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PM anguished by the bus tragedy in Nashik, Maharashtra

Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the deaths in a tragic bus accident in Nashik, Maharashtra. PM also wished speedy recovery of those who got injured in the accident. The Prime Minister has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 Lakhs to the next kin of deceased and Rs. 50,000 to those injured in the bus accident from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF). The Prime Minister Office tweeted; “Anguished by the bus tragedy in Nashik. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones in this mishap. May the injured recover at the earliest. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected: PM @narendramodi” “An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of the deceased due to the bus fire in Nashik. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi”
PM condoles the passing away of Shri Dineshwar Sharma, Administrator of Lakshadweep

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Shri Dineshwar Sharma, Administrator of Lakshadweep. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Administrator of Lakshadweep Shri Dineshwar Sharma Ji made long lasting contributions to India’s policing and security apparatus. He handled many sensitive counter terror and insurgency ops during his policing career. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his family. Om Shanti.”
PM’s address at the Conference of Chairmen of Boards of Governors and Directors of IITs at Rashtrapati Bhavan

PM exhorts IITs to provide innovative solutions to problems faced by common people. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today called upon IITs to provide innovative solutions to problems faced by common people in their day-to-day life. The Prime Minister was addressing a Conference of Chairmen of Boards of Governors and Directors of IITs at Rashtrapati Bhavan. “Science is universal. Technology must be local,” the Prime Minister said, calling upon IITs to give projects related to local needs and requirements to their students, so that they can find innovative solutions as they pursue their studies. He said this would lead to a positive change in the quality of life of people, besides instilling a sense of “service” towards the Nation, among the bright young minds at IITs. “How can IITs teach our students the science of thinking and the art of living,” the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister mentioned several examples where India is critically dependent on imports, ranging from defence equipment, to the health sector, to sensitive and security-related items like currency ink and tear gas. “I refuse to believe that India does not have the talent to make these things,” the Prime Minister said, asking IITs to take up such challenges. Giving two more specific examples, the Prime Minister asked IITs to contribute towards fulfilling the vision of “Housing for All” through technology which would enable rapid construction of economical, eco-friendly and structurally sound houses. He also said IITs could contribute towards user-friendly innovations in the Indian Railways. The Prime Minister also called upon IITs to adopt nearby engineering colleges, and play a role in mentoring them. He asked IITs to search for innovations that people may have developed in their neighbourhood, and which could serve as inspiration for path-breaking changes. Describing “IITians” as a “great force,” the Prime Minister said IITs must encourage their alumni to interact with students, so that their experience can be leveraged. He also called for a systematic mapping and grouping of IIT alumni, so that their experience can be used in different sectors. The Prime Minister praised President Pranab Mukherjee’s initiative for the education sector, and said his guidance will benefit the Nation, and future generations in a big way. The Prime Minister said while global rankings are important, we should also set up our own parameters for rankings, which will serve as an in-built mechanism for change and improvement.
PM congratulates Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on winning election

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Justin Trudeau on winning elections in Canada. “Congratulations Justin Trudeau! India and Canada are connected by shared values and a strong commitment to democracy as well as plurality. Looking forward to working together to further strengthen bilateral relations”, he said.
Cabinet approves preparations for India’s G20 Presidency and setting up and staffing of the G20 Secretariat

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the setting up of a G20 Secretariat and its reporting structures, which will be responsible for implementation of overall policy decisions and arrangements needed for steering India’s forthcoming G20 Presidency. India will hold the Presidency of the G20 from 1 December 2022 to 30 November 2023, culminating with the G20 Summit in India in 2023. G20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation that plays an important role in global economic governance. As per practice, a G20 Secretariat is being established to handle work relating to substantive / knowledge / content, technical, media, security and logistical aspects of India’s G20 Presidency. It will be manned by officers and staff from the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and other relevant line Ministries / Departments and domain knowledge experts. The Secretariat will be functional till February 2024. The Secretariat will be guided by an Apex Committee headed by Prime Minister, and comprising Finance Minister, Home Minister, External Affairs Minister, and G20 Sherpa (Commerce & Industry, Textiles, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister), to provide overall guidance to India’s G20 Presidency. Further, a Coordination Committee will also be set up to oversee all G20 preparations and report to the Apex Committee. The G20 Secretariat will enable long term capacity building, including knowledge and expertise, for India’s leadership on global issues in multilateral fora.
PM and President Obama to share their thoughts together on Mann ki Baat today

