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PM to launch Swachh Shakti 2019 from Kurukshetra tomorrow

Swachh Shakti 2019: Rural women Champions for Swachh Bharat Women Sarpanches from all over the country to be felicitated The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will visit Kurukshetra in Haryana on February 12, 2019. He will participate in Swachh Shakti 2019, a convention of Women Sarpanches and distribute the Swachh Shakti-2019 awards. PM will visit the Swachh Sundar Shauchalay exhibition at Kurukshetra and address a public gathering. PM will also inaugurate/ lay foundation stone for various development projects in Haryana. Swachh Shakti-2019 is a national event which aims to bring in to focus the leadership role played by rural women in Swachh Bharat Mission. Women Sarpanches and Panches from all over the country will be attending the event. Around 15,000 women are expected to participate in this year’s Swachh Shakti event aimed at empowering the women. The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation in association with the Govt. of Haryana is organizing the Swachh Shakti-2019. Best practices from grass root level in the rural areas for Swachh Bharat will be shared by them. The event will showcase the achievements of Swachh Bharat and the recently conducted Swachh Sunder Shauchalay, (neat and clean toilet) – a unique and first of its kind in the world campaign. Background: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Swachh Shakti program first in 2017 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. 6000 women sarpanches from across the country had assembled in Gujarat on the occasion of International Women’s Day under the banner of Swachh Shakti 2017. PM addressed and honoured them. The second Swachh Shakti event, Swachh Shakti-2018 was held at Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh. 8000 women sarpanches, 3000 women Swachhagrahis and women champions from other walks of life from across the country were recognized for their outstanding contribution towards making a Swachh Bharat during the event. Now the third edition is being inaugurated from Kurukshetra. Swachh Shakti is an example of how at the grass root level, rural women champions are acting as a change agent to mobilize the community and lead from the front women taking initiatives for a Swachh Bharat. The movement is a part of ongoing activities under the aegis of the Swachh Bharat Mission, launched on October 2nd, 2014, by the Prime MinisterNarendra Modiaimed at achieving a Clean and Open Defecation Free (ODF) India by 2nd October, 2019.
PM remembers Chandra Shekhar Azad and Lokmanya Tilak, on their birth anniversaries

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered Chandra Shekhar Azad and Lokmanya Tilak, on their birth anniversaries. “Remembering pillars of our freedom struggle, the brave Chandra Shekhar Azad and the great Lokmanya Tilak on their birth anniversaries”, the Prime Minister said.
PM greets the people of Jharkhand, on the Statehood Day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Jharkhand, on the Statehood Day. “à¤�à¤¾à¤°à¤–à¤‚à¤¡ à¤•à¥‡ à¤¸à¥�à¤¥à¤¾à¤ªà¤¨à¤¾ à¤¦à¤¿à¤µà¤¸ à¤•à¥€ à¤�à¤¾à¤°à¤–à¤‚à¤¡ à¤µà¤¾à¤¸à¤¿à¤¯à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‹ à¤¬à¤¹à¥�à¤¤-à¤¬à¤¹à¥�à¤¤ à¤¬à¤§à¤¾à¤ˆà¥¤ à¤°à¤¾à¤œà¥�à¤¯ à¤µà¤¿à¤•à¤¾à¤¸ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¤¥ à¤ªà¤° à¤†à¤—à¥‡ à¤¬à¤¢à¤¼à¤¤à¤¾ à¤°à¤¹à¥‡, à¤¯à¤¹à¥€ à¤•à¤¾à¤®à¤¨à¤¾ à¤¹à¥ˆà¥¤”, the Prime Minister said
PM calls citizens to take part in mementos auction

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has called citizens to take part in the auction of gifts and mementos. He said that the proceeds would go to the Namami Gange initiative. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Over time, I have received several gifts and mementos which are being auctioned. This includes the special mementos given by our Olympics heroes. Do take part in the auction. The proceeds would go to the Namami Gange initiative.”
PM wishes doctors and CAs on Doctor’s Day and CA Day

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has wished all doctors and Chartered Accountants on Doctor’s Day and CA Day, respectively. “Here’s wishing all doctors and CAs on Doctor’s Day and CA Day respectively. Both have key role to play in societal wellbeing,” the Prime Minister said.
Cabinet approves Second Protocol amending the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement between India and Singapore

