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PM welcomes and conveys best wishes to all teams taking part in the FIFA U-17 World Cup

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has welcomed and conveyed best wishes to all teams taking part in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. “A warm welcome and best wishes to all teams taking part in the FIFA U-17 World Cup. I am sure FIFA U-17 World Cup will be a treat for football lovers”, the Prime Minister said.
PM to Visit Jalpaiguri, West Bengal tomorrow

Prime Minister to lay the foundation stone for a National Highways project worth Rs 1938 Crore in West Bengal PM to Inaugurate New High Court Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Jalpaiguri on 8 Feb 2019. He will lay the foundation stone for the four laning of the Falakata – Salsalabari section of NH -31 D there. This 41.7 km long section of National Highways falls in the Jalpaiguri district in West Bengal, and will be constructed at a cost of about Rs 1938 Crore. The project will reduce the distance from Salsalabari and Alipurduar to Siliguri by nearly 50 km. This is significant as better access to Siliguri means better access to railways and airways. The National Highway will facilitate better movement of tea and other agricultural produce from the region to markets. The improved connectivity will also lead to an increase in tourism in the region. All this in turn will give a major boost to socio-economic activity in the state, opening up employment opportunities for the local people. The National Highway will incorporate all necessary safety features to provide relief to road users. There will be 3 Railway Over Bridges, 2 Flyovers, 3 Vehicular Underpasses, 8 Major Bridges and 17 Minor Bridges on this section of National Highway. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiwill also inaugurate New High Court Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri. The Circuit bench of Calcutta High Court at Jalpaiguri will provide speedy justice to people of Darjeeling,Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri and Cooch Behar in North Bengal. Residents of these four districts will now have to travel less than 100 km to access the bench instead of 600km trip to Calcutta High Court.
PM’s address at the G-20 Summit in Bali, Session I: Food and Energy Security

Namaskar! I heartily congratulate President Joko Widodo for giving effective leadership to the G-20 in a challenging global environment. Climate change, the Covid pandemic, the developments in Ukraine, and the global problems associated with it. All these together have caused havoc in the world. Global supply chains are in ruins. There is a crisis of essentials, essential goods all over the world. The challenge for the poor citizens of every country is more severe. Everyday life was already a struggle for them. They do not have the financial capacity to deal with the double whammy. Due to the double whammy, they lack the financial capacity to handle it. We should also not hesitate to acknowledge that multilateral institutions such as the UN have been unsuccessful on these issues. And we have all failed to make suitable reforms in them. Therefore, today the world has greater expectations from the G-20, the relevance of our group has become more significant. Excellencies, I have repeatedly said that we have to find a way to return to the path of ceasefire and diplomacy in Ukraine. Over the past century, the Second World War wreaked havoc in the world. After that, the leaders of that time made a serious effort to take the path of peace. Now it’s our turn. The onus of creating a new world order for the post-Covid period lies on our shoulders. The need of the hour is to show concrete and collective resolve to ensure peace, harmony and security in the world. I am confident that next year when the G20 meets in the holy land of Buddha and Gandhi, we will all agree to convey a strong message of peace to the world. Excellencies, During the pandemic, India ensured food security of its 1.3 billion citizens. At the same time, food grains were also supplied to many countries in need. The current shortage of fertilizers in terms of food security is also a huge crisis. Today’s fertilizer shortage is tomorrow’s food crisis, for which the world will not have a solution. We should build mutual agreement to maintain the supply chain of both manure and food grains stable and assured. In India, for sustainable food security, we are promoting natural farming, and re-popularising nutritious and traditional foodgrains like millets. Millets can also solve global malnutrition and hunger. We all must celebrate the International Year of Millets with great enthusiasm next year. Excellencies, India’s energy-security is also important for global growth, as it is the world’s fastest growing economy. We must not promote any restrictions on the supply of energy and stability in the energy market should be ensured. India is committed to clean energy and environment. By 2030, half of our electricity will be generated from renewable sources. Time-bound and affordable finance and sustainable supply of technology to developing countries is essential for inclusive energy transition. Excellencies, During India’s G-20 Presidency, we will work for global consensus on all these issues. Thank you.
PM recalls the valour of police personnel on Police Commemoration Day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on Police Commemoration Day, has proudly recalled the valour of our courageous police personnel who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. “On Police Commemoration Day, proudly recalling the valour of all courageous police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty”, the Prime Minister said.
PM flags off, joins Run for Unity on Sardar Patel Jayanti

