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Need to inculcate legislative temper in politicians, says VP Naidu

His remarks at an event came after the Winter session of Parliament concluded a day ahead of schedule and witnessed repeated disruptions by opposition parties over various issues

Illiteracy challenge for India: Naidu stresses on need for adult education

Stressing the need for greater attention to adult education, Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu said a country cannot claim itself to be developed if even 15 per cent of its population is not educated."We're proving ourselves the best in IT and moving towards digitalization but basic adult education needs greater attention. A country cannot claim itself to be developed if even 15% of its population is not educated. It is a challenge for the country and leadership," said Naidu."We have made significant strides in the field of education over the past 7 decades. However, there still exists a huge imbalance in basic literacy skills in our society. This is a cause of concern," he added.Calling for eradicating illiteracy in mission mode, Naidu advised the schools to encourage their students to begin adult education drives in their areas on weekends. "Students should be given some extra marks for such activities," he said.Naidu made the following comments after presenting the Nehru and Tagore .

Use freedom of expression responsibly, says Vice-President Naidu

Naidu called for observing decency in public utterances and said that writers and thinkers are expected to create intellectual discourse in society, not trigger controversies

Rajya Sabha adjourned till on Monday to give members time to sort issues

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday with an announcement from the Chair to meet at 11 am on Monday

Vice President suggests minimum of 100 sittings of Parliament per year

Naidu also stressed on improving the functioning of Committees of Parliament as they enable bi-partisan discussions rising above the political divide

Naidu rejects notices to discuss municipal polls, MSP law in Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday rejected notices under Rule 267 by some Opposition leaders seeking a discussion on municipal polls and legislation on the minimum support price (MSP)

Suspended MPs likely to meet Rajya Sabha chairman Venkaiah Naidu today

A day after a high voltage drama in the Upper House of Parliament, 12 suspended members of Parliament are likely to meet Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday, sources said.Sources told ANI on the condition of anonymity that the meeting can be at Vice President Naidu's residence or near the Parliament area. "Suspended MPs of Rajya Sabha likely to meet Chairman Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday to tender their apology," sources said.Rajya Sabha on the first day of its business for the Winter Session on Monday suspended 12 of its members for the rest of the current session on account of 'unruly and violent behaviour' during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.The suspended MPs include six from Congress, two each from TMC and Shiv Sena and one each from CPM and CPI.The action has been taken against them for the 'indiscipline' in the monsoon session of the house.The suspended MPs are Elamaram Kareem (CPM), Phulo Devi Netam, Chhaya Verma, R Bora, Rajamani Patel, Syed Nasir Hussain and ...

Vice President chairs meeting of floor leaders of all parties in House

The winter session of Parliament is beginning on November 29 and is scheduled to conclude on December 23

India is most secular country in world, says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said India is the most secular country in the world, despite that, the western media belittle the Indian government on issues of secularism and free speech.

Venkaiah Naidu calls for making healthcare affordable & accessible to all

Naidu on Wednesday emphasised the need to ensure affordable and accessible healthcare for all and suggested that modern multi-specialty hospitals also start satellite centers in rural areas

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu flags off Bengaluru Tech Summit-2021

The Vice President said it has become necessary to transform IT and BT "by doing our duty to become mighty" in creating knowledge wealth for the country

Private sector essential for India's digital, tech transformation: VP

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said private sector participation is essential to bring about a digital and technological transformation in the country.

Vice president pays tributes to Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu Monday paid rich tributes to tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary. Expressing happiness over the government declaring the day as 'Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas', the vice president said it is also a tribute to many other brave tribal freedom fighters who made invaluable contribution to the country's freedom struggle. "My humble tributes to the legendary tribal freedom fighter, Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary today. I am happy that his birth anniversary has been declared as Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas," he said on Twitter. "I am pleased to know that week-long celebrations are being organised from 15th November 2021 to commemorate the glorious history of the tribal people, their rich culture and many achievements," Naidu added. The government has decided to celebrate 'Janjatiya Gaurav Divas' on November 15 to mark the birth anniversary of the revered tribal leader and to remember the contribution of tribal freedom fighters. Earlier in

Azad strove to promote national unity, value-based education: VP Naidu

Naidu paid rich tributes to Maulana Abul Kamal Azad on his birth anniversary on Thursday and said he will always be remembered for his invaluable role in the country's freedom struggle

AITD conferred with IIPA Award for Excellence in Public Services

The Asian Institute of Transport Development is a non-profit organisation for research and professional training in transport and logistics.

Urgent need to address manpower shortage in medical profession: VP Naidu

Ruing that the medical profession has become increasingly commercialised over the years, he advised the budding medical graduates to lend a human touch while treating their patients.

Disruptive noise should not drown voice of people: VP at Sansad TV launch

Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Wednesday said loud disruptive noise should not drown the voice of citizens.

Venkaiah Naidu urges Centre, state govts to go for solar power in buildings

Says installation of rooftop solar power plants could also be made mandatory

Double medal tally in Paris Olympics, create support for athletes: VP

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday called upon the nation to fix a target to double the medal tally in the 2024 Paris Olympics

Naidu calls for mandatory rural service for doctors before first promotion

The Vice President stressed the need to increase the number of medical colleges while referring to the government's efforts to bridge the gap in doctor-patient ratio in the country.