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Arjun Ram Meghwal

Arjun Ram Meghwal is Union Minister of State, Finance and Corporate Affairs

BR Ambedkar: institution builder, champion of depressed classes

Wed, Apr 14, 2021

To grasp the gravity of his ideas, it is important to understand how he worked to strengthen India’s social fabric and build a just, stronger nation.

Through happy individuals, a happier society

Sat, Mar 20, 2021

On the occasion of the International Day of Happiness, we should all learn to seek happiness by limiting our desires.

Budget’s focus is on post-Covid growth, building back lives and livelihoods

Fri, Feb 05, 2021

The Atmanirbhar Bharat Mission is expanding the ambit of our actions in the global arena. The measures proposed in the budget will go a long way in cementing India’s role as the “factory of the world”, in addition to the country being the “pharmacy of the world”.

New Parliament will be a monument to cultural diversity of Indian democracy

Fri, Jan 08, 2021

Arjun Ram Meghwal writes: The new Parliament building will be a fitting tribute to Indian democracy on its 75th year of independence.

A new Parliament for New India

Wed, Jan 06, 2021

The new Parliament building will be a monument to the cultural diversity of the world's largest democracy. It will be the most magnificent and attractive monument in the world

NEP 2020 is a milestone in India’s journey to becoming a knowledge superpower

Mon, Aug 31, 2020

Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, this well-thought and forward-looking document will be an important milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a global knowledge superpower.

A P J Abdul Kalam’s vision for development has special resonance today

Tue, Jul 28, 2020

Kalam dreamt of a developed India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been leading the people on a journey to achieve Kalam’s dream.

It’s time to revisit facets of Savarkar’s life and work which can guide us today

Thu, May 28, 2020

Savarkar’s ideas of modernity, social and religious reforms, cultivation of scientific temper and embracing technological tools continue to be relevant for building a new India in the post COVID-19 era.

The Buddha’s message, for a better world

Thu, May 07, 2020

The current crisis is an apt time to revisit his teachings, which can be a guiding light for a world looking for peace, harmony and sustainability.

B R Ambedkar laid the foundation for workers’ rights, social security in India

Fri, May 01, 2020

Inspired by Ambedkar, the current government has taken steps to improve the quality of life of workers. For example, the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojna was launched in February 2019 to ensure protection of unorganised workers in their old age.

Ambedkar saw J&K’s special status as detrimental to national unity

Wed, Apr 15, 2020

Babasaheb was reluctant to accept Nehru’s advocacy for special status to J&K. Sardar Patel took the responsibility for unifying the nation and accordingly, he integrated 545 princely states to the Union of India.

Understand the CAA — it is a humanitarian legislation

Mon, Jan 20, 2020

It is the declaration by some Opposition-ruled states that they will not implement CAA, not the law itself, that is unconstitutional

CAA will not take away anyone’s citizenship, only seeks to confer dignity and rights to the persecuted

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

The CAA is about inclusion and not exclusion. It has nothing to do with Indian Muslims. The Act is not meant to take away anyone’s citizenship, but it will confer citizenship on persecuted minorities. The Act will ease the lives of Partition refugees and provide them a dignified life by allowing them access to the government’s welfare schemes.