Social Media Corner 24th August

The cabinet clears the bill on surrogacy

The #Surrogacy bill to ensure effective regulation of surrogacy, prohibit commercial surrogacy and to allow ethical surrogacy:@SushmaSwaraj
— PIB India (@PIB_India) August 24, 2016

#BREAKING Bill comes as India has emerged as #surrogacy hub for couples & incidents reported on unethical practices, says SushmaSwaraj: ANI
— Kush Sharma (@TheKushS) August 24, 2016

Opportunity to work for the Govt. & contribute towards nation building

Do you want to work for the Government & contribute your expertise in nation building? https://t.co/c7SPK2DY2U pic.twitter.com/gmwjn81os9
— MyGovIndia (@mygovindia) August 23, 2016

Do you want to work for the Modi govt? This could be your chancehttps://t.co/A48i083M0i
— Shersingh (@iamshersingh) August 24, 2016

All those who might be interested to work for Govt at various levels/expertise with reasonable pay! More here! https://t.co/LdfGEZS7Gf
— Raghunath AS (@asraghunath) August 23, 2016

Great initiative this! https://t.co/uG1J2qTzTP
— debjani ghosh (@debjani_ghosh_) August 24, 2016

Do you fit the bill? Join my Govt as an expert on contract for 12 kinds of jobs, says @PMOIndia pic.twitter.com/ql9Wj4pLF0
— Aman Sharma (@AmanKayamHai_ET) August 24, 2016

Sugamaya Pustakalaya launched for print-disabled people

Launched #SugamyaPustakalaya - online library for persons with print disabilities. pic.twitter.com/FqpbyO3qE9
— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) August 24, 2016

Excellent beginning indeed @MSJE_AIC @mukeshjainips #SugamyaPustakalaya https://t.co/1ImPFV0YOT
— Mahantesh G K (@GKMahantesh) August 24, 2016

We want to digitally educate 6 crore people says @rsprasad at launch of #SugamyaPustakalaya an accessible online library for print disabled
— ScoFoIndia (@ScoFoIndia) August 24, 2016

Kisan Suvidha Mobile App Launched in Punjab

Kisan Suvidha App launched in Punjab! /1 pic.twitter.com/lwU8qT4PyI
— Harsimrat Kaur Badal (@HarsimratBadal_) August 24, 2016

Kisan Suvidha Mobile APP can be downloaded from https://t.co/KkiEHdG8WJ app will prove to be a boon to the tech-savvy farmers of today./3
— Bikram Majithia (@bsmajithia) August 24, 2016

Badal launches ‘Kisan Suvidha’ Mobile App for farmers @officeofssbadal @Akali_Dal_ @HarsimratBadal_ @bsmajithia https://t.co/lTttAnHH3l
— Maan (@Maan_iqbal11) August 24, 2016

App to help farmers and increase productivity, fight corruption. https://t.co/6kV7JTpIDy #ThankYouSukhbirBadal pic.twitter.com/4ZY8CEgxy5
— Sambodhi (@sambodhi) August 24, 2016

GDP Growth Forecast revised to 7.8%

India Ratings revises GDP growth forecast to 7.8 per cent for 2016-17 pic.twitter.com/O1tIn6Nnma
— AjayTamtaMP (@AjayTamtaMP) August 24, 2016

India Ratings and Research revises the country’s GDP growth forecast for FY17 upwards to 7.8% https://t.co/N5BsRRF3hH via @narendramodi
— MODIfied Soumyajit (@chatterjee1988) August 24, 2016

Rs 5 Lakh ex-gratia for victims of cross border firing

Victims of cross border firing and IED blasts in border area will be given Rs 5 lakh ex gratia: @DrJitendraSingh MoS pic.twitter.com/TMJqEQGxgc
— EconomicTimes (@EconomicTimes) August 24, 2016

Cabinet approves compensation of Rs 5 lakh to victims of cross border firing: Union Minister DrJitendraSingh
— Praveen (@iPraveenG) August 24, 2016

IIT Council agrees to increase student intake by 40%

IITs to increase student intake by nearly 40% to 1 lakh https://t.co/lxyfo9AXsw #education #IIT
— R Sriram (@rsriram9) August 24, 2016

