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PM flags off Run For Unity; releases stamp to commemorate the anniversary of Sardar Patel

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today flagged off the Run For Unity from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the capital. The Prime Minister also released a stamp to commemorate the anniversary of Sardar Patel. Addressing an enthusiastic crowd of participants on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that all Indians want India to be a strong, prosperous nation. He said unity is the basic requirement for this. He said we must make a conscious effort to preserve our unity. The Prime Minister said that the feeling of “Indian-ness” binds 125 crore people together.
PM dedicates IIT Gandhinagar campus to the nation

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today dedicated IIT Gandhinagar campus to the nation. He also felicitated Trainees under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan. The Prime Minister addressed a public meeting in Gandhinagar, which included a large number of IIT-ians. “You are IIT-ians, I was a Tea-ian when I was young (I sold tea). On this day, a few years ago, I took oath as Chief Minister for the first time. Till then, I had never even been an MLA. I had decided that whatever I will do, I will do to the best of my abilities,” the Prime Minister said. Shri Narendra Modi said that work is underway to spread digital literacy to every part of India, among all age groups and sections of society. In this day and age, we cannot afford to have a digital divide, he asserted, adding that a Digital India guarantees transparency, effective service delivery and good governance. Our academics should not be exam driven; the focus should be innovation, the Prime Minister said.
Protocol amending the Convention and the Protocol between India and Israel for the avoidance of double taxation and for the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and on capital

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the protocol amending the Convention and the Protocol between India and Israel, for avoidance of double taxation and for prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and on capital. The Protocol provides for internationally accepted standards for effective exchange of information on tax matters including bank information and information without domestic tax interest. It is further provided that the information received from Israel in respect of a resident of India can be shared with other law enforcement agencies with authorisation of the Competent Authority of Israel and vice versa. The Protocol further provides for ‘Limitation of Benefits’ Article as an anti-abuse provision aimed at preventing misuse of the Convention. The provisions of this Article enable use of the provisions of domestic law and measures concerning tax avoidance or evasion in the event of misuse of the Convention. Background:- The existing Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC) between Indian and Israel was signed in 1996. Both the Indian and Israeli sides agreed to update Article 27 on the ‘Exchange of Information’ in India-Israel DTAC to meet internationally accepted standards.
Ms. Julie Bishop MP, Foreign Minister of Australia calls on PM

Ms. Julie Bishop MP, Foreign Minister of Australia called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. Prime Minister Modi warmly recalled the successful visit of Prime Minister Turnbull to India in April 2017, and said that the bilateral relationship has deepened a lot since his own visit to Australia in 2014. Ms. Bishop briefed the Prime Minister on the progress in bilateral relations since the visit of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to India in April 2017. The Prime Minister and Ms. Bishop also discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest. Prime Minister Modi welcomed Australia’s joining of the International Solar Alliance, and said that Australia’s membership will provide a great boost to the Alliance.
PM greets the people on the start of Chingam, the first month of the Malayalam New Year

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the people on the start of Chingam, the first month of the Malayalam New Year. “On the start of Chingam, the first month of the Malayalam New Year, my greetings to the Malayali community. May the year bring joy & peace,” the Prime Minister said.
PM on Kerala temple fire : heart-rending and shocking, to reach Kerala soon

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed shock over the fire tragedy which happened at a temple in Kollam district of Kerala. Shri Modi said that he will be reaching Kerala soon to take stock of the situation arising due to the unfortunate tragedy. ” Fire at temple in Kollam is heart-rending and shocking beyond words. My thoughts are with families of the deceased & prayers with the injured. Spoke to CM Oommen Chandy about the fire at a temple in Kollam. Arranging for immediate shifting of those critically injured via helicopter. Have also asked my Cabinet colleague and Health Minister JPNadda to immediately reach the site of the fire tragedy in Kollam. I will be reaching Kerala soon to take stock of the situation arising due to the unfortunate fire tragedy in Kollam”, the Prime Minister said.
PM holds a meeting to review impact of Cyclone Yaas

