Hon.
@PChidambaram_IN
Ji,challenge accepted.Let’s discuss & dissect back series data.I gave 3 hrs of detailed interview yesterday & it is somewhat disingenuous of you to say that I asked the media to not ask questions. Do give more coherent reasons for ur difficulty with new data
I wonder if Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar will agree to a debate the data than telling journalists that their questions are "undeserving of an answer".
India has the largest area under agriculture in the world at 169.3 mill ha; China has 135.7 and the US 160.4 mill ha. We have by Far the highest average rainfall thanks to the Himalayas at 1200 mm per year as compared to China 650 mm and the US at 750 mm.(IE 25/06/22)
Record 80million rural households now have piped drinking water.The pace at which piped water is being provided to households in India’s 117
#AspirationalDistricts
has overtaken the national rate, making
#HarGharJal
a sure reality by 2024.
Milk Production in 1951
India: 17 million tonnes
US: 53 million tonnes
Milk Production in 2017
India: 163 million tonnes
US: 95 million tonnes
We can do it.
I would request the media to stop misinterpreting my statement. The government has been taking bold steps to accelerate our economy & will continue to do so. There is no need to panic or spread panic.
Met with the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh
@ysjagan
, to understand the context of growth & development in the state; in the recently released
@NITIAayog
#SDGIndiaIndex
for 20-21,
#AndhraPradesh
ranked third basis its stellar performance in multiple categories.
Our extended family and neighbourhood police lines inmates saluting those fighting the Coronavirus. India is one and will remain united as one in facing all challenges. Kudos to our Prime Minister for leading from the front
The challenging construction of the
#AtalTunnel
is finally complete: Now, connecting
#Manali
to
#Leh
, through the world's longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet.
A great feat!
#RohtangPass
Congratulations, Deepika, you made us proud today. Your life’s journey has been nothing less than inspirational as they affirm that nothing is impossible.
#DeepikaKumari
The coveted M Chinnaswamy Stadium in
#Bengaluru
now generates 400kw power via rooftop solar panels, meeting 1/3 of its requirements. Incredible!
#cleanenergy
#solarenergy
Huge reform by the government to replace MCI by a very eminent Board of Governors led by Dr Vinod K Paul, my colleague in NITI Aayog. This is the beginning of the real reform of the medical education system which will also support the PM Jan Aarogya Yojana. Congratulations.
With a robust industrial & policy landscape,
#Telangana
, India's youngest state, is one of the fastest growing states in the country, growing at an avg. annual rate of more than 9% since its formation.
#ArthNITI
special
#StatesOfTheNation
feature here:
I start my day with Surya Namaskars - Salutations to the Sun, the eternal source of light and energy. ☀️
Each pose is an exercise in mindfulness, requiring me to be present in the moment - each pose flows into another, each moment into another. 🙏
#YogaDay2020
#YogaAtHome
With over 60 million Indians travelling by e-rickshaws every day, the dawn of an
#electric
future is upon India. While this is a remarkable achievement, the Government is exploring the viability of greener alternatives to keep e-waste to the minimum.
A feeling of pure joy and amazement at holding a new born. With Divine Grace and blessings of Her Holiness Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, we became grandparents this morning. Seeking the blessings of all for the newly arrived and the mother
In the last 3 months, Rs. 31,000 crore have been deposited directly into the Jan Dhan accounts of 20 crore poor families.
A spectacular example of ensuring financial security during a pandemic!
@PMOIndia
@narendramodi
#PMJDY
Picture is from the majestic Hills of
#Coorg
! The Neelakurinji is a flower that blooms once in twelve years. Breathtaking visuals.
📸 :
@swami2005
@incredibleindia
India's ForEx reserves soared by $16.663 billion to touch a lifetime high of $633.558 billion; the rising reserves have helped the rupee strengthen against the dollar finally registering a 0.4 paise gain & ending at 73.02 over its previous close.
