1.#Tuesday 24, February 2O26, 4085. 20:45. /1.#Cabinet approves extension of existing North-South corridor from GIFT City to Shahpur of Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC): 24 Feb, 2026Print News. /2.##Cabinet approves alteration of the name of the State of “Kerala” to “Keralam”: 24 Feb, 2026Print News. //3.###Seva Sankalp Resolution: 24 Feb, 2026Print News. ///4.####PM Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam; Highlights the Synergy of Talent and Hard Work in Innovation: 24 Feb, 2026Print News. ////5.#####PM lauds milestone of 30 lakh households adopting rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar scheme: 23 Feb, 2026Print News. /////6.######PM commends the Rajaji Utsav graced by President of India honoring Shri Chakravarti Rajagopalachari Ji reflecting India’s resolve to honour those who shaped our destiny and shedding remnants of a colonial mindset: 23 Feb, 2026Print News. //////
President of India
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President Droupadi Murmu unveiled bust of Shri Chakravarti Rajagopalachari Ji, the first and only Indian Governor General of independent India at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, situated at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap, replaces the bust of Edwin Lutyens. This initiative is part of series of steps being taken towards shedding the vestiges colonial mindset and embracing, with pride, the richness of India’s culture, heritage, timeless traditions and honouring those who served Bharat Mata with their extraordinary contributions.
Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Minister of Health and Family Welfare; and Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L. Murugan and family members of Rajaji.
1.#Tuesday 24, February 2O26, 4085. 20:45. /
1.#Cabinet approves extension of existing North-South corridor from GIFT City to Shahpur of Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC): 24 Feb, 2026Print News. /
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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the extension, from GIFT City to Shahpur, will be 3.33 kilometers long and include three elevated stations. The project is scheduled to be completed in approximately four years.
The estimated cost of the project is Rs.1,067.35 crore. This extended corridor is expected to benefit approximately 23,702 passengers in 2029 and approximately 58,059 passengers in 2041.
This corridor will strengthen connectivity between Ahmedabad & GIFT region. Major multinational companies, educational institutions, and commercial centers located along the proposed route will directly benefit.
Additionally, this extension will be beneficial to the daily commuters travelling between Ahmedabad & GIFT region for catering the travel need related to Business, Employment and Education, thereby significantly enhancing network integration and passenger convenience.
The project is expected to generate approximately 1,000 jobs in construction. Approximately 250 people will be employed in the post-construction phase for operations and maintenance. This project will generate a significant number of direct employment opportunities, equivalent to the number mentioned above. Additionally, other activities will generate indirect employment for even more people.
The project will be implemented by Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation Limited (GMRC), a 50:50 joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Gujarat.
Background:
Currently, the Gujarat Metro’s 68.28-km Ahmedabad Metro Phase-I {APMC to Motera Stadium (North-South Corridor) & Thaltej Gam to Vastral Gam (East-West Corridor)} & Phase-II (Motera Stadium to Mahatma Mandir & GNLU to GIFT City), with total 53 stations have been successfully made operational since Sep-2022 (Phase-I) and January-2026 (Phase-II). The daily ridership on this line is approximately 1,60,000.
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2.##Cabinet approves alteration of the name of the State of “Kerala” to “Keralam”: 24 Feb, 2026Print News. //
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The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the proposal for alteration of name of State of ‘Kerala’ as ‘Keralam’.
After approval of Union Cabinet, the President of India will refer a Bill, namely the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 to the State Legislative Assembly of Kerala for expressing its views under proviso to article 3 of the Constitution of India. After receipt of the views of the State Legislative Assembly of Kerala, Government of India will take further action and the recommendation of President will be obtained for introduction of the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 for alteration of name of State of ‘Kerala’ as ‘Keralam’ in Parliament.
Legislative Assembly of Kerala passed a resolution on 24.06.2024 to alter the name of the State of “Kerala” to “Keralam”, which is as under:
“The name of our State is 'Keralam' in Malayalam Language. States were formed on the basis of language on the 1st day of November, 1956. The Kerala Piravi Day is also on the 1st day of November. Since the time of National Independence Struggle, there has been a strong demand for the formation of United Kerala for the people speaking Malayalam language. But in the First Schedule to the Constitution the name of our State is recorded as 'Kerala'. This Assembly unanimously appeal to the Central Government to take urgent steps as per Article 3 of the Constitution for modifying the name as 'Keralam'."
Thereafter, Government of Kerala has requested Government of India to take necessary steps to amend the First Schedule to the Constitution by altering the name of State of ‘Kerala’ as ‘Keralam’ as per article 3 of the Constitution.
Article 3 of the Constitution provides for alteration of names of existing States. According to article 3, Parliament may by law alter the name of any State. Further proviso to article 3 states that no Bill for the purpose shall be introduced in either House of Parliament except on the recommendation of the President and unless, where the proposal contained in the Bill affects the area, boundaries or name of any of the States, the Bill has been referred by the President to the Legislature of that State for expressing its views thereon within such period as may be specified in the reference or within such further period as the President may allow and the period so specified or allowed has expired.
