Tag: Venkaiah Naidu
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Vice President Venkaiah Naidu calls for protecting, promoting Indian musical tradition
Naidu said that Indian tradition has a special place in world music and that music was practised not just as an art form, but also as a precise science.
May 14, 2022 -
Vice President celebrates Holi with school children
Vice President Naidu said, “During my active political career, I could not do justice to the family but after becoming the Vice President, now I do try to spend time with my family.” He further added that “As the Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha, I have constitutional duties and obligations to perform, but I always make it a point to talk to my granddaughter and grandson.”
March 18, 2022 -
Give thrust to indigenous regional navigation satellite system, NaVIC for global use: Vice President tells ISRO
Naidu wanted ISRO to actively pursue the expansion of the NaVIC system in terms of areas covered, services offered and its effective utilization to meet the national requirements.
November 17, 2021 -
India should promote agro-based industries, says Vice President
Calling for greater use of technology in food management to ensure food security for all, he said “The developed world is already reaping benefits from the use of Artificial Intelligence in agriculture and India too must harness its potential to help improve farm income.”
November 7, 2021 -
VP asks film makers not to depict violence, vulgarity
Observing that a good film has the power to touch hearts and minds, Naidu said cinema was the cheapest entertainment in the world and urged filmmakers and artists to use it for the betterment.
October 25, 2021 -
VP calls upon centre and states to work for holistic development of public healthcare infrastructure
Naidu's remarks via video conferencing came in the course of a function here organised by a private television channel NDTV titled 'Banega Swasth India'.
October 4, 2021 -
Prez, VP, Shah, Dalai Lama, others greet PM Modi on his 71st birthday
"Wishing him a long and healthy life. May he continue to serve the nation with his spirit of relentless service," President Ram Nath Kovind tweeted on the occasion of Narendra Modi's birthday.
September 17, 2021 -
States must make solar energy and water harvesting mandatory for large buildings: VP Naidu
He further called upon large institutions and public sector organisations to strive towards sustainability in their operations by using renewable energy.
September 13, 2021 -
Vice President calls for improving doctor-population ratio
He also called for increasing the number of medical colleges. He said to improve this ratio, the government is making efforts to establish at least one medical college in every district headquarter.
September 5, 2021 -
Duty bound to uphold dignity of Upper House: Venkaiah Naidu
In his concluding remarks before Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die, eight days ahead of the schedule, Naidu said while it was the right of the opposition to protest, but the question is how should it be done?
September 23, 2020 -
‘Extremely anguished, distressed’: Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha observes one-day fast
In a letter to Vice President and Chairman of Rajya Sabha Venkaiah Naidu, he wrote that he will observe a one-day fast till tomorrow.
September 22, 2020 -
8 suspended MPs refuse to leave Parliament premises, stage sit-in protest near Gandhi statue
They were seen holding up placards that read - 'We will fight for farmers' and 'parliament assassinated'.
September 21, 2020 -
Venkaiah Naidu suspends 8 opposition MPs, including Derek O Brien, Sanjay Singh, over ‘unruly behaviour’
He said he was ‘deeply pained’ on the ruckus and passed a motion of suspension against eight opposition MPs over their 'unruly behaviour.
September 21, 2020 -
Pledge to donate eyes and inspire others: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu appeals to all citizens
Addressing the valedictory function of ‘National Eye Donation Fortnight’ organised by SAKSHAM (Samadrishti, Kshamata Vikas Evam Anusandhan Mandal), a charitable organization that works for the empowerment of the persons with disabilities, the Vice President described Netra Daan (eye donation) as Sreshth Daan (best donation).
September 8, 2020 -
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu calls for special care, support to elderly during pandemic
Highlighting the higher degree of risk faced by the older people in health emergencies like this, he also advised the youngsters and other family members to take extra precautions related to COVID-19 if there are elderly members at home.
August 30, 2020 -
Venkaiah Naidu advises other nations to refrain from commenting on India’s internal matters
The Vice President pointed out that India was a parliamentary democracy and the decision to abrogate Article 370 was taken after a detailed discussion in the Parliament and with the support of the majority of the members.
August 6, 2020 -
VP Venkaiah Naidu’s family donates Rs 5 lakh each for fight against COVID-19, Ayodhya temple
Muppavarapu Ushamma Naidu, the wife of the Vice President took the initiative in pooling contributions from their family and also by their son Harsha, daughter-in-law Radha Muppavarapu, daughter Deepa Venkat, son-in-law Venkat Immani and their four grandchildren.
August 5, 2020