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PM’s engagements in China – May 14th, 2015

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi arrived in Xi’an, the capital of China’s Shaanxi Province, on the morning of May 14th, 2015. He was received by the Governor of Shaanxi Province Mr. Lou Qinjian, and Vice Foreign Minister of China Mr. Liu Zhenmin. The Prime Minister visited the Terracotta Warriors Museum, and observed the exhibits there in detail. The Prime Minister also visited the Daxingshan Temple in Xi’an. In the afternoon, the Prime Minister was received by the President of China, Mr. Xi Jinping, at the Shaanxi Guest House. The two leaders held restricted talks. The Prime Minister visited the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi’an. He was received at the courtyard inside the main compound by President Xi. The Prime Minister presented a Bodhi Tree Sapling to the Chief Abbot of the Pagoda. The Prime Minister was given a Traditional Tang Dynasty welcome, at a ceremony at the South City Wall in Xi’an. This was followed by a Dinner Banquet hosted by President Xi Jinping, and a cultural performance at Pot City, South City Wall. The Prime Minister arrived in Beijing late in the evening.
PM shares details of ‘8 Years of Women Empowerment’

A new paradigm is being created to further empowerment of women The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared details of various articles available on narendramodi.in website having information about the Government’s work towards the empowerment of Nari Shakti. Shri Modi has also shared a tweet thread of MyGov having information about the various schemes and initiatives of the Government for the welfare and empowerment of Women. The Prime Minister tweeted; “You will enjoy reading these articles on how a new paradigm is being created to further empowerment of women. These efforts cover diverse sectors and have ensured more dignity as well as opportunities for women. #8YearsOfWomenEmpowerment” “Comprehensive information about the work to empower India’s Nari Shakti. #8YearsOfWomenEmpowerment”
PM in Odisha: Work commences for revival of Talcher Fertilizer Plant, Jharsuguda airport inaugurated

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, visited Odisha today. At Talcher, he unveiled a plaque to mark the commencement of work for the revival of Talcher Fertilizer Plant. Speaking on the occasion, he expressed happiness that the important step of beginning work on the fertiliser plant had been taken. We are fulfilling dreams that should have been fulfilled long ago, the Prime Minister said. He said the aim of the Government is to take India to new heights of growth. Projects like the fertiliser plant here are central to India’s growth story, the Prime Minister said, adding that this plant will use latest technology as well. In Jharsuguda, the Prime Minister inaugurated Jharsuguda airport, and flagged off the first flight from Jharsuguda to Raipur. He also dedicated the Garjanbahal coal mines, and the Jharsuguda-Barapali-Sardega rail link to the nation. He unveiled a plaque to mark the commencement of coal production and transportation from Dulanga coal mines. Speaking on the occasion, he said he is happy to be in Jharsuguda to inaugurate an airport and other development projects. These development works will greatly benefit the people of Odisha, he added. The Prime Minister said India’s aviation sector is being transformed rapidly, and this augurs well for 125 crore Indians. This airport in Jharsuguda is well located to serve the needs of the people of Odisha, the Prime Minister said. He said that connectivity is at the core of all round development. The Union Government has devoted significant efforts to enhance connectivity all over the nation, the Prime Minister added.
PM attends 16th India – ASEAN Summit in Bangkok

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended the 16th ASEAN-India Summit in Bangkok, Thailand today. In his opening remarks, Prime Minister expressed happiness in being part of the 16th India – ASEAN Summit. He thanked Thailand for the warm hospitality and extended best wishes to Vietnam for taking over as Chairman of next year’s Summit. Prime Minister said that India’s Act East Policy is a significant cornerstone of the Indo-Pacific strategy; adding that ASEAN is at the core of Act East Policy. A strong ASEAN will immensely benefit India. Prime Minister highlighted steps being taken to improve surface, maritime, air and digital connectivity. One billion dollar Indian line of credit will prove beneficial for improving physical and digital connectivity, he said. Prime Minister highlighted that last year’s Commemorative Summit and Singapore Informal Summit’s Decisions implementation has brought India and ASEAN closer. India is willing to increase cooperation and partnership in areas mutually beneficial to India and ASEAN and expressed readiness to improve partnership and capacity building in the areas of agriculture, research, engineering, science and ICT. Prime Minister said that India wants to strengthen cooperation in the areas of maritime security and blue economy. He also welcomed the recent decision to review India ASEAN FTA saying it will improve economic partnership between the two countries.
PM’s bilateral engagements at Nay Pyi Taw- Nov 12, 2014

