Now, bid to push back antiquity of the Vedas

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The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu at the Rajtilak Dussehra Day Celebrations, at Lal Quila Maidan, in Delhi on October 01, 2017.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu addressing the gathering at the Rajtilak Dussehra Day Celebrations, at Lal Quila Maidan, in Delhi on October 01, 2017.

The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu signing the Visitor’s Book, at the Rajtilak Dussehra Day Celebrations, at Lal Quila Maidan, in Delhi on October 01, 2017.

Are you claiming that man first learned to write and then learned to speak

That is literally the dumbest think I have ever heard in my life.

Surah Al-Alaq
Bismillaah ir rahmaan ir raheem


اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ ﴿١﴾
Read in the Name of your Lord Who Created.



خَلَقَ الْإِنسَانَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ﴿
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He created the human being from Alaq (an embryo)

اقْرَأْ وَرَبُّكَ الْأَكْرَمُ ﴿٣﴾
Read, and your Lord is the Owner of the Greatest Honor.

الَّذِي عَلَّمَ بِالْقَلَمِ ﴿٤﴾
That He taught with pen.

 

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...trative-book-on-srisailam/article19782251.ece

Deputy Chief Minister K.E. Krishnamurthy going through the book on Srisailam published by The Hindu , at Srisailam on Sunday. | Photo Credit: U_SUBRAMANYAM


‘Srisailam will be developed on a par with Tirumala’
Deputy Chief Minister K.E. Krishnamurthy released “Srisailam – Abode of Siva and Sakthi”, a book brought out by The Hindu, at Sri Bhramaramba Devi temple in the pilgrim centre Srisailam on Maharnavami festival on Friday.

Mr. Krishnamurthy was all praise for the reputed national daily, The Hindu, for bringing out a comprehensive and informative book during Dasara Navaratri festivities. Terming it as a service to propagate Hindu dharma, the Deputy Chief Minister said the book illustrated the historical and spiritual significance of Srisailam, which was a haven for saints and mystics and would help people across the country comprehend the significance of the prominent pilgrim centre.

As the title of the book aptly projected, Srisailam is unique as it has both a Jyothirlingam and a Sakthi Peetham. The Jyothirlingam at Sri Mallikarjuna temple was one of the “Dwadasa (12) Jyothirlinga” and the Sakthi Peetham among Ashtadasa (18) Sakthi Peethams in the country, Mr. Krishnamurthy said. The pilgrim centre hailed as a paradise on earth, has a Sivalingam installed by Lord Sri Rama and was visited by Pandavas, he added.

The book not only has comprehensive information and captivating pictures put forth after considerable research and compilation of facts, but also recounted the times when eminent personalities such as Kanchi Paramacharya, Presidents Babu Rajendra Prasad and R. Venkataraman, Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, Governor Shankar Dayal Sharma, Chief Ministers N.T. Rama Rao and N. Chandrababu Naidu visited the Shrine with a pictorial outlook, he remarked.

Mr. Krishnamurthy said that the State government was determined to develop Srisailam on par with the Tirumala temple, augment facilities for pilgrims and preserve the reserve forest having a plethora of medicinal plant varieties and streams and to safeguard the picturesque environment.

The 80-page book encapsulated the Srisailam temple history, mythology, various facets of ‘puranas’ and architecture, motifs and mysticism, historical monuments, ways of worship over the centuries, Sivaratri festival, the mandala regimen, the forest terrain and the trekking route, Chenchu devotees and rock-paintings etc. The book also has comprehensive information about the hydro-electric power project turned irrigation project, tiger reserve, temple artefacts housed in Madras Museum, the government’s Divya Darsanam scheme, Annaprasadam, offerings by devotees and the scope for research.

‘Ready reckoner’

Srisailam temple Executive Officer Narayan Bharat Gupta termed the book as a ready reckoner on the holy shrine and the prominent pilgrim centre, which attracted devotees from far and wide.

