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National Statement by PM at the Summit for Democracy

Excellencies, Namaskar I am proud to represent the world’s largest democracy at this Summit. The democratic spirit is integral to our civilization ethos. Elected republican city-states such as Lichhavi and Shakya flourished in India as far as 2500 years back. The same democratic spirit is seen in the 10th Century “Uttaramerur” inscription that codified the principles of democratic participation. This very democratic spirit and ethos had made ancient India one of the most prosperous. Centuries of colonial rule could not suppress the democratic spirit of the Indian people. It again found full expression with India’s independence, and led to an unparalleled story in democratic nation-building over the last 75 years. It is a story of unprecedented socio-economic inclusion in all spheres. It is a story of constant improvements in health, education, and human well-being at an un-imaginable scale. The India story has one clear message to the world. That democracy can deliver, that democracy has delivered, and that democracy will continue to deliver. Excellencies, The structural features like multi-party elections, independent judiciary, and free media – are important instruments of democracy. However, the basic strength of democracy is the spirit and ethos that lie within our citizens and our societies. Democracy is not only of the people, by the people, for the people but also with the people, within the people. Excellencies, Different parts of the world have followed different paths of democratic development. There is much we can learn from each other. We all need to constantly improve our democratic practices and systems. And, we all need to continuously enhance inclusion, transparency, human dignity, responsive grievance redressal and decentralization of power. In this context, today’s assembly provides a timely platform for furthering cooperation among democracies. India would be happy to share its expertise in holding free and fair elections, and in enhancing transparency in all areas of governance through innovative digital solutions. We must also jointly shape global norms for emerging technologies like social media and crypto-currencies, so that they are used to empower democracy, not to undermine it. Excellencies, By working together, democracies can meet the aspirations of our citizens and celebrate the democratic spirit of humanity. India stands ready to join fellow democracies in this noble endeavor. Thank you. Thank you very much.
Mann ki Baat to take place at 11.30 AM on 30th January, 2022

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that ‘Mann ki Baat’ which will take place on 30th January, 2022, will begin at 11:30 AM after observing the remembrances to Gandhi Ji on his Punya Tithi. The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted; “This month’s #MannKiBaat, which will take place on the 30th, will begin at 11:30 AM after observing the remembrances to Gandhi Ji on his Punya Tithi.”
Narendra Modi greets Shri Pawan Chamling

Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi conveyed his congratulations and best wishes to Shri Pawan Chamling on being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Sikkim for a fifth term. Shri Chamling who leads the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) party was administered the oath of office by Governor Shriniwas Patil. Shri Modi in his message to Shri Chamling said that he looked forward to working together with him for Sikkim’s progress.
Cabinet approves transfer of 7.118 acres of Defence land to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan for construction of Kendriya Vidyalaya Number 2 Dhar Road in District Udhampur, J&K

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the transfer of 56 kanals and 19 marlas (7.118 acres) of Defence land on lease on long term basis for 30 years renewable for two like terms of 30 years each to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) for construction of Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 at Udhampur, Jammu & Kashmir at a nominal rent of one rupee per annum. Background: At present, Kendriya Vidyalaya Number 2, Dhar Road, Udhampur has been functioning in temporary buildings ever since its inception in 1985. Presently, a total of 851 students are studying in Kendriya Vidyalaya Number 2, Dhar Road, Udhampur. Construction of own permanent school building by KVS will enable the school authorities to build optimal infrastructure to meet the educational requirements of the children of serving personnel.
Cabinet approves setting up a Major port at Enayam near Colachel in Tamil Nadu

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ‘in-principle’ approval for setting up a Major port at Enayam near Colachel in Tamil Nadu. A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be formed for development of this Port with initial equity investment from the three Major Ports in Tamil Nadu i.e. V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust, Chennai Port Trust, and Kamarajar Port Limited. The SPV will develop the port infrastructure including dredging and reclamation, construction of breakwater, ensuring connectivity links etc. At present, there are only a few ports in India that have sufficient draft and can match global cargo handling efficiencies. Currently, all of India’s trans-shipment traffic gets handled in Colombo, Singapore and other international ports. Indian port industry loses out upto Rs 1,500 Crores of revenues each year. Establishing this Major port at Enayam will not only act as a major gateway container port for Indian cargo that is presently trans-shipped outside the country, but also become a trans¬-shipment hub for the global East-West trade route. Enayam will also reduce the logistics cost for exporters and importers in South India who currently depend on trans-shipment in Colombo or other ports thus incurring additional port handling charges.
PM invites suggestions from the people on ‘International Day of Yoga’ and services in Indian Embassies

