<span style="color: #222222;">Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government has increased the budget allocation of PM Awas Yojna in union budget so that all needy people could get a home. He said that people's participation has led to the success of several government initiatives of late. He mentioned that works of Krishnaguru inspired the people to work with devotion and commitment for the betterment of the country.  <br />''<br />''Participating in the Krishnaguru Eknaam Akhanda Kirtan for World Peace at Barpeta in Assam via video conferencing the Prime Minister said that the Assam and North East would be hugely benefited with the new declaration made in the recent union budget. Mr. Modi hoped that the proposed Ekta Mall would boost the products of the artisans of Assam.<br />''<br />''Appreciating the Assam's gamosha, Mr. Modi said that the demand for gamosha has been increased in the last 8 to 9 years in the country. He also appreciated the role played by the women Self Help Groups involved in the production of Assamese gamosha. He hoped that the culture and heritage of Assam would flourish further through the MV Ganga Vilas river cruise.<br />''<br />''Mr. Modi further said that the local bamboo products of Assam have become popular of late across India and abroad too. The Prime Minister added that his government changed age old law to create more employment opportunities through bamboo and its products. He urged the Krishnaguru Sevashram to work for the betterment of society through yoga, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Khelo India initiatives.<br />''<br />''AIR Correspondent reports that for the first time, a Prime Minister has participated in any of the events of the Krishnaguru Sevashram.  Krishnaguru Eknaam Akhanda Kirtan for World Peace is a month-long kirtan being held from 6th January at Krishnaguru Sevashram. The Krishnaguru Sevashram was established in 1974, at Nasatra village in Barpeta district of Lower Assam.</span>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>