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, and the President of the United States, Mr Barack Obama, will share their thoughts together on next episode of “Mann ki Baat” which will be aired at 8pm IST today, 27 January 2015. The episode will be aired on All India Radio, Doordarshan National, Doordarshan News, and Doordarshan Bharti. It will also be streamed on the AIR (http://allindiaradio.gov.in/gold.htm) and PM India (http://pmindiawebcast.nic.in) websites. Regional language / North-Eastern versions of this broadcast will be aired in respective regions at 9am IST tomorrow, 28 January 2015.
PM inaugurates new metro link between Noida and Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated a new metro link between Noida and Delhi. He unveiled a plaque at Botanical Garden Metro Station, to mark the inauguration of a portion of the Magenta Line of the Delhi Metro, connecting Botanical Garden in Noida with Kalkaji Mandir in South Delhi. He also travelled briefly on the metro train, before arriving at the venue for the public meeting. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister conveyed greetings on the occasion of Christmas. He also noted that the day marks the birthdays of two Bharat Ratnas – Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya, and Former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He said that it is due to the people of Uttar Pradesh that the nation has got a strong and stable Government. He added that he would always remain grateful to the people of Uttar Pradesh for their affection. We live in an era in which connectivity is all-important, he said, adding that just inaugurated metro line would serve not just the present, but also future generations. He said that by 2022, when we mark 75 years of freedom, he dreams that we live in an India in which our petrol imports reduce. In order to achieve this, he added, state-of-the-art mass transit systems are the need of the hour. Noting that former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji took a ride on the Delhi Metro in December 2002, Shri Narendra Modi said that since then, the metro network in the National Capital Region has expanded considerably. The Prime Minister asserted that governance cannot happen when the dominant thought process begins at ‘Mera Kya’ and ends at ‘Mujhe Kya.’ He said that these mindsets are now being changed. He added that for the Union Government, decisions are about national interest and not political gains. The Prime Minister said that earlier Governments took pride in making new laws. He said the current Government wishes to be the Government that removes obsolete laws. Good governance cannot happen when outdated laws hamper decision-making, he added. The Prime Minister congratulated the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, and said his focus on good governance is taking the State to new heights. He credited him with ending the superstition associated with Noida, by coming to this city. If anybody thinks that not going to a place will prolong their CM tenure and visiting a place will curtail it, such a person does not deserve to be a Chief Minister, the Prime Minister asserted. The Prime Minister also touched upon the work being done on railway infrastructure, expanding road network, and strides in the renewable energy sector. He described Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji as ‘Bharat Marg Vidhata,’ and said he has shown us the way towards development. Earlier, in his speech, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and said the Prime Minister has given a new meaning to politics of this nation. He added that the Prime Minister always says that we have to move ahead on the path of development.
PM expresses sadness at the passing away of Nobutaka Machimura, former Speaker of the Japanese Parliament

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed sadness at the passing away of Mr. Nobutaka Machimura, former Speaker of the Japanese Parliament. “Saddened at the passing away of Mr. Nobutaka Machimura, former Speaker of the Japanese Parliament. He was a friend of India. Mr. Machimura served as Chairman of India-Japan Parliamentary Friendship League and worked extensively towards strong India-Japan ties. I have fond memories of meeting Mr. Machimura in Tokyo during my last visit. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family”, the Prime Minister said.
Shri Narendra Modi sworn-in as Prime Minister with Council of Ministers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been sworn in by President Pranab Mukerjee at the Rashtrapathi Bhavan this evening. This was followed by the Cabinet Ministers taking their oath of office. The members of the Cabinet are : Mr. Rajnath Singh Mrs. Sushma Swaraj Mr. Arun Jaitley Mr. Venkiah Naidu Mr. Nitin Jairam Gadkari Mr. D.V.Sadanand Gowda Ms. Uma Bharathi Najma A. Heptullah Mr. Gopinath Rao Munde Mr. Ram Vilas Paswan Mr. Kalraj Mishra Mrs. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi Mr. Ananth Kumar Mr. Ashok Gajapathi Raju Mr. Anant Gangaram Geete Mrs. Harsimrat Kaur Badal Mr. Narendra Singh Tomar Mr. Jual Oram Mr. Radha Mohan Singh Mr. Thawarchand Gehlot Mrs. Smriti Zubin Irani Dr. Harsh Vardhan MOS( Independent) Gen V.K.Singh Mr. Rao Inderjit Singh Mr.Santosh Kumar Gangwar Mr. Sripad Yasho Naik Mr. Dharmedra Pradhan. Mr. Sarabanand Sonowal Mr.Prakash Javadekar Mr. Piyush Goel Dr. Jitendra Singh Mrs. Niramala Sitharaman MOS Mr.G.M.Siddheshwar Mr. Manoj Sinha Mr. Nihal Chand Mr. Upendra Khuswaha Mr.Pon. Radhakrishnan Mr. Kiren Rijiju Mr. Krishan Pal Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Baliyan Mr. Mansukhbhai Vasava Mr. Raosaheb Dadarao Patil Danve Mr.Vishnu Deo Sa Mr. Sudershan Bhagat
PM to visit Durgapur, West Bengal on 2 February 2019

