Today, India's first hydrogen-powered train has been inaugurated on the JindтАУSonipat route in Haryana. It is a major achievement for the country, as it will operate using clean fuel.
In the journey towards a #ViksitBharat, we must rely on future technologies, innovation and healthcare.
We have to take decisions that benefit both the present and future generations. The BJP-NDA government is working in this direction.
-PM @narendramodi
The Government of West Bengal has approved major measures to strengthen PM-POSHAN by enhancing nutritional support for students, providing greater support to Cook-cum-Helpers and increasing LPG coverage to all Schools.
We have approved an enhancement in the cooking cost from тВ╣6.78 to тВ╣10 per child per day for 51.61 lakh pre-primary and primary students. We have also approved 100% LPG coverage in PM-POSHAN Schools by bearing the LPG installation cost at тВ╣3,000 per unit. Together, these measures involving around тВ╣414.63 crore will ensure safer kitchens and more nutritious meals for our children.
Recognising the invaluable contribution of our nearly 2.24 lakh Cook-cum-Helpers, we have also approved an increase in their monthly honorarium from тВ╣2,000 to тВ╣3,000, with an additional financial support of about тВ╣224 crore.
These approvals totalling to тВ╣639 crores reflect our unwavering commitment to strengthening school education, supporting those who serve our children every day, and ensuring that every child in West Bengal receives nutritious meals in a safe and healthy environment. Investing in our children today is investing in Bengal's future.
#PMPOSHAN #BanglarShiksha
Ensuring National Security and strengthening our Borders is a top priority for our Government. In our commitment to securing the India-Bangladesh Border, we have expedited the land transfer process to the Border Security Force (BSF) for the construction of essential fencing.
As of today, a total of 1,024.75 acres of land spanning across 172.6 kms has been formally handed over for this purpose.
Below is the district-wise breakdown of the land transferred:-
Murshidabad: 45.4 kms - 337 acres
North 24 Parganas: 42.07 kms - 241.03 acres
Cooch Behar: 39.39 kms - 135.33 acres
Malda: 20.15 kms - 176.78 acres
Nadia: 14.79 kms - 95.11 acres
Dakshin Dinajpur: 7.75 kms - 26.41 acres
Darjeeling: 1.45 kms - 4.31 acres
Uttar Dinajpur: 1.28 kms - 6.61 acres
Jalpaiguri: 0.31 kms - 2.17 acres
TOTAL: 172.6 kms - 1,024.75 acres
We remain steadfast in our resolve to complete these projects to ensure a safer and more secure environment for our Citizens.
@PMOIndia@HMOIndia@DefenceMinIndia@BSF_India