Summary
He was known for helping rural areas become stronger.
The leaders said his ideas can guide young people today.
They promised to keep working on his goals.
Key Points
4 points1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute on his birth anniversary.
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Nanaji Deshmukh, a winner of India’s highest civilian award, focused on improving villages and encouraging self‑reliance.
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He is called a pioneer of rural development because he started many new projects in the countryside.
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Leaders said his life shows how helping others can build a stronger nation.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsrural
relating to the countryside, not the city
self‑reliance
being able to take care of yourself
nation‑building
working to make a country better and stronger
grassroots
the ordinary people who live in villages and towns
disadvantaged
people who have fewer chances or resources
pioneer
someone who starts something new
self‑governance
when a community makes its own decisions
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