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Opening Remarks by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, at the BRICS Summit, Fortaleza, Brazil

I am delighted to be in Brazil for the sixth BRICS Summit. This is my first Summit and I look forward to benefiting from your wisdom. I convey my profound gratitude to our gracious host, President Dilma Rousseff, the people, and the Government of Brazil. Madam, I congratulate you for successfully hosting the Football World Cup. Truly, the ‘beautiful game’ brings the world together. I thank President Zuma for his leadership during South Africa’s Chairmanship of BRICS. We have made significant progress. Your Excellencies, the first BRICS Summit took place in the middle of a global economic crisis. BRICS was aray of hope. It supplemented existing international institutions with newer ideas and mechanisms. It provided an additional avenue of working for global economic recovery and stability. It was a new voice in the cause of global peace and development. I am happy that we are living upto that promise. However, the challenges of economic weakness, and political turmoil are still with us. The need to address them is urgent. The choices we make now will shape the future of not just our countries, but the World at large. This is a great responsibility we bear. I thus, commend Brazil for the theme of this Summit – Inclusive Growth: Sustainable Solutions. It captures our responsibility to humanity, and our obligation to future generations. I am confident that this Summit will be a landmark in this mission. I extend our best wishes to Brazil as it assumes the BRICS Chair. India offers its full support in taking the BRICS agenda forward for the benefit of our countries, and the world at large. Thank you.
PM to Visit Agra Tomorrow and launch several projects worth Rs. 2,980 crores

PM to launch Gangajal Project to Provide Better and More Assured Water Supply PM to Address a Public Gathering in Agra Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Agra in Uttar Pradesh tomorrow on 9 January, 2019. He will launch Gangajal project and other various developmental projects. He will also lay foundation stone for Integrated Command and Control Centre for Agra Smart City, upgradation of SN Medical College, etc. The Gangajal programme has a project cost of Rs. 2880 Crore. It will provide Agra with better and more assured water supply. It will benefit both the residents of the city as well as tourists. Upgradation of SN Medical College in Agra will be done at a project cost of Rs. 200 crore, which also includes creation of 100 bed maternity wing in the Women’s hospital. This will help provide better health and maternity care for the weaker sections of the society. Integrated Command and Control Centre for Agra Smart City will be created at a project cost of Rs. 285 crore. This will help to develop Agra as a modern world class smart city, befitting its stature as a premium tourist destination. The Prime Minister will also address a public gathering at Kothi Meena Bazaar in Agra. This is Prime Minister’s second visit to the city. During his earlier visit on 20 November 2016, he launched PM Awas Yojana (Gramin). Under this scheme 65 lakh houses have been constructed till date including 9.2 lakh in Uttar Pradesh. He launched rail infrastructure and services specific to the region.
PM bows to Sri Guru Ram Das Ji on the auspicious occasion of his Parkash Purab

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has bowed to Sri Guru Ram Das Ji on the auspicious occasion of his Parkash Purab. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “I bow to Sri Guru Ram Das Ji on the auspicious occasion of his Parkash Purab. He has made an indelible contribution to Sikh history and culture with an emphasis on service and compassion. He was also an outstanding poet and his works reflected a pure spirit of devotion.”
PM to inaugurate National Conference of Environment Ministers of all States on 23rd September

Conference to create further synergy amongst the Central and State Governments on issues related to LiFE, Climate Change, tackling Plastic Waste, Wildlife & Forest Management Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Conference of Environment Ministers in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat on 23rd September, 2022 at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. Taking forward the spirit of cooperative federalism, Conference is being convened to create further synergy amongst the Central and State Governments in formulating better policies on issues such as Elimination of Plastic Pollution through multi-pronged approach, State Action Plans to effectively combat Climate Change with focus on LiFE- Lifestyle for Environment. It will also focus on increasing the forest cover with special emphasis on restoration of degraded land and wildlife conservation. The two day Conference being organised on 23rd and 24th September will have six thematic sessions with topics focusing on LiFE, Combating Climate Change (Updating State Action Plans on Climate Change for Mitigation of Emissions and Adaptation to Climate Impacts) ; PARIVESH (Single Window System for Integrated Green Clearances) ; Forestry Management ; Prevention and Control of Pollution; Wildlife Management ; Plastics and Waste Management.
Cabinet approves allocation of additional foodgrain to NFSA Beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (Phase III) for another period of two months – May and June, 2021

