Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurate development projects worth more than Rs 13,000 crore, including a bridge over the river Ganges, besides addressing a rally on Friday (August 22). The trip began at Gaya, where he inaugurated projects like a 660 MW power project, situated at Buxar and built at a cost of Rs 6,880 crore. The PM inaugurated a Rs 520 crore Sewerage Treatment Plant at Munger, built under the Namami Gange scheme, and a series of urban infrastructure projects worth around Rs 1.260 crore.
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PM Modi Feeds Cows at Lok Kalyan Marg on Makar Sankranti

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi fed cows and calves at his official residence, Lok Kalyan Marg, on Makar Sankranti.
  • A 39-second video shared by ANI shows PM Modi feeding decoratively adorned Punganur breed cows.
  • Punganur cows are a rare dwarf cattle variety from Andhra Pradesh, known for their small stature and high-quality milk.
  • Feeding cows on Makar Sankranti is a traditional Hindu practice believed to bring prosperity and blessings.
  • PM Modi extended Makar Sankranti wishes to the nation, praying for happiness, prosperity, and health.

Why It Matters: PM Modi observed Makar Sankranti by feeding cows at his residence, upholding a traditional Hindu practice.

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