New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Stand Up India' scheme in Noida. The scheme will offer loans in the range of Rs 10 lakhs to Rs 100 lakhs. Below are the highlights of his address during the launch:
- Today we pay tributes to Babu Jagjivan Ram, who served the nation for years
- Babu Jagjivan Ram made India very proud. Today on his birth anniversary, 'Stand up India' is being launched
- As agriculture minister, Babu Jagjivan Ram did a lot to usher the green revolution. In 1971 he was the defence minister
- Whatever one's party is, we have to remember those who have lived for the nation
- God has given all of us the same capabilities, but we got opportunity, Dalits and tribals didn't
- If given an opportunity, Dalits and tribals can bring in various reforms in the country
- 'Stand up India' aims to empower every Indian and enable them to stand on their own feet
- The job seeker has to become a job creator
- There is a huge difference between MUDRA scheme and 'Stand Up India' initiative
- This scheme will encourage loans to Dalits and women
- 1.25 lakh banks will loan money to 1.25 lakh young people from marginalised communities
- This scheme is going to transfer the lives of people from Dalit and tribal communities