UP can become a powerhouse, fuel country’s growth: PM
Prime Minister interacts with beneficiaries of Anna Yojana, praises Adityanath as “Yogi and Karmyogi”
LUCKNOW : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Uttar Pradesh that had missed the development bus over the last seven decades was now catching up fast and confident of becoming a powerhouse, fuelling the country’s growth that had continued despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
“People always knew and said that the road to power at Delhi passes through Uttar Pradesh but earlier none thought it fit to think that the state could also fuel the country’s growth. UP’s identity that was previously limited to politics, is changing now as big ticket infra projects, industries and investments have started coming to the state,” he said.
After speaking with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PM-GKAY) in Uttar Pradesh via video conferencing on Thursday, Modi showered lavish praise on chief minister Yogi Adityanath, describing him both as “Yogi and Karmyogi (saint and doer)” while seeking the blessings of the common man to let him continue the work for “Dalits, backwards, the poor and the marginalised.”
Under PM-GKAY, the state has provided free ration to an estimated 15 crore poor so far.
“I am going to continue this scheme till Diwali,” the PM told one of the five beneficiaries shortlisted for interaction with him.
Launching a statewide awareness campaign on the food security scheme, Modi said it was a matter of immense satisfaction that every grain sent to the state was reaching the beneficiaries.
The awareness programme is meant to ensure that no beneficiary is left out from availing of the benefits of the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana.
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NEW DELHI: Food ordering and delivery platform Swiggy on Thursday said it has signed an agreement with Reliance BP Mobility Ltd (RBML) to build an EV ecosystem and battery-swapping stations for its delivery partners across the country. The firm has also partnered with Hero Lectro and Fast despatch logistics to enable end-to-end delivery of its orders through cargo e-cycles, Swiggy said.
Delivering through EVs is expected to lower the running cost of vehicles by up to 40%, leading to higher earnings for Swiggy’s delivery partners, it added.
On the initiative, Niti Aayog chief executive officer (CEO) Amitabh Kant said: “That the Indian industry must continue to work towards driving the adoption of EVs as a part of the nation’s overall efforts to transition to sustainable and environment-friendly mobility.”
“Swiggy’s commitment in this direction is a welcome development,” he added.
“Swiggy’s fleet delivers millions of orders each month with our partners travelling an average of 80-100 kms daily. As we continue to work towards providing our consumers with greater convenience, we are also mindful of the environmental impact of our operations and are taking the necessary steps to make our journey more sustainable,” Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety said.
To ensure a robust and sustainable last-mile food delivery infrastructure, RBML will install battery swapping stations every few kilometers. A single precharged battery enables a commute of almost 65-80 kilometers, the statement said.
“Our collaboration with Swiggy has the potential to bring disruption and increase EV adoption among delivery and transportation companies in the country. We are confident the partners will immensely benefit from our widespread network of Battery Swap stations,” Reliance BP Mobility Ltd CEO, Harish C Mehta said.