106 teams of NDRF were deployed to deal with Cyclone Yaas Ensure normal life is restored at the earliest: PM PM Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to review the impact of cyclone Yaas. Officials made a detailed presentation on various aspects of preparedness, assessment of damages and related matters. It was discussed that about 106 teams of NDRF were deployed with 46 teams each in West Bengal/ Odisha that rescued more than 1000 persons and removed more than 2500 trees/poles that had fallen & obstructed the roads. The Defence Forces namely Army and Coast Guard also rescued marooned persons, while Navy & Air Force were on the alert. Though the States are engaged in the assessment of damages caused in aftermath of cyclone Yaas, from the preliminary reports available, it is seen that thanks to accurate forecasting, effectively communicating to the people in the affected areas and evacuation in a timely manner by States and Central agencies have ensured minimal loss of human life. At the same time, due to inundation, there have been damages, which are being assessed. Power and Telecom services have been restored in most of the affected areas. Prime Minister noted the effective and proactive role played by the Central and States agencies in responding to the challenges thrown by the cyclone and advised the agencies to ensure that normal life is restored in the affected areas at the earliest and relief is appropriately disbursed to persons affected by the cyclone. Principal Secretary to PM, Cabinet Secretary, Home Secretary, Secretary Power, Telecom Secretary and DG IMD & other important officials participated in the meeting.
PM condoles the demise of LS MP and former Union Minister Shri Sultan Ahmed

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Lok Sabha MP and former Union Minister Shri Sultan Ahmed. “Saddened on the demise of LS MP and former Union Minister Shri Sultan Ahmed. My thoughts are with his family and supporters in this sad hour”, the Prime Minister said.
PM congratulates Anshu Malik and Sarita Mor for winning medals at World Wrestling Championship 2021

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Anshu Malik for winning Silver medal and Sarita Mor for winning Bronze medal at World Wrestling Championship 2021 The Prime Minister tweeted : “Congratulations to @OLyAnshu for winning the Silver and @saritamor3 for winning the Bronze at the World Wrestling Championship 2021. Best wishes to these outstanding athletes for their future endeavours.”
PM’s tribute on Mahaparinirvana Diwas of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has paid tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on his Mahaparinirvana Diwas. “On his Mahaparinirvana Diwas, I bow to the venerable Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. His contribution to the Nation is eternal & invaluable. Dr. Ambedkar was a man ahead of his time. We remember his efforts to eradicate social evils and the importance he gave to education. Babasaheb became a voice for the oppressed and downtrodden. His ideals and thoughts continue to guide us in our quest for an equal society,” said the Prime Minister.
Shilanyaas of India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in Lumbini, Nepal

