Tag: Atmanirbhar Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched two major farmer welfare schemes worth over Rs 35,000 crore—Dhana-Dhanya Krishi Yojana for crop diversification and Krishak Samriddhi Yojana for direct benefit transfers—aimed at boosting productivity, promoting sustainable farming, and enhancing rural livelihoods across India. Over 1.7 crore farmers are expected to benefit, with early registrations already crossing 50 lakh.

Senior IAS officer Vikas Sheel was sworn in as Chhattisgarh’s 13th Chief Secretary, signaling a major administrative shift under the BJP government. Known for his expertise in finance and planning, Sheel outlined priorities including digital governance, sustainable mining in Bastar, and skill training for 1 lakh tribal youths. CM Vishnu Deo Sai hailed his appointment as a milestone for “double-engine governance,” while the opposition demanded transparency in implementing investment pledges worth ₹7 lakh crore.

India has sealed a landmark ₹66,500 crore deal with HAL for 97 Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets, boosting the IAF’s modernization drive and advancing the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision. Equipped with AESA radars and advanced EW suites, the indigenous aircraft will replace ageing MiG-21s while creating thousands of jobs and reducing import dependency.

US President Donald Trump has imposed a sweeping 50% tariff on Indian imports, threatening millions of jobs in key sectors like textiles, pharma, and IT. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the move as "unilateral and unjust," vowing retaliatory measures and market diversification to protect India’s economy.

An Intellectuals’ Conference on GST reforms and the Atmanirbhar Bharat campaign will be held in Rajnandgaon on September 25, featuring Dr. Raman Singh, Rajeev Agrawal, and Rupanarayan Sinha as keynote speakers. The event will also honor talented differently-abled individuals and host a special exhibition on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s life.

The GST Savings Festival was celebrated in Dongargarh with traders, artisans, and citizens joining hands to promote ‘Vocal for Local’ and next-gen GST reforms. Leaders called it an “economic freedom” celebration for every family in India.

On the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, Raipur hosted the Seva Pakhwada campaign and a grand “Viksit Bharat” photo exhibition. Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Dr. Raman Singh inaugurated the exhibition, describing Modi’s journey of struggle, service, and nation-building as deeply inspirational. The event not only paid tribute to the Prime Minister’s legacy but also called upon citizens to actively participate in service and development initiatives for a stronger India.

BJP Rajnandgaon has launched two key campaigns — Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan to boost indigenous products under “Local for Vocal” and a GST Reform Awareness Campaign to educate traders about the revised tax structure effective from September 22.

The Indian government has unveiled "GST 2.0," a major tax reform reducing slabs to just two—5% for essentials and 18% for standard goods—while super luxury and sin items will face a 40% tax. This move will make daily essentials, medicines, education supplies, small vehicles, and household appliances cheaper. The government says the reforms will ease household budgets, boost consumption, and provide stability to MSMEs.

India has achieved a historic milestone with the unveiling of its first indigenously developed Vikram 32-bit microprocessor, designed and fabricated by ISRO’s Semiconductor Laboratory in Chandigarh. Along with four approved test chips, the breakthrough showcases India’s growing strength in semiconductor innovation and self-reliance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the achievement as a symbol of Atmanirbhar Bharat, emphasizing its potential to revolutionize sectors from defense and space to telecommunications and healthcare.

Chhattisgarh has approved the construction of 166 Mahatari Sadan with a budget of ₹49.80 crore to empower rural women. Seven centres will be built in Rajnandgaon district, each serving as a hub for community participation, livelihood generation, and women’s self-reliance.