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Address by PM at the Opening Ceremony of BRICS Business Forum 2022

Excellencies, Leaders of the BRICS business community, Namaskar! BRICS was established with the belief that this group of emerging economies can evolve as an engine of global growth. Today when the whole world is focusing on post-COVID recovery, then the role of BRICS countries will continue to remain very important again. Friends, In order to deal with the economic problems arising out of the pandemic, in India we have adopted the mantra of “reform, perform and transform”. And the results of this approach are evident from the performance of the Indian economy. This year, we are expecting 7.5 percent growth, which makes us the fastest growing major economy. Transformative changes are taking place in every sector in the emerging ‘New India’. Today I want to draw your attention on four main aspects. First, a key pillar of India’s current economic recovery is technology-led growth. We are supporting innovation in every sector. We have made innovation-friendly policies in many areas like space, blue economy, green hydrogen, clean energy, drones, geo-spatial data, etc. Today, India has one of the best eco-systems in the world for innovation, which is reflected in the growing number of Indian start-ups. There are more than 100 unicorns in over 70,000 start-ups in India, and their number continues to grow. Second, even during the pandemic, India continued to make many efforts to improve the ease of doing business. Thousands of rules have been changed to reduce the compliance burden on the business. The work is going on at a massive scale to bring in more transparency and consistency in Government policies and procedures. Third, Infrastructure in India is also being improved on a large scale, and its expansion is also taking place. For the same, India has prepared a National Master Plan. There are investment opportunities of $1.5 trillion under our National Infrastructure Pipeline. And fourth, the kind of digital transformation is being taking place in India today, it has never been seen in the world stage. The value of Indian digital economy will reach 1 trillion dollars by 2025. The growth of the digital sector also encouraged the participation of women in the workforce. There are approximately 36 % women out of 4.4 million professionals working in our IT sector. The maximum benefit from Technology-based financial inclusion has also been gone to the women in our rural areas. BRICS Women Business Alliance can undertake study in this transformative change in India. Similarly, we can have a useful dialogue on innovation-led economic recovery. I suggest that the BRICS Business Forum may develop a platform for regular exchanges between our startups. I am sure that today’s discussion of BRICS Business Forum will be very beneficial. I wish you all the best. Thank you.
PM greets the people on Navroz

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the people on the occasion of Navroz, the Parsi New Year. “Wishing my Parsi brothers and sisters on the start of Parsi New Year. I hope this year is filled with prosperity and happiness. Navroz Mubarak,” the Prime Minister said.
Governors and Ministers call on PM

Governors from four States today called on the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at South Block. It was courtesy call and they conveyed their best wishes to the Prime Minister. Governors who met the PM include S/s Jagannath Pahadia (Haryana), ESL Narasimhan (Andhra Pradesh), N. N. Vohra (Jammu & Kashmir) and V. K. Duggal (Manipur). Besides the Governors, Union Ministers who met PM and conveyed their best wishes were S/s Nitin Gadkari, Gopinath Munde, Piyush Goyal, Narendra Singh Tomar and Dharmendra Pradhan.
English Rendering of the text of PM’s reaction on Railway Budget 2016-2017

I congratulate Rail Minister Suresh Prabhu, on presenting a thoughtful budget for the dynamic Railways of a progressive nation. This budget strives for the dignity of the poor, honour of the women, enthusiasm of the youth and broadening the smile of the middle class. This budget presents an optimistic strategy for the future, while giving a complete account of the promises made in the budget of previous year. We have achieved a lot in the past one year and this budget presents an effort to make it further better. Cleanliness and upgradation of passenger facilities and technology remains the basic Mantra of last two budgets. Beside this, Railway projects have been defined on the basis of ‘Commissioning’, in place of ‘Completion’. I believe this policy-transformation is a Paradigm-shift in nation’s economy. The special arrangement of the ‘Super-fast trains’ for the poor through launch of Antodaya Express and Deen-Dyalu rail coaches , reiterate the commitment of our government to the poor. This budget will have long-term positive impact on the national economy by effective execution, enhanced capital investment and infusion of technology along with IT, in the Railways. Appropriate steps has been taken towards fulfilling the Government’s promise to enhance connectivity in the backward areas of the country, especially the North-East. Beside, the chronic problem of our rail routes due to the lack of capacity, has been done away with to a large extent over the past one year. This Rail Budget has further strengthened the measures.. We have seen the budgets before Mr. Suresh Prabhu. I don’t want to criticize those, but if I see the Budgets of last five years by the previous Government, the Budget by Suresh Prabhuji has taken a big jump with 2.5 times higher investment. This budget will be an important tool towards the renovation of the nation. The best thing is that the State Governments are also enthusiastically participating in the expansion of our Railways. A detailed road-map in this direction has also been presented. Along with that an effort has been made to seek the co-operation of Passengers and the Railway Employees, as well. Discipline in spending, efficiency in management and accountability to the consumer is the focus of our Government, which is reflected in this budget. My congratulations once to the Railways Minister Mr. Suresh Prabhu, Rail Family and the Team Railway. Thank You very much.
PM condoles loss of lives due to a landslide in Raigad, Maharashtra