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi had six meetings today at Nay Pyi Taw, in addition to the India-ASEAN Summit. He met the Prime Minister of Malaysia Mr. Najib Razak, the Prime Minister of Thailand Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, the Prime Minister of Singapore Mr. Lee Hsien Loong, the Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah and the President of the Republic of Korea Ms Park Geun-hye. He also met Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. The Prime Minister used the opportunity, which was his first meeting with these leaders, to explain his views on how he sees India progressing, and to seek their cooperation for the same. The Prime Minister expressed India’s openness to ideas and views. He referred to the possibility of cooperation between India and the ASEAN countries in the field of solar energy. He stressed on the need for India and ASEAN to collaboratively tackle terrorism, drug-trafficking and gun-running. He specifically mentioned the example of security intelligence sharing between India and Malaysia, and said this was a model which could be followed with other ASEAN member countries as well. The Prime Minister sought cooperation from Malaysia in the field of public housing. The Prime Minister expressed keenness to work closely with Singapore in the field of urban renewal. The Korean side expressed keenness to share its proven industrial competence with India, especially in infrastructure. The Prime Minister, in his meeting with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, described her as a symbol of democracy, and referred to the enormous effort and sacrifice she has made for democracy. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi described India as her second home. The Prime Minister gifted Daw Aung San Suu Kyi a copy of Mahatma Gandhi’s commentary on the Bhagavad Gita.
Indian Foreign Service Officer Trainees Call on the PM

Thirty nine Officer Trainees of Indian Foreign Service, currently undergoing training in the Foreign Service Institute, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. Addressing the Officer Trainees, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of representing India abroad in the context of India’s rich history, culture and traditions. The Prime Minister said that IFS Officers should remain alive not only to the current national priorities, but also future requirements for national development. The Prime Minister encouraged the Officer Trainees to become more tech-savvy and engage fully with the State governments and diaspora, who are increasingly important stakeholders in the conduct of foreign relations. Two diplomats from Bhutan, also currently under training at the Foreign Service Institute, also joined the group.
PM to dedicate to the nation three key projects related to the Petroleum sector in Bihar on 13th September

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation three key projects related to the Petroleum sector in Bihar on 13th September, via video conferencing. The projects include the Durgapur-Banka section of the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur Pipeline Augmentation Project and two LPG Bottling Plants. They have been commissioned by IndianOil and HPCL, PSUs under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Chief Minister of Bihar will also be present on the occasion. Durgapur-Banka section of the Pipeline Project The 193 km long Durgapur-Banka pipeline section, built by IndianOil, is a part of the Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur Pipeline Augmentation Project, for which the foundation stone was laid by the Prime Minister on 17th February 2019. Durgapur-Banka section is the extension of the existing 679 Km long Paradip-Haldia-Durgapur LPG pipeline to the new LPG bottling plant at Banka in Bihar. The pipeline of 14” diameter passes through three states viz. West Bengal (60 km), Jharkhand (98 km), and Bihar (35 km). Presently, LPG injection can be made in the pipeline system from Paradip Refinery, Haldia Refinery, and IPPL Haldia. On completion of the whole project, the LPG injection facility will also be available from the Paradip Import terminal and Barauni refinery. Laying of the pipeline under Durgapur-Banka Section required crossing several natural and manmade hurdles. A total of 154 crossings were bridged including 13 rivers (one of them being the Ajay river of 1077 m length), 5 national highways, and 3 railway crossings. The pipeline was laid under the riverbeds through state-of-the-art Horizontal Directional Drilling technique without disturbing the water flow. LPG Bottling Plant at Banka, Bihar IndianOil’s LPG Bottling Plant at Banka will increase the ‘AtmaNirbharta’ of Bihar by meeting the rising demand for LPG in the state. This Bottling Plant has been built at an investment of around Rs 131.75 crore to serve the districts of Bhagalpur, Banka, Jamui, Araria, Kishanganj & Katihar in Bihar, along with the districts of Godda, Deoghar, Dumka, Sahibganj, and Pakur in Jharkhand. With the LPG storage capacity of 1800 MTs and bottling capacity of 40,000 cylinders per day, this plant would generate direct and indirect employment opportunities in the state of Bihar. LPG Plant at Champaran(Harsidhi), Bihar HPCL’s 120 TMTPA LPG Bottling Plant has been constructed at Harsidhi in East Champaran district for Rs. 136.4 crores. This plant has been constructed on 29 acres of land and its Foundation stone was laid by the Prime Minister on 10th April 2018. The bottling plant will cater to the LPG requirement of East Champaran, West Champaran, Muzaffarpur, Siwan, Gopalganj & Sitamarhi districts in Bihar. The event will be telecast Live on DD News.
PM extends the Independence Day greetings to the people of Uzbekistan

