Students attending an event on March 7 at Delhi University are required to register by using the NaMo app. The Nari Shakti Conclave, organised by the Viksit Bharat Ambassador Club, was scheduled to occur at the Delhi University stadium. Smriti Irani, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, was the chief guest.
The Viksit Bharat Ambassador Club is organising the Nari Shakti Conclave, which is scheduled for tomorrow, March 7, according to a poster shared on the Delhi University Teachers Facebook page. The Delhi University stadium will serve as the event’s location, and Smriti Irani is anticipated to attend as the special guest.
The poster of Nari Shakti Conclave emphasises the compulsory registration of all participating students for the event on the NaMo app. Additionally, it specifies that exclusively those students who complete the registration process on the app will be eligible to receive event merchandise, refreshments, and certificates. The individual sharing the poster is identified as Naveen Gaur, a faculty member at Delhi University’s Dyal Singh College.
The name of the whatsapp group which was made to spread all the information related to conclave was kept as “NAMO APP – NARI SHAKTI CONCLAVE”.
The privacy policy of the NaMo App community underscores the fundamental principles of collaboration, community-building, and establishing connections with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Positioned as a unique platform, the NaMo App thrives on the collective support and enthusiasm of PM Modi’s followers, volunteers, and grassroots workers. By becoming a part of this extensive community, users align themselves with millions who share the common aspiration for a New India.
Within the app, users enjoy the distinct opportunity to engage directly with PM Modi. The platform encourages active participation in nation-building endeavours through various means, fostering a sense of contribution and involvement in shaping the future of the nation. Additionally, the NaMo App facilitates connections with diverse communities, including the ‘Exam Warriors,’ providing users with a space to interact and collaborate on shared interests and initiatives.
The NaMo App serves as an informative platform, keeping users abreast of the government’s initiatives and accomplishments under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. It facilitates connections among volunteers and enables the organisation of events and initiatives. Users can engage in surveys and participate in movements such as ‘Fit India,’ ‘Sankalp Se Siddhi,’ ‘I Am New India,’ and ‘Swachh Bharat.’
To deliver a personalised experience, the app’s privacy policy acknowledges the processing and analysis of shared information by third-party services engaged with confidentiality obligations. This data utilisation aims to tailor content based on users’ language preferences and interests.
For instance, location data may prompt push notifications about important events or initiatives in the user’s state or when Prime Minister Modi is visiting. Additionally, past interactions within the app may influence the delivery of future push notifications aligned with users’ identified interests.
Critics, including Nandita Narain, former president of DUTA and FEDCUTA, and chairperson of the Joint Forum for Movement on Education, characterise this approach as a “covert election campaign.”
In June of the previous year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a speech at the centenary celebrations of Delhi University, emphasising the institution’s role in shaping a “Viksit Bharat” or developed India. During his address, he articulated that the overarching objective for Delhi University should be to contribute to the realisation of this vision.
The official guidelines outlined in the standard operating procedures for universities, accessible on Delhi University’s Viksit Bharat 2047 page, elaborate on the concept. They state that “Viksit Bharat@2047” represents the Government of India’s vision to transform the nation into a developed entity by the year 2047, coinciding with the 100th anniversary of its independence. The document encourages active involvement from the youth, underlining their pivotal role in achieving this ambitious goal.
Furthermore, the guidelines specify that the Department of Higher Education, within the Ministry of Education, will spearhead communication and outreach efforts related to “Viksit Bharat@2047.” This underscores the coordinated approach and leadership at the governmental level to ensure effective implementation of the vision for a developed India by 2047.
