Nirmala Sitharaman Hails Credit-Driven Consumption in Rural India, Says PM Modi gave rural poor the tools to participate in our nation’s growth story

October 02nd, 09:19 am

In a ringing endorsement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s financial inclusion policies, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today celebrated the dramatic rise in credit-driven consumption in rural India. The surge, credited largely to new bank account openings under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) and deeper penetration of consumer financing, marks what Sitharaman is calling a “revolutionary shift.”

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Hails India’s Manufacturing Comeback Jobs Up 7.6%, Wages Surge 5.5%, GVA Leaps 21% in FY-23

October 01st, 08:11 pm

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hailed the recently reported remarkable surge in manufacturing jobs and wages for workers in FY-23. As per a government survey, manufacturing jobs have risen by 7.6% and wages saw a 5.5% boost in FY-23.

Viksit Bharat Ambassador Campus Dialogue, Chennai at VELS University

April 02nd, 05:30 pm

The Viksit Bharat Ambassador Campus Dialogue was held at VELS University in Chennai. Over 1,000 students from perse s and more than 20 entrepreneurs, professionals, and actors from the city attended the event. Notable attendees included representatives from FICCI, FLO, EO, and YPO.

Let us strive to deliver our best, enrich the House with our ideas: PM Modi

January 31st, 10:45 am

PM Modi gave a statement to the media before the start of the Budget Session. He said criticism and opposition are essential in a democracy, but it is those who have enriched the House with constructive ideas that are remembered by a large cross section. No one remembers those who have just created disruption.

PM addresses media before the Parliament session

January 31st, 10:30 am

PM Modi gave a statement to the media before the start of the Budget Session. He said criticism and opposition are essential in a democracy, but it is those who have enriched the House with constructive ideas that are remembered by a large cross section. No one remembers those who have just created disruption.

#AmritKaalBudget lays strong foundation for aspirations and resolutions of developed India: PM

February 01st, 02:01 pm

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi remarked that the first budget in the Amrit Kaal of India has established a strong base to fulfill the aspirations and resolutions of a developed India. He said that this budget gives priority to the deprived and strives to fulfill the dreams of the aspirational society, the poor, villages and the middle class.

This Budget gives priority to the deprived: PM

February 01st, 02:00 pm

PM Modi remarked that the first budget in the Amrit Kaal of India has established a strong base to fulfill the aspirations and resolutions of a developed India. He said that this budget gives priority to the deprived and strives to fulfill the dreams of the aspirational society, the poor, villages and the middle class.

Call on the Prime Minister by the Joint India-Singapore Ministerial Delegation

September 19th, 08:19 pm

A Joint India-Singapore Ministerial delegation, comprising Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Singapore Mr. Lawrence Wong, Minister for Trade and Industry of Singapore, Mr. Gan Kim Yong and Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister of India, called on the Prime Minister today. The Ministers briefed the Prime Minister about the outcomes of the inaugural session of the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR), held on 17 September 2022 in New Delhi. This is Mr. Lawrence Wong’s first visit to India in his capacity as the Deputy Prime Minister.

India ended three decades of political instability with the press of a button: PM Modi in Berlin

May 02nd, 11:51 pm

PM Narendra Modi addressed and interacted with the Indian community in Germany. PM Modi said that the young and aspirational India understood the need for political stability to achieve faster development and had ended three decades of instability at the touch of a button.

PM Modi's address at community reception in Berlin, Germany

May 02nd, 11:50 pm

PM Narendra Modi addressed and interacted with the Indian community in Germany. PM Modi said that the young and aspirational India understood the need for political stability to achieve faster development and had ended three decades of instability at the touch of a button.

Budget will create new opportunities for the common people, strengthen the economy: PM

February 01st, 02:23 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Union Budget presented in the Parliament will benefit the poor and create more growth and jobs for the country’s youth. Terming the Budget as 'People-Friendly, Progressive Budget', PM Modi congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

PM Modi applauds #AatmanirbharBharatKaBudget, says it is 'People-Friendly and Progressive'

February 01st, 02:22 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the Union Budget presented in the Parliament will benefit the poor and create more growth and jobs for the country’s youth. Terming the Budget as 'People-Friendly, Progressive Budget', PM Modi congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

21 Exclusive Photos of PM Modi from 2021

December 31st, 11:59 am

As the year 2021 comes to an end, here is a look at some exclusive photos of PM Modi from 2021.

Budget carries a vision of Aatmanirbharta and inclusion of every citizen: PM Modi

February 01st, 03:01 pm

In his remarks after the budget, PM Modi said it has boosted India's self confidence. PM Modi said this year's budget focuses on ease of living and it will spur growth. From Covid-related reforms to Aatmanirbhar resolve, we moved ahead with this mantra in Budget 2021. It's a proactive and not a reactive budget, said PM Modi.

Budget carries a vision of Aatamnirbharta and inclusion of every citizen: PM

February 01st, 03:00 pm

In his remarks after the budget, PM Modi said it has boosted India's self confidence. PM Modi said this year's budget focuses on ease of living and it will spur growth. From Covid-related reforms to Aatmanirbhar resolve, we moved ahead with this mantra in Budget 2021. It's a proactive and not a reactive budget, said PM Modi.

Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman's Presentation on Measures to Boost Economic Growth

September 14th, 05:55 pm

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to boost economy. Among major areas that got economic boost today are exports and housing. 

Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala SItharaman's Presentation on amalgamation of National Banks

August 30th, 06:04 pm

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a big consolidation of public sector banks: 10 public sector banks to be merged into four.

Presentation made by Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on measures to boost Indian Economy

August 23rd, 07:40 pm

In a presentation made by Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, the government highlighted measures to boost Indian Economy.

Social Media Corner 20 June 2018

June 20th, 07:34 pm

Your daily dose of governance updates from Social Media. Your tweets on governance get featured here daily. Keep reading and sharing!

INS Kalvari is a fine example of 'Make in India': PM Modi

December 14th, 09:12 am

PM Narendra Modi today dedicated the INS Kalvari to the nation from Mumbai. Speaking at the occasion, the PM said that it was a perfect example of the 'Make in India’ initiative. He said that the INS Kalvari would further strengthen the Indian Navy.