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, along with Prime Minister of Nepal Rt. Hon’ble Sher Bahadur Deuba, performed the shilanyaas ceremony for construction of the India International Centre for Buddhist Culture and Heritage in the Lumbini Monastic Zone, Lumbini, Nepal. 2. The Centre will be constructed by the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), New Delhi, on a plot allocated to IBC by the Lumbini Development Trust (LDT), under an agreement between IBC and LDT signed in March 2022. 3. After the shilanyaas ceremony, which was performed by monks belonging to three major Buddhist traditions, Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana, the two Prime Ministers also unveiled a model of the Centre. 4. Once completed, the Centre will be a world-class facility welcoming pilgrims and tourists from all over the world to enjoy the essence of spiritual aspects of Buddhism. It will be a modern building, NetZero compliant in terms of energy, water and waste handling, and will house prayer halls, meditation centers, library, exhibition hall, cafeteria, offices and other amenities.
Cabinet approves Agreement with UNESCO on establishment of International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of International Training Centre for Operational Oceanography, as a Category-2 Centre (C2C) of UNESCO, in Hyderabad. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish a training centre towards development of capacity for the countries on the Indian Ocean Rim (IOR), African countries bordering the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, small island countries under the framework of UNESCO. The operational oceanography is an activity of conducting systematic oceanographic studies towards providing information services to various sectors viz. fisherman, disaster management, shipping, ports, coastal states, navy, coast guard, environment, offshore industries for conducting their day-to- day operations. The Centre will provide assistance in areas of capacity building and training, knowledge sharing and exchange of information, and hence could represent a valuable resource for UNESCO and its Intergovernmental Oceanography Commission (IOC) by enhancing the impact and visibility of UNESCO’s action. The establishment of UNESCO Category-2 Centre will provide an opportunity for India to emerge as a leading country in the Indian Ocean. This will also help India to forge cooperation and improve engagement among the counties of the Indian Ocean, including South Asian and African states bordering the Indian Ocean. The establishment of the centre would respond to the worldwide increasing need to build technical and management capacity to address marine and coastal sustainability issues and prepare the region for and react efficiently to marine natural hazards. The Centre could contribute to achieving Sustainable Development Goal-14 (SDG 14) related to building marine scientific research capacity in geographical area of the Centre responsibility which will also fulfill the commitments to support Small Island Developing States, Least Developed Countries. This C2C is intended to improve skill of students and other participants which will increase the employment opportunities within and outside India. The establishment of C2C is also expected to increase ancillary development leading to employment generation in India. The centre is currently operational with the state-of-the-art facilities available at Indian Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad. So far, over 681 scientists including 576 from India and 105 from 34 other countries have been trained at this centre in various aspects of operational oceanography. The other infrastructure facilities like building and training hostel are being established. It is also envisaged to invite world class (acuities and trainees from around the world and work out a curriculum for long duration courses (of 3-9 months).
PM expresses grief over loss of lives due to road accident in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives due to the road accident in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “à¤¹à¤¿à¤®à¤¾à¤šà¤² à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¦à¥‡à¤¶ à¤•à¥‡ à¤®à¤‚à¤¡à¥€ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤¸à¤¡à¤¼à¤• à¤¹à¤¾à¤¦à¤¸à¥‡ à¤•à¥€ à¤–à¤¬à¤° à¤¸à¥‡ à¤…à¤¤à¥�à¤¯à¤‚à¤¤ à¤¦à¥�à¤– à¤¹à¥�à¤† à¤¹à¥ˆà¥¤ à¤¸à¤°à¤•à¤¾à¤° à¤°à¤¾à¤¹à¤¤ à¤”à¤° à¤¬à¤šà¤¾à¤µ à¤•à¤¾à¤°à¥�à¤¯ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤œà¥�à¤Ÿà¥€ à¤¹à¥�à¤ˆ à¤¹à¥ˆà¥¤ à¤‡à¤¸ à¤¦à¥�à¤°à¥�à¤˜à¤Ÿà¤¨à¤¾ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤®à¥ƒà¤¤à¤•à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¤°à¤¿à¤œà¤¨à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¤à¤¿ à¤—à¤¹à¤°à¥€ à¤¸à¤‚à¤µà¥‡à¤¦à¤¨à¤¾ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤•à¤Ÿ à¤•à¤°à¤¤à¤¾ à¤¹à¥‚à¤‚ à¤”à¤° à¤˜à¤¾à¤¯à¤²à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤œà¤²à¥�à¤¦ à¤¸à¥�à¤µà¤¸à¥�à¤¥ à¤¹à¥‹à¤¨à¥‡ à¤•à¥€ à¤•à¤¾à¤®à¤¨à¤¾ à¤•à¤°à¤¤à¤¾ à¤¹à¥‚à¤‚à¥¤”
Cabinet approves extension of Atal Innovation Mission

10000 Atal Tinkering Labs; 101 Atal Incubation Centers; 50 Atal Community Innovation Centers to be established 200 startups to be supported via Atal New India Challenges Expenditure of more than 2000 crore rupees to be incurred The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved continuation of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), till March 2023. The AIM shall work on its intended target of creating an innovation culture and entrepreneurial ecosystem in the country. This will be done by AIM via its various programs. The intended targets that will be achieved by AIM are: • Establishing 10000 Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs), • Establishing 101 Atal Incubation Centers (AICs), • Establishing 50 Atal Community Innovation Centers (ACICs) and • Supporting 200 startups via the Atal New India Challenges. The total budgeted expenditure of Rs.2000+ crore shall be incurred in the process of the establishment and supporting the beneficiaries. The Mission has been set up under the NITI Aayog, in accordance with the Hon’ble Finance Minister’s declaration in the 2015 Budget Speech. The objectives of the AIM are to create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship across the country via interventions at school, university, research institutions, MSME and industry levels. The AIM has focused on both infrastructure creation and institution building. As evident from these examples, the AIM has worked on integrating innovation ecosystem both nationally and globally: • The AIM has created bilateral relations with various international agencies for building synergistic collaboration on innovation and entrepreneurship such as the AIM – SIRIUS Student Innovation exchange program with Russia, AIM – ICDK (Innovation Centre Denmark) Water Challenge with Denmark, and IACE (India Australian Circular Economy Hackathon) with Australia. • The AIMs played a pivotal role in the success of InSpreneur, an Innovation Startup Summit hosted between India and Singapore. • The AIM partnered with the Ministry of Defence to set up the Defence Innovation Organization which is fostering innovation as well as procurement in the defense sector. Over the past years, the AIM has worked to provide an institutional mechanism to integrate innovation activities across the country. Through its programmes, it has brought innovation to lakhs of school children. The AIM supported startups have raised 2000+ Crores from the government and private equity investors and have created several thousand jobs. The AIM has also executed several innovation challenges on topics of national interest. Together, the programmes of AIM cover 34 states and Union Territories with the goal of leveraging India’s demographic dividend by inspiring greater participation in the innovation ecosystem. With the cabinet’s approval to continue, AIM assumes an even greater responsibility to create an inclusive innovation ecosystem where engaging in innovation and entrepreneurship get increasingly easier.
Geeta meets PM on return from Pakistan

Geeta, the differently-abled girl who had accidentally crossed over into Pakistan many years ago, met the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, this evening. She had returned to India earlier today. “Welcome back home, Geeta” said the Prime Minister, as Geeta embraced him warmly. He assured Geeta that every effort would be made to trace Geeta’s family, and that she will be looked after well. “All of India will take care of you,” the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister complimented Ms Bilqis Bano Edhi, Founder of Edhi Foundation, Karachi, for taking care of Geeta with love and affection for so many years. The Prime Minister announced that India would give the Edhi Foundation Rs. 1 crore, as a token of appreciation, not just for taking care of Geeta, but also for the wonderful work that the Foundation has been doing. Upon learning that Ms. Bilqis Bano Edhi was born in Bantwa, in Junagadh, Gujarat, the Prime Minister invited her to visit Junagadh along with her family. External Affairs Minister, Ms. Sushma Swaraj, who was present on the occasion, also complimented Ms. Bilqis and the Edhi Foundation for the love and affection that they have showered on Geeta.
PM congratulates Sharad Kumar for winning Bronze Medal in High Jump at Paralympics Games

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Sharad Kumar for winning the Bronze Medal in High Jump at the Paralympics Games in Tokyo. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “The indomitable @sharad_kumar01 has brought smiles on the faces of every Indian by winning the Bronze Medal. His life journey will motivate many. Congratulations to him. #Paralympics #Praise4Para”
Former President Pranab Mukherjee shares the letter from PM

Former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee has shared a letter from the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, received on his last day in office as President of India. Shri Pranab Mukherjee said that the letter from the Prime Minister touched his heart. Following is the Letter:
PM extends greetings on the occasion of Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepavali

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on the occasion of Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepavali. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “à¤­à¤¾à¤°à¤¤ à¤•à¥€ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¾à¤šà¥€à¤¨ à¤¸à¤‚à¤¸à¥�à¤•à¥ƒà¤¤à¤¿, à¤…à¤§à¥�à¤¯à¤¾à¤¤à¥�à¤® à¤”à¤° à¤ªà¤°à¤‚à¤ªà¤°à¤¾ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¤à¥€à¤• à¤ªà¤°à¥�à¤µ à¤•à¤¾à¤°à¥�à¤¤à¤¿à¤• à¤ªà¥‚à¤°à¥�à¤£à¤¿à¤®à¤¾ à¤�à¤µà¤‚ à¤¦à¥‡à¤µ à¤¦à¥€à¤ªà¤¾à¤µà¤²à¥€ à¤•à¥€ à¤¹à¤¾à¤°à¥�à¤¦à¤¿à¤• à¤¶à¥�à¤­à¤•à¤¾à¤®à¤¨à¤¾à¤�à¤‚à¥¤ à¤ªà¤µà¤¿à¤¤à¥�à¤° à¤¸à¥�à¤¨à¤¾à¤¨ à¤”à¤° à¤¦à¥€à¤ªà¤¦à¤¾à¤¨ à¤¸à¥‡ à¤œà¥�à¤¡à¤¼à¤¾ à¤¯à¤¹ à¤…à¤µà¤¸à¤° à¤¹à¤° à¤•à¤¿à¤¸à¥€ à¤•à¥‡ à¤œà¥€à¤µà¤¨ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤¨à¤ˆ à¤Šà¤°à¥�à¤œà¤¾ à¤•à¤¾ à¤¸à¤‚à¤šà¤¾à¤° à¤•à¤°à¥‡à¥¤”
PM condoles demise of Girish Karnad

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Girish Karnad. “Girish Karnad will be remembered for his versatile acting across all mediums. He also spoke passionately on causes dear to him. His works will continue being popular in the years to come. Saddened by his demise. May his soul rest in peace”, the Prime Minister said.
PM to release Hindi Version of Odisha Itihaas by Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab on 9th April 2021

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release the Hindi translation of the book ‘Odisha Itihaas’ written by ‘Utkal Keshari’ Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab on 9th April 2021 at 12 noon from Ambedkar International Center, Janpath, New Delhi. The book, available in Odia and English so far, has been translated into Hindi by Shri. Shankarlal Purohit. Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Shri Bhartruhari Mahtab MP(LS), Cuttack will also be present on the occasion. The event marking the release of the Hindi version has been organised by Harekrushna Mahtab Foundation. About the Author Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab was a notable figure in the Indian Independence Movement. He also served as Chief Minister of Odisha from 1946 to 1950 and from 1956 to 1961. He wrote the book ‘Odisha Itihaas’ in Ahmednagar Fort Jail, where he was imprisoned for more than two years during 1942-1945.
PM condoles demise of DPIIT Secretary, Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of DPIIT Secretary, Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Saddened by the demise of Dr. Guruprasad Mohapatra, DPIIT Secretary. I had worked with him extensively in Gujarat and at the Centre. He had a great understanding of administrative issues and was known for his innovative zeal. Condolences to his family and friends. Om Shanti.”
PM condoles demise of Eswatini Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “My deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Kingdom of Eswatini for the tragic demise of Prime Minister Ambrose Mandvulo Dlamini. Our prayers and thoughts are with the bereaved family.”
Mr. Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation calls on PM

His Excellency Mr. Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi earlier today. Secretary Patrushev briefed Prime Minister on his fruitful exchanges with NSA and EAM earlier in the day and expressed Russia’s strong commitment to further deepen its ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ with India. Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the visit of the Russian delegation led by Secretary Patrushev at a time when major changes are taking place in the region. He asked Secretary Patrushev to convey his thanks to President Putin for his constant attention towards the India-Russia Partnership. He also said that he was looking forward to welcoming President Putin in India in the near future, for the bilateral summit.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Zambia in the field of Judicial Cooperation

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Zambia in the field of Judicial Cooperation. During recent years, social, cultural and commercial relations between India and Zambia have developed in the positive direction. Signing of an agreement on cooperation in the field of justice will further enhance good relations between the two countries and add new dimensions in the field of judicial reforms.