The Prime Minister, Shri. Narendra Modi, will visit Durgapur in West Bengal on February 2, 2019. During the visit, he will dedicate to the nation, the Railway electrification of 294 kilometre long Andal- Sainthia-Pakur-Malda and Khana- Sainthia Sections. Electrification of this section will enable ease of transportation of coal, stone chips and ballast to North and North East India in a seamless manner. He will also dedicate the twenty kilometre long Hijli- Narayangarh third line to the nation.
PM pays tributes to former PM Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former Prime Minister, Shri Chaudhary Charan Singh, on his birth anniversary. “Remembering Chaudhary Charan Singh ji on his birth anniversary. Chaudhary Sahab served the nation with utmost dedication. He worked assiduously for the development of our villages and always championed the rights of our farmers.”, the Prime Minister said.
Memorandum of Understanding between India and China on cooperation in the fields of mining and mineral sector

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today gave its approval for signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the People’s Republic of China on cooperation in the field of mining and mineral sector. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will provide an institutional mechanism between India and the People’s Republic of China on cooperation in the field of mining and mineral sector. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will help in exchange of information on resources, laws and policy; organization of seminars to exchange views on development strategies; encouragement of transfer of technologies and promotion of value addition.
PM’s statement to media at the start of Winter Session of Parliament

PM’s statement to media at the start of Winter Session of Parliament Namaskar to all of you. The winter session of parliament gets underway today. Last session was a witness to a major decision on GST and the parliament made a major contribution towards realizing the dream of One nation, one tax. I thanked all the parties on that day. When all parties work together in the larger nation interest, positive outcomes and results emerge. I hope this session will also see a healthy debate on various issues as it sets the stage for very good decisions..Of course, parties would present their views. We will talk about the issues pertaining to the needs and the aspirations of the people. Besides, the government’s thinking would also be reflected. I expect a good, healthy debate with excellent contribution from all the political parties.. From the Government side, we will strive our level best to accomplish the transaction of business carrying all the political parties together. In order to carry forward the work on GST, we have held discussions with the state Government and the political parties. The consultation process has been going on ahead of this session as well. Government is ready for open debate on every issue and we hope that it will create a conducive atmosphere for significant and fruitful decisions.
PM condoles demise of Sitaram Yechury’s son Ashish

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the tragic and untimely demise of Shri Sitaram Yechury’s son Ashish. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Condolences to Shri Sitaram Yechury Ji and his family on the tragic and untimely demise of his son, Ashish. Om Shanti.”
Senior leaders of Muslim Community call on PM

Senior leaders of the Muslim community from across the country, including Syed Sultan-Ul-Hasan Chishti Misbahi (Sazzada Nashin, Ajmer Sharif), Hazrat Ghulam Yasin Sahib (Shahar Kazi, Varanasi), Sheikh Wasim Ashrafi (Imam Tanzeem, Mumbai), Er. Mohd. Hamid (National President, Imam Tanzeem, Nagpur), Allama Tasleem Raaza Sahib (Dargah Barelvi Sharif, UP), Syed Abdul Rashid Ali (Syed Shahid Dargah Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh), Maulana Abu Bakr Basani (Nagori Sharif Dargah, Rajasthan), Syed Ali Akbar (Taajpura Sharif, Chennai), Haji Abdul Hafiz Khan (Imam, Tanzeem Balaghat, MP) among others, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today to apprise him of their concerns. While expressing apprehensions about the trend of increased radicalisation and emerging threat of terrorism, the leaders underlined the need for greater unity and collective efforts to meet the challenge. The leaders brought to the notice of Shri Narendra Modi, issues relating to properties of Muslim shrines, Masjids and Madrassas. They also sought the support of the Government in providing better facilities to Muslim youth particularly in the field of education. The Prime Minister gave a patient hearing to the delegation and assured them of his full support in meeting grievances of all sections of the Muslim society. He emphasized the need of empowerment of the Muslim youth to enable them to play a larger role in nation building. He specifically assured the leaders that he will look into their grievances on shrines, Masjid and Madrassas. He further promised his complete assistance in ameliorating their social conditions and addressing their educational requirements. The Muslim leaders reiterated full support of the community to the Prime Minister in meeting his objectives of ensuring speedy economic growth, promoting communal harmony and peace and strengthening National security.
PM releases the book “Vande Bharatam  -; by Pt. Prabodh Kumar Mishra