Earlier, Mr. Krishnamurthy released the 2018 calendar brought out by Srisailam Devasthanams. The Hindu’s former Resident Editor Dasu Kesava Rao coordinated the contents of the book. Vedic scholar Ganti Radhakrishna Sarma and others took part.

 

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Surah Al-Alaq
Bismillaah ir rahmaan ir raheem


اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ الَّذِي خَلَقَ ﴿١﴾
Read in the Name of your Lord Who Created.



خَلَقَ الْإِنسَانَ مِنْ عَلَقٍ﴿
٢
He created the human being from Alaq (an embryo)

اقْرَأْ وَرَبُّكَ الْأَكْرَمُ ﴿٣﴾
Read, and your Lord is the Owner of the Greatest Honor.

الَّذِي عَلَّمَ بِالْقَلَمِ ﴿٤﴾
That He taught with pen.

LOL...... I don't even have to waste my time and respond more than that.

 

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LOL...... I don't even have to waste my time and respond more than that.

You have always just wasted your life instead of understanding the real meaning of life.

 

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You have always just wasted your life instead of understanding the real meaning of life.

Thank god for that

 

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Prime Minister's Office
05-October, 2017 10:51 IST
PM greets the people on Valmiki Jayanti


The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on Valmiki Jayanti.

"Greetings on Valmiki Jayanti. A great sage and master litterateur, his rich ideals and works guide generations. वाल्मीकि जयंती पर शुभकामनाएं।", the Prime Minister said.

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The Minister of Tourism, Uttar Pradesh, Prof. Rita Bahuguna Joshi meeting the Minister of State for Tourism (I/C) and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Alphons Kannanthanam, in New Delhi on October 05, 2017.

 

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http://www.thehindu.com/news/nation...-horse-say-archaeologists/article19797785.ece


The animal might have been sacrificed at the time of the temple’s construction

The mystery shrouding the discovery of bones at the ancient temple of Lord Vedanarayana Swami at Nagalapuram on Tuesday was unravelled with the archaeologists stating that they were that of a horse that might have been sacrificed at the time of the temple’s construction during the 16th and 17th centuries.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) launched digging work at the temple complex a week ago for construction of ‘vahana mandapams’. On Tuesday, the workers noticed splinter bones, which led to speculation about human sacrifice.

The construction of the temple had been commissioned by Sri Krishnadevaraya, the emperor of the Vijayanagara empire, in the early 16th century. As per the inscription found in the temple, the work on the dexterous edifice continued for about a century.

J. Vijay Kumar, former Deputy Director (Archaeology and Museums), who also worked as the Chief Museum Officer with the TTD, on Wednesday conducted a study at the temple complex.

During the five-hour exercise, his team, comprising technical supervisor Sivakumar, studied the condition of the bones and their varied sizes. The presence of teeth and the position of the burial in a crescent shape led to the conclusion that the skeletal remains were that of a horse.

Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Vijay Kumar said the workers camping at the temple site during construction some five centuries ago might have used horses for their transportation in the forested area.

“Going by the crescent shaped burial and at the south-western direction (vayavya), it was possible that the horse might have been sacrificed before commencing the construction work. In the traditional temple architecture, each direction has its own significance, and Nagalapuram temple also witnessed several phases in construction,” he said.

Mr. Vijay Kumar said construction of the Nagalapuram temple, named after Nagalamba, the mother of the emperor, was taken up during the closing years of the architectural glory of South Indian temples.

“The best period of temple construction in South India was between the 12th and 14th centuries. Later, it passed through a lean phase, before coming to a close in 300 years. Study at the digging site suggested that 500 years ago the engineers had planned the construction in a mysteriously scientific manner. They had tested the soil and granite thoroughly,” he added.

With the mystery unravelled, people of Nagalapuram mandal headquarters and surrounding villages heaved a sigh of relief.

Mr. Vijay Kumar said he advised the temple authorities to perform “samprokshanam” (cleansing) at the burial site and go ahead with the construction activity.