1/2 #TransformingIndia #qualityeducation Chaired #IIT Council meeting @HRDMinistry https://t.co/hoT0Ht3zv1
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) August 23, 2016

2/2 #TransformingIndia #qualityeducation Discussed ways to improve #IIT's global ranking, #research infra & industry-academia collaboration
— Prakash Javadekar (@PrakashJavdekar) August 23, 2016

#IIT Council has approved government plans to increase student intake to one lakh by 2020.#CapitalVia
— CapitalVia (@CapitalVia) August 24, 2016

Sakshi Malik is the new face for ‘BetiBachao, BetiPadhao’ initiative

We announce #SakshiMalik as the brand ambassador of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative in Haryana: CM ML Khattar pic.twitter.com/fdgD39iRPF
— EconomicTimes (@EconomicTimes) August 24, 2016

Sakshi Malik comes home to a rousing reception, Haryana CM appoints her Beti Bachao ambassadorhttps://t.co/FXbP8jWucl
— K K Raman (@ramankk92) August 24, 2016

Sakshi Malik announced brand ambassador of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign in Haryana: The 23-year-old wres... https://t.co/76cChb2GyJ
— Audrey Williams (@Audrey4f) August 24, 2016

Strengthening the India & USA diaspora: US postal department releasing Diwali Forever stamp

#USA #indian diaspora Postal Service announces a Forever Stamp for Hindu Festival of Lights
‘Diwali’ https://t.co/ZrpOfUONlS via @NewsGram1
— NewsGram (@NewsGram1) August 24, 2016

Celebrate early Diwali with postal stamp in USA. Go India Go. pic.twitter.com/6LjFdyFo8e
— Vijendra Agarwal (@agarwalvj1) August 24, 2016

“This fall, USPS will honor Festival of #Diwali w/ a Forever® stamp! https://t.co/3mg2J1kE6I pic.twitter.com/Lic6BkI1fo” #southasian #Diaspora
— namratha kandula (@NammiKan) August 23, 2016

US Postal Service will issue Diwali postage stamp, meeting one of the long pending demands of Indian-American community in US
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) August 23, 2016

Festival gift for Indians, US to issue Diwali Postage Stamp https://t.co/abgTv6mYD6 @USAmbIndia @IndianEmbassyUS pic.twitter.com/ICII0avosS
— Saurabh Shukla (@isaurabhshukla) August 24, 2016

PM Modi: In a world of slow economy, India a ray of hope

India a ray of hope: PM Modi on Linkedin - https://t.co/XRvI8OxYJD
— Amitabh Kant (@amitabhk87) August 24, 2016

India's most viewed CEO on LinkedIn, PM Modi writes that India is a ray of hope in the world #TransformingIndia https://t.co/TuDziagkUz
— Suman Pramanik (@SumanMarcom) August 24, 2016

When the world economy is weakening and slowing down, India is a ray of hope: PM Modi https://t.co/1WRNIZDxUy via @narendramodi
— MODIfied Soumyajit (@chatterjee1988) August 24, 2016

Virender Sehwag &Ritu Beri join the Tiranga Yatra in Delhi

Well known sportsperson @virendersehwag & prominent designer Ritu Beri joined #TirangaYatra in Delhi. @VijayGoelBJP pic.twitter.com/mEcOuywxZm
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2016

@narendramodi @virendersehwag @VijayGoelBJP Great Sir..!!!
— Amit Tannir (@imAtannir) August 23, 2016

Akashvani Maitree to preserve composite Bengali cultural heritage

#AkashvaniMaitree will serve as one more bridge of friendship between people of India & Bangladesh. @AkashvaniAIR https://t.co/1bQY1kfDNg
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 23, 2016

@narendramodi @AkashvaniAIR Great achievement !!
— Barkha Trehan (@trehan_barkha) August 23, 2016

We are proud of the launch of Akashvani Maitree! Kudos to all who worked day and night for this launch! https://t.co/DOuddXdSPo
— A D THOMAS (@joyalbin) August 24, 2016