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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (102205) | |
1351. PM Modi inaugurates various metro railway projects in Kolkata, flags off key routes
- Prime Minister on 22 August, 2025 flagged off the various metro railway projects in Kolkata in line with his commitment to world-class infrastructure and developed urban connectivity.
- The Sealdah-Esplanade metro will reduce the travel time between the two points from nearly 40 minutes to only 11 minutes. The Beleghata-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay metro section will play a crucial role in enhancing connectivity with the IT hub.
- PM visited Jessore Road Metro Station, inaugurated the Noapara–Jai Hind Bimanbandar, Sealdah–Esplanade, and Beleghata–Hemanta Mukhopadhyay metro services, flagged off projects via video conferencing, and undertook a metro ride from Jessore Road to Jai Hind Bimanbandar and back.
1352. Sikkim Launches New Ambulance Services To Boost Emergency Healthcare
- On August 21 2025, Sikkim CM Prem flagged off the expanded 102/108 Ambulance Service in Sikkim, joined by Health Minister.
- The service integrates 102 (maternal and infant care) and 108 (trauma and emergency) ambulances into a single system, equipped with BLS facilities and trained staff for efficient patient support.
- Expanded with nine new ambulances, the initiative provides free, 24×7 transport for emergencies, referrals, and postnatal care, reinforcing the state’s commitment to timely and accessible healthcare.
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1353. Arunachal CM Launches ‘SPICE’ Initiative To Strengthen Panchayats
- On 22 August, 2025, CM launched the SPICE reform framework in Arunachal Pradesh to empower Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).
- The initiative devolves all 29 subjects under the 11th Schedule to panchayats, enhancing their role in planning, implementation, and decision-making for community projects.
- SPICE (Sustainability, Participation, Inclusiveness, Comprehensiveness, Empowerment) aims to make governance more inclusive, strengthen grassroots democracy, and give villages a central role in development.
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1354. India Sends First Trial Shipment of Garhwali Apples to Dubai, Boosting Agri Exports
- On August 21, 2025, India dispatched its first 1.2 MT trial shipment of Garhwali apples (King Roat variety) from Dehradun to Dubai, aiming to diversify exports and support farmers.
- The export push seeks to boost farmer income, reduce import dependence, and balance consumer affordability through APEDA’s support in cold chains, GAP compliance, and logistics.
- The initiative highlights Uttarakhand’s potential in premium apple exports, supported by a planned APEDA regional office, GI tagging, and a MoU with Lulu Group to expand markets in Europe and Southeast Asia.
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1355. Kerala is now India’s first digitally literate state: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
- On 21 August, 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram, CM declared Kerala the first fully digitally literate state in India under the Digi Kerala project.
- Phase II includes digitising all citizen documents through DigiLocker, ensuring cybercrime awareness, and making 9,000+ services accessible online via K-SMART.
- NRIs can access services remotely, citizens can obtain certificates or file police complaints online, and even a 105-year-old man was part of the initiative, symbolising inclusivity.
1356. Assam Cabinet Approves ₹600-Crore Youth Skill Development Project
- The Assam cabinet has approved a ₹600-crore skill development initiative aimed at establishing education centres across the state, Chief Minister announced on 21 August, 2025.
- The project will be jointly funded by the Assam government and Tata-owned Nelco Limited, which has been designated as the state’s strategic partner for the mission.
- Under the initiative, 50 hub centres and 500 spoke centres will be set up across Assam to provide skill-based training to youths. The project will be implemented in collaboration with the Sarba Siksha Abhiyan (SSA).
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1357. PM unveils ₹12,000 crore projects in Bihar, vows anti-graft law, action on infiltrators
- On August 22, 2025, Prime Minister inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of ₹12,000-crore projects in Gaya, Bihar. These included the Buxar Thermal Power Plant, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, a six-lane Ganga bridge, water and sewage projects, and new trains — the Amrit Bharat Express and the Buddhist Circuit Train.
- PM emphasized that the projects would boost energy, transport, healthcare, and urban infrastructure, creating jobs and strengthening Bihar’s industrial base. He handed over PMAY houses, reaffirming his pledge of “pucca homes for all”. He also announced a new anti-corruption law covering even top leaders, ensuring accountability through strict bail provisions.
- Touching on security and demographics, PM highlighted Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-backed terror and vowed to expel infiltrators threatening Bihar’s border districts. He praised CM teacher recruitment drive and the renaming of Gaya as ‘Gaya Ji’.
1358. Phey Village in Ladakh Gets Tap Water Supply for the First Time Under Jal Jeevan Mission
- Each and every household of the Phey village of Leh now has access to tap water supply even during winters, thanks to the Jal Jeevan Mission. A villager said, "Every household gets timely good-quality tap water supply under the Jal Jeevan Mission, even during winters, with the help of solar panels."
- Working in line with 'SabkaSath, SabkaVikas, SabkaVishwas and SabkaPrayas', Jal Jeevan Mission's motto is 'no one is left out' and it aims at universal access to the potable tap water supply. At the start of the mission in 2019, out of a total of 19.20 Crore rural households in the country, only 3.23 Crore (17 per cent) had tap water supply.
- Despite Covid-19 pandemic and lockdowns disruptions, Jal Jeevan Mission has been implemented with speed and today, 5.50 Crore rural households have been provided with tap water connections. Presently, 8.74 Crore (45.5 per cent) rural households across the country have tap water supply.
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1359. Ladakh’s Border Villages Get Tap Water for the First Time, Even in Extreme Cold
- Households in all villages in a 174-km arc from Chushul to Demchok and Chumar, tracing the inhabited stretch of the LAC with China in Ladakh, have now tap water even at –40 degrees Centigrade, thanks to the Centre’s Jal Jeevan Mission.
- Households in Man-Merak on the southern bank of Pangong lake, opposite Finger 4 where Indian and Chinese troops eyeballed each other months ago, have started getting taps.
- So far, 11,000 taps have been installed in the Leh district since, marking a saturation of 47%. This is a noteworthy achievement, given the mountainous geography, isolated habitations – including those without road access – and extreme weather, with temperature dropping to – 40 degrees centigrade and snow burying roads.
- Demchok Numberdar Karma Eshay summed up the result by describing it as a life-altering freedom from the burden of fetching water in the morning, especially during the harsh winter.
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1360. 21 Ladakh Villages Achieve 100% Tap Water Access Under Jal Jeevan Mission
- Since Independence, nearly 21 villages are for the first time now fully tapped water connected. Work of Jal Jeevan Mission is in full swing in Ladakh in all villages and 21 villages so far have achieved ‘Har Ghar Jal’ status by providing 100% tap connections to all the households.
- Four blocks namely Thiksey (82%), Saspol (77%), Thaisuru (54.5%) and Drass (56%) are the leading blocks in providing tap connections and they are expected to achieve 100% target soon.
- The first 20 villages and 2 blocks would be provided reward funds of Rs 5 lakh and 25 lakh respectively on achieving 100% saturation. For that, the villages need to declare themselves 100% connected in a gram sabha meeting which is pending from many villages despite 100% coverage.
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