The Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu today stressed the need to give for providing a comprehensive, authentic and objective account of the historical events. He was speaking after releasing the book, ‘NETAJI—India’s Independence and British Archives’ authored by Dr. Kalyan Kumar De, an associate member of the Netaji Subash Bose-INA ... Read More »
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Union Defence Minister to release a book chronicling the Vice President’s third year in office
A book chronicling the third year in office of the Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu titled ‘Connecting, Communicating, Changing’ will be released by the Union Minister of Defence, Rajnath Singh at Upa-Rashtrapati Nivas in Delhi on August 11, 2020. Naidu completes three years in office on August 11. ... Read More »
VP calls for reorienting agricultural priorities towards more nutrition-sensitive food
Inaugurating the virtual consultation ‘Science for Resilient Food, Nutrition and Livelihoods’ organized by the M.S Swaminathan Foundation (MSSRF), the Vice President drew attention towards impacts associated with poor diet quality and said that both undernutrition and obesity are significant risk factors for Non-Communicable Diseases. We must step up investments in ... Read More »
Vice President asks civil servants to be pro-active change-agents in building a New India
Addressing the valedictory ceremony of a two-year training programme for IAS officers 2018 batch of at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA) through video conference, he said the socio-economic upliftment of marginalized sections should be their main goal. Reminding the officers that the unifier of India Sardar Vallabhbhai ... Read More »
Vice President greets the people on the eve of Raksha Bandhan
Vice President wrote “I convey my greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan. Across India and worldwide, the sacred bonds between brothers and sisters are honoured on Raksha Bandhan day.” Vice President also said that, “this festival reaffirms the strong ... Read More »
Vice President condoles the untimely demise of Rajya Sabha member, Shri Amar Singh
The Vice President of India & Chairman, Rajya Sabha, M. Venkaiah Naidu has expressed his profound grief over the untimely demise of Amar Singh, a sitting independent Member of Rajya Sabha. Singh, 64, breathed his last today in a Singapore hospital where he was under treatment for past few months. ... Read More »
HRD Minister briefs Vice President on New Education Policy (NEP) 2020
The Vice President expressed happiness over this visionary policy and called it a major step forward to enhance access to quality education to all our children and youth. Welcoming the emphasis on a holistic, learner-centered, flexible system that seeks to transform India into a vibrant knowledge society, Naidu said it ... Read More »
Vice President: Yoga in school curriculum can help in creating a healthy nation
Participating in an International Yoga Day event at the Bandra Reclamation Sealink Promenade in Mumbai, he said the ancient Indian discipline was an invaluable gift to the world from India. “The practice of Yoga is important for positive thoughts. If it is included in the school curriculum it is possible ... Read More »
Vice President to participate in International Yoga Day Celebrations at Mumbai
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu will participate as Chief Guest at the International Yoga Day 2018 Celebrations being held at Bandra Reclamation Sealink Promenade Mumbai tomorrow. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis will also attend the event which is being organized by a voluntary organization from Mumbai. Recognizing that Yoga ... Read More »
Vice President lays foundation of Septage Management & Storm Water Drainage System in Itanagar
Speaking on the occasion, the Vice President said urbanisation is on rise and good drainage system, proper water supply and rain water harvesting are crucial for urban transformation and to build smart cities. He underlined the importance of development of north east states and said because of frontier areas their ... Read More »