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| Antyodaya: The Human Foundation of a Developed India | | | | India's development journey
has entered a phase in which new
chapters are being written in economic strength, technological capability, digital transformation and global influence. India recorded real GDP growth of 7.8 percent in the first quarter of 2026-27 and is being seen as one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world. Yet the true prosperity of a nation cannot be measured merely by its GDP, high-rise buildings, modern highways or position in global rankings. The ultimate test of development is how far its benefits reach the person standing at the very end of the queue. This is where the philosophy of Antyodaya acquires profound relevance. Every year, 25 September is o | |
| | | | The First Press Commission | | | | Following per-
sistent demands
from the Indian Federation of Working Journalists, the then President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, announced the constitution of a 'Newspaper Commission' during his inaugural address to Parliament on May 16, 1952. Accordingly, on September 23, 1952, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India announced the names of the members of the 'Press Commission.' The Commission headed by Justice G.S. Rajadhyaksha, included ten other members: Dr. C.P. Ramaswami Aiyar, Acharya Narendra Dev, Shri Jaipal Singh, Shri T.N. Singh, Shri A.R. Bhat, Dr. V.K.R.V. Rao, Shri P.H. Patwardhan, Shri M. Chalapathi Rao, Shri J. Natarajan, and Dr. Zakir Hussain.
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