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has invited suggestions from the people on `International Day of Yoga` and services in Indian Embassies, on the MyGov platform. “Share your ideas & inputs on marking the first ever `International Day of Yoga`, on this MyGov Open Forum. http://mygov.in/groupissue/celebration-of-international-day-of-yoga/show Friends from the diaspora, share your inputs on certain aspects pertaining to our Embassies abroad. http://mygov.in/groupissue/your-experience-at-the-embassy/show The inputs on the Embassies received through MyGov would be very valuable for the Conference of Heads of Mission, being held in February”, the Prime Minister said.
PM greets on the auspicious occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted everyone, particularly the Sikh community on the auspicious occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. The Prime Minister tweeted : “Today, on the auspicious occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji my greetings to everyone, particularly the Sikh community. The holy teachings of the Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji give strength to millions and make our society more just, inclusive and compassionate.”
PM to visit Rajasthan tomorrow

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Rajasthan tomorrow, 29th August 2017. “Tomorrow I will be visiting Rajasthan, the land of the brave, where I will inaugurate and lay the foundation of key National Highway projects. I will address a public meeting in Udaipur. I will also visit the Pratap Gaurav Kendra and pay my respects to the great Maharana Pratap”, the Prime Minister tweeted.
PM’s informal interaction with IAS officers participating in mid-career training programme

PM’s informal interaction with IAS officers participating in mid-career training programme The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today interacted informally with about 100 senior IAS officers of Joint Secretary and Additional Secretary rank, participating in a mid-career training programme. During the interaction, the officers shared their experiences in areas such as development works; agriculture, irrigation and food-processing; inflation; public health; tribal and social welfare; female foeticide; and skill development. The Prime Minister appreciated the thoughts and suggestions expressed by the officers. He emphasized the importance of continuous innovation and enhancement of administrative capacities and processes. He spoke of the importance of judicious use of technology and infrastructure in administration, and also mentioned his interaction with various Ministries and State Governments through the PRAGATI platform. He urged officers to work with mutual team spirit and trust. The Minister of State in the PMO, Shri Jitendra Singh, Cabinet Secretary Shri P. K. Sinha, and Additional Principal Secretary in the PMO, Shri P. K Mishra were present on the occasion.
Cabinet approves proposal for providing relief to militancy affected migrants of hilly areas of Jammu division at par with Kashmiri Migrants

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for providing relief to the migrants of the Hilly areas of Jammu division at par with the relief being provided to the Kashmiri migrants involving a total estimated expenditure of Rs. 13.45 Crore per annum. Terrorist violence/militancy in the State of Jammu & Kashmir, particularly in its early phases (early 1990s), had led to large scale forced migration from the Kashmir Valley. Besides the families who migrated from the Valley, many families migrated from different hilly areas of Jammu division to safer places of nearby towns due to security reasons. At present there are about 1054 registered Jammu migrant families. Presently the State Government of Jammu and Kashmir is providing cash relief of Rs.40Q/- per head per month (maximum Rs.1600/- per family per month), cash assistance of Rs.300 per cattle per month for purchase of fodder, plus dry ration (9 Kg. Atta, 2 Kg. Rice per person per month and 10 Litre Kerosene per family per month) to the migrants of the Hilly areas of Jammu division. The new proposal would enhance the relief being provided to the migrants of the hilly areas of Jammu division at par with the Kashmiri migrants i.e. a cash relief of Rs.2500 per head per month (maximum Rs.10000 per family per month) plus relief for ration/fodder. The expenditure incurred by the state Government in this regard would now be reimbursed by the Government of India.
PM to interact with lakhs of ASHA, ANM and Anganwadi workers on 11th September

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will interact with lakhs of ASHA, ANM, Anganwadi workers, and health beneficiaries, via video conference, as part of “Poshan-Maah”, at 1030 hrs on 11th September, 2018. “Poshan Maah” (the month devoted to nutrition), is being celebrated in September 2018, across the country. It aims to reach every household in the country with the message of the importance of optimum nutrition. This effort will further the objectives of Poshan Abhiyaan (the National Nutrition Mission), which was set up by the Union Government in November, 2017. The mission aims to reduce the level of stunting, under-nutrition, anemia and low birth weight babies. Under POSHAN Abhiyaan, the Government has fixed targets to reduce stunting, under-nutrition, anemia (among young children, women and adolescent girls) and reduce low birth weight by 2%, 2%, 3% and 2% per annum respectively. Towards this end, the Prime Minister’s interaction will bring together various stakeholders involved in the mission. It will also become a platform for sharing and dissemination of success stories in the area of nutrition.
Finance Commission presents copy of its report to the Prime Minister

