#PrimeMinisterNarendraModi Archives

Corporate India

ONGC’s Cost Cutting Drive Targets ₹9,300 Crore Savings

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) initiated a comprehensive cost optimisation programme to achieve ₹9,300 crore in savings by FY27. This move prepares the PSU for a future with oil prices around $60 per barrel while fighting production decline.

Corporate India

RBI Allows Banks to Fund Corporate Acquisitions

The Reserve Bank of India will now permit banks to finance mergers and acquisitions by Indian corporates. This new framework significantly expands the scope of capital market lending for the banking sector.

Corporate India

India Indigenous Nuclear Reactor Project Draws Interest ftom Corporate Giants

India’s largest corporate groups, including Reliance and Adani, show strong interest in NPCIL’s tender for the Bharat Small Reactors (BSR). The project, using indigenous PHWR technology, marks the first major entry of the private sector into nuclear generation, with a project deadline now set for March 2026.

Corporate India

Governance

Government Sanctions ₹6,982 Crore Additional Capital for BSNL’s 4G Expansion

In a major push for India’s public sector telecom, the government has greenlit a fresh capital injection of ₹6,982 crore for BSNL, earmarking the funds specifically for the nationwide expansion of its 4G network. This move is part of a broader strategy to bolster BSNL’s financial health and competitive standing against private players.

PM Modi Launches BSNL’s ‘Swadeshi’ 4G Network

Vishal Duggal27 September 20253 October 202504 mins

India has achieved a major milestone in digital sovereignty with the launch of BSNL’s ‘Swadeshi’ 4G network. Prime Minister Modi commissioned over 97,500 towers, making India one of only five nations with its own end-to-end telecom technology stack. This cloud-based, 5G-ready infrastructure will connect over 26,700 unserved villages and form the nation’s largest cluster of green telecom sites.
97,500 BSNL mobile towers, Digital Bharat Nidhi programme, India’s largest cluster of green telecom sites, seamless upgrade to 5G connecting unserved villages

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and addressed the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 in Greater Noida

UP International Trade Show 2025 Kicks Off with Grand Inauguration

Vishal Duggal26 September 202504 mins

The Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show (UPITS 2025) has begun with a grand inauguration by PM Modi. The event showcases over 2,500 exhibitors and aims to attract half a million visitors, highlighting UP’s economic growth and MSME sector.

Indigenous technologies transferred to industries at Digital India FutureLABS Summit 2024

News Orbiter Bureau7 February 20247 February 202403 mins

The recently held launch event of “Digital India FutureLABS Summit 2024” held at IIIT-Delhi witnessed the transfer of three indigenous technologies to twelve industries. This initiative is a step towards the Innovation, Science, and Technology theme of Vikshit Bharat @2047, part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision. These technologies included the following: Thermal Camera:The thermal…

PM Modi Inaugurates India Energy Week 2024 in Goa, Unveils Development Projects Worth Rs 1330 Crore

Vishal Duggal6 February 20246 February 202407 mins

Goa. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India Energy Week 2024 in Goa (being held from 6 to 9 February), marking a significant milestone in India’s energy transition journey. This event, the largest and only comprehensive energy exhibition and conference in India, aims to catalyse the nation’s efforts towards sustainable energy development. The Prime Minister…

Modi launches projects worth over Rs 68,000 crore in Odisha

News Orbiter Bureau4 February 20245 February 202404 mins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated and dedicated several development projects in Sambalpur in Odisha. These projects valued at over Rs 68,000 crore comprise of energy, infrastructure, and education. The Prime Minister visited the model of Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur and attended a photo exhibition during the event. Highlighting the significance of these…

Gadkari announces completion of ₹82 crore infrastructure project in Jammu & Kashmir

News Orbiter Bureau9 October 202313 October 202301 mins

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced the successful completion of a significant infrastructure project in Jammu & Kashmir. The project involved the construction of a 250-meter, 2-lane viaduct, and a 395-meter, 2-lane Maroge Tunnel, with an estimated cost of ₹82 crore. This crucial infrastructure development is situated along the Ramban to…

PM inaugurates developmental projects worth over Rs 13,500 crore in Telangana

News Orbiter Bureau2 October 20238 October 202308 mins

Mahbubnagar, Telangana, October 1, 2023 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated several transformative projects worth more than Rs 13,500 crore in Mahbubnagar, Telangana. These projects spanned various sectors, including roads, railways, petroleum, natural gas, and higher education. During the event, the Prime Minister also launched a train service via video…

PM launches mega scheme to improve power distribution

News Orbiter Bureau31 July 202231 July 202204 mins

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched Power Ministry’s flagship “Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme” with an aim to improve the operational efficiencies, besides ensuring financial sustainability of power distribution companies. With plans to provide 25 crore Smart Prepaid meters to the consumers all over the country, the scheme has an outlay of Rs.3,03,758 crore to be…

Modi lays foundation of development works, inaugurates Shankaracharya’s statue at Kedarnath Dham

News Orbiter Bureau6 November 20217 November 202102 mins

In a big boost to Kedarnath Dham, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the execution of various ongoing infrastructure works, besides laying foundation stones of various development projects at this most sacred pilgrimage centre of Lord Shiva. Visiting Kedarnath himself, Modi also inaugurated the statue and the Samadhi of Adi Sharnkaracharya at holy site. While PM…

PM Modi inaugurates 8 ponds and one STP in Varanasi

News Orbiter Bureau28 October 20216 November 202102 mins

Under the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) for conservation and rejuvenation of river Ganga, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) of 10 MLD Capacity at Ramnagar in Varanasi. This is in continuation of the government’s efforts towards ensuring the setting up of a vast network of STPs for tapping…