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PM calls upon the scientific community to strengthen value creation cycle in Science, Technology and Industry

Value-creation cycle of science to mass creation is important for Aatmnirbharta: PM The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today exhorted the scientific community to promote value-creation cycle of science to mass creation. He was speaking on the occasion of National Metrology Conclave 2021 where he dedicated National Atomic Timescale and Bhartiya Nirdeshak Dravya Pranali to the Nation and laid the foundation stone of National Environmental Standards Laboratory today through video conference. The Prime Minister pointed out, historically, any country has progressed in direct correlation to its effort to promote science. He termed this ‘value creation cycle’ of Science, Technology and Industry. Explaining further, the Prime Minister said that a scientific invention creates a technology and technology leads to industry development. The industry, in turn, invests further in science for new research. This cycle keeps on taking us in the direction of new possibilities. CSIR-NPL has played a major role in taking forward this value cycle, the Prime Minister added. This value creation cycle of science to mass-creation has become all the more important in today’s world when the country is moving forward with the goal of Aatmnirbhar India, Shri Modi said. The Prime Minister expressed happiness over CSIR-NPL National Atomic Timescale which he dedicated to humanity today. He said that India has become self-reliant in measuring the time within the range of a nano second. Achieving the accuracy level of 2.8 Nano Second is a huge capability in itself. Now Indian Standard Time is matching the International Standard Time with the accuracy range of less than 3 nano second. This will be a big help for organizations like ISRO who are working with cutting edge technology. Modern technology related to banking, railways, defense, health, telecom, weather forecast, disaster management and many similar sectors will be benefitted greatly from this achievement. The Prime Minister also dwelled on the role of the timescale in strengthening India’s role in Industry 4.0.India is moving towards a leading position in the field of environment. Still, for technology and tools for measuring air quality and emission, India is dependent on others. This achievement will lead to self-reliance in the field and will lead to creation of more effective and cheaper tools for pollution control. This will also enhance India’s share in global market for technologies related to air quality and emission technology. We have achieved this by the continuous efforts of our scientists.
PM condoles the loss of lives in Gujarat

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his grief on the loss of lives due to unseasonal rains and storms in various parts of Gujarat. “Anguished by the loss of lives due to unseasonal rains and storms in various parts of Gujarat. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. Authorities are monitoring the situation very closely. All possible assistance is being given to those affected”, the PM said. The Prime Minister has approved an ex- gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to unseasonal rain and storms in various parts of Gujarat. The Prime Minister has also approved Rs. 50,000 each for those injured due to unseasonal rain and storms in parts of Gujarat.
PM to attend NHRC Silver Jubilee Foundation Day function on 12 October

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will attend the Silver Jubilee Foundation Day of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), at New Delhi, on 12th October. The Prime Minister will issue a Postage Stamp and Special Cover on the occasion. He will also launch the new version of NHRC website. The website will be more user-friendly and accessible to persons with special needs. The Prime Minister will address the gathering.
PM to launch Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission on 27th September

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission will create a seamless online platform that will enable interoperability within the digital health ecosystem In a historic initiative, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the Ayushman Bharat Digital Missionon 27th September 2021 at 11 AM via video conferencing, which will be followed by his address on the occasion. The pilot project of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission had been announced by the Prime Minister from the ramparts of Red Fort on 15th August, 2020. Currently, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission is being implemented in pilot phase in six Union Territories. The nation-wide rollout of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission coincides with NHA celebrating the third anniversary of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Union Health Minister will be present on the occasion. About Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Based on the foundations laid down in the form of Jan Dhan, Aadhaar and Mobile (JAM) trinity and other digital initiatives of the government, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission will create a seamless online platform through the provision of a wide-range of data, information and infrastructure services, duly leveraging open, interoperable, standards-based digital systems while ensuring the security, confidentiality and privacy of health-related personal information. The Mission will enable access and exchange of longitudinal health records of citizens with their consent. The key components of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission include a health ID for every citizen that will also work as their health account, to which personal health records can be linked and viewed with the help of a mobile application; a Healthcare Professionals Registry (HPR) and Healthcare Facilities Registries (HFR) that will act as a repository of all healthcare providers across both modern and traditional systems of medicine. This will ensure ease of doing business for doctors/hospitals and healthcare service providers. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Sandbox, created as a part of the Mission, will act as a framework for technology and product testing that will help organizations, including private players, intending to be a part of National Digital Health Ecosystem become a Health Information Provider or Health Information User or efficiently link with building blocks of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. This Mission will create interoperability within the digital health ecosystem, similar to the role played by the Unified Payments Interface in revolutionizing payments. Citizens will only be a click-away from accessing healthcare facilities.
PM recalls India’s glorious maritime history on National Maritime Day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has recalled India’s glorious maritime history on National Maritime Day. Stating importance of maritime sector towards India’s economic growth, he said that in the last 8 years Government of India has focussed on port-led development which is essential for economic growth and building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He also emphasized that Government of India is taking an adequate care to ensure the marine eco-system and diversity. In a thread of tweets, the Prime Minister said; “Today, on National Maritime Day we recall our glorious maritime history and highlight the importance of the maritime sector towards India’s economic growth. In the last 8 years our maritime sector has scaled new heights and contributed to boosting trade and commercial activities.” “In the last 8 years the Government of India has focussed on port-led development which includes expanding port capacities and making the existing systems even more efficient. Waterways are being harnessed to ensure Indian products get access to new markets.” “While we are leveraging the maritime sector for economic progress and building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat, we are also taking adequate care to ensure the marine eco-system and diversity which India is proud of is safeguarded.”
Two Groups of Secretaries present ideas on Education and Crisis Management to PM

Two Groups of Secretaries to the Government of India, today presented ideas on Education and Crisis Management, to the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Union Ministers, and officials from the NITI Aayog were also present on the occasion. With this, all nine presentations on various governance related themes have now been made in the current series. Speaking at the conclusion of the presentations, the Prime Minister emphasized that the Union Government is open to new ideas. He urged all Secretaries to continue thinking holistically and give top priority to concrete outcomes.
PM’s comments at the Global COVID-19 Summit: Ending the Pandemic and Building Back Better Health Security to Prepare for the Next

Excellencies, The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented disruption. And, it is not yet over. Much of the world is still to be vaccinated .That is why this initiative by President Biden is timely and welcome. Excellencies, India has always seen humanity as one family. India’s pharmaceutical industry has produced cost-effective diagnostic kits, drugs, medical devices, and PPE kits. These are providing affordable options to many developing countries. And, we have shared medicines and medical supplies with over 150 countries. Two indigenously developed vaccines have received “Emergency Use Authorization” in India, including the world’s first DNA-based vaccine. Several Indian companies are also involved in licensed production of various vaccines. Earlier this year, we shared our vaccine production with 95 other countries, and with UN peace-keepers. And, like a family, the world also stood with India when we were going through a second wave. For the solidarity and support extended to India, I thank you all. Excellencies, India is now running the world’s largest vaccination campaign. Recently, we vaccinated about 25 million people on a single day. Our grassroots level healthcare system has delivered over 800 million vaccine dose so far. Over 200 million Indians are now fully vaccinated. This has been enabled through the use of our innovative digital platform called CO-WIN. In the spirit of sharing, India has made CO-WIN and many other digital solutions available freely as open-source software. Excellencies, As newer Indian vaccines get developed, we are also ramping up production capacity of existing vaccines. As our production increases, we will be able to resume vaccine supply to others too. For this, the supply chains of raw materials must be kept open. With our Quad partners, we are leveraging India’s manufacturing strengths to produce vaccines for the Indo-Pacific region. India and the South Africa have proposed a TRIPS waiver at the WTO for COVID vaccines, diagnostics and medicines. This will enable rapid scaling up of the fight against the pandemic. We also need to focus on addressing the pandemic economic effects. To that end, international travel should be made easier, through mutual recognition of vaccine certificates. Excellencies, I once again endorse the objectives of this Summit and President Biden’s vision. India stand ready to work with the world to end the pandemic. Thank you. Thank you very much
PM condoles loss of lives in GAIL Pipeline Fire in Andhra Pradesh

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives in the fire in a GAIL pipeline in Andhra Pradesh today. He has spoken to the Petroleum Minister, Cabinet Secretary and GAIL Chairman and asked them to ensure immediate relief at the accident site. Following is the text of the Prime Minister’s tweets: “My thoughts with the families of those who lost their lives in the GAIL Pipeline fire in AP. Prayers with the injured. ‎ I have spoken to the Petroleum Minister, Cabinet Secretary & GAIL Chairman and asked them to ensure immediate relief at the accident site.”
PM Elaborates ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’ Through Consolidation of Systems and Processes

‘Minimum Government-Maximum Governance’ is Taking Shape in Nationwide Integrated Services The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, while inaugurating the first-ever driverless Metro operations today also launched the expansion of National Common Mobility Card to the Airport Express Line of Delhi Metro. The card was started in Ahmedabad last year. During the launch Shri Modi dwelled on a very critical aspect of his mantra of ‘minimum government and maximum governance’ i.e. integrations of systems and processes to strengthen the vision of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshth Bharat’. The Prime Minister said that providing the same standards and facilities for modernization is very important. The Common Mobility Card at the national level is a major step in this direction. This one card will give integrated access to the commuters wherever they travel, whichever public transport they take. Taking the example of the Common Mobility Card further, the Prime Minister dwelled on the process of consolidating all the systems and processes to improve ‘ease of living’. Through such consolidation of systems, the strength of the country is being harnessed in a more coordinated and efficient way. “Like One Nation, One Mobility Card, our government has done many things in the past years to integrate the systems of the country,” Shri Modi said. One Nation, One Fastag has made travel seamless on highways across the country. This has saved commuters from jam and delays. One Nation, One Tax i.e. GST has ended the complications in the tax system and has brought uniformity in indirect tax system. One Nation, One Power Grid, is ensuring adequate and continuous power availability in every part of the country. Power loss is reduced. With One Nation, One Gas Grid, Seamless Gas Connectivity is being ensured of the parts where gas-based life and economy used to be a dream earlier. One Nation, One Health Insurance Scheme i.e. Ayushman Bharat through which millions of people from India are taking advantage anywhere in the country. Citizens moving from one place to another have got freedom from the trouble of making new ration cards through One Nation, One Ration Card, Similarly, the country is moving in the direction of One Nation, One Agriculture Market due to new agricultural reforms and arrangements like e-NAM.
India-Netherlands Virtual Summit

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E Mr. Mark Rutte,Prime Minister of the Netherlands held a Virtual Summit today. It was the first high level Summit attended by PM Rutte after the general elections held in March 2021. Prime Minister Modi congratulated PM Rutte on his election victory and on becoming the Prime Minister of the Netherlands for the fourth consecutive term. India and the Netherlands have a strong and steady relationship, nurtured by the shared values of democracy, rule of law and respect for human rights and the historic bonds of friendship between the two countries. During the Summit, the two leaders had a detailed review of the entire spectrum of bilateral engagements and exchanged views on further expanding and diversifying the relationship in trade and economy, water management, agriculture sector, smart cities, science & technology, healthcare and space. The two Prime Ministers also agreed on instituting a ‘Strategic Partnership on Water’ to further deepen the Indo-Dutch cooperation in the water related sector, and upgrading the Joint Working Group on water to Ministerial-level. The leaders also exchanged views on regional and global challenges such as climate change, counter-terrorism and Covid-19 pandemic and agreed to leverage the emerging convergences in new areas like Indo-Pacific, Resilient Supply Chains and Global Digital Governance. Prime Minister Modi thanked the Netherlands for their support to International Solar Alliance (ISA) and Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI). PM Modi also welcomed the Netherlands’ Indo-Pacific Policy and its desire to collaborate during India’s G20 Presidency in 2023. The two leaders reiterated their commitment to a rules-based multilateral order for ensuring international peace, stability and prosperity and looked forward to a successful India-EU Leaders’ Meeting in Porto, Portugal in May 2021.
PM pays obeisance at Gurudwara Ber Sahib

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid obeisance at Gurudwara Ber Sahib in Sultanpur Lodhi. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Smt Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, V.P. Singh Badnore, Governor of Punjab and Captain Amarinder Singh, Chief Minister of Punjab. Inside the main premises of the Gurudwara, the Prime Minister offered his prayers and was presented with a shawl by the priests. Thereafter PM Modi was given a tour of the premises and he visited the Ber tree under which Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji is said to have meditated for over 14 years. After the conclusion of the visit the Prime Minister departed for Dera Baba Nanak where he will inaugurate the Passenger Terminal Building and flag off the first Jatha of devotees to Kartarpur.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker call on PM

Visiting US Secretaries convey that President Obama attaches great priority to relations with India PM: There is broad convergence of views and interests between India and U.S. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. In an hour-long meeting, the two visiting Secretaries briefed Prime Minister on the India-U.S. Strategic Dialogue; conveyed that President Obama attached great priority to relations with India, both for bilateral cooperation and global partnership, and looks forward to a productive and fruitful Summit in September in Washington to set an ambitious new agenda to chart a new course in the relationship. Prime Minister said that there was broad convergence of views and interests between the two countries. He outlined his vision for India and for the partnership between the world`s two largest democracies in addressing global challenges, promoting peace and stability in the world and supporting India`s own economic transformation. Prime Minister highlighted the opportunities for partnership in trade, investment, clean energy, innovation, education, skill development, agro-processing, youth empowerment, among others. Prime Minister emphasized the need for developed countries to understand the challenges of poverty in developing countries and their governments` responsibilities in addressing them, when discussions take place in international forums. Prime Minister discussed the regional situation, including India`s engagement in Asia Pacific region; commitment to bring South Asia together in a united effort to promote regional economic development; India`s commitment to continue its support to Afghanistan; and, the need to confront terrorism on the principles of “zero tolerance” for terrorism and eschewing a selective approach to terrorism. Prime Minister thanked Secretary Kerry and Secretary Pritzker for visiting India, although it was the U.S. turn to host the Strategic Dialogue; conveyed his appreciation for President Obama`s thoughtful and detailed letter; and, asked both sides to prepare for concrete outcomes during the Summit to take the relationship to an entirely new level, on the basis of vision, strategy and action plan. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Principal Secretary Nripendra Misra, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, and Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh and other officials were present at the meeting.
PM visits Gurudwara Rakabganj, pays tribute to Guru Teg Bahadur

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Gurdwara Rakabganj in New Delhi today, and paid tributes to Guru Teg Bahadur for his supreme sacrifice. “This morning, I prayed at the historic Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib, where the pious body of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji was cremated. I felt extremely blessed. I, like millions around the world, am deeply inspired by the kindnesses of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji. It is the special Kripa of the Guru Sahibs that we will mark the special occasion of the 400th Parkash Parv of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji during our Government’s tenure. Let us mark this blessed occasion in a historic way and celebrate the ideals of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji”, the Prime Minister said.
PM gives birthday greetings to Hillary Clinton

Prime Minister,Shri Narendra Modi has given birthday greetings to Hillary Clinton, the former First Lady and former Secretary of State of USA. “Birthday greetings to HillaryClinton. May Almighty bless her with a long life and good health”, the Prime Minister said in his tweet.
PM condoles the demise of Lok Sabha MP Mahant Chand Nath

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Lok Sabha MP Mahant Chand Nath. The Prime Minister said,”Saddened by the demise of LS MP from Alwar, Mahant Chand Nath ji. He will be remembered for his rich social work. My deepest condolences.”
Sikh delegation from US and Canada calls on PM

A 29 member delegation of the Sikh community based in the US and Canada, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on Saturday. The members congratulated the Prime Minister on the formation of the new Government, and the initiatives taken by the new Government. The Prime Minister recalled the sacrifices made by the Sikh community for India. He also spoke about the “Make in India” initiative. Some members of the delegation expressed concern over the spread of drug abuse among youth in Punjab. The Prime Minister shared their concern and said the Government would study the issue carefully and attempt to work out a solution.
PM inaugurates Cattle Feed Plant, launches irrigation and water supply schemes in Bajipura, Gujarat

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the SUMUL cattle feed plant at Bajipura in southern Gujarat. He also laid the Foundation Stone for three Lift Irrigation Schemes, and inaugurated the Drinking Water Supply Scheme for Vyara Town and Jesinhpur-Dolvan Groups of Tapi district. Addressing a large gathering, the Prime Minister recalled having worked in this area for a long time. He said SUMUL – the Surat District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Limited – has empowered several people in the nearby areas. He said the stretch from Umbergaon to Ambaji has been transformed and this has benefited the tribal communities of Gujarat. Here, in SUMUL we see the positive results that can be achieved when Sahkar (Cooperatives) and Sarkar (Government) work together, the Prime Minister said. He said SUMUL also illustrates the good that happens when farmers and dairies work closely. The Prime Minister said that Tapi district is one of the newer districts of Gujarat, and he is happy to see it achieve remarkable progress. The Prime Minister called for value addition in the agriculture sector, and focus on increasing per capita milk production.
PM condoles the passing away of Maulana Kalbe Sadiq

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of All India Muslim Personal Board Law Vice President, Maulana Kalbe Sadiq. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “à¤‘à¤² à¤‡à¤‚à¤¡à¤¿à¤¯à¤¾ à¤®à¥�à¤¸à¥�à¤²à¤¿à¤® à¤ªà¤°à¥�à¤¸à¤¨à¤² à¤²à¥‰ à¤¬à¥‹à¤°à¥�à¤¡ à¤•à¥‡ à¤‰à¤ªà¤¾à¤§à¥�à¤¯à¤•à¥�à¤· à¤°à¤¹à¥‡ à¤®à¥Œà¤²à¤¾à¤¨à¤¾ à¤•à¤²à¥�à¤¬à¥‡ à¤¸à¤¾à¤¦à¤¿à¤• à¤•à¥‡ à¤¨à¤¿à¤§à¤¨ à¤¸à¥‡ à¤…à¤¤à¥�à¤¯à¤‚à¤¤ à¤¦à¥�à¤– à¤¹à¥�à¤†à¥¤ à¤‰à¤¨à¥�à¤¹à¥‹à¤‚à¤¨à¥‡ à¤¸à¤¾à¤®à¤¾à¤œà¤¿à¤• à¤¸à¤¦à¥�à¤­à¤¾à¤µà¤¨à¤¾ à¤”à¤° à¤­à¤¾à¤ˆà¤šà¤¾à¤°à¥‡ à¤•à¥‡ à¤²à¤¿à¤� à¤‰à¤²à¥�à¤²à¥‡à¤–à¤¨à¥€à¤¯ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¯à¤¾à¤¸ à¤•à¤¿à¤¯à¤¾à¥¤ à¤‰à¤¨à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¤°à¤¿à¤œà¤¨à¥‹à¤‚ à¤”à¤° à¤šà¤¾à¤¹à¤¨à¥‡ à¤µà¤¾à¤²à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¤à¤¿ à¤®à¥‡à¤°à¥€ à¤¸à¤‚à¤µà¥‡à¤¦à¤¨à¤¾à¤�à¤‚à¥¤”
PM greets the people on Parshuram Jayanti

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the people on the occasion of Parshuram Jayanti. “à¤¸à¤­à¥€ à¤¦à¥‡à¤¶à¤µà¤¾à¤¸à¤¿à¤¯à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‹ à¤ªà¤°à¤¶à¥�à¤°à¤¾à¤® à¤œà¤¯à¤‚à¤¤à¥€ à¤•à¥€ à¤¹à¤¾à¤°à¥�à¤¦à¤¿à¤• à¤¶à¥�à¤­à¤•à¤¾à¤®à¤¨à¤¾à¤�à¤‚,” the Prime Minister said.