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VP Radhakrishnan Reviews Rural Schemes, Stresses Truth in Media Role

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan was briefed by Union Ministers on key rural development and employment schemes aimed at transforming villages. He emphasized that strengthened rural development is crucial for realizing the Viksit Bharat vision. Separately, at a media convocation, he highlighted the growing challenge of fake news and called upon journalists to be agents of positive change. The Vice President urged media graduates to write truth fearlessly, stating that integrity in journalism is vital for the nation's progress.

Key Points: VP Briefed on Rural Jobs, Welfare Schemes; Addresses Media Ethics

  • Rural welfare schemes reviewed
  • Focus on housing, jobs, and skilling
  • Vision for Viksit Bharat through rural development
  • VP warns against fake news
  • Call for truthful, fearless journalism
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Vice President Radhakrishnan briefed on rural job, welfare schemes by Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Vice President Radhakrishnan meets ministers on rural development schemes, later highlights fight against fake news and journalists' role in Viksit Bharat.

"Write truth fearlessly, and you will make Viksit Bharat. - Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan"

New Delhi, March 3

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday met Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Minister of State Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani at Parliament House to discuss welfare and job schemes, an official said.

During the meeting, the Vice-President was briefed on various initiatives of the Ministry aimed at rural transformation and public welfare, including housing for all, rural employment, skilling and capacity building.

The Ministers and the officials also informed Radhakrishnan about measures taken for the improvement of rural livelihoods, community infrastructure, road and connectivity, social assistance, watershed management, and digital land records modernisation.

The Vice President was also apprised of key government schemes such as Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM-G), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana (DAY-NRLM), Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-GraminPMAY-G, and other flagship programmes.

The Vice President appreciated the Ministry for the transformative initiatives being undertaken in the rural development sector.

Quoting Mahatma Gandhi's words, "India lives in its villages," he emphasised that strengthened rural development, supported by enhanced employment and skilling opportunities, will enable the nation to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat.

Earlier last week, the Vice President highlighted the growing challenge of fake news and misinformation, emphasising that journalists have a responsibility to uphold the truth.

Speaking at the 57th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) in New Delhi, the Vice-President called upon mass communication graduates to become agents of positive change in society.

He said journalism and mass communication will play a key role in the country's journey towards Viksit Bharat.

Stressing the power of the pen, the Vice-President said that opinion makers can lead the nation by shaping the right and positive opinion based purely on truth. "Write truth fearlessly, and you will make Viksit Bharat," he told the graduating students.

He urged them not to be driven by ratings or shortcuts, but by the correctness and integrity of their writing.

Recalling his admiration for veteran journalist A.N. Sivaraman, former Editor of Dinamani, he said socially conscious and informative journalism can shape leaders and create leaders.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Viksit Bharat will remain just a slogan if our villages don't develop. Skilling and digital land records are crucial. My cousin in UP got trained under a skilling mission and now has a stable job. More power to such initiatives! 🇮🇳
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Aman W
The Vice President's point about fake news is so important. In rural areas, WhatsApp forwards create so much confusion about government schemes. Journalists and local officials need to work together to spread correct information.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the development sector, I appreciate the holistic approach mentioned—housing, roads, livelihoods, watershed management. It's not just one thing. Sustainable rural development needs this integrated vision. Well said.
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Karthik V
Good meeting, but I hope action follows. In my district, PMGSY roads are built but maintenance is poor. Ministers should also review the *implementation* on the ground, not just present reports in Delhi. That's where the real gap is.
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Nisha Z
"India lives in its villages" - Gandhiji's words are timeless. True development means our farmers and rural youth have opportunities so they don't have to migrate to cities for menial jobs. Rozgar guarantee is a step in the right direction. 🙏

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