Museums can act as mediums for global cultural exchange: PM Modi
Prime Minister said that the focus has been put on building local and rural museums.
Prime Minister said that the focus has been put on building local and rural museums.
Notably, as a part of the initiative, the youth from Odisha is on a visit to Kibithoo and Tuting villages in Arunachal Pradesh.
The Vibrant Villages Programme is giving youngsters an opportunity to learn about the lifestyle, tribes, folk music and handicrafts of this northeast region and immerse themselves in its local flavours and natural beauty.
The CM said depression certainly has a bad effect on the lives of the people and to fight this, one should participate in cultural activities, programmes and sports along with doing physical exercise.
The memorials of martyrs, places and institutions named after them inspire people with a sense of duty, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He also announced enhancement in subsidy being provided to BPL and APL families on edible oils from existing Rs 10 per liter to Rs 30 per liter to the BPL card holders and from Rs 5 to Rs 10 per liter to the APL card holder for the next four months.
India celebrates Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26 every year to mark the anniversary of the Indian Army's victory against Pakistan in 1999. The armed conflict continued for more than 60 days at Kargil in Ladakh.