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the Second Protocol amending the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between India and Singapore. The CECA was signed on 24th August 2018. Benefits: Signing of the Second Protocol will enhance bilateral trade and will deepen the Economic Cooperation between India and Singapore. It will also improve utilization of CECA.
PM shares transformative initiatives for all-round development of the Northeast – ‘8 Years of Purvottar Kalyan’

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared articles and tweet thread from his website, Namo App and MyGov about transformative initiatives for all-round development of the Northeast during the last 8 hears. The Prime Minister tweeted: “The last 8 years have seen unprecedented development in the Northeast. The focus is on infrastructure creation, ensuring better healthcare, education and popularising the rich cultures from the different states of the region. #8YearsOfPurvottarKalyan” “Transformative initiatives for all-round development of the Northeast. #8YearsOfPurvottarKalyan”
PM addresses a workshop on “Covid-19 Management: Experience, Good Practices and Way Forward” with 10 Neighbouring Countries

Suggests special visa scheme for doctors and nurses, a regional Air Ambulance agreement The Prime Minister addressed a workshop on “Covid-19 Management: Experience, Good Practices and Way Forward” with health leaders, experts and officials of 10 Neighbouring Countries viz Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, Seychelles, Sri Lanka along with Indian officials and experts, today. The Prime Minister lauded the way the health systems of the countries cooperated during the pandemic and for meeting the challenge in the most densely populated region with coordinated response. The Prime Minister recalled creation of COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund to meet the immediate costs of fighting the pandemic and sharing of resources – medicines, PPE, and testing equipment. He also notedsharing of experiences and learning from each other’s best practices in testing, infection control and medical waste management.“This spirit of collaboration is a valuable take-away from this pandemic.Through our openness and determination, we have managed to achieve one of the lowest fatality rates in the world.This deserves to be applauded.Today, the hopes of our region and the world are focused on rapid deployment of vaccines.In this too, we must maintain the same cooperative and collaborative spirit” said the Prime Minster. Asking the countries to raise the ambition further, the Prime Minister suggested creating a special visa scheme for our doctors and nurses, so that they can travel quickly within our region during health emergencies, on the request of the receiving country. He also asked whether our Civil Aviation ministries can coordinate a regional Air Ambulance agreement for medical contingencies? He also suggested that we can create a regional platform for collating, compiling and studying data about the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines among our populations. Furthermore, he asked, can we similarly create a regional network for promoting technology-assisted epidemiology, for preventing future pandemics? Beyond COVID-19, the Prime Minister suggested sharing of successful public health policies and schemes. He suggested,from India, Ayushman Bharat and Jan Arogya schemes may be useful case-studies for the region.“If the 21st Century is to be the Asian Century, it cannot be without greater integration among the countries of South Asia and the Indian Ocean island countries.The spirit of regional solidarity that you have shown during the pandemic has proven that such integration is possible” concluded the Prime Minister.
PM to Inaugurate Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention 2021 on 9 January

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is the flagship event of the Ministry of External Affairs and provides an important platform to engage and connect with the overseas Indians. In view of the sentiments of our vibrant diaspora community, the 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention, is being organized on 9th January 2021, despite the ongoing Covid pandemic. The Convention will be held in virtual format, as were the PBD Conferences held recently in the run up to the Convention. The theme of 16th PBD Convention 2021 is “Contributing to Aatmanirbhar Bharat”. PBD Convention will have three segments. The PBD Convention will be inaugurated by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India and will feature a keynote address by the Chief Guest, H.E. Mr. Chandrikapersad Santokhi, Hon’ble President of the Republic of Suriname. The winners of the online Bharat ko Janiye Quiz for the youth will also be announced. The Inaugural session will be followed by the two Plenary sessions. The first Plenary on Role of Diaspora in Aatmanirbhar Bharat, will feature addresses by External Affairs Minister and Commerce and Industry Minister while the second Plenary on Facing Post Covid Challenges – Scenario in Health, Economy, Social and International Relations, will be addressed by Minister of Health and Minister of State for External Affairs. Both Plenaries will feature panel discussions inviting eminent diaspora experts. The finale would be the Valedictory Session where the Hon’ble Rashtrapatiji will deliver his Valedictory address to mark the occasion of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. The names of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awardees for 2020-21 will also be announced. Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards are conferred to select Indian diaspora members to recognize their achievements and honour their contributions to various fields, both in India and abroad. The Youth PBD will also be celebrated virtually on the theme “Bringing together Young Achievers from India and Indian Diaspora” on 8 January 2021, and will be anchored by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The Special Guest for the event is H.E. Ms. Priyanca Radhakrishnan, Minister for Community& Voluntary Sector of New Zealand.
Cabinet approves the joint issue of postage stamp between India and Russia