📸 Reuters
PM
@narendramodi
ji in his address today reminds the nation that while the country's scientists work on multiple vaccines, and we unlock our public spaces, our fight against the virus should not weaken & we must follow the 3Ws: wear a mask, wash our hands & watch our distance.
We should all appreciate the maturity of the Indian electorate which has recognized good governance, effective delivery and shown unambiguously that they appreciate honest hard work for which the hon'ble PM
@narendramodi
has set such an amazing example.
#ElectionResults2019
Met with the Hon'ble CM of
#Gujarat
,
@vijayrupanibjp
ji & senior officials of the State; with robust initiatives for safe drinking water, education, barren land conversion &
#naturalfarming
, the State has made great strides in inclusive development. 1/2
I am honoured & humbled to have been featured on the
@Richtopia
list of Top 100 Most Influential Economists online in 2020.
I thank my wonderful team at
@NITIAayog
& the dynamic leadership of PM
@narendramodi
.
@PMOIndia
As India moves steadfast & determined towards inclusive growth & undeterred progress under the leadership of Hon'ble PM
@narendramodi
ji, I congratulate & wish the very best to all the new members inducted in the Union Council of Ministers.
Most fortunate to be part of a team led and guided by Shri
@narendramodi
whose life's only goal is to achieve 'sabka saath, sabka vikas aur sabka vishwas.'
@NITIAayog
is committed to that.
#Team_India
Speed of
#economic
recovery springs a pleasant surprise.
#Manufacturing
shows a positive growth which is the confirmation of a rebound of demand led recovery.
In the last couple of years,
#technology
&
#innovation
has transformed the face of
#IndianRailways
, making Asia's largest rail network ready & competitive for Industrial Revolution 4.0.
From functional to operational,
#DigitalIndia
, a force-multiplier:
#MSDhoni
is a once in a generation cricketer, a true role model for so many Indians. As he announces his retirement from international cricket, I wish him all the best & thank him for his invaluable contribution to Indian sports.
@msdhoni
@BCCI
Excellent news of GDP hitting a 9-quarter high at 8.2%. This is slightly higher than my own estimate of 7.8% which I had announced at the Motilal Oswal Investors Summit on 27th Aug. The growth rate will surely be higher in the coming quarters.
Decades of path-breaking cinema, of crafting versatility, of being loved by people across generations & across geographies-Shri
@rajinikanth
ji is excellence personified!
I extend my heartiest congratulations to you for being honoured with the prestigious
#DadaSahebPhalke
Award.
Birthday greetings to the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Shri.
@ysjagan
Ji. May you be blessed with good health, prosperity & a long life.
@AndhraPradeshCM
180 kms from Hyderabad, the village of Jammikunta,
#Telangana
is special:
Every morning at 8, come shine or rain, the entire village comes to an absolute halt as the national anthem is played & everyone takes a moment to pay tribute to the great legacy of this country.
Inspiring!
India is the 2nd largest cultivator of
#bamboo
in the world with 136 species spread over 13.96 million hectares. It is ubiquitous as it dominates both Indian rural & urban landscapes. Today, we celebrate
#WorldBambooDay
to generate awareness abt conserving &promoting the industry
The first phase of
#Bharatmala
project, under which 34,800 km of highways will be developed, will generate 14.2 crore man-days of employment.
#NHDP
#employment
India can have access to USD 50-60 billion worth of carbon credits if it propagates natural
#farming
and
#agroecology
.
It is imperative to make
#agriculture
more knowledge-intensive.
NITI Aayog's proposal for transition to
#electricvehicles
was a well-thought-out policy to capitalise on the “sunrise industry” and two-wheeler makers should work with the
@NITIAayog
rather than paint an incorrect picture.
@the_hindu
#futuremobility
With over 9 Lakh trees planted in 100 newly created forests, IRS Rohit Mehra’s initiative to create Micro Forests across the country is a laudable move towards offsetting carbon footprint & building a sustainable environment. Kudos!
