The campaign was started by Sunil Jaglan in June 2015 in village Bibipur in Haryana's Jind district. The former sarpanch had been working in the field of women empowerment and village development.
The President added that India brought the gift of the greatest concept of universal acceptance to the world.
President Pranab Mukherjee today said that the Indian Constitution puts a lot of emphasis on eradicating social injustice from the society.
The President said India's pluralism and its social, cultural, linguistic and racial diversity have been the bedrock of Indian civilisation.
Mukherjee's remarks assume significance in the context of the ongoing hectic political activities centred around a candidate for the President's election slated in July.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today pitched for building a consensus on the next president, suggesting that the BJP should initiate talks with political parties and favouring a second term for Pranab Mukherjee.
President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday paid a rich tribute to Indira Gandhi and recalled her decisiveness while giving a subtle message to the present Congress leadership.
The Congress is celebrating the centenary birth anniversary of Indira Gandhi.
Mukherjee prayed before the deity at the sanctum sanctorum amid chanting of hymns and high security.
The operational life of the satellite would be 12 years. South Asia satellite is an effective outreach by India to meet the development aspirations of her friendly neighbours, cementing the ties further.
The first option available with the convicts is that of a review petition that they can file with the apex court. The Supreme Court reserves the right to admit it or reject it.
The ordinance to deal with the banking sector's non-performing loans and the amendment to the Banking Act received President Pranab Mukherjee’s approval on Friday.
President Pranab Mukherjee today presented the National Film Awards to this year's winners who included Bollywood star Akshay Kumar (best actor) and Rajesh Mapuskar (best director) as well as the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke to renowned filmmaker.
Presidential polls are scheduled for July this year. Incumbent Pranab Mukherjee so far appears unlikely to contest for a second term.
Greeting the government and people of Israel on their National Day, President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday said that New Delhi is looking forward to a closer cooperation with Tel Aviv in all areas of mutual interest.
Presidential polls are scheduled for July this year. Incumbent Pranab Mukherjee so far appears unlikely to contest for a second term.
Pawar, however, said that there could be a ‘consensus candidate’ from both the opposition and the ruling coalition, if Prime Minister Narendra Modi opts for it.
The majority of Opposition leaders believe that the alliance, if becomes a reality, can stop the RSS from getting its person elected for the role.
In a move aimed at increasing the use and influence of the Hindi language, speeches by central and state government ministers could soon be delivered only in Hindi if the recommendations of a parliamentary panel go on to be implemented.
This is Bhandari’s first foreign tour after assuming office in October 2015.
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