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended the Independence Day greetings to the people of Uzbekistan. “Independence Day greetings to the wonderful people of Uzbekistan. India will always cherish the unbreakable bond with Uzbekistan”, the Prime Minister said.
Visit of Deputy Secretary of Supreme National Security Council of Iran

Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, Mr. Ameer Saeed Iravani, is visiting India at the invitation of Deputy National Security Adviser Dr. Arvind Gupta from 22-24 July 2015. The Indian and Iranian sides held delegation-level talks on 22 July 2015. India and Iran Security Council structures have a regular dialogue channel. Both sides exchanged views on regional and bilateral issues of mutual interest and agreed to continue their interaction in the future. The Iranian delegation also met the Foreign Secretary Dr. S. Jaishankar and the National Security Adviser Shri Ajit Doval on 23 July 2015.
Cabinet approves MoU amongst BRICS nations regarding cooperation in the social and labour sphere

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) among Brazil, Russian Federation, India, China, South Africa, regarding Cooperation in the Social and Labour Sphere. The MoU was signed on 3rd August, 2018 during BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers (LEM) Meeting. Details: In the MoU, the parties including India have agreed to cooperate and hold mutual events in the prominent areas viz. labour legislation and enforcement, protection of workers’ rights with focus on vulnerable groups, Employment and labour market policies, Professional education, skills and training and Social protection. The member countries may utilize the BRICS Network of Labour Research Institutes and BRICS Social Security Cooperation Framework for cooperation on Social Security and other labour issues. The Memorandum is not an International Treaty and does not create rights and obligations for the parties governed by international law. Major Impact: The MoU provides a mechanism for cooperation, collaboration and maximum synergy amongst BRICS member countries with the common objective of inclusive growth and shared prosperity in the newindustrial revolution. This would facilitate member countries to share knowledge and also implement joint programmes on .matter of Labour and Employment, Social Security and Social dialogue. This would also ensure networking of international Training Centre of International Labour Organisation (ILO) with the BRICS Network of Labour Institutes which includes V.V. Giri National Labour Institute of India. This network would specifically focus on the theme of youth employment and research on new forms of employment. This network will also explore new learning technologies, including virtual network to deepen cooperation, exchange of information and capacity building. The BRICS Social Security cooperation framework will deepen social security cooperation among BRICS nations and would facilitate cooperation for improvement of social security systems and social security agreements among member countries. Background: The 2ndmeeting of BRICS Employment Working Group was held on 30th July to 1st August 2018 and BRICS Labour and Employment Ministerial meeting took place from 2nd August, 2018 to 3rd August, 2018 under the South African Presidency in Durban, South Africa. The Draft MoU between BRICS countries regarding cooperation in the social and labour sphere was discussed, deliberated and finalized in the BRICS EWG meeting held between 30th July and 1stAugust 2018 and was signed by respective labour Ministers of BRICS member countries on 3rd August 2018. The provisions of the MoU clearly indicate its objectives as cooperation in thenature of successful sharing of policy measures; exchange programmes; consultations; expert meetings and conference etc. in the social and labour sphere.
PM to dedicate the National War Memorial to the nation tomorrow

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate the National War Memorial to the nation in a solemn ceremonial function tomorrow on February 25th. He will also address ex-servicemen on the occasion. The National War Memorial, near India Gate in New Delhi, is a fitting tribute to our soldiers who laid down their lives defending the nation, post-independence. The National War Memorial also commemorates the soldiers who participated and made the supreme sacrifice in Peace Keeping Missions, and Counter Insurgency Operations. In 2014, Prime Minister had spelt out his vision for the National War Memorial as a state-of-the-art world class monument. The layout of the National War Memorial comprises four concentric circles, namely, the ‘Amar Chakra’ or Circle of Immortality, the ‘Veerta Chakra’ or Circle of Bravery, the ‘Tyag Chakra’ or Circle of Sacrifice, and the ‘Rakshak Chakra’ or Circle of Protection. The National War Memorial complex includes a central obelisk, an eternal flame, and six bronze murals depicting famous battles fought by Indian Army, Air Force and Navy. Busts of the 21 awardees of Param Veer Chakra have been installed at Param Yoddha Sthal which includes three living awardees Sub Maj (Hony Capt) Bana Singh (Retd), Sub Major Yogendra Singh Yadav and Sub Sanjay Kumar. National War Memorial represents the culmination of the collective aspiration of a grateful nation to pay a fitting tribute to the martyrs.
Statement by Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley

