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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with all Secretaries of the Government of India

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today held discussions with Secretaries of all the Ministries and senior officers of the Departments of the Government of India. Such a meeting has taken place after more than eight years. The Prime Minister listened extensively to suggestions and comments of the Secretaries for nearly two and a half hours. Shri Modi empathized with the sentiment expressed by the Secretaries, and their anguish in not being able to realize their true potential because of circumstances. However, he expressed full faith in their commitment and competence to build a better future for the country. He called upon the senior bureaucrats to simplify and streamline the administrative rules and procedures to make them people-friendly. He emphasized the need for a team spirit and urged the Secretaries to be leaders of their teams. He also encouraged the officers to take decisions and assured them that he would stand by them. He added that in the process of governance, ideas should be converted into institutions because institutions last longer than individuals. However, he clarified that there may be rules and processes which have become outdated, and instead of serving the process of governance, they are leading to avoidable confusion. He stressed upon the need to identify and do away with such archaic rules and procedures. He even added that the process of governance of his government should begin with cleaning-up of the offices, improving the workplace, which would automatically result in a better work culture and efficient services to the citizens. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for use of technology for greater efficiency and effectiveness in administration. He further added that in a democracy, redressal of citizens` grievances is very important, and information technology can help greatly in this regard. He also added that through use of technology, and better understanding among departments, administrative and schematic convergence is possible. Only through collective action, faster results can be achieved. Shri Modi offered that he would always be ready to give an account of the work being done by him. The senior bureaucrats echoed this sentiment and welcomed a similar standard of accountability. The Prime Minister said that he was accessible to all officers and encouraged them to approach him with their inputs and ideas.
PM condoles loss of lives due to lightning in parts of Rajasthan

Announces ex gratia for the victims The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to lightning in parts of Rajasthan and announced ex gratia for the victims. PMO tweeted, “à¤°à¤¾à¤œà¤¸à¥�à¤¥à¤¾à¤¨ à¤•à¥‡ à¤•à¥�à¤› à¤‡à¤²à¤¾à¤•à¥‹à¤‚ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤†à¤•à¤¾à¤¶à¥€à¤¯ à¤¬à¤¿à¤œà¤²à¥€ à¤—à¤¿à¤°à¤¨à¥‡ à¤¸à¥‡ à¤•à¤ˆ à¤²à¥‹à¤—à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‹ à¤…à¤ªà¤¨à¥€ à¤œà¤¾à¤¨ à¤—à¤‚à¤µà¤¾à¤¨à¥€ à¤ªà¤¡à¤¼à¥€ à¤¹à¥ˆà¥¤ à¤‡à¤¸à¤¸à¥‡ à¤…à¤¤à¥�à¤¯à¤‚à¤¤ à¤¦à¥�à¤– à¤¹à¥�à¤† à¤¹à¥ˆà¥¤ à¤®à¥ˆà¤‚ à¤®à¥ƒà¤¤à¤•à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¤°à¤¿à¤œà¤¨à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¤à¤¿ à¤…à¤ªà¤¨à¥€ à¤—à¤¹à¤°à¥€ à¤¸à¤‚à¤µà¥‡à¤¦à¤¨à¤¾ à¤µà¥�à¤¯à¤•à¥�à¤¤ à¤•à¤°à¤¤à¤¾ à¤¹à¥‚à¤‚: PM @narendramodi PM @narendramodi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF to the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to lightning in parts of Rajasthan. Rs. 50,000 would be provided to the injured.”
Message by the President of Russia at the ceremony marking the launch of a Russian-Indian joint venture for Kalashnikov assault rifle production