📸: ANI
India leads
@OECD
Global Economic Estimates with 12.6% for FY22, the highest among G20 countries - the acceleration aided by strategic Government's fiscal support and a recovery in manufacturing & construction industries!
Kudos to the
#Maharahstra
Government and their dedicated work towards sustainable mobility - their continued efforts have resulted in accelerated transitioning & adoption of EVs in record numbers.
@AUThackeray
@CMOMaharashtra
I am proud to announce that since our policy announcement, Maharashtra has seen a jump of 157% in EV registrations. We are also swiftly working towards electrifying the BEST fleet. Currently, 386 BEST buses are electric and will soon touch 50% by 2023 and 100% before 2027.
Pleased to meet and interact with Shri
@ysjagan
, Chief Minister and Shri Buggana Rajendranath, Minister of Finance of Andhra Pradesh in Velagapudi, today.
In our interaction with the official state body of
#AndhraPradesh
led by
@ysjagan
, a wide range of developmental issues were discussed with the intention to leverage cooperative federalism for accelerated progress & constructive facilitation of issues:
#Menstruation
, which was earlier considered to be a taboo, is now being talked about from the ramparts of
#RedFort
!
Leading by example, PM
@narendramodi
highlighted the efforts being made by the government to make sanitary pads accessible to poor women.
#IndependenceDayIndia
Thankful to Chairman Railway Board, & MD
@dfccil_india
for arranging the field visit to the
#Dadri
- Khurja Section of the Dedicated Freight Corridor. Also witnessed the
#NTC
( New Track Construction) Machine in action.
India is 2nd largest producer of
#footwear
in the world. Yet,many global brands situated in India still rely heavily on
#import
of finished goods.The strengthening of the ancillary ecosystem can empower India to become an international footwear destination
This photo by Anil T Prabhakar of a critically endangered Bornean orangutan extending its arm to help a man out of snake-infested waters in Borneo is a reminder of the kindness necessary in this world.
Uninformed and inexperienced global social media influencers will not deflect us from our democratic Dharma of taking everyone along and working to raise the farmers' welfare
#IndiaAgainstPropaganda
#IndiaTogether
Motivated campaigns targeting India will never succeed. We have the self confidence today to hold our own. This India will push back.
#IndiaTogether
#IndiaAgainstPropaganda
Aimed to emerge as the top
#EV
producer in India,
#Maharashtra
's EV Policy is designed to also boost adoption; with the onus of claiming subsidy on the manufacturers, the process of purchase is easier & hassle-free and one of the best in the country:
.
@AUThackeray
The 🇮🇳
#Paralympians
have done incredibly well, possibly one of the best, most phenomenal set of performances I have witnessed! Not only are they champions in their respective sports, they are champions for overcoming incredible hardships, social stigma.
More power to them! ✊
With profound sadness, I wish to inform that my mother Smt Sarla Prakash left us for her heavenly abode this morning. The cremation will be at 3.00pm today at the Lodi Crematorium, New Delhi.
Om Shanti!
My Edit piece in today’s
@htTweets
: Why
#PMModi
’s address is historic
Overcoming conservative impulses within the establishment, he has paved the way for reforms
India's first Grain ATM set up in
#Gurugram
under the ‘World Food Programme’ of
@UN
.
A revolutionary initiative taken by Haryana DCM
@Dchautala
that will ensure transparency & accuracy in the state's public food distribution system.
1 और 1 मिल के 2 हो जाये- यह गणित है
1 और 1 मिल के 11 बन जाये- यह संगठन है
1 और 1 मिल के 1 ही रह जाये- यह प्रेम है
1 और 1 मिल कर शून्य हो जाये- ये अध्यात्म है
जब 1 को 1 से मिलने ही न दिया जाए- यह कूटनीति है
और जब 1 को 1 के विरुद्ध खड़ा कर दिया जाए- यह "राजनीति" है
Impressed by the speedy implementation of the Project which is scheduled to be completed in 2022 and will act as a crucial multiplier for the Indian
#Economy
. My compliments to the team
@dfccil_india
&
#IndianRailways
.