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of the agreement signed in connection with release of Joint Stamps between Department of Posts, India and Russia Post (Joint-Stock Company “MARKA” of Russian Federation) to establish postal cooperation and strive towards mutually beneficial operational excellence in the field of issuance of stamps. Bilateral relations between India and Russia are marked by broad understanding on issues of mutual interest. India and Russia enjoy enhanced levels of cooperation in almost all areas of the bilateral relationship.
PM to interact with students, their parents and teachers on ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ on April 1, 2022

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will interact with students, their parents and teachers in a programme ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ scheduled on April 1, 2022 at Talkatora Stadium, Delhi. He will talk about stress free exams. The Prime Minister tweeted; “Let’s talk stress free exams yet again! Calling upon the dynamic #ExamWarriors, their parents and teachers to join this year’s Pariksha Pe Charcha on the 1st of April.”
PM, Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, jointly unveil e-plaques for development projects in Bangladesh, via video conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, today jointly unveiled e-plaques for development projects in Bangladesh, through video conference. Both leaders unveiled e-plaques for supply of buses and trucks, inauguration of 36 community clinics, 11 water treatment plants, and extension of National Knowledge Network to Bangladesh. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister noted that this is his sixth video conference with Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. He said that PM Sheikh Hasina’s vision is the biggest inspiration for stronger connectivity between India and Bangladesh. He said today’s unveilings will boost not just transport connectivity, but also knowledge connectivity. He said the National Knowledge Network will connect scholars and research institutes in Bangladesh, to India and the world. He said the buses and trucks would assist the efforts towards affordable public transportation; water treatment plants will help supply clean water; and community clinics will benefit about 2 lakh people, in Bangladesh. He said these projects show that India-Bangladesh relations are playing a key role in improving the quality of life of people. Prime Minister Modi was appreciative of, and reiterated India’s support for the ambitious development targets set by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, for Bangladesh. He expressed confidence that bilateral relations between India and Bangladesh would continue to grow even further.
Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of Oman calls on Prime Minister

Mr. Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, Minister Responsible for Foreign Affairs of Oman called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. Prime Minister and Mr. Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah exchanged views on the close relations between India and Oman that are making progress in diverse areas. Mr. Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah carried the greetings of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al Said. Prime Minister in turn conveyed his esteemed greetings to His Majesty.
PM to visit Hazira in Surat tomorrow

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will visit Hazira in Surat tomorrow on 19 January 2019. At Hazira, He will visit L& T Armoured Systems Complex and will unveil a plaque to dedicate it to the nation. He will also lay the foundation stone of Nirali Cancer hospital at Navsari. The ultra-modern Nirali Cancer Hospital will be the first comprehensive cancer hospital of Navsari. It will benefit cancer patients of South Gujarat and neighbouring states. Prime Minister is on a 3-day visit to Gujarat, tomorrow being the last day of visit. On the first day of his visit on Thursday, he inaugurated Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show in Gandhinagar. He also inaugurated Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Ahmedabad and the Ahmedabad Shopping Festival. It was followed by the inauguration of the 9thVibrant Gujarat Summit 2019 at Mahatma Mandir Exhibition cum Convention Centre in Gandhinagar today.
PM extends his condolences on demise of TSR Subramanian

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has exrepressed grief and extended condolences on demise of former Civil Servant TSR Subramanian. PM said, “Shri TSR Subramanian distinguished himself as an outstanding civil servant. He also left a mark with his prolific writings and interventions on important public causes. Saddened by his demise. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”
PM expresses grief at the passing away of former Union Minister Shri P. R. Kyndiah