Dear friends! I welcome you at the launch of the Russian-Indian enterprise for production of Kalashnikov assault rifles. Military and technical cooperation has traditionally been one of the key areas of special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India. For more than seven decades, we have been supplying reliable and high-quality armaments and equipment to Indian friends. Around 170 military and industrial facilities have been set up in India with assistance from our country. The new joint venture will manufacture world famous Kalashnikov assault rifles of the newest 200 series and eventually will reach full localization of production. Thus, the Indian defence-industrial sector will have the opportunity to fulfill the needs of national security agencies in this category of small arms, resting upon advanced Russian technologies. Let me remind you that it was during my official visit to India last October that my counterpart and friend Mr Modi and I reached the agreement on setting up Kalashnikov production in this country. The respective intergovernmental agreement was prepared and signed in the shortest possible time. In this regard, I would like to express gratitude to Russian and Indian specialists, to all those who so promptly made this project happen. I am convinced that commissioning of the new enterprise will contribute to stronger defence potential of India, to further advance of the scientific and industrial basis of the national economy, will be instrumental in terms of creating new jobs for qualified work force, and will provide an impetus to professional education and personnel training. The plant itself will become another symbol of friendship and constructive cooperation between our two countries. I wish you every success and all the best.
PM’s remarks at the Closing Session of G-20 Summit in Bali

Excellencies, Friends, I would like to once again congratulate my friend President Jokowi. He has given efficient leadership to the G-20 even in these difficult times. And I also congratulate the G-20 community today for adoption of the Bali Declaration. India will strive to take forward Indonesia’s commendable initiatives during its G-20 Presidency. It is a very auspicious coincidence for India that we are assuming the responsibility of G-20 Presidency in this holy island of Bali. India and Bali have an age old relationship. Excellencies, India is taking charge of the G-20 at a time when the world is simultaneously grappling with geopolitical tensions, economic slowdown, rising food and energy prices, and the long-term ill-effects of the pandemic. At such a time, the world is looking at the G-20 with hope. Today, I want to assure that India’s G-20 presidency will be inclusive, ambitious, decisive, and action-oriented. Excellencies, Over the next one year, we will strive to ensure that the G-20 acts as a global prime mover to envision new ideas and accelerate collective action. The sense of ownership over natural resources is giving rise to conflict today, and has become the main cause of the plight of the environment. For the safe future of the planet, the sense of trusteeship is the solution. LiFE i.e. ‘Lifestyle for Environment’ campaign can make a big contribution to this. Its purpose is to make sustainable lifestyles a mass movement. Excellencies, The need today is that the benefits of development are universal and all-inclusive. We have to extend the benefits of development to all human beings with compassion and solidarity. Global development is not possible without women’s participation.We have to maintain priority on women led development even in our G-20 agenda. Without peace and security, our future generations will not be able to take advantage of economic growth or technological innovation. The G-20 has to convey a strong message in favour of peace and harmony. All these priorities are fully embodied in the theme of India’s G-20 Chairmanship – “One Earth, One Family, One Future”. Excellencies, It is a proud occasion for every Indian to assume the G-20 Presidency.We will organize G-20 meetings in different cities and states of our country. Our guests will get full experience of India’s amazing diversity, inclusive traditions, and cultural richness. We wish that all of you will participate in this unique celebration in India, the ‘Mother of Democracy’. Together, we will make the G-20, a catalyst for global change. Thank you very much!
PM expresses happiness over commissioning of indigenously designed INS Visakhapatnam

The Prime Minister has called it a proud day as indigenously designed INS Visakhapatnam was commissioned today. The Prime Minister also reiterated that efforts towards defence modernisation will continue with full vigour. In a tweet the Prime Minister said : “Today is a proud day for India’s quest to become Aatmanirbhar in the defence sector. INS Visakhapatnam is commissioned into Indian Navy! It is indigenously developed and will strengthen our security apparatus. Our efforts towards defence modernisation continues with full vigour.” modernization will continue with full vigour.”
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and France on technical cooperation in the field of Sustainable Urban Development