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Oct 05, 2017 15:36 IST

Photos: In Tamil Nadu, the Rama Setu set for an underwater study
Oct 05, 2017 15:36 IST
As devotees continue to pour in, many historians have warned that scientific evidence has been deliberately played down because of the soft power gained by developing pilgrimage sites. However, the lack of a clear visual has not deterred residents and pilgrims from describing, sometimes in elaborate, contradictory detail, what the mysterious bridge looks like. (Atul Loke / NYT)

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The Pamban Bridge connects Pamban Island and the port town of Rameswaram to mainland India. The island is a longstanding pilgrimage site due to mythological tales in which Lord Rama crossed a bridge called ‘Rama Setu’ to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana in modern Sri Lanka. (Atul Loke / NYT)

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The Ramanathaswamy temple is in Rameswaram in Pamban Island, Tamil Nadu, one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites. The trip to Dhanushkodi is a bit easier for pilgrims today due to better roads and a direct train line. (Atul Loke / NYT)

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Selfies have made their way even to Gandamadana Parvatham, also known as Rama’s Foot because it is said to bear the imprint of Lord Rama in Rameswaram on Pamban Island.The improved access has brought in waves of tourists while the previous spartan accommodation in ashrams has made way for a Hyatt hotel and large touring groups. (Atul Loke / NYT)

Fishermen at the Dhanushkodi beach, on Pamban Island. A group of sinewy fishermen ripping shells from a net said they had no idea what was submerged in their fishing grounds. (Atul Loke / NYT)

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As devotees continue to pour in, many historians have warned that scientific evidence has been deliberately played down because of the soft power gained by developing pilgrimage sites. However, the lack of a clear visual has not deterred residents and pilgrims from describing, sometimes in elaborate, contradictory detail, what the mysterious bridge looks like. (Atul Loke / NYT)

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As devotees continue to pour in, many historians have warned that scientific evidence has been deliberately played down because of the soft power gained by developing pilgrimage sites. However, the lack of a clear visual has not deterred residents and pilgrims from describing, sometimes in elaborate, contradictory detail, what the mysterious bridge looks like. (Atul Loke / NYT)

 

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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi arrives at Jamnagar, Gujarat on October 07, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received by the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Vijay Rupani, on his arrival, at Jamnagar, Gujarat on October 07, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi being received by the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Vijay Rupani, on his arrival, at Jamnagar, Gujarat on October 07, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Paying obeisance at Dwarkadhish Temple, in Dwarka, Gujarat on October 07, 2017. The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Vijay Rupani and the Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Nitinbhai Patel are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Paying obeisance at Dwarkadhish Temple, in Dwarka, Gujarat on October 07, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at Dwarkadhish Temple, in Dwarka, Gujarat on October 07, 2017. The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Vijay Rupani is also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at Dwarkadhish Temple, in Dwarka, Gujarat on October 07, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at Dwarkadhish Temple, in Dwarka, Gujarat on October 07, 2017. The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Vijay Rupani is also seen.

The term 'Dwarkadish' refers to Lord Krishna, who is regarded as the "Lord of Dwarka".

Apart from this main idol, there are idols of Baldevaji (Balrama), Pradyumna and Aniruddha (grandsons of Lord Krishna) too.

Besides these, there are shrines dedicated to Devaki (mother of Lord Krishna), Veni-madhava (Lord Vishnu), Radhika, Jambuvati, Satyabhama, Lakshmi, Saraswati and Lakshmi-Narayan in the temple complex.


Around 5000 years ago, Dwarka is believed to have been built by Lord Krishna himself. As per the 'Harivansh' (an appendix to the Mahabharata), Dwarka was positioned on the bank of Gomati River. This holy city is said to have been the abode of Lord Krishna, for more or less 100 years, during his lifetime. Dwarka is assumed to have been immersed in the sea, when the Lord returned to his divine world.

In the early eighties, archeological department revealed that the entire coast of western India sank by nearly 40 feet around 1500 B.C. The present temple is expected not to be older than the Mughal period. The inscriptions on the pillars date back to the 15th century. Necessarily, the ancient temple had been there.