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief at the passing away of former Union Minister Shri P. R. Kyndiah and has extended his condolences to the bereaved family. The Prime Minister described Shri PR Kyndiah as a popular leader who worked tirelessly for Meghalaya and the Northeast.
PM reviews performance of key infrastructure sectors of Transport and Housing

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, on Thursday reviewed progress of key infrastructure sectors of roads, PMGSY, rural housing, urban housing, railways, airports and ports. The review meeting, which lasted for nearly two hours, was attended by top officials from infrastructure-related Ministries, NITI Aayog, and PMO. In course of the presentation made by CEO NITI Aayog, Shri Amitabh Kant, it was noted that the pace of road construction has picked up significantly. The average road length constructed per day in FY 17-18 was 26.93 km, as compared to 11.67 km in FY 13-14. The Prime Minister was informed about progress made in digitisation of the transport sector. Over 24 lakh RFID tags have been issued so far, and over 22 percent of toll revenue now comes from electronic toll collection. The “Sukhad Yatra” App, which provides information about road conditions, and facilitates lodging of complaints, has seen over one lakh downloads so far. The Prime Minister called for faster progress in electronic toll collection. Under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, rural roads have now connected 88 percent of all eligible habitations. Over 44,000 villages have been connected in the period from 2014 to 2018, as compared to about 35,000 in the preceding four year period. The “MeriSadak” App has been launched in 10 regional languages, and has seen 9.76 lakh downloads so far. GIS Mapping of roads is underway, and 20 States have so far been hosted on the Geospatial Rural Road Information System (GRRIS). Green technologies, and non-conventional materials such as waste plastic and fly ash, are being used in rural road construction. In the railways sector, there has been significant addition in capacity and rolling stock. Additions in “new lines, doubling and gauge conversion” between 2014 and 2018, was to the extent of 9528 kilometres, which is 56 percent higher than the preceding four year period. Similarly, in the aviation sector, passenger traffic has grown by over 62 percent in the four year period between 2014 and 2018, as against 18 percent in the preceding four year period. Under the UDAN scheme, 27 airports are now operational in tier 2 and tier 3 cities. In the ports sector, traffic volume in major ports increased by 17 percent in the period between 2014 and 2018. In the rural housing sector, the Prime Minister was informed that over one crore houses have been constructed in the period from 2014 to 2018, as compared to about 25 lakh houses in the preceding four year period. This has boosted employment in the housing sector and related construction industries. According to an independent study, the average construction completion time has dropped sharply, from 314 days in 2015-16, to 114 days in 2017-18. Stress is also being given to disaster resilience, and low cost housing design typologies. In urban housing, emphasis is being laid on new construction technologies. 54 lakh houses have been sanctioned under Pradhan MantriAwaas Yojana (Urban), since the inception of the scheme.
PM to inaugurate CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology, Jaipur on 30th September

PM to also lay foundation stone of four new medical colleges in Rajasthan Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology, Jaipur and also lay the foundation stone of four new medical colleges in Banswara, Sirohi, Hanumangarh & Dausa districts of Rajasthan on 30th September 2021 at 11 AM via video-conferencing. These Medical Colleges have been sanctioned under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for “Establishment of new medical colleges attached with district/ referral hospitals”. Preference to set up medical colleges is given to underserved, backward and Aspirational Districts. Under three phases of the Scheme, 157 new medical colleges have been approved across the nation. About CIPET Together with the Government of Rajasthan, the Government of India has established CIPET: Institute of Petrochemicals Technology, Jaipur. It is self-sustainable and dedicatedly serves the needs of the petrochemical and allied industries. It will provide education to youth to become skilled technical professionals. Union Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya and Chief Minister of Rajasthan Shri Ashok Gehlot will also be present on the occasion.
PM’s statement ahead of Budget Session of Parliament

