Nehru’s contributions to build modern India immense: Padmaraj Poojary

MANGALURU President of the Dakshina Kannada Congress Committee Padmaraj R. Poojary said here on Saturday that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s contribution to building modern India through the initiation of ambitious economic, social and political reforms was immense. He was speaking at Nehru Maidan after offering floral tributes to the statue of Nehru on the occasion of his 137th birth anniversary. Mr.

Poojary said Nehru established the Planning Commission and implemented Five-Year Plans to drive the nation’s economic development. He prioritised the establishment of heavy industries, steel plants, dams, medical colleges, technical educational institutions, and universities. Most of the country’s IITs and research institutions were built within the first 15 years of India’s Independence. “The fruits of his visionary leadership are being enjoyed not only by the current generation but will also benefit future generations,” he said.

He noted that there were ongoing attempts today to obscure the history and contributions of the Nehru family. Former Minister B.