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September 4, 2025 11:00 PM

Teachers are nation-builders, urged to inspire youth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the National Awardee Teachers in New Delhi, lauding their role in nation-building and emphasizing the pivotal impact of educators in shaping India’s future. Calling teachers a “powerful force in...

September 3, 2025 3:58 PM

PMFME: Catalysing the ‘Vocal for Local’ food processing revolution

The Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme is a transformative initiative aimed at converting local food processing units into the organised sector, increasing incomes, and empowering communities under “Atm...

August 31, 2025 3:48 PM

Proudly say, this is Swadeshi!: PM Modi pitches ‘Vocal for Local’ as path to Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to people across the country to mark the upcoming festive season by embracing Swadeshi goods, adopting the mantra of Vocal for Local, and walking the path of Aatmanirbhar Bharat to realise the vision of...

August 14, 2025 1:22 PM

From Mahatma Gandhi to PM Modi, Swadeshi and Vocal for Local as India’s Answer to Global Trade Wars

The Swadeshi Movement, championed by Mahatma Gandhi, was a clarion call for self-reliance that shook the foundations of British colonial rule. Today, as India faces the threat of more than 25 percent tariff from US President Donald Trump, Prime Minis...

July 25, 2025 1:04 AM

UK FTA finalised after two decades, credit goes to PM Modi: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said it took over two decades to finalise the historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing the deal back into focus and driving it to...

March 14, 2024 12:30 PM

NITI Aayog launches ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative to promote grassroots entrepreneurship

In an effort to encourage self-reliance and sustainable growth, the NITI Aayog on Wednesday launched the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative as part of the Aspirational Blocks Programme. The initiative aims to bolster local economies and promote grassr...

December 8, 2023 4:33 PM

PM Modi advocates ‘ Vocal for Local, Local for Global’ at Uttarakhand Global Investors summit

During the inauguration of the Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for adopting the principles of "Vocal for Local and Local for Global." Addressing the gathering, PM Modi highlighted the significant de...

November 8, 2023 8:50 AM

PM Modi urges to promote indigenous products ahead of Diwali Celebration

As India gears up to celebrate Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 6, said the Vocal For Local movement is getting great momentum across the country as he shared an inspirational video on promoting local products. PM Modi called on peo...