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of the Agreement signed between India and France in the field of Sustainable Urban Development in March, 2018. The Agreement shall remain in force for a period of five years. Details The objectives of the Agreement is to promote technical cooperation in the areas of smart cities development, development of urban mass transportation systems, urban settlements and utilities (water supply and sewerage systems), disposal and treatment of solid waste, landfill remediation, management of non-revenue water, water reuse & recycle, technology transfer, conservation of fresh water by artificial recharge of aquifer, circular economy, mass housing, green housing, urban planning, heritage, human resource development, capacity building and other related areas as mutually agreed by the Contracting Parties. Implementation strategy Under this Agreement, a Joint Working Group (JWG) will be set up to strategize and implement programmes on cooperation under the framework of the Agreement. The Joint Working Group shall meet once in a year, alternately in India and France. Major Impact The Agreement will promote bilateral cooperation in the field of Sustainable Urban Development between the two countries. Beneficiaries The Agreement is expected to create employment in the areas of smart cities development, urban mass transportation systems, urban settlements and utilities (Water supply and sewerage systems), disposal and treatment of solid waste, landfill remediation, affordable housing, waste management, urban environment and heritage preservation.
List of MoUs/Agreements exchanged during the visit of PM of Kingdom of Denmark

Sl.No. Name of the MoU/Agreement Exchanged from Indian side by Exchanged from Danish side by 1 MoU between Council of Scientific & Industrial Research- National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad, Aarhus University, Denmark and Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland on mapping of ground water resources and aquifers. Dr. V.M. Tiwari Director CSIR-National Geophysical Research Institute Uppal Road, Hyderabad (Telangana) Amb. Freddy Svane 2 Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Access Agreement between Council of Scientific & Industrial Research and Danish Patent and Trademark Office. Dr. Viswajanani J Sattigeri Head, CSIR-Traditional Knowledge Digital Library Unit 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi Amb. Freddy Svane 3 MoU between Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru and Danfoss Industries Private Limited to establish a Centre of Excellence towards natural refrigerants for tropical climates with potential applications. Prof. Govindan Rangarajan Director Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru Mr. Ravichandran Purushothaman, President, Danfoss India 4 Joint Letter of Intent between Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of the Republic of India and The Government of the Kingdom of Denmark Shri Rajesh Aggarwal Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Amb. Freddy Svane Apart from the above, the following commercial agreements have also been announced: – A. MoU between Reliance Industries Limited and Stiesdal Fuel Technologies on the development of the Hydrogen Electrolyzer and the subsequent manufacturing and deployment of the Hydrogen Electrolyzer in India. B. MoU between Infosys Technologies and Aarhus University to establish a‘Center of Excellence for Sustainability Solutions’ based in Denmark. C. MoU between the ‘Observer Research Foundation’ and ‘State of Green’ on strategic cooperation to promote knowledge-sharing on solutions and facilitate research on the green transition of the economy.
Procurement of launch services and realization of ground segment for GSAT-11 spacecraft

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for the procurement of launch services and realization of ground segment for GSAT-11 spacecraft at a cost of Rs. 1117 crore. GSAT-11 will be ready for launch by the end of 2016. Considering the 5600 Kg lift-off mass, the satellite will be launched using procured launch vehicle outside the country. The ground segment is being realized to address the rural communication requirements. This will enable early deployment of GSAT-11 so as to augment Ku-band capacity which can be utilized for various services like VSATS, broadband etc. The ground segment of GSAT-11 will enable the utilisation of a small portion of the bandwidth for societal services apart from providing in orbit testing support. It will also provide a high throughput capacity of about 10 Gbps to render broadband connectivity especially in rural areas. Background: GSAT-11, a communication satellite with 32 high-power spot beams for providing high bandwidth VSAT communication is currently under development at DOS/ISRO facilities.
PM speaks to South Asian leaders ahead of the holy month of Ramadan