The 2017 Budget Session of Parliament gets underway today. The President’s Address to the Parliament, Budget and detailed discussion on several issues will take place during the Session. In the recent past, there has been discussions with all the Political Parties individually and collectively. It is imperative to ensure that this Session should be utilised for a constructive debate in the larger interests of the public and yet at the same time, detailed discussions should take place on Budget. For the first time, the Union Budget will be presented on 1st February. You may recall that earlier the Union Budget was presented at 5.00 pm. Its timing was changed in the morning when Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government came into power and Budget was presented just after the commencement of the Parliament Session. Yet another new tradition comes into effect from today. Budget is being presented one month ahead and the rail Budget has now become a part of the Union Budget. There will be extensive debate in the Parliament on this issue and it will also reflect the ensuing benefits from the decision in the days to come. I am optimistic that all political parties will join hands to ensure a healthy debate in the Parliament in the larger public interest.
PM greets people on Vishwakarma Jayanti

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “à¤µà¤¿à¤¶à¥�à¤µà¤•à¤°à¥�à¤®à¤¾ à¤œà¤¯à¤‚à¤¤à¥€ à¤•à¥€ à¤¸à¤­à¥€ à¤¦à¥‡à¤¶à¤µà¤¾à¤¸à¤¿à¤¯à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‹ à¤¬à¤¹à¥�à¤¤-à¤¬à¤¹à¥�à¤¤ à¤¶à¥�à¤­à¤•à¤¾à¤®à¤¨à¤¾à¤�à¤‚à¥¤ à¤†à¤œ à¤•à¤¾ à¤¦à¤¿à¤¨ à¤‰à¤¨ à¤²à¥‹à¤—à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‹ à¤¸à¤®à¤°à¥�à¤ªà¤¿à¤¤ à¤¹à¥ˆ, à¤œà¤¿à¤¨à¤•à¥‡ à¤²à¤¿à¤� à¤•à¤°à¥�à¤® à¤¹à¥€ à¤ªà¥‚à¤œà¤¾ à¤¹à¥ˆ, à¤œà¥‹ à¤…à¤ªà¤¨à¥‡ à¤¸à¥ƒà¤œà¤¨ à¤¸à¥‡ à¤¸à¤‚à¤ªà¥‚à¤°à¥�à¤£ à¤®à¤¾à¤¨à¤µà¤¤à¤¾ à¤•à¥‹ à¤¸à¤®à¥ƒà¤¦à¥�à¤§ à¤•à¤°à¤¤à¥‡ à¤¹à¥ˆà¤‚à¥¤”
PM acknowledges the efforts of National Science Centre Delhi for organizing Astro Night Sky Tourism at Kartavyapath

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has acknowledged the efforts of National Science Centre Delhi for organizing Astro Night Sky Tourism at Kartavyapath. Responding to a tweet by National Science Centre Delhi, the Prime Minister said; “Interesting effort to ignite curiosity towards space and astronomy among our youth.”
PM addresses valedictory session of Combined Commanders Conference at Kevadia, Gujarat

Prime minister Shri Narendra Modi today addressed the valedictory session of the Combined Commanders Conference organised by the Ministry of Defence at Kevadia, Gujarat. Prime Minister was briefed by the Chief of Defence Staff about the discussions during this year’s Conference. The Prime Minister expressed his appreciation for the structure and agenda of the Conference. He particularly appreciated the inclusion of Junior Commissioned Officers and Non Commissioned Officers in this year’s Conference. Speaking to the highest civilian and military leadership of the National defence system, Prime Minister conveyed his strong appreciation for the resolute dedication shown by the Indian Armed Forces over the past year, in the context of the COVID pandemic and the challenging situation on the northern border. Prime Minister stressed the importance of enhancing indigenisation in the national security system, not just in sourcing equipment and weapons but also in the doctrines, procedures and customs practiced in the armed forces. He emphasized the need to optimise manpower planning in both military and civilian parts of the National security architecture. He also called for a holistic approach, focused on breaking down civil-military silos and on expediting the speed of decision making. He advised the Services to rid themselves of legacy systems and practices that have outlived their utility and relevance. Taking note of the rapidly changing technological landscape, Prime Minister highlighted the need to develop the Indian military into a ‘future force’. Prime Minister pointed out that the country would be celebrating 75 years of its independence next year, and called upon the armed forces to use the occasion to undertake activities and initiatives that would inspire the youth of the country.