Prime Mnister, Shri Narendra Modi, today released the book “Vande Bharatam”, written by Pandit Prabodh Kumar Mishra. The book is an anthology of Nationalistic Poems in Sanskrit, which were published in different newspapers of Odisha on various occasions. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Petroleum and Natural Gas, and Shri Bhartruhari Mehtab, Member of Parliament, were also present on the occasion.
PM to launch Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT to extend coverage to all residents of J&K on 26 December

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY SEHAT to extend coverage to all the residents of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on 26th December 2020 at 12 noon via video conferencing. The scheme will ensure Universal Health Coverage and focus on providing financial risk protection and ensuring quality and affordable essential health services to all individuals and communities. Union Home Minister and Lieutenant Governor of J&K will also be present on the occasion. The Scheme provides free of cost insurance cover to all the residents of the UT of J&K. It provides financial cover upto Rs 5 lakh per family on a floater basis to all residents of the UT of J&K. It provides for operational extension of PM-JAY to 15 lakh (approx) additional families. The scheme will operate on insurance mode in convergence with PM-JAY. The benefits of the scheme will be portable across the country. The hospitals empanelled under PM-JAY scheme shall provide services under this scheme as well. Achieving Universal Health Coverage Universal Health Coverage (UHC) includes the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and palliative care and enables everyone to access the services, protecting people from the financial consequences of paying for health services out of their own pockets and reducing the risk that people will be pushed to poverty. The Ayushman Bharat program, with its two pillars – Health and Wellness Centres and Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna – is envisaged to achieve UHC.
Cabinet approves signing of Air Services Agreement between India and Mozambique

The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved signing of the Air Services Agreement between India and Mozambique. Presently there is no Air Services Agreement between India and Mozambique. To promote the air connectivity between the two countries, the two sides initiated the process of consultation in 2011 to finalize the text of Air Services Agreement. The draft text of the Air Services Agreement (ASA) has been finalized in consultation with Ministry of Finance (Deptt. of Revenue/Deptt. of Economic Affairs), Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Law & Justice (Deptt. of Legal Affairs). The major features of the Agreement include:- a) Multiple designation of Airlines by each party. b) The designated Airline of each party can enter into cooperative marketing arrangements with the designated carriers of same party, other party and that of a Third party. c) This agreement allows designated airlines of either countries to establish offices in the territory of other country for the promotion and sale of air services. d) The designated airlines of the two countries shall have fair and equal opportunity to operate the agreed services on specified routes. e) Apart from the above, the ASA also has the provisions relating to Revocation or Suspension of Operating Authorization, Principles governing operations of agreed services, commercial opportunities, safety and security related clause etc that were incorporated in the line of Indian model ASA.
PM’s Opening Remarks with Heads of Government from South Asian Nations to mark the launch of South Asia Satellite

His Excellency President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan, Her Excellency Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh, His Excellency Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay of Bhutan, His Excellency President Abdulla Yameen of Maldives, His Excellency Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal of Nepal, His Excellency President Maithripala Sirisena Ladies and Gentlemen, Namaskar! Excellencies, Today is a historic day for South Asia. A day without precedence. Two years ago, India made a promise. A promise to extend the advanced space technology for the cause of growth and prosperity of our brothers and sisters in South Asia. The successful launch of the South Asia Satellite marks the fulfilment of that. With this launch we have started a journey to build the most advanced frontier of our partnership. With its position high in the sky, this symbol of South Asian cooperation would meet the aspirations of economic progress of more than one-and-a-half billion people in our region. And, extend our close links into Outer Space. Excellencies I am immensely grateful to my fellow leaders from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka for joining me today to celebrate this launch. I also deeply appreciate the strong and valuable support extended by your governments, without which this project would not have been possible. Our coming together is a sign of our unshakeable resolve to place the needs of our peoples in the forefront. It shows that our collective choices for our citizens will bring us together for: cooperation, not conflict; development, not destruction; and prosperity not poverty. Excellencies This is first of its kind project in South Asia. And, through this, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and India will together achieve: effective communication; better governance better banking and better education in remote areas; more predictable weather forecasting and efficient resource mapping; linking people with top end medical services through tele-medicine and a quick response to natural disasters. Space technology will touch the lives of our people in the region. The satellite would provide services specific to individual countries as per their own needs and priorities, as also common services. In achieving this goal, I congratulate the space science fraternity of India, and in particular the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The ISRO team has led from the front in developing the South Asia Satellite as per the regions’ requirements, and flawlessly launching it. Excellencies As Goverments, our most important task is to secure growth, development and peace for our people and communities. And, I am convinced that when we join hands and mutually share the fruits of knowledge, technology and growth, we can speed up our development and prosperity. I thank you all for your presence. And, congratulate you once again in our shared success! Thank you; Thank you very much.