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on telephone to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of Pakistan and President Dr. Ashraf Ghani. He conveyed the good wishes for the holy month of Ramadan to them and their people. He expressed hope for peace, tranquility and harmony in their countries and in the region during this month of piety and prayers. He thanked Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for his successful visit to Bangladesh and the extraordinary hospitality, friendship and goodwill that he received from the people and government of Bangladesh. He expressed confidence that the visit has set the stage for a new era in bilateral cooperation and regional partnership between the two countries. He reiterated to Prime Minister Sharif his message of peaceful, friendly and cooperative relations between the two countries. Prime Minister assured President Ghani of India’s steadfast commitment to support Afghanistan in its efforts to build a peaceful, stable, secure and prosperous Nation.
PM invites people to take part in Sabka Vikas Maha Quiz on PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has urged people to take part in Sabka Vikas Maha Quiz on PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. PM Modi has said that this is an interesting quiz which will cover a series of good governance initiatives. In response to a tweet by MyGovIndia, the Prime Minister tweeted; “This is an interesting quiz which will cover a series of good governance initiatives. Do take part in the #SabkaVikasMahaQuiz and strengthen our collective quest towards inclusive development.”
PM pays homage to His Holiness Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu on his Jayanti

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid his homage to His Holiness Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu on his Jayanti. In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said; “I pay homage to His Holiness Dr. Sree Sree Sree Sivakumara Swamigalu on his Jayanti. He lives in the hearts of countless people. We will always remember his unparalleled community service and his emphasis on healthcare and education. We will keep working to fulfil his dreams.” “ಪೂಜನೀಯರಾದ ಗೌರವಾನ್ವಿತ ಡಾ.ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀ ಶ್ರೀ ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿಯವರ ಜಯಂತಿಯಂದು ನಾನು ನನ್ನ ಗೌರವ ನಮನ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುವೆ. ಸ್ವಾಮೀಜಿಯವರು ಅಸಂಖ್ಯಾತ ಜನರ ಹೃದಯದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಮರರಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ.”
PM to interact with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in Uttar Pradesh on 5th August

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in Uttar Pradesh on 5th August 2021 at 1 PM, via video conferencing. Uttar Pradesh will celebrate 5th August, 2021 as Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana Day. A massive awareness programme will be launched throughout the state to ensure that no beneficiary is left out from availing the benefits of the scheme. Almost 15 crore beneficiaries of the state have been getting ration free of cost through Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana. Nearly 80,000 Fair price shops in the state have been distributing food grains to the beneficiaries of the scheme. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Shri Yogi Adityanath will also be present on the occasion.
PM congratulates distinguished architect Shri Balkrishna Doshi on being awarded UK’s Royal Gold Medal 2022

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to distinguished architect Shri Balkrishna Doshi and Congratulated him on being awarded the Royal Gold Medal 2022. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Spoke to the distinguished architect Shri Balkrishna Doshi Ji and congratulated him on being awarded the Royal Gold Medal 2022. His contributions to the world of architecture are monumental. His works are globally admired for their creativity, uniqueness and diverse nature.”
PM pays homage to all those who lost their lives during Partition

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to all those who lost their lives during Partition to mark the Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Today, on #PartitionHorrorsRemembranceDay, I pay homage to all those who lost their lives during Partition , and applaud the resilience as well as grit of all those who suffered during that tragic period of our history.”
Cabinet approves MoU on Upgradation of the Women’s Police Training Centre at Yamethin, Myanmar

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Myanmar on upgradation of the Women’s Police Training Centre at Yamethin, Myanmar. The MoU was signed on 6th September, 2017. The MoU covers upgradation of the Yamethin Women’s Police Training Centre to further augment the capabilities of the Myanmar Government to build capacities of its police force with technical and financial assistance from Government of India.
PM to visit Varanasi, launch several development projects