The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval to the following: i. Allocation of additional foodgrain under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana Phase III- for another period of 2 months e. May to June, 2021 @ 5 kg per person per month free of cost for about 79.88 Crore beneficiaries covered under NFSA (AAY & PHH) including those covered under DBT. ii. The State/UT-wise allocation in terms of wheat/rice shall be decided by the Department of Food & Public Distribution on the basis of existing allocation ratio under NFSA. Also, the Department of Food and Public Distribution may decide on the extension of the lifting/distribution period under PMGKAY as per operational requirements keeping in view partial and local lockdown situations, and also arising out of adverse weather conditions like monsoon, cyclones, supply chain and Covid-induced constraints etc. iii. The total outgo in terms of food-grains may be approximately 80 LMT. The allocation of additional food-grain free of cost to approximately 79.88 Crore individuals under TPDS @ 5 Kg per person per month for two months i.e. May to June, 2021 would entail an estimated food subsidy of Rs. 25332.92Crore taking the estimated Economic Cost of Rs. 36789.2/MT for rice and Rs. 25731.4/ MT for wheat. Additional allocation will ameliorate the hardships faced by poor due to economic disruption caused by Corona Virus. No poor family will suffer on account of non-availability of food-grains due to disruption in the next two months.
PM’s speech on the occasion of the inauguration of Synthetic Track of the USHA School-VC

Congrats to all sports lovers on the inauguration of the synthetic track in ”Usha School of Athletics”. This track is an important landmark in the development of Usha School and will provide modern facilities to the trainees. I take this opportunity to acknowledge the contribution of our own Payyoli Express, ‘Udan Pari’ and ‘Golden Girl’ of India P.T. Usha ji for the development of this school. P.T.Usha has been a shining light of sports in India. She endured several challenges in life and went on to enter Olympics final, missing a medal only by a whisker. In the history of Indian athletics very few have achieved a track record like hers. Usha ji, the nation is proud of you. What is even better is that Usha ji has continued her association with sports. Her personal attention and focused approach have started bringing about good results and now her trainees like Miss Tintu Luka and Miss Jisna Mathew have already made their mark at the international level. Like Usha ji, ”USHA School” is making the best use of every opportunity by utilizing simple and limited resources. I take this opportunity to also congratulate the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, Sports Authority of India and the CPWD for having completed this project, which suffered various hurdles resulting in delays. But then, Better late than Never. One of the top-most priorities of our Government is speedy implementation and completion of projects in the designated time period. In fact, the Project was sanctioned in 2011 but the work order for the synthetic track was awarded only in 2015. I have been informed that this track is full PUR track. It has been designed so as to minimize the chances of injuries and is compatible with the international standards. Sports is closely linked with the human resource development of a society. I have always been of the view that in addition to keeping the body healthy, sports also transforms the personality, bringing about holistic development. It instills discipline and ethos of hard-work. It provides learnings for life, which enrich our thought process. The sports field is a great teacher. One of the best things one learns on the sports field is equanimity – to face victory and defeat – as a part of life. We learn to be humble in victory and at the same time, not to be bogged down by defeat. A defeat is not the end, in fact it is only the beginning to rise up again and achieve the desired results. Sports enhance teamwork. It also brings a spirit of openness and powers us with the capability to accept others. It is essential that we adopt sports as a part of the lives of the youth in our country. To me, sports includes the following attributes. I will expand the word sports to share them: S for Skill; P for Perseverance O for Optimism; R for Resilience; T for Tenacity; S for Stamina.
PM to visit Maharashtra tomorrow