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to a landslide in Raigad, Maharashtra. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Anguished by the loss of lives due to a landslide in Raigad, Maharashtra. My condolences to the bereaved families. I wish the injured a speedy recovery. The situation in Maharashtra due to heavy rains is being closely monitored and assistance is being provided to the affected.” The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh to be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives and Rs. 50,000 to those injured. In a PMO tweet, the Prime Minister said, “PM @narendramodi has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to a landslide in Raigad, Maharashtra. Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured.”
Amrit Mahotsav programme to begin from Sabarmati Ashram: PM

‘Vocal For Local’ is a wonderful tribute to Bapu and freedom fighters, says PM Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will flag off the ‘Padyatra’ (Freedom March) from Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad, today. In tweets, the Prime Minister said, “Today’s Amrit Mahotsav programme begins from Sabarmati Ashram, from where the Dandi March began. The March had a key role in furthering a spirit of pride and Aatmanirbharta among India’s people. Going ‘Vocal For Local’ is a wonderful tribute to Bapu and our great freedom fighters. Buy any local product and post a picture on social media using ‘Vocal For Local’. A Charkha will be installed near Magan Niwas at Sabarmati Ashram. It will rotate full circle with each Tweet related to Aatmanirbharta. This shall also become a catalyst for a people’s movement”.
PM appeals to donate generously to Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund

PM appeals to fellow countrymen to stand in solidarity with distressed flood affected people in Jammu and Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a fervent appeal to all the citizens to donate generously to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund today. He made an appeal to all fellow countrymen to stand in solidarity with distressed flood-affected people in Jammu and Kashmir and be part of the national effort to support them in this hour of crisis. The full text of the appeal is as under:- “My Fellow Citizens, You are all aware that unprecedented floods have caused havoc in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. A large number of persons have died or have been temporarily displaced. Property and infrastructure worth crores of rupees have been damaged. Our fellow countrymen in Jammu and Kashmir need our help at this critical hour to tide over the calamity and to rebuild their lives. The Central Government is extending full cooperation to the Government of Jammu and Kashmir in the measures for rescue, relief and rehabilitation besides, direct assistance to the affected people. I request all fellow countrymen to stand shoulder to shoulder with our distressed brothers and sisters in Jammu and Kashmir and be part of the national effort to support them in this hour of crisis. I appeal to all citizens to donate generously to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.” Payment Details:- Payment may be made by cheque/draft/cash in the name of “Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund” and sent to the Prime Minister’s Office, South Block, New Delhi-110011. As per directions on the subject the nationalized banks will not charge any commission on preparation of drafts favouring the PMNRF. Online Contributions can be made through the website of Prime Minister’s Office i.e. https://pmnrf.gov.in/payform.php Contributions can also be made directly in the account of Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund at any of the branches of the following banks:- Allahabad Bank, Andhra Bank, Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Citi Bank, Cooperation Bank, Dena Bank, HDFC bank, ICICI bank, IDBI Bank Limited, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Punjab and Sind Bank, Punjab National Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, State Bank of India, Syndicate Bank, UCO Bank, Union Bank of India, United Bank of India, Vijaya Bank and Yes Bank Limited. Contributions can also be sent through Money Orders with no commission chargeable. Contributions to the PMNRF have been notified for 100% deduction from taxable income under Section 80(G) of the Income Tax Act.
PM to launch distribution of e-property cards under SWAMITVA scheme on 24th April

