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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates and visit Vantara wildlife conservation center

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates and visit Vantara wildlife conservation center

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently given significant attention to Vantara, Reliance Industries’ ambitious wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation center in Jamnagar, Gujarat. His visit and inauguration of the facility have placed a strong spotlight on the project’s goals and achievements. During his tour, he witnessed the advanced medical care provided to rescued animals and expressed his admiration for the scale and scope of the operation. Spanning 3,000 acres within the Reliance Jamnagar Refinery Complex, Vantara is a haven for a vast array of wildlife. The center provides refuge for over 1.5 lakh animals from more than 2,000 species, including endangered and threatened ones. A key feature is its state-of-the-art wildlife hospital, equipped with advanced diagnostic tools like MRI and CT scan machines, enabling comprehensive veterinary care. Notably, specialized facilities are dedicated to elephants, including hydrotherapy pools for rehabilitation. Vantara’s core mission is deeply rooted in wildlife conservation and animal welfare. The center’s efforts extend beyond rescue and rehabilitation to include breeding programs aimed at preserving endangered species. While the facility is currently operational, plans are underway to open it to the public in the future, allowing for greater awareness and education about wildlife conservation. This initiative also shows a drive to improve animal welfare within Indian Zoos. Vantara is the vision of Anant Ambani. It is a 3,000 acre facility. It houses over 1.5 lakh rescued animals, from over 2,000 species. It has a very advanced hospital on site. While opened, it is not yet fully open to the public.

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025: Deepika Padukone Fun Activities You Can Try To Beat Exam Stress

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Pariksha Pe Charcha

The eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC), an annual event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with students ahead of their board exams, took a unique turn this year. Joining the Prime Minister was none other than Bollywood superstar Deepika Padukone, who shared her insights on mental health and stress management with the students.   In a special episode dedicated to mental well-being, Deepika Padukone engaged in a candid conversation with PM Modi and students, discussing the various challenges faced by students during exams and offering practical tips to overcome them. The actress, who has been vocal about her own struggles with mental health, emphasized the importance of prioritizing mental well-being alongside academic excellence.   Deepika’s Fun Activities to Beat Exam Stress Deepika Padukone, known for her fitness and mindfulness practices, shared a range of fun and engaging activities that students can incorporate into their routines to alleviate exam stress and maintain a healthy balance. Here are some of her recommendations: Deepika’s Message to Students Deepika Padukone’s presence at Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 was a testament to her commitment to mental health awareness. Her insightful conversation with PM Modi and students provided valuable guidance and practical tips for managing exam stress and prioritizing mental well-being.   Deepika’s message to students was clear: “Exams are important, but your mental health is equally important. Don’t let exam stress take over your life. Engage in activities that bring you joy, connect with your loved ones, and seek help when needed. Remember, you are not alone in this.”   Deepika’s participation in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 was a significant step towards destigmatizing mental health issues and encouraging open conversations about mental well-being among students. Her presence served as a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health, and that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.   Deepika’s fun and engaging activities provide students with practical tools to manage exam stress and maintain a healthy balance during their academic journey. By incorporating these activities into their routines, students can not only improve their mental well-being but also enhance their academic performance. Deepika Padukone’s message of prioritizing mental health alongside academic excellence resonated deeply with students and parents alike. Her participation in Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the lives of countless students, empowering them to face their exams with confidence and a healthy mindset.

Minimum marriage age for women from 18 to 21, Cabinet clears the proposal

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Minimum marriage age for women from 18 to 21

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet clears the proposal and raises the minimum age of a woman for marriage from 18 to 21 as the same as a man. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said after one year that the plan is under review. During his last year’s Independence Day speech, Prime Minister mention this proposal. Narendra Modi said in his speech, “This government is constantly concerned about the health of daughters and sisters. To save the daughters from malnutrition, they must be married at the right age.” In the present time, the minimum marriage age for men is 21 but for women, this is 18. The Indian government is looking at the changes to the Special Marriage Act, Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006, and the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 to bring the plan into action. Section 5(3) of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955 sets that the minimum age for a bride is 18 years and for the groom, it is 21. Also the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2006 and The Special Marriage Act 1954 told the same as 18 and 21 years is the minimum age for marriage for women and men. The NITI Aayog task force directed by Jaya Jaitly had backed the recommendation. The task force was made in last year June month. Senior officials of the Health Ministry, Top government expert VK Paul, Law Ministry were among the members of the task force. In December the recommendation on the proposal of women’s marriage age was submitted by the task force. As they stressed the marriage age of a woman and told that a woman must be at least 21 years old age during their first pregnancy. Task force director Jaya Jaitly quoted the lines on the press, “I want to make clear that our reasoning behind the recommendation was never one of population control. Recent data released by NFHS 5 (National Family Health Survey) have already shown that the Total Fertility Rate is decreasing and the population is under control. The idea behind it (the recommendation) is the empowerment of women.” The delayed marriage of a woman has positive impacts in various sectors such as financial, social, and health impacts on families, society, and children.