The matter regarding alteration of name of State of ‘Kerala’ as ‘Keralam’ was considered in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India and with the approval of Shri Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs and the Union Minister of Cooperation, the draft Note for the Cabinet for the alteration of name of State of ‘Kerala’ as ‘Keralam’ was circulated to the Department of Legal Affairs and Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice for their comments. The Department of Legal Affairs and Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice have concurred with the proposal for the alteration of name of State of ‘Kerala’ as ‘Keralam’.
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3.###Seva Sankalp Resolution: 24 Feb, 2026Print News. ///
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A New Beginning in India’s Development Journey
First Cabinet Meeting at ‘Seva Teerth’
Today, Yugaabda 5127
Vikram Samvat 2082
Shaka Samvat 1947
In the month of Phalguna, Shukla Paksha,
On the day of Ashtami,
On 24 February 2026,
Under the chairmanship of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the historic first meeting of the Union Cabinet is being held at the new Prime Minister’s Office, ‘Seva Teerth’.
This meeting and this building are a direct expression of the reconstruction of New India. With this auspicious beginning, we welcome that future whose foundation has been laid by centuries of effort. After Independence, for so many decades, governments operated from the Prime Minister’s Office in South Block, preserving the legacy and envisioning the future. We envisioned an India whose thought is indigenous, whose form is modern, and whose capability is boundless. Today, Seva Teerth is the embodied manifestation of that very vision, which will enhance India’s pride as the Mother of Democracy.
On this occasion, we also remember the history of this place. ‘Seva Teerth’ has been constructed at the site of the temporary barracks from the British era. The establishment of an active institution of national governance at that location is also a symbol of the transformation of New India.
Before the period of colonial rule, India was known as a nation recognized both for its material grandeur and for its human values. The concept of Seva Teerth is formed from the confluence of both these ideals. With the sacred confluence of duty, service, and dedication, this workplace is envisioned to be as sacred as a pilgrimage, this is its fundamental spirit.
With this first meeting being held at ‘Seva Teerth’, the Union Cabinet reiterates its resolve that every decision taken here will be inspired by a spirit of service toward 1.4 billion citizens and will be connected to the broader goal of nation-building.
For us, constitutional values are the expression of that moral commitment which connects governance with the dignity, equality, and justice of every citizen. The work culture of ‘Seva Teerth’ will be guided by this very spirit, where every policy will be in accordance with the fundamental ethos of the Constitution and every decision will be accountable to the aspirations of the people.
The Union Cabinet reiterates its resolve that every decision taken in this premises will be inspired by the sentiment of ‘Nagrik Devo Bhava’. This place will not be a center for the display of power, but rather a center for the empowerment of every Indian. Every effort of governance conducted from Seva Teerth will remain connected to the spirit of simplifying the life of the last person in the country. We reaffirm that, in line with our vision, we will further strengthen the governance model that is transparent, aware, and sensitive to the emotions of citizens.
‘Seva Teerth’ is the answer to the need for governance infrastructure that promotes dynamism instead of stagnation, dedication instead of indifference, and solutions instead of doubt.
With this very thinking, decisions taken in recent years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have brought new clarity to the purpose of governance. The changes witnessed in the lives of crores of citizens have strengthened public trust in governance.
In the past decade, by lifting more than 25 crores of citizens out of poverty, the country has achieved what was once considered impossible. Behind many such milestones have been the government’s long-term vision, comprehensive outlook, and tireless efforts. Through Ayushman Bharat, the nation has achieved the distinction of connecting crores of people to health security. Under the Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana, food security has been ensured for nearly 80 crores of citizens, bringing an end to the scourge of hunger. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, the construction of more than 12 crores toilets has provided crores of families and women with a life of dignity. All these figures indicate a direction of governance where the ultimate objective of policy has been to simplify the life of the citizen.
Similarly, through the construction of more than 40 million houses, crores of families have received shelter and security. In rural areas, through the Jal Jeevan Mission, access to drinking water has been provided to approximately 16 crores of citizens.
The Union Cabinet views the broad transformations in India’s economy as a continuous journey of reforms. With the mantra of “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance,” reforms such as GST, DBT, and Digital India have made governance more transparent, more efficient, and more citizen-centric. The process of faceless tax assessment has promoted honesty and strengthened the trust of ordinary citizens. As a result of these efforts, India today has secured a strong position among the world’s leading economies.
The Cabinet takes a firm resolve that with the new energy of ‘Seva Teerth’ and the rapid pace of the ‘Reform Express,’ we will fulfil our commitment to secure India’s place among the top three economies of the world in the near future.
Today, the Union Cabinet again dedicated itself to the national resolve of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’. This is a long-term national journey, in which the decisions taken today will determine the future shape of the coming generations. This first meeting at ‘Seva Teerth’ reminds us that the greater the goal of development, the deeper must be our sense of responsibility toward it.