PM: Sardar Patel gave us “Ek Bharat” – let us all make “Shreshth Bharat.” Enthusiastic youth persuade Prime Minister to lead “Run For Unity” after flagging it off. Flagging off the “Run For Unity” on the occasion of Sardar Patel Jayanti, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today recalled the mantra of “Ek Bharat: Shresth Bharat” and said that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel gave us “Ek Bharat” (United India), and we should all work towards creating “Shresth Bharat” (Foremost India). He was addressing a large gathering of youth and people from all walks of life, at Rajpath in New Delhi. The Prime Minister referred to Sardar Patel Jayanti as an inspirational moment, and said a country that forgets history, cannot create history. He said India’s glorious heritage will always be an inspiration for its aspirational youth. He reminded the people that India’s rich heritage can never be divided on ideological lines. He remembered former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi, noting that today was her death anniversary. Mentioning Sardar Patel’s unique contribution to the freedom struggle, the Prime Minister drew a comparison of the Sardar’s relationship with Mahatma Gandhi, to the relationship between Swami Vivekananda and Ramakrishna Paramahansa. The Prime Minister also spoke of Chanakya’s vision of a united India, and said the Sardar had, through his strategic foresight, converted that dream into reality. On India’s unity in diversity, the Prime Minister said this diversity gives us strength. He said India’s people should always be vigilant to guard this unique strength of unity in diversity. He regretted that thirty years ago, India’s fabric of unity in diversity had been attacked, as one specific community had been targeted. The Prime Minister administered the pledge of unity to the assembled people and later flagged off the Run For Unity. Even as he exhorted people to begin the run, the assembled youth enthusiastically waited for the Prime Minister to lead the run. Eventually, the Prime Minister led the Run For Unity. Union Ministers Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Shri Venkaiah Naidu and Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, and Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Shri Najeeb Jung were present on the occasion. Earlier, the Prime Minister paid floral tributes at the statue of Sardar Patel, at Patel Chowk on Parliament Street.
India-Central Asia Virtual Summit

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi hosted the first India-Central Asia Summit in virtual format on 27 January 2022, which was attended by Presidents of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Republic of Uzbekistan. This first India-Central Asia coincided with the 30th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between India and Central Asian countries. During the Summit, Prime Minister Modi and the Central Asian Leaders discussed the next steps in taking India-Central Asia relations to new heights. In a historic decision, the Leaders agreed to institutionalize the Summit mechanism by deciding to hold it every 2 years. They also agreed on regular meetings of Foreign Ministers, Trade Ministers, Culture Ministers and Secretaries of the Security Council to prepare the groundwork for the Summit meetings. An India-Central Asia Secretariat in New Delhi would be set up to support the new mechanism. The Leaders discussed far-reaching proposals to further cooperation in areas of trade and connectivity, development cooperation, defence and security and, in particular, on cultural and people to people contacts. These included a Round-Table on Energy and Connectivity; Joint Working Groups at senior official level on Afghanistan and use of Chabahar Port; showcasing of Buddhist exhibitions in Central Asian countries and commissioning of an India-Central Asia dictionary of common words, joint counter-terrorism exercises, visit of 100 member youth delegation annually from Central Asian countries to India and special courses for Central Asian diplomats. Prime Minister Modi also discussed the evolving situation in Afghanistan with the Central Asian leaders. The leaders reiterated their strong support for a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan with a truly representative and inclusive government. Prime Minister conveyed India’s continued commitment to provide humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people. A comprehensive Joint Declaration was adopted by the leaders that enumerates their common vision for an enduring and comprehensive India-Central Asia partnership.
PM to release next instalment under PM-KISAN on 25 December

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release the next instalment of financial benefit under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) on 25th December 2020 at 12 noon via video conferencing. With the push of a button, the Prime Minister will enable the transfer of more than Rs. 18,000 crores to more than 9 crores beneficiary farmer families. Prime Minister will also have a conversation with farmers from six different States during the event. The farmers will share their experiences with PM-KISAN and also on various other initiatives taken by the Government for the welfare of farmers. Union Agriculture Minister will also be present on the occasion. About PM KISAN Under the PM-KISAN Scheme, a financial benefit of Rs.6000/- per year is provided to the eligible beneficiary farmers, payable in three equal 4-monthly installments of Rs.2000/- each. The fund is transferred directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries.
PM to inaugurate Iconic week celebrations of Ministries of Finance and Corporate Affairs on 6th June

PM to launch National Portal for Credit Linked Government schemes – Jan Samarth Portal Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Iconic Week Celebrations of the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 6th June, 2022 at 10:30 AM at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This week is being celebrated as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ (AKAM) from 6th to 11th June, 2022. Prime Minister will launch the national portal for credit linked government schemes – Jan Samarth Portal. It is a one-stop digital portal linking Government credit schemes. It’s a first of its kind platform which directly connects beneficiaries to lenders. The main purpose of Jan Samarth portal is to encourage inclusive growth and development of various sectors by guiding and providing them with the right type of government benefits through simple and easy digital processes. The portal ensures end to end coverage of all the linked schemes. Prime Minister will inaugurate a Digital Exhibition which traces the journey of the two Ministries over the past eight years. Prime Minister will also release special series of ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10 and ₹20 coins. These special series of coins will have the theme of the logo of AKAM and will also be easily identifiable to the visually impaired persons. The programme will also be organised simultaneously at 75 locations across the country and each location will be connected through virtual mode with the main venue.
India is expressing its gratitude to frontline Corona warriors by giving them priority in vaccination: PM

PM pays emotional, heart-felt and respectful tribute to Corona Warriors The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi praised the selfless strong spirit of the country which has been on full display during the fight against Corona. Speaking after launching the pan-India rollout of COVID-19 vaccination drive via video conferencing today, Shri Modi said, in the year gone by, Indians learnt and endured a great deal as individuals, family and as a nation. Quoting the great Telugu poet, Gurajada Venkata Apparao, Shri Modi said we should always work selflessly for others. A nation is not just soil, water and stones, but a nation stands for ‘We the People.’ Corona has been fought with this spirit in India, said the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister recalled with sensitivity and empathy the initial feeling of helpless confusion among the people of the country when people could not attend to their near ones when they got infected. This disease rendered the infected isolated and alone, when sick children were separated from their mothers and old parents were forced to battle the disease all alone in the hospitals. Even the departed relatives who lost the fight, could not be given proper send off. Such a memory saddens us even today, said a visibly emotional Prime Minister. Even in those dark days, some people were bringing hope and succour, recalled the Prime Minister. He dwelled at length on the contribution of doctors, nurses, para medical staff, ambulance drivers, ASHA workers, sanitation workers, police and other frontline workers who endangered their lives to save other. They gave precedence to their duty for humanity over their personal interest. Some of them didn’t even return to their homes as they lost their lives in the fight against the virus, noted a solemn Prime Minister. The frontline warriors brought hope in an environment of despondency and fear, today, by vaccinating them first, country is acknowledging their contribution with gratitude, Shri Modi said.
PM greets people across Tripura, on the Jayanti of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarma Manikya Bahadur

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted people across Tripura, on the Jayanti of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarma Manikya Bahadur. “Glad to know that people across Tripura marked the Jayanti of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarma Manikya Bahadur with immense enthusiasm. Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarma Manikya Bahadur’s rich contribution towards the development of Tripura can never be forgotten”, the Prime Minister said.
PM congratulates ISRO, on the successful launch of PSLV-C36 / RESOURCESAT-2A

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated ISRO, on the successful launch of PSLV-C36 / RESOURCESAT-2A. “Successful launch of PSLV-C36 / RESOURCESAT-2A is an accomplishment we all are very proud of. Congratulations ISRO on the remarkable feat”, the Prime Minister said.
PM attends inaugural ceremony of Mananeeya Eknath Ranade Janm Shati Parva

PM: Let our lives be not just successful (Safal), but also meaningful (Saarthak). Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today described the Late Shri Eknath Ranade as a person who inspired us to make life not just successful (Safal), but also meaningul (Saarthak). He was speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the ‘Mananeeya Eknath Ranade Janm Shati Parva’ in New Delhi today. Shri Narendra Modi said Shri Eknath Ranade should inspire us to create an India that is both bhavya (prosperous) and divya (spiritual). He said India’s poor seek prosperity, and the world seeks spirituality from India. The Prime Minister said Shri Ranade’s mission was to prepare youth of Swami Vivekananda’s dreams. He appreciated the work done by the Vivekananda Kendra in the North-Eastern states. He said Shri Ranade indeed lived up to the motto of “One life. One mission.” The Prime Minister spoke at length about his personal experiences with Shri Ranade, calling it his good fortune that after working with Shri Ranade in his formative years, he was today participating in his ‘Janma Shati Parva.’ He described Shri Ranade as a perfectionist. Referring to Shri Ranade’s role in the creation of the Vivekananda rock memorial at Kanyakumari, the Prime Minister said Mr. Ranade paid attention to minor details like which direction the statue’s eye will look at, and what anti-corrosion material should be used to ensure the statue’s longevity. The Prime Minister also praised Shri Ranade as a unifier and one who laid stress on people’s participation – Jan Bhaagidaari. He said he had sought support from leaders across the political spectrum, for the construction of the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. He said many, many Indians above the age of 40, would recall donating a small sum of money for this memorial, and were hence part of it.
His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the Religious Head of the Dawoodi Bohra Community, calls on the PM

His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, the Religious Head of the Dawoodi Bohra Community, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi today. He was accompanied by a nine-member delegation. The Prime Minister appreciated the social reform efforts of the Dawoodi Bohra community, and said the Union Government fully supported these initiatives. The Prime Minister also appreciated the progress made by the Dawoodi Bohra community, in the development of the Bhendi Bazaar area of Mumbai as a smart city. The Prime Minister urged the Dawoodi Bohra community to work towards development of toilets in the villages along the banks of the River Ganga.
Cabinet apprised of MoU between India and France in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of Cooperation between Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India and Bpifrance, a Public Investment Bank, France. The agreement will ensure exchange of best practices and setting up of coordinated measures to foster technological exchanges in the field of Science, Technology and Innovation through collaboration between companies, organizations and institutions of France and India. The agreement aims to carry out activities related to exchange of best practices in the field of Science & Technology through the Technology Development Board and Bpifrance.
Delegation meets PM to discuss issues related to Jat Community

A 70-member delegation from various states called on Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today, to discuss issues related to the Jat community, including the recent Supreme Court decision regarding reservation. The Prime Minister listened carefully to the issues raised by the delegation. He said the Government is studying the Supreme Court decision and will try to find a solution to the issue within the legal framework. The Prime Minister urged the delegation to take the lead in implementing the “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao” Abhiyan.
PM interacts with students at Smart India Hackathon

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed students at the Grand Finale of the Smart India Hackathon, via Video Conference. He interacted with several groups of students participating in the Hackathon, at various institutes across the country. The interaction with students covered themes such as agriculture, finance, malnutrition, and education. He described the Smart India Hackathon as the biggest Open Innovation Model at the national level. He said the Indian economy is growing rapidly, and the country is setting new benchmarks in innovation. He said India is today, the third biggest Start-Up Nation.
PM congratulates ISRO for the successful launch of GSLV – MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated ISRO for the successful launch of GSLV – MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission. “Congratulations to the dedicated scientists of ISRO for the successful launch of GSLV – MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission. The GSLV – MKIII D1/GSAT-19 mission takes India closer to the next generation launch vehicle and satellite capability. The nation is proud,” the Prime Minister said.
Ratification of International Labour Organisation Convention No. 185 on the Seafarers Identity Document

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today approved the Ratification of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention No. 185 on the Seafarers Identity Document (SID). A biometric based seafarer’s identity document will be developed, mainly, to ensure a foolproof security system to ward off the potential risk of breach of security and possible terrorist attacks. India’s ratification of this Convention will benefit Indian seafarers, who may otherwise find a threat to their job opportunities, in the near future, in the global maritime sector if India doesn’t ratify the Convention. The proposed SID has provisions for bar coding of the biometrics based identity of seafarers and a centralized data base maintained in the issuing country, which can be accessed globally through an inter-operable and standard biometric template. Indian Seafarer holding SID will be able to have unrestrictive movement in foreign shores during leave, get recognition as identified seafarers in the global market and will have easy access to better job opportunities in the global maritime sector. Around 1.8 lakh seafarers will benefit from the ratification of this Convention. The SID project is proposed to be taken up in collaboration with the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC). The SID is proposed to be issued from the three enrolment centres (offices of the Shipping Master at Mumbai, Kolkota and Chennai). The issuance of the SID involves the collection of biometric and demographic details of seafarers, their verification and then issuance of SID to them. The total number of Indian national seafarers who will be required to be issued SIDs will be around 1.8 lakh. SIDs will also be issued to new seafarers, thereafter. The SID project will be self-sustainable and will not entail any expenditure by the Government.
PM condoles the passing away of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. The Prime Minister has spoken to her family and expressed his condolences. He also said that the coming generations will remember her as a stalwart of Indian culture, whose melodious voice had an unparalleled ability to mesmerise people. In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said; “I am anguished beyond words. The kind and caring Lata Didi has left us. She leaves a void in our nation that cannot be filled. The coming generations will remember her as a stalwart of Indian culture, whose melodious voice had an unparalleled ability to mesmerise people.” “Lata Didi’s songs brought out a variety of emotions. She closely witnessed the transitions of the Indian film world for decades. Beyond films, she was always passionate about India’s growth. She always wanted to see a strong and developed India.” “I consider it my honour that I have always received immense affection from Lata Didi. My interactions with her will remain unforgettable. I grieve with my fellow Indians on the passing away of Lata Didi. Spoke to her family and expressed condolences. Om Shanti.”