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PM inaugurates development initiatives in Lucknow

| | Jun 21, 2017, at 02:13 am
New Delhi, June 20 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modion Tuesday inaugurated building of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, dedicated 400KV Lucknow-Kanpur D/C transmission line and distributed sanction letters to the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in Lucknow.

Speaking at the event,  Modi spoke at length about connecting India’s youth to latest technology.

He said, “Our youth can think about start ups and innovation in the health sector, particularly in healthcare equipment.”

The Prime Minister congratulated the UP government for ensuring electricity in all districts.

He added, “Power and energy matter immensely in the development journey of a nation. Today solar energy is gaining popularity in India.”

The Prime Minister also spoke at length about the implementation of GST on July 1st and said that it demonstrated the strength of democracy.

He said, “Credit for implementation of GST goes to 125 crore people of India."

 

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