Atm Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan will be the objective of new economic package which will total nearly Rs 20 lakh crore or about 10% of the GDP. This is a landmark announcement. And will give the required economic boost.
The reforms will include changes in labour laws, privatisation moves, and creation of land banks for new industrial development.
#Economy
#GDP
#FDI
#IBC
#PPP
To discuss the State of the Economy and steps forward for the decade - I was joined by my colleagues at
@NITIAayog
in meeting other leading think tanks.
Met with the fresh cohort of IES officers who joined NITI Aayog this month. They are a very bright and accomplished batch of 16 officers of which 11 are female officers. The gender balance and talent quality continues to improve in NITI. 1/2
The ‘Startup India Seed Fund Scheme'
#SISFS
comes as a very bold & timely announcement by the Government.
It will surely provide a strong impetus to further expanding & strengthening the innovation and start-up ecosystem in the country.
#StartUpIndia
#AatmaNirbharBharat
Last spotted in 1902, after 118 years it seems that the Rare Mandarin Duck is waddling in the country again.
The lone Mandarin duck was spot in the Maguri-Motapung Beel, gateway to the Dibru Saikhowa National Park in Assam. What a beautiful sight!
📸:
@pratidintime
Last year,
#FDI
in India broke all records, with an 18% increase. Even during the challenging time of COVID, companies have no hesitation in investing in India.
This is a fabulous return on our investment in effective policymaking.
#IndependenceDayIndia
@PMOIndia
@narendramodi
The historical, idyllic fort cities of Gwalior & Orchha in
#MadhyaPradesh
have been named in the list of World
#Heritage
Cities by
@UNESCO
. ‘Orchha’ means ‘hidden palace’, and true to its name, this majestic city is one of the hidden treasures of our country - (1/2)
" A leader is the one that knows the way,
goes the way and shows the way".
Hon'ble
#PM
has inspired millions for dedicating to the cause of keeping our nation clean and green.
#SwacchtaHiSewa
#Plogging
As India leads the way in pioneering for the
#EV
ecosystem, pay-for-day e-bikes are truly convenient means to ease transportation and facilitate the number of options that one has access to. Got the opportunity to explore an
#ebike
@ T-Hub,
#Hyderabad
during my recent visit.
Replete with myths, legends & breathtaking views, the 250-year old Ahilyabai Holkar Fort at Maheshwar,
#MadhyaPradesh
is a gem of a place, sitting right at the edge of a cliff, high above the sacred
#Narmada
.
Hindustan Ka Dil Dekhna
@MPTourism
!
#MPTourism
India's effort of monitoring
#SDGs
has been widely noticed & applauded around the globe.
Under PM
@narendramodi
leadership country is making significant progress in achieving the
#SDG
targets.
#SDGIndiaIndex
2019
I am thrilled at the announcements this morning by the
#FinanceMinister
. Heartiest congratulations to
@narendramodi
&
@nsitharaman
for the bold measures announced. Investor sentiments will get a big boost & the
#economy
will embark on a higher growth trajectory. Historical day
Stumbled upon this beautiful creative online, and could not agree more. Such a strong and powerful message and something that I deeply believe in. "Mazhab Nahi sikhata aapas mein bair rakhna"!
This 65-year-old
#farmer
from
#Guntur
leased 1 acre of land and was able to triple his income by merely adopting natural farming practices & investing in indigenous additives.
#naturalfarming
#ZBNF
As India's First Chief of Defence Staff, CDS Bipin Rawat ji's illustrious career was marked by many strategic victories; especially revered for his experience in high altitude warfare & counter-insurgency operations.
His passing is a profound loss for India.
Om Shanti.
Transparent Taxation –
#HonoringTheHonest
platform launched by PM
@narendramodi
is a recognition of our country's hard-working citizens, who play a key role in the development process.
A pivotal step towards strengthening our minimum government, maximum governance resolve.