Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman distributes loans worth ₹1,348 crores in Bihar
The Hindu
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates credit outreach program in Bihar, distributing loans worth ₹1,348 crore to beneficiaries.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday inaugurated the Centre’s credit outreach programme by distributing loans worth ₹1,348 crore to 61,730 beneficiaries at Jai Prakash University’s Rajendra Stadium in Bihar’s Chhapra. The credit outreach programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Finance under which banks have been asked to reach out to every district of the country to provide loans to eligible individuals.
On this occasion, Ms. Sitharaman said that the country is now becoming economically prosperous, referring to India’s fifth global position in terms of economy. She added that the Narendra Modi government is making all efforts to bring it to the first position globally.
She also addressed the beneficiaries gathered at the stadium stressing that through the schemes, unemployed youth and women of the village would become economically prosperous.
“Now loans are being made easily available by the banks on the guarantee of the Modi government. ‘Jeevika Didi’ self-help groups are also making a lot of progress in Saran district. The ‘Drone Didi’ programme is also being run for upliftment of the women and soon they would be recognised as ‘Lakhipati Didi’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has done a lot of work for the empowerment of women,” Ms. Sitharaman said.
“The new Parliament building has been built and Modi ji also built the Panchayat Bhavan. Modi ji built toilets for women and also gave gas cylinders for cooking. The most commendable work Modi ji did was providing 33% reservation to women in Parliament as well as in the Assembly. No other government did this,” Ms. Sitharaman stated.
Union Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Giriraj Singh, Chhapra MP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Maharajganj MP Janardan Singh Sigriwal, SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara, and senior officials of various leading banks were present in the programme.
Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, the BJP is leaving no stone unturned to lure the people by inaugurating government schemes and policies apart from distributing loans.
India and Russia strengthen Arctic and nuclear cooperation, committing to joint efforts on new sea routes and energy projects.
BJP leader K. Surendran accuses Kerala government of shielding expelled MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil amidst ongoing rape allegations and political tensions.
All IndiGo flights at Bengaluru airport are cancelled until 11.59 p.m. on December 5; passengers advised to check status.
CWMA Chairman states Mekedatu dam's feasibility is unestablished, returning the project file to the Central Water Commission.
The tragic death of a Vizag woman uncovers a major organ-trafficking network in Andhra Pradesh, exposing exploitation of vulnerable communities.
Minister Vangalapudi Anitha pledges government support for physically challenged children, ensuring equal educational opportunities and necessary facilities.
Congress criticizes Modi government over IndiGo flight cancellations, linking chaos to a monopoly model harming competition in aviation.
NMDC partners with IIT Kanpur to enhance cyber security and digital technologies through a strategic MoU for industry-academia collaboration.
Sangareddy medical college faces inquiry into ragging incident, prompting a legal awareness program on anti-ragging laws for students.
Join 20,000 attendees in Hubballi on December 13 to honor Basavaraj Horatti's 45 years of service as MLC.
NITK hosts a five-day workshop for JNV teachers, focusing on innovative pedagogy and capacity building in education.
EVM commissioning for local body elections begins in Kozhikode, covering multiple blocks and municipalities, set to complete by December 7.
Wildlife researchers capture rare photograph of Sonnerat's shrew, believed extinct for over 200 years, in the Nilgiris.