'Working For Deprived, Backward Sections Govt's Priority': PM Modi At 'Eknaam Kirtan' Event

Emphasising the development of deprived and backward sections of society, PM Modi said it has been his government's priority to work in this direction.

PM Modi At 'Eknaam Kirtan' Event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stated that it has been his government's priority to emphasise the development of the deprived and backward sections of society. He made his statement while participating in the Krishnaguru Eknaam Akhanda Kirtan for World Peace via video conferencing at the Krishnaguru Sevashram in Barpeta, Assam.

Working for deprived, backward sections our priority: PM Modi in virtual address at 'Eknaam Kirtan' gathering in Assam

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He further said that the northeastern region is being prioritised since it has enormous potential for rapid tourism development. Citing Budget 2023, he said, "50 tourism spots would be created across the country as wholesome tourism attractions".

"Today, we prioritise the development of the Northeast and Assam. Tourism is important to the economy of this region. According to Budget 2023, 50 tourism spots will be built across the country as wholesome tourism destinations:" PM Narendra Modi, as reported by ANI. 

Today, we are giving priority to the development of Northeast and Assam. Tourism plays a major role in the economy of this region. As proposed in Budget 2023, 50 tourism destinations across the country will be developed as wholesome tourism destinations: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/Cpk9oPtDK4

— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2023

"The Ganga Vilas cruise will soon reach Assam. Its passengers are experiencing India's culture and learning about the destinations they are visiting. I am confident that the beauty & culture of Assam will be known in the world through the passengers on this cruise:" PM Modi was quoted as saying by ANI. 

The Ganga Vilas cruise will soon reach Assam. Its passengers are experiencing India's culture and learning about the destinations they are visiting. I am confident that the beauty & culture of Assam will be known in the world through the passengers on this cruise: PM

— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2023

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Paramguru Krishnaguru Ishwar established the Krishnaguru Sevashram in the year 1974, at village Nasatra, Barpeta Assam.  He is the ninth descendant of Mahavaishnab Manohardeva, who was a follower of the great Vaishnavite saint Shri Shankardeva. Krishnaguru Eknaam Akhanda Kirtan for World Peace is a month-long kirtan being held from 6th January at Krishnaguru Sevashram, as per a statement issued by Prime Minister's Office (PMO). 

(With Inputs From Agencies)