In a departure from the past, the Prime Minister interacted with the participants in an innovative manner. He engaged in an informal, freewheeling one-on-one interaction with the participants.
The Prime Minister also noted the presence of more than 400 sarpanches of the villages from border areas, which are being developed by the government under the Vibrant Village Program, and more than 100 women from self-help groups across the country.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes on the occasion of Pongal and said the festive fervour can be witnessed emanating from every home in Tamil Nadu.
Governor calls for 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'
In the last nine years, a new era of sports started in India which is not just about making India a big power in sports but also is an era of empowering society through the medium of sports: PM Modi.
The Minister further said that had Sardar Patel been given a free hand, the history of the Indian subcontinent would have been different.
IRCTC is launching this special tourist train package in line with the Government of India’s initiatives of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” and “Dekho Apna Desh”.
The festival - being held under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - will provide an opportunity to hundreds of artists to showcase Karnataka cultural heritage through dance, music, drama and poetry.
In the true Indian spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, 196 officers and cadets from 19 foreign countries have been invited to participate in the celebrations.
In the event organised at Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Park, about 750 drones displayed the immortal sacrifices of great Indian heroes.