The Chairman and Members of the 15th Finance Commission today presented a copy of the Commssion’s report for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26, to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Commission had submitted its report to the President of India on 4 November 2020. Chairman Shri N K Singh along with Members of the Commission, Shri Ajay Narayan Jha, Prof. Anoop Singh, Dr. Ashok Lahiri and Dr. Ramesh Chand along with Secretary to the Commission Shri Arvind Mehta were present at the presentation. The Commission will present its Report to the Union Finance Minister tomorrow. The Report will be placed on the Table of the House along with Explanatory Memorandum by way of ATR as prescribed under the Constitution.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island on Migration and Mobility Partnership

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Migration and Mobility Partnership between the Government of the Republic of India and Her Majesty’s Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island. Objectives: The MoU is aimed at Liberalising issuance of visas promoting mobility of students, researchers and skilled professionals and strengthen cooperation on issues related to irregular migration and human trafficking between the two sides. The MoU would benefit Indian students, academics, and researchers, migrants for professional and economic reasons and those willing to contribute through various projects to the economic development of both countries without consideration of caste, creed, religion or gender. This MoU can support the innovation ecosystem in both countries by facilitating free flow of talent. Ministry of External Affairs would closely monitor the effective implementation of the MoU through Joint Working Group mechanism.
US Treasury Secretary calls on the PM

Treasury Secretary of the United States Mr. Jacob Lew, accompanied by the Vice Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Mr. Stanley Fischer, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today. They are visiting India for the India-US Economic and Financial Partnership dialogue which is co-chaired by the Finance Minister of India. Prime Minister recalled the landmark and highly successful State Visit of the President of the United States to India as the Chief Guest at the Republic Day Parade. Prime Minister reiterated that the economic and financial cooperation between India and the US was an important pillar of strategic partnership between the two countries. He said that the Government of India was committed to provide predictable and stable tax regime and policies and welcomed the interest expressed by the US companies to invest in India. The US Treasury Secretary expressed deep appreciation at the financial inclusion initiative ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana’ that has connected over 100 million people with the mainstream economy in India. He also appreciated the positive approach adopted by the Government of India in addressing issues of the foreign investors.
PM visits IRRI, Mahaveer Philippine Foundation

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today visited the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), at Los Banos, in Philippines. IRRI is a premier research organisation dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger through rice science; improving the health and welfare of rice farmers and consumers; and protecting the rice growing environment for future generations. The Prime Minister reviewed a photo exhibit showcasing flood tolerant rice varieties; drought tolerant rice varieties; salinity tolerant rice varieties; and IRRI’s work with women farming cooperatives. The Prime Minister undertook a symbolic ground breaking for a new plot for submergence tolerant rice varieties. He unveiled a plaque to mark the inauguration of the Shri Narendra Modi Resilient Rice Field Laboratory. He presented two Indian rice seed varieties to the IRRI gene bank. During the course of the visit, the Prime Minister interacted with several Indian scientists working at IRRI. The Prime Minister also visited the Mahaveer Phillipine Foundation in Manila. This is a long-running humanitarian cooperation programme, between India and the Philippines, and was set up by an Indian origin Mayor of Manila Dr. Ramon Bagatsing. The Foundation, in association with Mahaveer Viklang Sahayta Samiti, has been instrumental in the fitment of Jaipur Foot to needy amputees. The Prime Minister interacted with people who have benefited from the Jaipur Foot.
Constitution of 21st Law Commission of India for a period of three years