After a long gap the third settlement was made in the 1st century B.C./A.D. as suggested by the Red Polished Ware and copper coins known as Karshapanas. It is during this phase that Temple I, was built. The lime-plastered surface of its stone masonry still retaining a few lines of red ocher painting suggests that the plinth was open to view above the then working level. After the first temple was destroyed the second temple came to be built on the ruins of the first. When the second temple was also destroyed, the third temple was built in the 9th century. It was perhaps in the 12th century a storm-wave blew away the roof leaving only the walls and plinth. The fourth temple came into existence soon after. The present temple of Dwarkadhish is the fifth in the series. Temples I to V represent respectively settlements III to VII and the modern town is the eighth settlement at Dwarka. It is this sequence finding of which led to present explorations at Dwarka.

 

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The wall of Vadnagar

Vadnagar in Gujarat is the only town in India that has been in existence continuously from the 6th century BCE, and this was probably made possible by a fortification wall that archaeological evidence suggests was first built during the Mauryan period. Text by T.S. Subramanian and Photographs by GANESH JAWARIKAR of ASI

 

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Prime Minister's Office
07-October, 2017 14:13 IST
PM offers prayers at Dwarkadheesh Temple; addresses public meeting in Dwarka


The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today began his two-day visit in Gujarat by offering prayers at the Dwarkadheesh Temple at Dwarka.

The Prime Minister unveiled plaques to mark the laying of foundation stones for a bridge between Okha and Beyt Dwarka; and other road development projects.

The Prime Minister said he saw a new energy and enthusiasm in Dwarka today. He said the bridge whose foundation stone has been laid, is a means to reconnect with our ancient heritage. It will boost tourism, which will generate employment, he added, noting that development will be the key to promoting tourism.

The Prime Minister recalled how lack of infrastructure, led to difficulties and challenges for the people of Beyt Dwarka, some years ago.

The Prime Minister said that the development of the tourism sector cannot happen in isolation. He said that if we want to draw more tourists to Gir, we should also inspire the tourists to visit other nearby places like Dwarka.

Building of infrastructure should enhance economic activities and add to the atmosphere of development, the Prime Minister said. We want development of ports and port-led development; the blue economy should help further the progress of India, he added.

The Prime Minister said that the Government of India is taking steps towards the empowerment of fishermen. He said Kandla Port is seeing unprecedented growth because resources were devoted to improve the port. He said a new lease of life has been given to Alang, and steps taken for the welfare of the labourers working there.

The Prime Minister said that the Government is modernising the marine security apparatus. An institute for this will be set up in this Devbhoomi of Dwarka, he added.

Speaking on the decisions taken by consensus in the GST Council meeting yesterday, the Prime Minister said that when there is trust in a government and when policies are made with best intentions, it is natural for people to support us for the best interests of the nation.

The Prime Minister asserted that the Government wants to help fulfil the aspirations of the people, and fight poverty.

The Prime Minister said that the world's attention is being drawn to India, and people are coming to invest here. "I see Gujarat contributing actively to the development of India and congratulate the Gujarat Government," the Prime Minister added.

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http://www.hindustantimes.com/india...-modern-use/story-fBn9Qu2GQoM5KBg3VxV5yO.html
The researchers claim that the Harappans had perfected most of the technologies of their time which are still being used.
india Updated: Oct 07, 2017 17:49 IST

Sanjeev Ahuja
Hindustan Times, New Delhi

The researchers will relook at the science, technology and innovations that happened in ancient India in 3,000–4,500 BC or 5,000-6,000 years ago.(Saumya Khandelwal/HT FILE PHOTO)

A group of researchers from across the country are revisiting 5,000-year-old technologies used by Harappans, including water management, in a bid to learn from the lost Indus Valley civilisation for use in modern times.

The researchers claim that the Harappans had perfected most of the technologies such as stone-beading, crafts production, Indus ceramic technologies, metal and metallurgy, which are still used.

