The government, in 2008 declared January 24 to be celebrated as the 'National Girl Child Day' every year with the objective of raising the consciousness of the society towards the girl child.
In the 71st edition of his monthly radio programme, Modi had urged educational institutions to adopt innovative methods and develop creative platforms for engagement with alumni.
The new Parliament building will have a seating capacity for 888 members in the Lok Sabha and 384 members in Rajya Sabha as against the present 543 members and 245 members respectively.
Three leading coronavirus vaccine developers -- Pfizer Inc and AstraZeneca Plc and Bharat Biotech -- have applied for emergency use authorisation in India.
While honouring Dr Ambedkar, Modi said his government is committed to fulfilling the dreams that the leader had for India, adding that his thoughts continue to provide strength to millions of people.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla aid the new building will be earthquake resistant and 2000 people will be directly involved in the construction of the new building and 9,000 indirectly.
The Prime Minister will virtually inaugurate and address the AGM, which is being held virtually on 11, 12 and 14 December and is based on the theme 'Inspired India'.
Considered a low profile leader, Nadda was actively associated with student and youth politics first as a member of the RSS' student wing ABVP and then the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha.