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PM greets the people, on the occasion of festival of Lohri

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people, on the occasion of festival of Lohri. “Happy Lohri! May this festival bring happiness, good health and prosperity in everyone’s lives. à¨²à©‹à¨¹à©œà©€ à¨¦à©‡ à¨¸à¨¼à©�à¨­ à¨¦à¨¿à¨¹à¨¾à©œà©‡ à¨¦à©€à¨†à¨‚ à¨¸à¨®à©‚à¨¹ à¨¦à©‡à¨¸à¨¼ à¨µà¨¾à¨¸à©€à¨†à¨‚ à¨¨à©‚à©° à¨²à©±à¨–-à¨²à©±à¨– à¨µà¨§à¨¾à¨ˆà¨†à¨‚à¥¤ à¨°à©±à¨¬ à¨•à¨°à©‡ à¨‡à¨¹ à¨¤à¨¿à¨‰à¨¹à¨¾à¨° à¨¤à©�à¨¹à¨¾à¨¡à©‡ à¨¸à¨¾à¨°à¨¿à¨†à¨‚ à¨¦à©€ à¨œà¨¼à¨¿à©°à¨¦à¨—à©€ à¨µà¨¿à©±à¨š à¨–à©�à¨¸à¨¼à©€à¨†à¨‚-à¨–à©‡à©œà©‡ à¨²à©ˆ à¨•à©‡ à¨†à¨µà©‡à¥¤”, the Prime Minister said.
PM condoles the demise of noted singer, Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of noted singer, Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. Shri Modi said that his songs reflected a wide range of emotions to the people of all age groups. The Prime Minister tweeted; “Saddened by the untimely demise of noted singer Krishnakumar Kunnath popularly known as KK. His songs reflected a wide range of emotions as struck a chord with people of all age groups. We will always remember him through his songs. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti.”
Cabinet approves ratification of the Second Commitment Period of Kyoto Protocol to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to ratify the Second Commitment Period of the Kyoto Protocol on containing the emission of Green House Gases (GHGs). The second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol was adopted in 2012. So far, 65 countries have ratified the Second Commitment Period. In view of the critical role played by India in securing international consensus on climate change issues, this decision further underlines India’s leadership in the comity of nations committed to global cause of environmental protection and climate justice. Ratification of the Kyoto Protocol by India will encourage other developing countries also to undertake this exercise. Implementation of Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects under this commitment period in accordance with Suslainable Development priorities will attract some investments in India as well. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) seeks to stabilise Green House Gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would minimize interference with the climate system. Recognizing that developed countries are principally responsible for the current high levels of Greenhouse Gas (GHGs) in the atmosphere, the Kyoto Protocol places commitments on developed nations to undertake mitigation targets and to provide financial resources and transfer of technology to the developing nations. Developing countries like India have no mandatory mitigation obligations or targets under the Kyoto Protocol. Background:- The Kyoto Protocol was adopted in 1997 and the 1st commitment period was from 2008-2012. At Doha in 2012, the amendments to Kyoto Protocol for the 2nd commitment period (the Doha Amendment) were successfully adopted for the period 2013- 2020. Developed countries have already started implementing their commitments under the ‘opt-in’ provisions of the Doha Amendment. India has always emphasized the importance of climate actions by developed country Parties in the pre-2020 period. Besides, it has advocated climate actions based on the principles and provisions of the Convention, such as the principle of Equity and Common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities (CBDR & RC).
Import duty on sugar increased from 25 percent to 40 percent

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today gave its approval toincrease import duty on sugar from 25 percent to 40 percent. In order improve the price sentiments relating to sugar, the Government has decided to take the following steps: 1) The duty on import of sugar under the Open General License (OGL) shall be increased to 40 percent, as against the current level of 25 percent. This would prevent any imports in case international prices of sugar were to depress further. 2) The “Duty Free Import Authorization” scheme (DFIA), for sugar would be withdrawn. Under the DFIA, exporters of sugar could import duty free, permissible quantities of raw sugar for subsequent processing and disposal. To prevent leakage of sugar made from such duty free imports in the domestic markets, the DFIA scheme for sugar would be withdrawn. 3) Similarly, the period for discharging Export Obligations under the Advanced Authorization Scheme for sugar would be reduced to six months, so as to prevent any possibility of any leakage into the domestic markets. 4) Removal of excise duty on ethanol supplied for blending. It has been decided that ethanol produced from molasses generated during the next sugar season and supplied for ethanol blending would be exempted from excise duty and the price benefit would be passed on the to the sugar mills/distilleries.Presently 12.36 percent central excise duty is levied. These measures will significantly improve the adverse price sentiments in respect of sugar and would improve the liquidity in the industry, facilitating the clearing up of arrears of canedues to farmers. Background:- The past four years have witnessed continued overproduction of sugar as compared to domestic requirements. This has depressed sugar prices; consequently the mills have been constrained for liquidity and are facing difficulties in clearing cane dues owed to the farmers. This has affected the incomes of 50 million sugar cane farmers. Similar conditions of subdued prices prevail in the global markets. The Government has, from time to time, provided financial assistance to the industry to overcome liquidity constraints such as providing interest free working capital loans and incentives for raw sugar exports. However, due to adverse price sentiments plaguing the sector, problems of cane dues arrears persist. As on 31stMarch 2015, the cane dues arrears stood at Rs.20,099 crore which is higher than the previous year.
PM greets the people of Slovenia on their Statehood Day

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Slovenia on their Statehood Day. “Warm greetings to the people of Slovenia on their Nation’s Statehood Day. I am very optimistic about the strong ties between our Nations”, the Prime Minister said.
Cabinet apprised of MoU between India and Bangladesh on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Bangladesh on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space. The MoU was signed at New Delhi in April, 2017. This MoU shall enable the areas of cooperation such as, space science, technology and applications including remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication and satellite based navigation; Space science and planetary exploration; use of spacecraft and space systems and ground system; and application of space technology. The MoU would lead to set up a Joint Working Group, drawing members from Department of Space/ Indian Space Research Organisation (DOS/ISRO), and the Bangladesh Telecom Regulatory Commission (BTRC), which will further work out the plan of action including the time-frame and the means of implementing this MoU. It will provide impetus to explore newer research activities and application possibilities in the field of remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication; satellite navigation; space science and exploration of outer space. Financing of works carried out under this MoU shall be provided by the respective executive organisation with due consideration of national norms and rules concerning budgetary regulations in force in their respective States and within the limits of available resources. Joint projects and works carried out under this MoU depending on the type and field of activity shall be on non-commercial or commercial basis and shall be executed either without mutual payments or on the basis of compensatory arrangements or contracts. The MoU would lead to develop a joint activity in the field of application of space technologies for the benefit of humanity. Thus all sections and regions of the country will get benefited. Background: India and Bangladesh have expressed interest to cooperate with each other in the area of space. Accordingly, a template of framework MoU for space cooperation was provided to Indian High Commission to Bangladesh & MEA in August 2016 for further processing at Government level, for which Bangladesh side has given its concurrence in December 2016. Accordingly, an MoU between India and Bangladesh on cooperation in the peaceful uses of outer space, signed at New Delhi on April 08, 2017.
Visit of PM to Lumbini, Nepal (16 May 2022)

Departure Statement by the Prime Minister I will be visiting Lumbini, Nepal on 16 May 2022 at the invitation of the Rt Hon’ble Sher Bahadur Deuba, Prime Minister of Nepal. I look forward to offering prayers at the Mayadevi Temple on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Jayanti. I am honoured to follow in the footsteps of millions of Indians to pay reverence at the sacred site of Lord Buddha’s birth. I also look forward to meeting Prime Minister Deuba again after our productive discussions during his visit to India last month. We will continue to build on our shared understanding to expand cooperation in multiple areas, including in hydropower, development and connectivity. Apart from visiting the holy Mayadevi Temple, I will be participating in “Shilanyas” ceremony of the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture & Heritage in the Lumbini Monastic Zone. I will also be attending celebrations to mark the occasion of Buddha Jayanti organised by the Government of Nepal. Our ties with Nepal are unparalleled. The civilisational and people-to-people contacts between India and Nepal form the enduring edifice of our close relationship. My visit is intended to celebrate and further deepen these time-honoured linkages that have been fostered through centuries and recorded in our long history of inter-mingling.
PM pays homage to victims of Hiroshima atomic bombing

On the 69th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has paid homage to those who lost their lives in the incident. “Today we remember all those people who lost their lives in Hiroshima. I hope humankind never sees such a day ever again. Let us all work together and further the cause of world peace and make the world a happier and more peaceful place in the years to come,” the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister was also present in the Lok Sabha, when the House paid homage to the victims of Hiroshima, today.
PM to inaugurate municipal solid waste based Gobar-Dhan plant in Indore on 19th February

In line with PM’s vision of creating garbage free cities Principles of “waste to wealth” and “circular economy” exemplified in the Bio-CNG plant Plant has capacity to treat 550 tonnes per day of segregated wet organic waste It will produce 17,000 kg per day of CNG and 100 tonnes per day of organic compost Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate “Gobar-Dhan (Bio-CNG) Plant” in Indore on 19th February at 1 PM through video conferencing. Prime Minister recently launched the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0, with the overall vision of creating “Garbage Free Cities”. The Mission is being implemented under the overarching principles of “waste to wealth”, and “circular economy” for maximising resource recovery – both of which are exemplified in the Indore Bio-CNG plant. The plant has a capacity to treat 550 tonnes per day of segregated wet organic waste. It is expected to produce around 17,000 kg per day of CNG, and 100 tonnes per day of organic compost. The plant is based on zero landfill models, whereby no rejects would be generated. Additionally, the project is expected to yield multiple environmental benefits, viz. reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, providing green energy along with organic compost as fertiliser. Indore Clean Energy Pvt Ltd, a Special Purpose Vehicle created to implement the project, was set up by Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) and Indo Enviro Integrated Solutions Ltd. (IEISL) under a Public Private Partnership model, with 100% capital investment of ₹150 crores by IEISL. Indore Municipal Corporation will purchase a minimum 50% of CNG produced by the plant and in a first-of-its kind initiative, run 400 city buses on the CNG. The balance quantity of CNG will be sold in the open market. The organic compost will help replace chemical fertilisers for agricultural and horticultural purposes.
List of Events/Agreements/MoUs signed during PM’s visit to Nepal

S.No MoU/Agreement Signatory from Govt of Nepal Signatory from Govt. of India 1 MoU on Nepal Police Academy (NPA) Mr. Suman Prasad SharmaSecretary, Ministry of Finance Ms. Sneh lata Kumar Secretary (BM)Ministry of Home Affairs 2 Unveiling of Plaque for Nepal Police Academy 3 MoU on Tourism Mr. Suresh Man Shrestha, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Tourism & Civil Aviation Shri Ranjit Rae, Ambassador 4 MoU Traditional Medicines Mr. Sant Bahadur Shrestha, Secretary, Ministry of Health Shri Ranjit Rae, Ambassador 5 MoU on Youth Exchange Mr. Dipendra Nath Sharma, Secretary, Ministry of Youth & Sports Shri Ranjit Rae, Ambassador 6 Handing over of keys for Mobile Soil Testing Van by Shri Saroj Kumar Poddar, Chairman, paradeep Phospates Ltd to Mr. Jaya Mukunda Khanal, Secretary, Ministry of Agricultural Development , GoN 7 LoC US$ 1 billion Agreement Mr. Madhu Kumar Marasini, Joint Secretary (Min. of Finance) Mr. David Rasquinha Deputy Managing Director, Exim Bank 8 Motor Vehicle Agreement (MVA) Bishnu Om Bade, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure & Trnasport Mr. Niraj Verma, Joint Secretary Ministry of Road Transport & Highways 9 MoU on PDA for ARUN III Shri Radhesh Pant CEOInvestment Board Nepal Shri R.P. Singh, CMD Satlaj Jal vidyut Nigam 10 Twin City Agreement between Ayodhya-Janakpur Mr. Purna Chandra Bhattarai Officiating Secretary,Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development Ambassador 11 Twin City Agreement between Kathmandu-Varanasi Mr. Dhan Bahadur Shrestha Executive Officer Kathmandu Metropolitan City Ambassador 12 Twin City Agreement between Lumbini-Bodh Gaya Mr. Durga Nath Gautam Executive Officer Lumbini Sanskritik Municipality Ambassador
PM condoles the demise of Padma Shri awardee, Dr. Sushovan Bandyopadhyay

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of Padma Shri awardee Dr. Sushovan Bandyopadhyay. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Dr. Sushovan Bandyopadhyay epitomised the best of human spirit. He will be remembered as a kind and large hearted person who cured many people. I recall my interaction with him at the Padma Awards ceremony. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
Cabinet approves Official amendment to the Bill for change of name to “Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University”

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the Official amendment to the Rajendra Central Agricultural University Bill, 2015 for change of name from “Rajendra Central Agricultural University” to “Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University”. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa is to fulfill the desired goal and achieve excellence in teaching and produce the much-needed manpower educated in agriculture and allied sciences. This would help in getting over the shortage of technical manpower and infrastructural facilities and would contribute to the development of agriculture, including animal husbandry, horticulture and fisheries in the region. The existing colleges will help familiarise the farmers with new techniques, thereby contributing to the production and productivity of agriculture in the region.
PM condoles deaths in many districts of Bihar due to storm and lightening strike incidents

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the deaths due to storm and lightening strike incidents in many districts of Bihar. He said local administration is undertaking rescue work diligently. The Prime Minister tweeted : “à¤¬à¤¿à¤¹à¤¾à¤° à¤•à¥‡ à¤•à¤ˆ à¤œà¤¿à¤²à¥‹à¤‚ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤†à¤‚à¤§à¥€ à¤�à¤µà¤‚ à¤¬à¤¿à¤œà¤²à¥€ à¤—à¤¿à¤°à¤¨à¥‡ à¤•à¥€ à¤˜à¤Ÿà¤¨à¤¾à¤“à¤‚ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤•à¤ˆ à¤²à¥‹à¤—à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥€ à¤®à¥ƒà¤¤à¥�à¤¯à¥� à¤¸à¥‡ à¤…à¤¤à¥�à¤¯à¤‚à¤¤ à¤¦à¥�à¤– à¤¹à¥�à¤† à¤¹à¥ˆà¥¤ à¤ˆà¤¶à¥�à¤µà¤° à¤¶à¥‹à¤•-à¤¸à¤‚à¤¤à¤ªà¥�à¤¤ à¤ªà¤°à¤¿à¤µà¤¾à¤°à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‹ à¤‡à¤¸ à¤…à¤ªà¤¾à¤° à¤¦à¥�à¤– à¤•à¥‹ à¤¸à¤¹à¤¨à¥‡ à¤•à¥€ à¤¶à¤•à¥�à¤¤à¤¿ à¤¦à¥‡à¥¤ à¤°à¤¾à¤œà¥�à¤¯ à¤¸à¤°à¤•à¤¾à¤° à¤•à¥€ à¤¦à¥‡à¤–à¤°à¥‡à¤– à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤¸à¥�à¤¥à¤¾à¤¨à¥€à¤¯ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¶à¤¾à¤¸à¤¨ à¤°à¤¾à¤¹à¤¤ à¤”à¤° à¤¬à¤šà¤¾à¤µ à¤•à¤¾à¤°à¥�à¤¯ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤¤à¤¤à¥�à¤ªà¤°à¤¤à¤¾ à¤¸à¥‡ à¤œà¥�à¤Ÿà¤¾ à¤¹à¥ˆà¥¤”
Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Chairman, High Council for National Reconciliation of Afghanistan meets PM

Dr Abdullah Abdullah, Chairman, High Council for National Reconciliation, Afghanistan met the Prime Minister this morning (October 8). In keeping with the government’s policy of Neighbourhood First, the Prime Minister reaffirmed India’s long term commitment to further deepening the historical ties between India and Afghanistan. The two leaders discussed issues of bilateral and regional interest. Dr. Abdullah Abdullah briefed the Prime Minster on the Afghan peace process and the ongoing talks in Doha. Bilateral issues, including India’s development cooperation with Afghanistan, were discussed. Dr Abdullah Abdullah appreciated Indian’s developmental commitment of US$ 3 billion, projects under which are benefiting Afghans across all of its 34 provinces. The Prime Minister reiterated India’s commitment towards sustainable peace and prosperity in Afghanistan and welcomed efforts towards a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire in Afghanistan. National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval called on Dr Abdullah Abdullah on October 7 and discussed the Afghan peace process and related issues, including increased levels of violence across Afghanistan and peace and security in the region. External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will call on Dr Abdullah Abdullah tomorrow, i.e. on October 9, 2020.
PM’s gifts to PM Benjamin Netanyahu

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Prime Minister of Israel Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu replicas of 2 sets of relics from Kerala that are regarded as key artifacts in the long Jewish history in India. They comprise two different sets of copper plates that are believed to have been inscribed in 9-10th century C.E. The first set of copper plates is a cherished relic for the Cochini Jews in India. It is regarded as a charter describing the grant of hereditary royal privileges and prerogatives by the Hindu King, Cheraman Perumal (often identified as Bhaskara Ravi Varma) to the Jewish leader Joseph Rabban. According to traditional Jewish accounts, Joseph Rabban was later crowned as the Prince of Shingli, a place in or equated with Cranganore. Cranganore is where Jews enjoyed religious and cultural autonomy for centuries, before they moved to Cochin and other places in Malabar. Local Jews once placed in each coffin a handful of earth from Shingli/Cranganore that was remembered as a holy place & a “second Jerusalem”. The replica of these plates was made possible with the cooperation of the Paradesi Synagogue in Mattancherry, Kochi. The second set of copper plates is believed to be the earliest documentation of the history of Jewish trade with India. These plates describe the grant of land and tax privileges by the local Hindu ruler to a church and oversight of trade in Kollam to West Asian and Indian trading associations. West Asian association included Muslims, Christians, Zoroastrians, as also a group of Jews who signed in Judeo-Persian and possibly also in Arabic and Pahlavi (Middle Persian). The plates bear their signatures that appear to have been cut into the plates by a local workman unfamiliar with the script. The replica of these plates was made possible with the cooperation of Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church in Thiruvalla, Kerala. In addition, Prime Minister also presented PM Netanyahu a Torah scroll donated by the Paradesi Jewish community in Kerala. Handwritten over a hundred years ago, the scroll had been dedicated to the Paradesi Synagogue in Kochi that had been built in 1568. The Torah is enclosed on wooden staves in a wooden case adorned with silver sheets and a metal crown covered in gold sheets in floral ornament style, bearing motifs typical of lamps and decorations of south India.
India-Germany Leaders’ Video-Teleconference

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a video-teleconference with his German counterpart, Federal Chancellor Dr. Angela Merkel today. The Prime Minister appreciated the long-standing role of Chancellor Merkel in providing stable and strong leadership at the European and global stage, and thanked her for guiding the growth of the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. The two leaders discussed key issues of mutual importance including the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, bilateral ties, regional and global issues, particularly India-EU relations. The Prime Minister briefed Chancellor Merkel on the developments in India with regard to vaccine development and assured Chancellor Merkel of India’s commitment to deploy its capacities for the benefit of the world. He conveyed his best wishes for early containment of the new wave of infections in Germany and other European countries. The Prime Minister welcomed Germany’s decision to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA), and expressed his desire to further strengthen cooperation with Germany under the platform of Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). Noting that this year marks the 70th anniversary of setting up of bilateral relations between India and Germany and 20th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership, the two leaders agreed to hold the sixth Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC) at an early date in 2021 and to set an ambitious agenda for the same.