The researchers from Deccan College Pune, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) Varanasi, M S University Baroda, Allahabad University, JRN Rajasthan Vidyapeeth Jodhpur, Archaeological Survey of India and Indian National Science Academy recently gathered in New Delhi for the purpose.

Prof D Balasubramanian, chairman of research council for history of science, said the researchers will relook at the science, technology and innovations that happened in ancient India in 3,000–4,500 BC or 5,000-6,000 years ago.

“Everybody talks about Italy having viaducts but we had it earlier than them,” he said, recalling that people in in Gujarat had Baori or step-wells that were interconnected through viaducts 6,000 years ago.

Prof Vasant Shinde, vice-chancellor, Deccan College of Post Graduate Research & Training, Pune, said certain technologies continued from 5,000 years to modern times, “till 30 years back”.

He highlighted the continuation of pottery-making, stone-making in Khambat region of Gujarat besides the cold hammering technique in metallurgy.

On water harvesting, Prof Shinde said the present generation is doing a lot to deal with water scarcity but are not learning “from Harappan ancestors who had devised simple and effective tech”.

“We can use water harvesting the way they did it. They dug underground water wells which were interconnected,” he said.

The researchers said they would not require foreign collaborations and huge funding from abroad as they have access to better technologies and funds to conduct in-depth studies.

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Ministry of Culture
07-October, 2017 18:14 IST
Dialogue of Civilizations – IV being Organized from 8th – 15th October, 2017

‘4th Dialogue of Civilizations’ is being jointly organized by the Archaeological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture and National Geographic in New Delhi from 8th to 15th October, 2017. It will be inaugurated by the Minister of State (Independent charge) for Culture Dr. Mahesh Sharma on 8th October, 2017 (Sunday). Secretary, Ministry of Culture Smt. Rashmi Verma will preside over the function. The theme of the Conference is “Technology and Civilization”. The inaugural function of the Dialogue will be followed by Academic sessions at Ahmedabad and Dholavira and the final dialogue will take place at the important Harappan centre of Dholavira in the Rann of Kachchh.

The inaugural function will be followed by a Panel Discussion moderated by Dr. B.R. Mani, Director General, National Museum. The participants will be Prof. B.B. Lal (Harappan), Dr. Fransisco Estrada-Belli (Maya), Prof. Augusta McMohan (Mesopotamian), Dr. Anna Latifa Mourad (Egyptian) and Dr. Xinwei Li (China).

International scholars from many countries are participating in the Conference. These include Barbara Helwing, Li Liu, Renee Friedman, Aslıhan Yener, Anabel Ford, Augusta McMahon, Xinwei Li, Monica Smith, Chase Harrison, Yukinori Kawae, Thomas E. Levy and Francisco Estrada-Belli.

In 2013, the National Geographic Society initiated a five-year annual conference called “The Dialogue of Civilizations,” the mission of which is to encourage scholarly and public discourse about the five ancient, literate civilizations of the world (i.e., Egypt, Mesopotamia, South Asia, China, and Mesoamerica) and how the study of the past can inform our present and future. The first conference of this series was inaugurated in Guatemala in 2013, followed by Turkey in 2014 and in China in 2015. The fourth dialogue in this series was scheduled to be held in October 2016. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the event was shifted to October 2017.

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President's Secretariat
08-October, 2017 18:29 IST
Greatest Service We Can Render to Our Fellow Human Beings is to help them Achieve their Potential, Says President

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, graced and addressed the initiation of various welfare progammes organised by the Mata Amritanandamayi Math today (October 8, 2017) in Kollam, Kerala.


Speaking on the occasion, the President referred to Kerala’s role as one of the leading spiritual homes of our country and of our composite society. He stated that the bravery of our soldiers and the compassion and wisdom of our spiritual leaders are twin pillars on which we rest our hopes. These keep our civilisation secure. The flame of spiritualism shines brightly in Kerala and has done so for thousands of years. Revered people as Adi Shankaracharya, Sri Narayana Guru and Ayyankali did much to unite our country with a common sense of spiritualism – as well as to push for much-needed social reform.