Following is the statement by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Shri Arun Jaitley: “Political parties have not been granted any exemption post demonetisation and introduction of Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Act, 2016 which came into force on 15th December, 2016. Income & Donations of political parties fall in the purview of Section 13A of the Income Tax Act 1961 & there is no change in its provisions. In this era of instant outrage, a 35 year old law is presented as a new law being passed by the NDA Government. I implore all journalist friends to be fully outraged against any step of the Government, if it is not against corruption. But in equal measure, I would also implore them to do adequate research before jumping the gun. Under Section 13A of IT Act 1961, Political parties have to submit audited accounts, income & expenditure details and balance sheets. Post demonetisation, no political party can accept donations in 500 and 1000 rupee notes since they were rendered illegal tenders. Any party doing so would be in violation of law. Just like anyone else, political parties can also deposit their cash held in the old currency in banks till the 30th of December provided they can satisfactorily explain the source of income and their books of accounts reflect the entries prior to 8 November. If there is any discrepancy in the books or records of political parties, they are as liable to be questioned by the Income Tax authorities as is anyone else. They enjoy no immunity whatsoever. There is no question of sparing anyone, and the political class is no exception. Infact PM Modi is setting a new example of propriety in public life, by asking all MPs & MLAs of BJP to submit their bank account details post demonetization. We would like to urge the other parties to do the same and prove their intentions against corruption.”
Cabinet approves Introduction of Registration of Marriage of NRI Bill 2019

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the introduction of Registration of Marriage of Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Bill, 2019, for creating more accountability and offering more protection against exploitation of Indian citizens, mostly women by their NRI spouses. Details: The Bill provides for amendment of the legal framework to act as a deterrent to the erring NRI spouses and creating more accountability and offer protection against exploitation of Indian Citizens married to NRIs. Once the Bill is passed, marriages performed by NRIs would be registered in India or Indian Missions & Posts abroad, and necessary changes would be carried out in the: Passports Act, 1967; and Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 by insertion of Section 86A. Major Impact: Serving Judicial summons for Court proceedings in India is a major problem, which would be taken care of by this Bill by amending the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Thus, the Bill would offer great protection to Indian citizens married to NRIs and serve as a deterrent to NRIs against harassment of their spouses. This Bill would benefit Indian women married to NRIs worldwide.
Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and Indonesia on Technical Cooperation in the field of Railways sector

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Indonesia on Technical Cooperation in the field of railways sector.The MoU was signed on 29th May, 2018. The MoU will provide a framework of cooperation for focused approach in following key areas:- 1. Exchange of knowledge, technology, institutional cooperation includingcapacity building; 2. Modernization of rolling stock, as well as of signaling and communication systems in railways; 3. Modernization of railway operation, management and regulations; 4. Development of inter-modal transport, logistics parks and freight terminals; 5. Exchanges of construction and maintenance technologies for fixedinfrastructure, including tracks, bridges, tunnel, overhead electrification andpower supply systems; 6. Other areas of cooperation that may be jointly decided upon by both the Sides. Background: Ministry of Railways have signed MoUs for technical cooperation in the Rail sector with various foreign Governments and National Railways. The identified areas of cooperation include high speed corridors, speed raising of existing routes, development of world class stations, heavy haul operations and modernization of rail infrastructure etc. The cooperation is achieved through exchange of information on developments in areas of railways technology & operations, knowledge sharing, technical visits, training & seminars and workshops in areas of mutual interest.
PM congratulates Srikanth Kidambi for winning Bronze Medal in CWG 2022

This is his fourth CGW Medal thus showing his skill and consistency: PM The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Srikanth Kidambi for winning Bronze Medal at Birmingham CWG 2022. PM also expressed his happiness over the Srikanth Kidambi’s fourth CWG Medal. The Prime Minister tweeted; “One of the stalwarts of Indian Badminton, @srikidambi wins a Bronze medal in his CWG individual match. This is his fourth CWG medal thus showing his skill and consistency. Congratulations to him. May he keep inspiring budding athletes and make India even prouder. #Cheer4India”
PM condoles passing away of Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief after the passing away of Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi, former governor of West Bengal who also had additional charge for short stints as governor of Bihar, Meghalaya and Mizoram. The Prime Minister remarked that he played a key role in building BJP in UP and worked hard for the state’s progress. The Prime Minister tweeted; “Shri Keshari Nath Tripathi Ji was respected for his service and intellect. He was well versed in Constitutional matters. He played a key role in building BJP in UP and worked hard for the state’s progress. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
PM condoles the loss of lives due to stone quarry collapse in Mizoram

Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to the stone quarry collapse in Mizoram. Shri Modi has also announced an ex-gratia from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the victims. The Prime Minister’s office tweeted; My thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones due to the tragic stone quarry collapse in Mizoram. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh would be given from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM”