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Cabinet approves transfer of 40 acres of AAI land at RR station, Dahisar to MMRDA

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has given its approval for transfer of 40 acres of Airports Authority of India (AAI) land at RR station, Dahisar to Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) for its metro shed swapping with 40 acres of State Government land at Gorai, Mumbai. The land transaction will enable MMRDA to complete the Metro rail project in Mumbai. Modalities: While considering the proposal, the Cabinet has approved following modalities: i. MMRDA will pay the difference in cost of land of 40 acres, as per the stamp duty ready reckoner rate based on 2016-17 arrived at Rs. 472.70 crore or as per the ready reckoner rate at the time of final handing over of land, whichever is higher. ii. MMRDA will hand over the 40 acres of land at Gorai after leveling, grading and demarcating the boundary in all respects. MMRDA will also hand over all the land documents, revenue maps of Gorai land duly mutated in the Records of Rights in the name of AAI. iii. MMRDA will identify / demarcate 40 acres of land retaining 24 acres of land for AAI, with clear access / approach from the nearby city road. iv. AAl will also handover at least 2000 sqm. of land at Dahisar in advance on temporary basis. Employment Generation Potential: The present proposal will generate employment for skilled, semi-skilled labourers along with job opportunities for technical experts, also there will be creation of jobs in manufacturing industries involved in the metro construction work. After operationalisation of Metro Car Shed, there will be generation/ creation of direct/indirect employment. Background: Maharashtra Government is implementing Mumbai Metro Rail Master Plan (146.50 Km) in phases to augment the overall public transport capacity of Mumbai. A special purpose vehicle namely, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) under the MMRDA has been erected for implementing the Mumbai Metro project. MMRC has planned to construct a car shed on the Dahisar (E) to Andheri (E) metro corridor. A portion of the identified land for car shed i.e. 17.47 Ha (approx. 44 acres) is owned by AAI. AAI owns a total land area of approx. 64 acres at Dahisar where Remote Receiving Station is located. Some part of the land is encroached.
PM Condoles deaths in Kanpur road accident

Announces ex-gratia for the victims The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed sorrow for the deaths of people in a road accident in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. In a tweet, the Prime Minister expressed condolences to the near and dear ones of the victims and prayed for early recovery of the injured. The Prime Minister also announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from the PMNRF for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives. Rs. 50,000 would be provided to those injured.
PM to participate in Buddha Jayanti Celebrations in New Delhi tomorrow

On the occasion of Buddha Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join the celebrations at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, in the Capital on Monday, 30th April, 2018. He will offer Sangh Dana. He will also present the Vaishakh Sammaan Prashasti Patra to the Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies, Sarnath; and the All India Bhikshu Sangha, Bodh Gaya. He will address the gathering.
PM leads consultation and brain-storming on the way forward for budget announcements through 11 webinars

PM participates in 11 budget related webinars These webinars saw participation of 40 thousand stakeholders Entrepreneurs, MSMEs, exporters, global investors, startups, etc participated in the webinars along with Central & State Governments Very fruitful inputs and suggestions received by Government for effective implementation of budget These webinars helped create a sense of ownership among stakeholders and ensure time-bound implementation Today, PM addressed the webinar for discussing budget related announcements of DIPAM. This culminates the series of 11 budget related webinars that the PM addressed. PM participated budget webinar relating to ministries/deparments of Higher Education, Rural Development, Agriculture, Defence, Health, DPIIT, PSA, MNRE, DEA and DIPAM. The Union Budget-2022 has made several announcements for the economic growth of the country and to further the well-being of our people. These webinars were conducted with the objective of sustaining momentum of the Budget and to create a sense of ownership by all stakeholders in its implementation, These webinars have covered a diverse spectrum of subjects like SMART agriculture, PM Gatishakti, Aatmanirbharta in defence, digital education and dynamic skilling, inclusive and equitable healthcare delivery, Make in India and financing for aspirational economy etc. The main objectives for organizing the webinars were developing a sense of ownership among the key stakeholders for the Budget. This exercise will also help ministries and departments to hit the ground running as soon as the new fiscal year begins & also ensure time-bound implementation. Consultation with various stakeholders helps bring their practical/ global expertise and experience and to identify lacunae. The shifting of budget to 1st February and these interactions in the webinars enables state governments get better visibility of priorities and thus plan their budgets better. The webinars saw an estimated participation of around 40 thousand stakeholders which included entrepreneurs, MSMEs, exporters, global investors, representatives of the Central and State governments, youth from the world of startups, among others. Comprehensive panel discussions and theme-based break-out sessions were organized during each webinar. A large number of valuable suggestions have been received by the Government during these webinars, which will further aid in effective implementation of the Budget announcements.
PM expresses deep sympathy towards the affected people, on 5th anniversary of Great East Japan Earthquake

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep sympathy towards the affected people, on 5th anniversary of Great East Japan Earthquake. “On 5th anniversary of Great East Japan Earthquake, India offers deep sympathy to those affected. We admire the resilience of people of Japan”, the Prime Minister said.
PM congratulates Indian badminton team for winning Thomas Cup

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the Indian badminton team for winning the Thomas Cup. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “The Indian badminton team has scripted history! The entire nation is elated by India winning the Thomas Cup! Congratulations to our accomplished team and best wishes to them for their future endeavours. This win will motivate so many upcoming sportspersons.”
PM’s Kerala Piravi Greetings

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Kerala on the occasion of Kerala Piravi. “Kerala Piravi greetings to people of Kerala. May the development of Kerala scale new heights in the years to come.” the Prime minister said in a tweet.
PM interacts with recipients of Nari Shakti Puraskar – 2016

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today met and interacted with the recipients of the Stree Shakti Puraskar and Nari Shakti Puraskar for the year 2016. During the interaction, the Prime Minister congratulated the award winners for their pioneering achievements, both in their individual capacities, and as torchbearers in their respective fields as well. The Prime Minister said that if India can grow at 8 per cent per annum over the next three decades, it would be one of the world’s most advanced countries. He said women should be suitably enabled so that they can contribute to the maximum towards this goal. The Prime Minister said that the Maternity Leave Bill, which was being moved in the Lok Sabha today, would enhance paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks. Smt. Maneka Gandhi, Minister for Women and Child Development, was present on the occasion.
PM meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in Fortaleza

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, met Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit at Fortaleza on Tuesday. The Prime Minister conveyed his sincere appreciation and admiration for President Putin’s decisive leadership in deepening and expanding the India-Russia special and privileged strategic partnership. The Prime Minister expressed deep appreciation for Russia’s friendship and unstinting bilateral and international support for India’s economic development and security since the early days of India’s independence. The Prime Minister reaffirmed that relations with Russia will continue to enjoy the priority that they always had in India’s foreign policy and that he looks forward to working with President Putin to further deepen and broad-base the strategic partnership including in the areas of defence, nuclear energy, space, energy, trade and investment, people-to-people contacts and addressing regional and global challenges. The two leaders looked forward to their Annual Summit in Delhi in December 2014 as an opportunity to outline a bold vision and roadmap for their relationship in the years ahead. Prime Minister recalled the warmth and goodwill he had experienced on his earlier visits to Russia and looked forward to visiting Russia in 2015.
PM condoles loss of lives due to a mishap in Hubli, Karnataka

Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a mishap in Hubli, Karnataka. The Prime Minister has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 Lakhs each to the next of kin of those who lost their lives and Rs. 50,000 to those injured in the incident from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF). The Prime Minister Office tweeted; “Pained by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Hubli, Karnataka. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon: PM @narendramodi” “An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to the mishap in Hubli. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi”
PM condoles the demise of Shri Kantisen Shroff

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed sadness over the demise of Shri Kantisen Shroff (Kaka). In a tweet, The Prime Minister called Shri Kantisen Shroff , a kind hearted man of Gujarat who in addition to being a successful industrialist, contributed a lot for the upliftment of small artisans.
PM bows to Maa Katyayani

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has sought blessings of Maa Katyayani for the devotees to further the spirit of brotherhood and compassion in our society during Navratri. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “I bow to Maa Katyayani. May her blessings remain upon us and may they further the spirit of brotherhood and compassion in our society.”
Cabinet approves Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Proposal for Notification of Commitments under the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) of World Trade Organization (WTO), ratification and acceptance of the Instrument of Acceptance of Protocol of TFA to the WTO Secretariat and constitution of the National Committee on Trade Facilitation (NCTF). The Trade Facilitation Agreement contains provisions for expediting the movement, release and clearance of goods, including goods in transit. It also sets out measures for effective cooperation between customs and other appropriate authorities on trade facilitation and customs compliance issues. These objectives are in consonance with India’s “Ease of Doing Business” initiative. The Trade Facilitation Agreement shall enter into force for the notified members upon acceptance by two-third WTO Members. To facilitate both domestic coordination and implementation of the provisions of the Agreement, a National Committee on Trade Facilitation would be set up under the Joint Chair of Secretary, Department of Revenue and Secretary, Department of Commerce.
Tackling Film Piracy & Copyright infringement

Cabinet approves amendment to the Cinematograph Act, 1952 Penal Provisions for unauthorized camcording and duplication of films Violators to face three years jail term or fine of Rs. 10 lakh or both The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for introducing the Cinematograph Amendment Bill, 2019 to amend to the Cinematograph Act, 1952. The Bill aims to tackle Films piracy by including the penal provisions for unauthorized camcording and duplication of films. Details: In order to tackle the menace of film piracy, the Amendments provide for: • Insertion of new Section 6AA for prohibition of unauthorized recording The following section shall be inserted after Section 6A of the Cinematograph Act, 1952. 6AA: “Notwithstanding any law for the time being in force, no person shall without the written authorization of the author be permitted to use any audio visual recording device to knowingly make or transmit or attempt to make or transmit or abet the making or transmission of a copy of a film or a part thereof.” *The expression author shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in the clause (d) of section 2 of the Copyright act of 1957. • Amendment in Section 7 to introduce Penal Provisions for violating provisions of section 6AA: In section 7 of the principal act, after subsection 1 the following subsection (1A) shall be inserted: “If any person contravenes the provisions of section 6AA, he shall be punishable with an imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 years or with fine which may extend to 10 lakh rupees or with both.” The proposed amendments would increase Industry revenues, boost job creation, fulfil important objectives of India’s National IP policy and will give relief against piracy and infringing content online. Background: The medium of cinema, the tools and the technology associated with it and even its audience has undergone radical changes over a period of time. There have also been many changes in the field of media and entertainment with the proliferation of TV channels and Cable network throughout the country, advent of new digital technology, apprehension of piracy, particularly release of pirated version of films on internet, causing huge losses to the film industry and Government exchequer. Film industry has been demanding for a long time, that Government should consider Amendments to the law preventing camcording and piracy. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi made an announcement at the inaugural function of the National Museum of Indian Cinema at Mumbai on 19th January 2019 to tackle the menace of camcording and piracy. The Ministry of I&B piloted this matter for consideration of Union Cabinet.
PM condoles the demise of senior journalist Shesh Narayan Singh

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the death of the senior journalist Shri Shesh Narayan Singh ji. The Prime Minister said that he will always be remembered for his significant contribution to the world of journalism. Shri Modi conveyed his condolences to the family.
PM expresses sadness at chopper crash in Nepal, readiness to provide all possible assistance

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has expressed sadness at the chopper crash in Nepal and has expressed India’s readiness to provide all possible assistance. “The chopper crash in Nepal is unfortunate and saddening. India is ready to provide all possible assistance,” the Prime Minister said.
PM greets former President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam on his birthday

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted Former President, Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam, on his birthday. “Birthday greetings to our former President Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam. May he be blessed with good health and a long life,” the Prime Minister said.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Uzbekistan for promoting Bilateral cooperation in the area of e-Governance

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for promoting bilateral cooperation in the field of e-Governance. The Agreement intends to promote close cooperation in the areas of e-Governance, IT education, Implementation and roll out of generic configurable e-Governance products / devices in various sectors, development of Data Centers etc. Background: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has been mandated to promote International Cooperation in the emerging and frontier areas of Information Communications Technology (ICT)under bilateral and regional framework, has entered into Agreements/Agreements with agencies of various countries to promote exchange of information in the identified areas.
PM visits Agartala

Inaugurates Garjee – Belonia Railway Line Various development projects unveiled for Tripura HIRA model of development – Highway, I Way, Railway, Airway is on in Tripura, says PM Prime Minister visited Agartala today in the third and final leg of his day long tour to Assam, Arunachal and Tripura. He inaugurated Garjee – Belonia Railway Line and several other development projects in the state. Prime Minister unveiled the statue of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, Agartala. Lauding the role of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore, he said that Maharaja had a vision for Tripura and he contributed greatly to build the city of Agartala. PM said that he felt proud to unveil his statue. About the development in Tripura, PM told that the progress is now on a new trajectory. Government has allocated enough funds over the last four and a half years for the development of Tripura. He said that he heard that for the first time in history, crops were procured on MSP prices. PM dedicated to the nation Garjee – Belonia Railway Line through unveiling of plaque at Swami Vivekananda Stadium here. This line will boost Tripura as the gateway to South and Southeast Asia. He inaugurated the New Complex of Tripura Institute of Technology at Narsingarh. During the event , PM recalled that during elections when he came here, he advocated about HIRA model of development i.e Highway, I Way, Railway, Airway. Agartala Sabroom National Highway, Humsafar Express, Agartala Deoghar Express, New Terminal at Agartala are part of this model. Speaking about the cleanup of ghost beneficiaries, PM said that earlier the development existed only on paper. He added that “I heard that there are around 62000 beneficiaries in Tripura alone. These people were taking your money.” However, over the last four and a half years around 8 crore ghost beneficiaries have been taken out of the system. Underlining his commitment towards the farmers and informal sector, PM said that through Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Mandhan Pension Yojana, labourers in unorganized sector after 60 years of age will get Rs.3000 per month as pension. Through PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, farmers with less than 5 acres will get Rs 6000 per annum in their bank accounts. Separate department for Fisheries will greatly benefit the fishermen. These steps are a reflection of the intent of the Government, he added. Prime Minister returns to New Delhi after the day long visit to the three NE States. He will be visiting Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka tomorrow.
Cabinet approves accession to the Protocol under WHO Framework Convention on tobacco control

The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given approval to accede to the Protocol under World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on tobacco control to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products. It will be applicable to both smoking and chewing or smokeless tobacco (SLT) forms as negotiated and adopted under Article 15 of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC). India is a party to WHO FCTC. Details: The protocol lays down obligations of the parties. It spells out supply chain control measures that must be adopted by the parties viz. licensing of manufacture of tobacco products and machinery for manufacturing of tobacco products, due diligence to be kept by those engaged in production, tracking and tracing regime, record keeping, security; and measures to be taken by those engaged in e-commerce, manufacturing in free-trade zones and duty free sales. The protocol lists out offences, enforcement measures such as seizures and disposal of seized products. It calls for international cooperation in information sharing, maintaining confidentiality, training, technical assistance and cooperation in scientific and technical and technological matters. Impact: Elimination of illicit trade in tobacco products through strengthened regulation will help in strengthening comprehensive tobacco control, leading to reduction in tobacco use which in turn, will result in reduction in disease burden and mortality associated with tobacco use. Accession to such treaty will provide actionable alternatives against such prevailing practices that are affecting public health at large. India, being at the forefront of tobacco control, would be able to influence the international organizations including World Custom Organization in controlling such illicit trade. The protocol to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products is a path breaking initiative in strengthening global action against tobacco and is also a new legal instrument in public health. It is a comprehensive tool to counter and eventually eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products and to strengthen legal dimensions for international health cooperation. Background: The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) is the first international public health treaty negotiated under the auspices of the WHO. The objective of FCTC is to provide a framework for supply and demand reduction measures for tobacco control at the national, regional and global levels. One of the key tobacco supply reduction strategies contained in Article 15 of WHO FCTC envisages elimination of all forms of illicit trade and tobacco products, including smuggling, illicit manufacturing and counterfeiting. Accordingly, the said Protocol was developed and adopted by the Conference of Parties (COP) which is the governing body of FCTC. The protocol is divided into 10 parts and contains 47 Articles.
PM expresses grief over loss of lives in Uttarakhand due to cloudburst

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives caused due to cloudburst and heavy rain in Uttarakhand. “I am grieved by the loss of lives caused due to cloudburst and heavy rain in parts of Uttarakhand. Condolences to bereaved families. My prayers are with those injured. I hope normalcy returns to the rain-affected areas at the earliest”, the Prime Minister said.