This premise is not merely a modern workplace. It is also a symbol of a new work culture in governance. Through modern technology and efficient working systems here, the government’s effectiveness will reach new heights. Every file that moves from here, and every karmayogi working here, will be inspired by the sentiment that their work is connected to simplifying the life of the last person in the country. The Union Cabinet resolves to promote prudent use of resources and accelerate the continuous journey of reforms that the country has experienced in recent years.
This first meeting further strengthens the belief that with the right policy, honest intent, and correct leadership, the path toward building a Developed India will continue to be illuminated. The work culture driven by ‘Seva Teerth’ will form the foundation for advancing India as a capable, empowered, and self-reliant nation.
Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Cabinet reiterates its commitment to make ‘Seva Teerth’ a global example of sensitive, accountable, and citizen-centric governance. The Cabinet resolves that in the journey to make India a prosperous, capable, and self-reliant nation by 2047, this premise will serve as a powerful center of national aspirations.
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4.####PM Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam; Highlights the Synergy of Talent and Hard Work in Innovation: 24 Feb, 2026Print News. ////
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam today, emphasizing that success in innovation is a result of both talent and persistent effort.
The Prime Minister underscored the timeless wisdom that individual capability must be met with action to achieve results. The message shared by the Prime Minister reads:
यथैकेन न हस्तेन तालिका सम्प्रपद्यते।
तथोग्यमपरित्यक्तं न फलं कर्मण: स्मृतम्।।
"Just as a clap cannot be made with one hand, success in innovation is not possible without effort. Talent bears fruit only when it is supported by hard work and continuous action."
The Prime Minister wrote on X;
यथैकेन न हस्तेन तालिका सम्प्रपद्यते।
तथोद्यमपरित्यक्तं न फलं कर्मणः स्मृतम्॥
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5.#####PM lauds milestone of 30 lakh households adopting rooftop solar under PM Surya Ghar scheme: 23 Feb, 2026Print News. /////
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today hailed the achievement of empowering 30 lakh households across the nation with rooftop solar power, describing it as a commendable milestone in India’s clean energy journey.
The Prime Minister complimented all beneficiaries who have embraced rooftop solar, noting that the initiative is boosting savings, sustainability and self-reliance among citizens.
Shri Modi further emphasised that the scheme forms an integral part of the Government’s efforts to build an energy-secure, green and future-ready India.
Responding to a post by Union Minister, Shri Pralhad Joshi, the Prime Minister posted;
“A commendable milestone in India’s clean energy journey!
Compliments to all those who have benefitted from this scheme and embraced rooftop solar power thereby boosting savings, sustainability and self-reliance.
This scheme is a part of our efforts to build an energy-secure, green and future-ready India.
#30LakhsPMSuryaGhar”
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6.######PM commends the Rajaji Utsav graced by President of India honoring Shri Chakravarti Rajagopalachari Ji reflecting India’s resolve to honour those who shaped our destiny and shedding remnants of a colonial mindset: 23 Feb, 2026Print News. //////
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The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, unveiled a bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari installed at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi described the initiative as a commendable effort reflecting India’s resolve to honour those who shaped the nation’s destiny and to shed remnants of a colonial mindset. Shri Modi said that Rajaji was a towering scholar, freedom fighter, thinker and administrator whose life embodied integrity, intellect and unwavering commitment to the nation.
The President of India also graced the ‘Rajaji Utsav’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan. As part of Rajaji Utsav, an exhibition on the life and work of Rajaji is being organised from February 24 to March 1, 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi said that Rajaji Utsav is a wonderful initiative bringing out different aspects of Rajaji’s rich contributions to the nation, and urged people to visit the exhibition and draw inspiration from his life and ideals.
Responding to the X posts of President of India about aforementioned initiatives, Shri Modi wrote on X;
“A commendable effort, which reflects India’s resolve to honour those who shaped our destiny and to shed remnants of a colonial mindset.
Rajaji was a towering scholar, freedom fighter, thinker and administrator. His life embodied integrity, intellect and unwavering commitment to the nation.”
“Rajaji Utsav is a wonderful initiative, which brings out different aspects of Rajaji's rich contribution to our nation. I urge you all to visit it and get inspired!”
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JAI HIND
JAI BHARATHAM
VANTE MATARAM
BHARAT MATHA KI JAI.
President of India
@rashtrapatibhvn
President Droupadi Murmu unveiled bust of Shri Chakravarti Rajagopalachari Ji, the first and only Indian Governor General of independent India at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The bust of Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, situated at the Grand Open Staircase near Ashok Mandap, replaces the bust of Edwin Lutyens. This initiative is part of series of steps being taken towards shedding the vestiges colonial mindset and embracing, with pride, the richness of India’s culture, heritage, timeless traditions and honouring those who served Bharat Mata with their extraordinary contributions.
Among the dignitaries present on the occasion were Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Minister of Health and Family Welfare; and Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Minister of External Affairs Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Minister of Education Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L. Murugan and family members of Rajaji.
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