The President said that Kerala’s spiritual consciousness is beyond faith and religious distinctions. The Christian community here is one of the oldest not only in India, but anywhere in the world. The first mosque to be built in India is in Kerala. Kerala also has a rich Jewish heritage. These historical instances reflect the mutual accommodation and understanding of different faiths and religious communities in Kerala. This is a state where one community has willingly given space to another. This is a history that we cannot forget and must learn from. And this is an accommodation and understanding that is at the essence of spiritualism.


Praising Mata Amritanandamayi for her social work, the President said that she represents the enlightened spiritual tradition of Kerala. Like Adi Shankara or Ayyankali she sees her spiritual mission as a contribution to nation building. She recognises, as only the truly spiritual can, that the greatest service to the Divine is service to fellow human beings. And the greatest service we can render to our fellow human beings – especially to those less privileged than us – is to help them achieve their potential. This includes building their capacity in health and education, and ensuring that they get equal opportunities. The Mata Amritanandamayi Math, the President noted, has worked precisely in these areas.

Prime Minister's Office
08-October, 2017 14:09 IST
PM visits Vadnagar, launches Intensified Mission Indradhanush, addresses public meeting


The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today visited his home town, Vadnagar, for the first time since assuming office of Prime Minister.

Residents of the town thronged the streets to welcome the Prime Minister. He offered prayers at the Hatkeshwar Temple. He also stopped briefly at the school in which he had studied as a child.

The Prime Minister visited GMERS Medical College, Vadnagar, and unveiled a plaque to mark its dedication. He also interacted briefly with students.

At a public meeting, the Prime Minister launched the Intensified Mission Indradhanush, to accelerate progress towards the goal of full immunization coverage. It will provide greater focus on urban areas and other pockets of low immunization coverage. The Prime Minister distributed e-tablets to health workers to mark the launch of ImTeCHO - an innovative mobile phone application to improve performance of ASHAs. He also launched some development works.

Addressing an enthusiastic gathering, the Prime Minister said that coming back to one's home town and receiving such a warm welcome is special. Whatever I am today is due to the values I have learnt on this soil, among you all in Vadnagar, the Prime Minister said.

I go back with your blessings and assure you that I will work even harder for the nation, the Prime Minister said to the people of Vadnagar.

The Prime Minister expressed happiness that he had got to inaugurate projects related to the health sector, particularly Intensified Mission Indradhanush. He mentioned how the Government had brought down the prices of stents, and said that the Government is working constantly to make healthcare affordable for the poor.

Mentioning his interaction with students from the medical college, the Prime Minister said that as a society, we require more doctors who can serve the people.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi offers prayers at Hatkeshwar Temple, in Vadnagar, Gujarat on October 08, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi dedicates the GMERS Medical College, at Vadnagar, Gujarat on October 08, 2017. The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Vijay Rupani, the Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Nitinbhai Patel and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at GMERS Medical College, Vadnagar, Gujarat on October 08, 2017. The Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Vijay Rupani is also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at GMERS Medical College, Vadnagar, Gujarat on October 08, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launching the Mission Intensified Indradhanush, at Vadnagar, in Gujarat on October 08, 2017. The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Vijay Rupani, the Minister of State for Mines and Coal, Shri Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary, the Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Nitinbhai Patel and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the students of GMERS Medical College, at Vadnagar, in Gujarat on October 08, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacting with the students of GMERS Medical College, at Vadnagar, in Gujarat on October 08, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing a public meeting, at Vadnagar, Gujarat on October 08, 2017.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing a public meeting, at Vadnagar, Gujarat on October 08, 2017. The Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda, the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Vijay Rupani, the Minister of State for Mines and Coal, Shri Haribhai Parthibhai Chaudhary, the Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Nitinbhai Patel and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing a public meeting, at Vadnagar, Gujarat on October 08, 2017.

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