Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his determination to protect the interests of farmers despite tariff pressure and said it has been decided that there will be no compromise with the interests of the farming community.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday called upon the BJP-led government at the Centre to respond to questions raised by the main opposition, saying that "evading issues by distorting statements" undermines democratic discourse.
He further underlined the need for cross-sectoral engagement, community participation, and scientific approaches to reduce human-elephant conflict while ensuring the well-being of local communities.
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four new semiconductor manufacturing projects worth ₹4,600 crore in Odisha, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh. These projects will significantly boost India's semiconductor ecosystem, promoting self-reliance and positioning
The minister emphasised that these projects will drive India towards self-reliance and contribute to the vision of a developed India. He underlined the importance of "Swadeshi" in achieving this goal.
He said that this landmark decision, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will not only streamline the capital's traffic system but also open new avenues for employment, tourism, and investment.
He recalled that during Naveen Patnaik's tenure as chief minister, the state government had formulated its semiconductor policy in 2023 after several rounds of discussions.
Sampad Chandra Swain, Minister of Industries and Skill Development of Odisha, expressed his satisfaction as the cabinet approved two semiconductor projects by SicSem Private Ltd and 3D Glass Solutions Inc to be setup in the state, marking a significant step towards making Odisha a hub for
Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on Tuesday announced a major boost to the state's semiconductor ecosystem, with the Union Cabinet approving four new projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), including one to be set up in SAS Nagar.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said that the National Sports Governance Bill will transform the sports sector, establish an athlete-centric approach and bring transparency to the working of the federations.
"The Cabinet has given approval for two semiconductor projects by SicSem Private Ltd and 3D Glass Solutions Inc, today. We are working to train our youth in semiconductor technology. We are also making an FDI park in Odisha to attract more investment," Sampad Chandra Swain told ANI.