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval on the Constitution of the 21st Law Commission of India, for a period of three years w.e.f. 1st September. 2015 to 31st August, 2018. The 21st Law Commission will consist of:- (i) a full-time Chairperson; (ii) four full-time Members (including a Member-Secretary); (iii) Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs as ex off do Member; (iv) Secretary, Legislative Department as ex offcio Member; and (v) not more than five part-time Members. The Law Commission shall, on a reference made to it by the Central Government or suo-motu, undertake research in law and review of existing laws in India for making reforms therein and enacting new legislations. It shall also undertake studies and research for bringing reforms in the justice delivery systems for elimination of delay in procedures, speedy disposal of cases, reduction in cost of litigation etc. The other functions of the Law Commission shall, inter-alia, include:- a) identification of laws which are no longer relevant and recommending for the repeal of obsolete and unnecessary enactments; b) suggesting enactment of new legislations as may be necessary to implement the Directive Principles and to attain the objectives set out in the Preamble of the Constitution; c) considering and conveying to the Government its views on any subject relating to law and judicial administration that may be specifically referred to it by the Government through Ministry of Law and Justice (Department of Legal Affairs); d) considering the requests for providing research to any foreign countries as may be referred to it by the Government through Ministry of Law & Justice (Department of Legal Affairs); e) preparing and submitting to the Central Government, from time to time, reports on all issues, matters, studies and research undertaken by it and recommending in such reports for effective measures to be taken by the Union or any State; and f) performing such other functions as may be assigned to it by the Central Government from time to time. Before concretizing its recommendations, the Commission will consult the nodal Ministry/Departments and such, other stakeholders as the Commission may deem necessary for the purpose. Background:- The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government of lndia from time to time. The Commission was originally constituted in 1955 and is re-constituted every three years. The tenure of the 20th Law Commission was upto 31st August, 2015. The various Law Commissions have been able to make important contribution towards the progressive development and codification of laws of the country. Law Commissions have so far submitted 262 reports.
PM attends Dussehra Celebrations at Madhav Das Park, Red Fort

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended Dussehra Celebrations at Madhav Das Park near Red Fort in Delhi, today. In his address, the Prime Minister encouraged everyone to undertake ‘Sankalp’ of positive contribution for the nation by 2022, when the nation celebrates its 75th year of Independence. “Indian Festivals are not mere events of festivities but they are also a medium to educate the society, festivals keep us aware about the values in the society, they also teach us to live together as one community”, the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister said festivals are a reflection of our collective strength, socio cultural values and rich cultural traditions. Besides they are associated with cultivation, rivers, mountains, nature etc. The Prime Minister also witnessed the burning of effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakarn and Meghnad during the event.
PM condemns the attack in Kabul; extends condolences to the bereaved families

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condemned the attack in Kabul. The Prime Minister has extended condolences to the bereaved families. “I condemn the attack in Kabul and extend my condolences to bereaved families. Prayers with the injured for a speedy recovery”, the Prime Minister said.
PM addresses 17th ASEAN India Summit

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today participated in the 17thASEAN-India Summit at the invitation of H.E. Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of Vietnam, the current Chair of ASEAN.The Summit, which saw the participation of all ten ASEAN Member States, was conducted in virtual format. Speaking at the Summit, Prime Minister underlined the centrality of ASEAN in India’s Act East Policy. He noted that a cohesive, responsive and prosperous ASEAN is central to India’s Indo-Pacific Vision and contributes to Security And Growth for All in the Region (SAGAR). The Prime Minister underscored the importance of strengthening convergence between India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative and the ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific, to ensure a free, open, inclusive and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. He also invited the ASEAN countries to cooperate on various pillars of India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). On COVID-19, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s response and broader support to the international community, and welcomed ASEAN’s initiatives to fight the pandemic. Prime Minister announced a contribution of US$ 1 million to the COVID-19 ASEAN Response Fund. The Prime Minister also underscored the importance of greater physical and digital connectivity between ASEAN and India and reiterated India’s offer of US$ 1 billion Line of Credit to support ASEAN connectivity. On trade and investment, he underlined the importance of diversification and resilience of supply chains for post-COVID economic recovery. The ASEAN leaders acknowledged India’s contribution towards promoting peace and stability in the region and welcomed India’s support to ASEAN centrality. The Leaders also welcomed the adoption of the new ASEAN-India Plan of Action for 2021-2025. The discussions also covered regional and international issues of common interest and concern, including South China Sea and terrorism. Both sides noted the importance of promoting a rules-based order in the region including through upholding adherence to international law, especially the UNCLOS. The leaders affirmed the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, stability, safety and security in the South China Sea,and ensuring freedom of navigation and overflight.
PM’s meeting with President of the Kyrgyz Republic

President of the Kyrgyz Republic, H.E. Mr. Sooronbay Sharipovich Jeenbekov, graced the Swearing-in Ceremony of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, in New Delhi, on May 30, 2019. Kyrgyzstan is the current Chair of Shanghai Cooperation Organization and is an important partner of India in Central Asia. President Jeenbekov warmly congratulated the Prime Minister and reiterated the invitation for him to visit Kyrgyzstan for the SCO Summit and a bilateral visit during 13-15 June, 2019. Recalling that India and Kyrgyzstan have warm and friendly relations, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction at the strengthening of bilateral cooperation over the years. He warmly thanked President Jeenbekov for his presence at the Swearing-in Ceremony, expressed his gratitude for the invitation to visit Kyrgyzstan and said that he looked forward to the visit eagerly.