PM to also confer National Panchayat Awards 2021 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will launch the distribution of e-property cards under the SWAMITVA scheme on 24th April 2021 (National Panchayati Raj Day) at 12 noon through video conferencing. 4.09 lakh property owners will be given their e-property cards on this occasion, which will also mark the rolling out of the SVAMITVA scheme for implementation across the country. Union Minister Shri Narendra Singh Tomar will also attend the event. Prime Minister will also confer the National Panchayat Awards 2021 on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj day. The National Panchayat Awards 2021 are being conferred under the following categories: Deen Dayal Upadhyay Panchayat Sashaktikaran Puraskar (to 224 Panchayats), Nanaji Deshmukh Rashtriya Gaurav Gram Sabha Puraskar (to 30 Gram Panchayats), Gram Panchayat Development Plan Award (to 29 Gram Panchayats), Child-friendly Gram Panchayat Award (to 30 Gram Panchayats) and e-Panchayat Puraskar (to 12 States). Hon’ble Prime Minister will transfer the award money (as Grants-in-Aid) through the click of a button, ranging from Rs.5 lakh to Rs.50 lakh. The amount will be directly transferred to the bank account of the Panchayats concerned in real time. This is being done for the first time. About SWAMITVA scheme SVAMITVA (Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) was launched by Prime Minister on 24th April 2020 as a Central Sector Scheme to promote a socio-economically empowered and self-reliant rural India. The Scheme has the potential to transform rural India using modern technical tools of mapping and surveying. It paves the way for using the property as a financial asset by villagers for availing loans and other financial benefits. The Scheme will cover around 6.62 Lakh villages of the entire country during 2021-2025. The pilot phase of the Scheme was implemented during 2020–2021 in the States of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh and select villages of Punjab and Rajasthan.
PM’s 23rd interaction through PRAGATI

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today chaired his twenty-third interaction through PRAGATI – the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. The first twenty-two meetings of PRAGATI have seen a cumulative review of 200 projects with a total investment of Rs. 9.31 lakh crore. Resolution of Public Grievances has also been reviewed in 17 sectors. Today, in the twenty-third meeting, the Prime Minister reviewed the progress towards handling and resolution of grievances related to consumers. The Prime Minister was briefed on the action taken to ensure speedy and effective disposal of consumer grievances. Expressing concern over the large number of grievances, the Prime Minister emphasized on the need for improvement in the administrative arrangements, so that consumers can be benefited. The Prime Minister reviewed the progress of nine infrastructure projects in the railway, road, power, and renewable energy sectors, spread over several states including Uttarakhand, Odisha, West Bengal, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Nagaland, Assam, Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. These projects are cumulatively worth over 30,000 crore rupees. The Prime Minister reviewed the progress in implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY). He said that funds accruing to the District Mineral Foundations (DMFs) should be utilized to strategically focus upon and eliminate major development issues or deficits that these districts currently face. He said this should be done in a focused way, so as to achieve the greatest possible, tangible results by 2022, which marks 75 years of independence.
PM congratulates Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ on being elected as the Prime Minister of Nepal

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Comrade Prachanda on being elected as the Prime Minister of Nepal. The Prime Minister tweeted; “Warmest congratulations Comrade Prachanda on being elected as the Prime Minister of Nepal. The unique relationship between India & Nepal is based on deep cultural connect & warm people-to-people ties. I look forward to working together with you to further strengthen this friendship.”
PM to dedicate renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation on 28th August

PM to also inaugurate Museum Galleries at the Smarak Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate the renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Smarak to the nation on 28th August, 2021 at 6:25 PM via video conferencing. He will also inaugurate museum galleries developed at the Smarak. The event will also showcase the multiple development initiatives taken by the government to upgrade the complex. Initiatives undertaken Four Museum galleries have been created through adaptive reuse of redundant and underutilised buildings. The galleries showcase the historical value of events that unfolded in Punjab during that period, with the fusion of audio-visual technology, including projection mapping and 3D representation, as well as art and sculptural installations. A Sound & Light show has been set up to display the events that happened on 13th April, 1919. Multiple development initiatives have been undertaken at the complex. Elaborate heritage restoration works have been carried out in sync with the local architectural style of Punjab. The Shaheedi well has been repaired and restored with a redefined super structure. The heart of the Bagh, the flame monument, has been repaired and restored, water body rejuvenated as a lily pond, and the pathways made broader for better navigability. Several new and modern amenities have been added, including redefined paths of movement with appropriate signages; illumination of strategic spots; landscaping and hardscaping with native plantation; and installation of audio nodes throughout the garden. Also, newer areas have been developed for housing the Salvation Ground, Amar Jyot and Flag Mast. Union Minister of Culture, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Ministers of State for Culture, Governor and Chief Minister of Punjab; Chief Ministers of Haryana, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh; all Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha MPs from Punjab, members of Jallianwala Bagh National Memorial Trust, among others, will be present on the occasion.
PM congratulates Donald Trump on his assumption of office as President of the USA