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit his Parliamentary Constituency of Varanasi, on the 22nd and 23rd of September. The Prime Minister’s engagements in this period will cover aspects as diverse as infrastructure, railways, textiles, financial inclusion, environment and sanitation, animal husbandry, culture and spirituality. The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation, the Deendayal Hastkala Sankul – a trade facilitation centre for handicrafts – at Bada Lalpur. He will briefly visit the facilities at the Sankul. Shri Narendra Modi will flag off the Mahamana Express through a video link. This train will connect Varanasi with Surat and Vadodara in Gujarat. At the same venue, the Prime Minister will also unveil plaques to mark the laying of Foundation Stone for dedication of various development works in the city. The Prime Minister will inaugurate banking services of the Utkarsh Bank, and will also unveil a plaque to mark the laying of foundation stone of the headquarters building of the Bank. The Utkarsh Bank specializes in micro-finance. The Prime Minister will also dedicate a Jal Ambulance service, and a Jal Shav Vahan service to the people of Varanasi, through a video link. On the evening of 22nd September, the Prime Minister will visit the historic Tulsi Manas Temple in Varanasi. He will release a postal stamp on “Ramayana.” He will later visit the Durga Mata Temple in the city. On the 23rd of September, the Prime Minister will briefly participate in a sanitation related activity in the village of Shahanshahpur. He will then visit a Pashudhan Arogya Mela. The Prime Minister will distribute certificates to beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Rural & Urban), and will address the gathering.
PM: President Pranab Mukherjee’s contribution in re-energizing Rashtrapati Bhavan complex is an inspiration for all Indians

PM attends inauguration of Ceremonial Hall at President’s Estate. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today attended the inauguration of the Ceremonial Hall at the President’s Estate in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that Rashtrapati Bhavan has become a symbol of India’s pride across the world. He added that President Pranab Mukherjee has made a unique contribution in re-energizing the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex. The Prime Minister referred to the inauguration of the Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum a few months earlier, and now the Ceremonial Hall. He said existing institutions have to be revitalized from time to time, and Shri Pranab Mukherjee’s contribution in this regard is an inspiration for all countrymen, in the quest for building a modern India. The Prime Minister also expressed happiness that yesterday, which happened to be President Mukherjee’s birthday, the United Nations had accepted India’s proposal on International Yoga Day.
PM condoles the loss of lives due to road accident in Bareilly, UP

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a road accident in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted; “à¤‰à¤¤à¥�à¤¤à¤° à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¦à¥‡à¤¶ à¤•à¥‡ à¤¬à¤°à¥‡à¤²à¥€ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤¹à¥�à¤� à¤¸à¤¡à¤¼à¤• à¤¹à¤¾à¤¦à¤¸à¥‡ à¤¸à¥‡ à¤…à¤¤à¥�à¤¯à¤‚à¤¤ à¤¦à¥�à¤– à¤¹à¥�à¤† à¤¹à¥ˆà¥¤ à¤‡à¤¸à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤œà¤¾à¤¨ à¤—à¤‚à¤µà¤¾à¤¨à¥‡ à¤µà¤¾à¤²à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¤°à¤¿à¤œà¤¨à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¤à¤¿ à¤®à¥‡à¤°à¥€ à¤—à¤¹à¤°à¥€ à¤¸à¤‚à¤µà¥‡à¤¦à¤¨à¤¾à¤�à¤‚à¥¤ à¤ˆà¤¶à¥�à¤µà¤° à¤¶à¥‹à¤• à¤•à¥€ à¤‡à¤¸ à¤˜à¤¡à¤¼à¥€ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤‰à¤¨à¥�à¤¹à¥‡à¤‚ à¤¸à¤‚à¤¬à¤² à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¦à¤¾à¤¨ à¤•à¤°à¥‡: PM”
PM to interact with healthcare workers and beneficiaries of Covid vaccination programme in Goa on 18th September

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with healthcare workers and beneficiaries of Covid vaccination programme, on completion of 100% first dose coverage for the adult population in Goa, on 18th September, 2021 at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. The efforts undertaken by the state government that resulted in successful vaccination coverage include organisation of successive TikaUtasvs for community mobilization and grassroot outreach, targeted vaccination for priority groups such as vaccination at workplaces, old age homes, divyangjans etc. and continuous community engagement to remove doubts and apprehensions, among others. The state also overcame challenges like Cyclone Tauktae to ensure rapid vaccination coverage. Chief Minister of Goa will also be present on the occasion.