Farm Laws will be Withdrawn, PM Apologies to the Nation

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After the fierce protests by farmers, the three farm laws will be canceled, said PM Narendra Modi on Friday morning. The protest was continuing over a year at Delhi Border. Before the election in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and other states the government takes a U-turn and change its decision. After the announcement netizens had shared their opinion on social media. Including Sonu Sood, many celebrities have taken tweeter and congratulated farmers.A Address to the nation Prime Minister said, “While apologizing to the nation, I want to say with a sincere and pure heart that maybe something was lacking… that we couldn’t explain the truth to some of our farmer brothers… we have decided to repeal the three farm laws.” The three farm laws- Law 1: Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act. According to this law, the Indian government said that through market forces the crop prices would be determined. Farmers will get more revenues for growing the in-demand crops. The government claimed that, under this law, farmers can now directly deal with end-buyers. But the farmers were worried that the new law may be evaporated their guaranteed minimum price for the produce. They also feared the ‘corporatization of agriculture may force on the farmers unreasonably low prices. Law 2: Farmers Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act. The government said that under this law farmers can freely sell their farm produce in any place of the country. And they don’t have to pay state tax for this trade. Small and marginal farmers said that it is difficult to get better prices at the market. Because storage and travel are much cost-efficient. They are also angry about section 8 of this law which said that farmers can appeal to the sub-divisional magistrate(SDM) for dispute resolution. They told that they are not much influential to go to the SDM office. Law 3: Essential Commodities (Amendment Act). Under this law government’s power was to scrap the limited stocks of essential food, except for an extraordinary situation. Onions, edible oil, and other goods were removed from this list. It may further allow the government to regulate the trade of such goods or they can re-include those commodities on the list. In this law, there were no odds between the government and farmers.

Amidst The Farmers’ Movement, PM Modi Praised The Farmers of Tamil Nadu for this

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PM Modi Praised The Farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday supported the aspirations of the Tamil people of Sri Lanka by advocating for Tamil culture and justice for the people while preparing the ground for a positive campaign given the possible assembly elections in Tamil Nadu in April. Indicating the fight against the backdrop of the expelled leader of TDP Dhinakaran and his aunt VK Sasikala, the expelled AIADMK, Modi hinted at joining hands with Chief Minister K Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam on the stage. The trio immediately joined hands amid a roar of smiling, applause. The political significance of this program, organized to lay the foundation for completed infrastructure projects and new projects, was not hidden from anyone. “It is an honor for us to work towards saving and promoting the culture of Tamil Nadu,” Modi said, quoting other Tamil words including ‘Tirukkul’, ancient poetry written in the Tamil language. It is noteworthy that in his recent visit to Tamil Nadu, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused BJP and Modi of not paying any respect to Tamil culture. The AIADMK and BJP have already announced to contest the assembly elections together. On the other hand, the camp of Sasikala and Dinakaran are claiming the party and trying to stand again. Quoting the utterances of the ancient Tamil poet Avvair, Modi said that it is also an inspiration for the goals of ‘Self-reliant India’. He said that these popular lines underline that water is a basic element that will pave the way for the prosperity of the nation. Emphasizing water conservation, the Prime Minister urged the people to work towards achieving this goal as it is not only a national issue but also has global implications. He said, “Always remember this mantra that every single drop results in more crop, it will benefit future generations.” 636 km long ‘Grand Anicut Canal System’ in Cauvery river valley area of ​​Tamil Nadu. Laying the foundation stone for modernization, he said that Enicut “is a living proof of our past famous times”. Also Read: Uttarakhand Glacier Burst: Government Has Released 20 Crores For Relief And Rescue Operations The Prime Minister said, “I applaud the farmers of Tamil Nadu for the record food production and water resources utilization.” Describing Tamil as the world’s oldest language, he spoke the famous lines of the nationalist poet Mahakavi Subramanya Bharathi from domestic production. Referring to the Sri Lankan Tamil community, Modi said that his government has always taken care of the welfare of this community. He said, “It is my privilege that I am the only Prime Minister of India to be in Jaffna.” Referring to the many developments and welfare initiatives of the Center for the Tamil-speaking people of Sri Lanka, Modi said that India has presented the Tamils ​​to Sri Lanka. The issue of rights has also been raised.