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Mr. Donald Trump on his assumption of office as President of the United States of America. “Congratulations to Donald Trump on assuming office as US President. Best wishes in leading USA to greater achievements in the coming years. Strength of the India-USA strategic partnership lies in our shared values and common interests. Looking forward to working with President to further deepen India-US ties & realise the full potential of our cooperation”, the Prime Minister said.
Telephone Conversation between PM and H.E. Emmanuel Macron, President of France

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with H. E. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. Prime Minister conveyed his solidarity to President Macron for the ongoing drought and wildfires in France. The leaders reviewed ongoing bilateral initiatives including defence cooperation projects and cooperation in civil nuclear energy. They also discussed important geopolitical challenges including those related to global food security. The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the depth and strength that the India-France Strategic Partnership has acquired in recent years and agreed to continue working closely together to expand the relationship to new areas of cooperation.
PM condoles demise of Shrimant Chhatrapati Shivajiraje Bhosale Ji

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of Shrimant Chhatrapati Shivajiraje Bhosale Ji. Shri Modi said that he was a dynamic and multifaceted personality who worked extensively among the people. The Prime Minister tweeted; “Saddened by the demise of Shrimant Chhatrapati Shivajiraje Bhosale Ji. He was a dynamic and multifaceted personality who worked extensively among the people. He made a rich contribution towards Satara’s progress. Condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Om Shanti.”
PM congratulates Sudhir for winning Gold Medal in para powerlifting men’s heavyweight event at Commonwealth Games

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Sudhir for winning Gold Medal in para powerlifting men’s heavyweight event at Commonwealth Games 2022. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “A great start to the CWG 2022 para-sports medal count by Sudhir! He wins a prestigious Gold and shows yet again his dedication and determination. He has been consistently performing well on the field. Congratulations and best wishes to him for all upcoming endeavours.”
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Cooperation between India and Japan in the field of Healthcare and Wellness

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has given its ex-post facto approval on the Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between India and Japan in the field of Healthcare and Wellness signed on 29th October, 2018. The MoC covers the following areas of cooperation: (a) Promoting specific projects: i. Developing human resource in the field of acute medicine,surgery and trauma care including focus on new areas of competency in each field; ii. Establishing an advanced joint testing laboratory for clinical examination; iii. Establishing a Japanese language education centre for trainee candidates of care workers; iv. Establishing collaborations among tertiary care centres in both countries such as AUMS; and v. Supporting sending organisations to provide pre-lectures about elderly care for technical intern training programmes of care workers through sending out certificated care workers from Japan and providing a curriculum and textbooks so as to provide trained care-givers to Japan. (b) Development of infrastructure: i. Establishing a centralised management healthcare distribution centre; ii. Improving sanitary environment by increasing access to hygienic and affordable toilets such as on-site processing one; iii. Promoting institutional collaboration on patient data analysis and Information and Communication Technology & Artificial Intelligence in medicine; iv. India-Japan Innovation Hub in India; v. Establishing high end mobile BSL 3 Lab facilities in India; and vi. Collaboration on getting high end medical devices including Point of Care Diagnostics with a special focus on establishing manufacturing units in India under “Make in India”. (c) Human development: i. Developing human resource, research and project promotion for health self-management such as ME-BYO and Ayurveda; and ii. Holding an India-Japan public and private healthcare forum. (d) Any other areas as may be mutually decided upon to promote the synergies between AYUSHMAN Bharat Programme and other initiatives and AHWM; and (e) Any other areas as may be mutually decided upon to promote cooperation as envisaged under this MOC. A Joint Committee as a high-level consultative mechanism will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this MoC.