country and said that the Lakhpati and Namo Drone Didis will script a new chapter of women empowerment for the country.
The event was broadcasted Live from Agartala Town Hall on Monday, where 2 Lakhpati Didis from each of the 9 blocks of the state were felicitated and given certificates. PM Modi interacted with a ‘Bank Sakhi’ Lakhpati Didi – Anima Debnath of Dukli Block in West Tripura.
Chairman of Panchayat Samiti of various blocks of West Tripura district, Chairman of BAC, DM of West Tripura district Dr Vishal Kumar, Additional DM Prashant Badal Negi and others were present in the event.
During the exchange of views, the Prime Minister also inquired about the family, social status of Lakhpati Didi Anima Debnath and the self-help group she is associated with. The Prime Minister urged her to come forward to create more Lakhpati Didis.
Revolving funds and community investment funds were given to various self-help groups of West Tripura district. Cheque of loan amounting to Rs 1,75, 35, 000 was handed over to 78 different self-help groups of the Mandai block of the district.
New Urban Community Health Centre to reduce patients rush in GBP Hospital: CM Dr Manik Saha
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Thursday laid foundation stone of 50-bed Urban Community Health Center here at Agartala and said that the present government is working diligently to improve health infrastructure and services in the state.
Govt determined to develop sports infrastructure in Tripura: CM Dr Manik Saha
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Thursday inaugurated football turf, athletics track and hockey ground here at Agartala Dasarath Deb Sports Complex at Badharghat and said that the government is determined to develop facilities and platform for sports persons in the state.
Mistake that benefits no one: World leaders react to Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs'
As US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on the so-called "reciprocal tariffs," the world reacted sharply against the decision, with some calling it a "mistake that benefits no one" while others called it a violation of Washington's obligations under the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Indian pharmaceutical exports get reprieve from Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
Because of the importance of India’s pharmaceuticals to US healthcare, those exports will get a reprieve from President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, according to the White House.
India stands less impacted by Trump tariffs than global peers: Industry
As US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries, including India, industry experts said on Thursday that it appears India's export competitiveness to the US market stands far less impacted on a relative basis compared to global peers.
IAF pilot killed, another critical as Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Gujarat
An Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot lost his life, while another sustained critical injuries after their two-seater Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Gujarat's Jamnagar Airfield, the IAF confirmed on Thursday.
PM Modi emplanes for Thailand; to attend BIMSTEC summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emplaned for Thailand on a state visit to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, with his visit also set to bolster bilateral relations between New Delhi and Bangkok.
Bhavan’s Little Learners celebrate annual programme
The Bhavan’s Little Learners, Bordowali celebrated annual programme and organised prize distribution ceremony here at Agartala Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan on Wednesday.