28-May-2023: PM Modi Inaugurates Iconic New Parliament Building, Subsidised Paddy Seeds, PM Modi Installs 'Sengol' in Lok Sabha, Millet Cultivation

28 May 2023

• PM Modi Inaugurates Iconic New Parliament Building, Calling It ‘Cradle of Empowerment’

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's new Parliament building today. PM Modi, dressed in traditional attire, performed a sacred ceremony, the "Ganapati Homam," alongside Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, ushering in a new chapter in the country's political scene. The event was attended by several esteemed dignitaries, including Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, S Jaishankar, and BJP national president JP Nadda.

• Agriculture Dept Distributes 50% Subsidised Paddy Seeds to Empower Farmers

  The directorate of agriculture is taking aggressive steps in advance of the upcoming Kharif season to ensure a smooth and trouble-free sowing process for paddy crops. According to an English news portal, they have delivered a significant number of Jaya and Jyoti seeds as well as the Karjat variety of paddy this season in Panaji, at a subsidy of 50%. Nevil Alphonso, the agriculture director, expressed confidence in their preparedness for the monsoons. He stated that they have made arrangements for the availability of paddy seeds at various farmers' societies and zonal agricultural offices for the Kharif season.

• Gujarat Agri Minister Plans Scheme to Expand Millet Cultivation Area in IYM-2023

  Gujarat government is taking steps to promote millet cultivation by developing a scheme that offers assistance to farmers in purchasing essential resources such as seeds, fertilizers, and crop protection chemicals. Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel made this announcement during a press conference in Rajkot on May 26. Additionally, the government has already initiated the procurement of millet directly from farmers.

• PM Modi Installs 'Sengol' in Lok Sabha Chamber of New Parliament Building

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and several Cabinet ministers, participated in a momentous 'Sarv-dharma' prayer ceremony at the New Parliament Building. The new Parliament Building stands as a symbol of India's rich diversity, with material sourced from various regions across the country. The sandstone used in its construction was procured from Samthura in Rajasthan, while the Ashoka Chakras adorned in both houses of Parliament were obtained from Indore.

• Farmers' Hard Work Propels State to Economic Superpower, Says UP CM

  Adityanath emphasized that farmers are the backbone of society, regardless of their caste, creed, or religion. Their relentless hard work ensures that society's needs are met, and they play a crucial role in feeding both the nation and the world. The Chief Minister credited the farmers of Uttar Pradesh for the state's rapid economic progress. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has praised the hard work of farmers, stating that it is propelling the state towards becoming an "economic superpower" in India. Adityanath emphasized that villages in Uttar Pradesh are embracing technology and making significant progress.