PM visits Jammu and Kashmir

Published By : Admin | September 8, 2014 | 11:42 IST
Quote"Shares pain and anguish of the flood affected people"
Quote"Reviews situation in flood affected areas"
Quote"Announces Rs. 1000 crore additional special project assistance for flood relief and rehabilitation"
Quote"Medicines, tents, boats, solar lamps being moved to affected areas immediately"
Quote"Priority to restore bridges and communication links"
Quote"PM: This is a national-level disaster. We stand shoulder to shoulder with the people of J&K in this hour of crisis"
Quote"PM offers humanitarian assistance to Pak for flood affected areas of POK"

The Prime Minister visited  Jammu and Kashmir for a first-hand assessment of the situation arising out of incessant rain and floods in the state.

PM reviwed the  jammu flood situation at a high level meeting

 The Prime Minister shared the pain and anguish of the people, as he was briefed in Jammu and in Srinagar by the Chief MinisterShri Omar Abdullah and senior officials of the State Government about the damage caused by the floods. The briefings gave an overview of the extensive damage caused to life and property and the disruption to normal life. Thousands of villages have been affected.

 Last evening, the Prime Minister was briefed by the Home Minister about the extent of damage caused by the floods in J&K and the suffering that the people were undergoing.  In view of the seriousness of the situation, the Prime Minister had held a crisis review meeting with the Cabinet secretary and other senior officials.

PM reviwed the  kashmir flood situation at a high level meeting

 The Prime Minister said this is a national level disaster, and the Central Government stands shoulder to shoulder with the State Government and the people of the state in this hour of crisis.

 The Prime Minister observed that the Rs 1100 crores being made available to the state government through the State Disaster ReliefFund, would not prove adequate in view of the magnitude of the tragedy. He said an additional special project assistance of Rs 1,000crore will be made available by the Union Government to the State for flood relief and rehabilitation. He added that more assistance would be provided, if required, after a proper survey of the situation had been made.

PM reviwed the kashmir flood situation at a high level meeting

 Rs 2,00,000 will be provided to the next of kin of each person whose life has been lost in this calamity and Rs 50,000/- would be provided to each person who is grievously injured. This would be provided from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund.

 To meet the immediate need of providing shelter to those who have lost their homes, the Central Government will provide 5,000 tents from the Armed Forces and the Central Paramilitary Forces. These will be moved from Monday onwards to various locations in the state. Rs 5 crores will be provided from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund to purchase 1,00,000 blankets to the needy in this cold weather. In order to supplement food supply to children, the Central Government will airlift 50 tons of milk powder. One consignment of essential medicines is being airlifted today evening to meet the emergency needs. More will be supplied subsequently as required.

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  Teams of the Department of Telecom have been directed to restore telecommunication links in the fastest possible manner to the affected areas. Army engineers are working to repair damaged bridges. Boats have been requisitioned from Gujarat and Maharashtra.

 2000 solar lamps will be provided to help those where power supply has been lost.

 The Prime Minister called upon other States to also pitch in with relief assistance in whatever way they could.

 The Prime Minister said planes bringing relief material to the state would airlift stranded tourists on the way back.

 The Prime Minister appreciated the rescue and relief work being done by the Armed Forces and NDRF personnel  working in close coordination.

 The Prime Minister also expressed his anguish at the loss that has been caused in neighbouring areas in POK.

 In this hour of distress, the Prime Minister offered all possible assistance to the people of the region and said that the Government of India was ready to provide humanitarian assistance to those areas if the Pakistan government needs it.

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On the occasion of National Youth Day, PM to participate in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 on 12th January
January 10, 2025
QuotePM to interact with 3000 young leaders selected through a merit-based, multi-level selection process from over 30 lakh participants
QuoteYoung leaders to make presentations to PM, reflecting innovative ideas and solutions to address some of India's most pressing challenges
QuoteIn a unique initiative, youth to get an opportunity to share their ideas, experiences, and aspirations directly to PM during lunch

On the occasion of National Youth Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue 2025 on 12th January, at around 10 AM, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. He will engage with 3,000 dynamic young leaders from across India. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.

The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue aims to break the 25 year old tradition of holding the National Youth Festival in a conventional manner. It aligns with the Prime Minister's Independence Day call to engage 1 lakh youth in politics without political affiliations and provide them a national platform to make their ideas for Viksit Bharat, a reality. In line with this, on this National Youth Day, Prime Minister will participate in multiple activities designed to inspire, motivate, and empower the nation's future leaders. Innovative young leaders will make ten powerpoint presentations representing the ten thematic areas pivotal to India’s development before the Prime Minister. These presentations reflect the innovative ideas and solutions proposed by young leaders to address some of India's most pressing challenges.

Prime Minister will also release a compilation of best essays written by participants on the ten themes. These themes encompass diverse areas such as technology, sustainability, women empowerment, manufacturing, and agriculture.

In a unique setting, Prime Minister will join the young leaders for lunch, providing them an opportunity to share their ideas, experiences, and aspirations directly to him. This personal interaction will bridge the gap between governance and youth aspirations, fostering a deeper sense of ownership and responsibility among the participants.

During the Dialogue, which is starting from 11th January, the young leaders will engage in competitions, activities, and cultural and thematic presentations. It will also include deliberations on the themes led by mentors and domain experts. It will also witness cultural performances showcasing India's artistic heritage while symbolizing its modern advancements.

The 3,000 dynamic and motivated youth have been selected to participate in the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue, through the Viksit Bharat Challenge, a meticulously crafted, merit-based multi level selection process to identify and showcase the most motivated and dynamic young voices from across the nation. It included three stages with participants ranging from 15 - 29 years. The first stage, Viksit Bharat Quiz, was conducted in 12 languages for youth from all states to take part, and saw participation of around 30 lakh young minds. Qualified quiz participants progressed to the 2nd stage, essay round, where they articulated their ideas on ten pivotal themes critical to realizing the vision of a "Viksit Bharat", which saw over 2 lakh essays being submitted. In the 3rd stage, State Rounds, 25 candidates per theme advanced to participate in rigorous in-person competitions. Each state identified its top three participants from each track, forming dynamic teams for the national event in Delhi.

1,500 participants from the Viksit Bharat Challenge Track, representing the top 500 teams from State Championships; 1,000 participants from the Traditional Track, chosen through state-level youth festivals, cultural programs, and exhibitions on innovation in science and technology; and 500 Pathbreakers, invited for their groundbreaking contributions in different areas will be participating in the Dialogue.