PM to dedicate to Nation the Eklavya Model Residential School, at Nanded To Flag-off Ajni -Pune Train and Bhusaval- Bandra Khandesh Express Train PM to inaugurate Lower Panazara medium Project under PMKSY Jalgaon-Udhana Doubling and electrification Rail Project to be inaugurated The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Yavatmal and Dhule, in Maharashtra, on 16 February 2019. He will unveil multiple projects in the state. At Yavatmal PM will inaugurate Eklavya Model Residential School, at Nanded through the press of button. The school has a total capacity of 420 students with the state of the art facilities. It will help in improving quality of education amongst tribal students and also provide an avenue for their overall growth and personal development. PM will hand over the keys to selected beneficiaries for the e-Gruh Pravesh of houses constructed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). PM will flag-off Ajni (Nagpur)- Pune Train through video link. The train comprises of three tier air conditioned coaches and will provide overnight service between Nagpur and Pune. The foundation stone of roads under central road fund (CRF) will be laid through the press of button. PM will also distribute certificates/ cheques under Maharashtra State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM) to women SHGs. MSRLM aims at social mobilization towards financial inclusion which help in ensuring farm and non-farm livelihoods opportunity through facilitation of door-step delivery of financial services. At Dhule: PM will later visit Dhule in Maharashtra. There he will inaugurate Lower Panazara medium Project under PMKSY. The Project was included in Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchan Yojana (PMKSY) in 2016-17. It has a total water storage capacity of 109.31 MCum with Irrigation Potential of 7585 hectares benefitting about 21 villages of Dhule district. PM will lay foundation stone of Sulwade Jamphal Kanoli Lift Irrigation Scheme. This scheme envisages lifting 9.24 TMC of flood water from river Tapi in 124 days of monsoon season. It is proposed to irrigate 33367 hectares area of about 100 villages of Dhule district. Foundation stone of Dhule City Water Supply Scheme under AMRUT will be laid by PM. It will ensure water availability to boost industrial and commercial growth. He will lay foundation stone of Dhule-Nardana railway Line and Jalgaon – Manmad 3rd Railway Line. PM will Flag-off Bhusaval- Bandra Khandesh Express Train through video link. It is an overnight train and will provide direct connectivity between Mumbai and Bhusawal. The train will run three days a week. He will inaugurate Jalgaon-Udhana Doubling and electrification Rail Project. The project will increase the capacity of ferrying passengers as well as goods. It will act as a catalyst for development of Nandurbar, Vyara, Dharangaon and other places on the section.
PM expresses happiness over India having the largest network of Ramsar Sites in South Asia

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness over inclusion of two more wetlands, Khijadiya Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat and Bakhira Wildlife Sanctuary in UP in the Ramsar site list. Reacting to a tweet by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupendra Yadav, the Prime Minister tweeted : “Excellent news! India having the largest network of Ramsar Sites in South Asia manifests the commitment of our citizens to protect flora and fauna and live in harmony with nature.”
PM’s telephonic conversation with Mr. Justin Trudeau, PM-designate of Canada

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with Mr. Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister-designate of Canada and leader of the Liberal Party. Prime Minister warmly congratulated Mr. Trudeau for leading the Liberal Party to a victory in the recently concluded general election in Canada. He wished Mr. Trudeau success in his new responsibilities to lead Canada on the path of progress and prosperity. Prime Minister recalled his meeting with Mr Trudeau in April this year during his visit to Canada. Prime Minister noted that India-Canada relations were anchored in a common framework of democracy, pluralism, rule of law and close people-to-people relations. India attached high priority to deepening and further expanding its strategic partnership with Canada. Mr. Trudeau thanked Prime Minister for the felicitations. Mr. Trudeau expressed his strong desire to work closely with Prime Minister to further strengthen the relationship and make progress in all areas of cooperation, including political, economical and security. Prime Minister extended an invitation to Mr. Trudeau to pay an official visit to India which Mr. Trudeau accepted with pleasure. Both the leaders also agreed to meet on the margins of the forthcoming G-20 and COP Summits.
PM calls for an end to caste-based politics, says Eastern India must progress fast

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today invoked the great poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar to call for an end to caste-based politics. The Prime Minister said that for India to progress, it is essential for eastern India, including Bihar, to progress and catch up with the western part of India. He was speaking at a function in New Delhi, to mark the golden jubilee of two of Dinkar’s great works: “Sanskriti ke chaar adhyaay,” and “Parshuram ki pratiksha.” The Prime Minister recalled a letter written by Shri Ramdhari Singh Dinkar in 1961, in which the poet emphasized that his native state of Bihar must forget caste-based divisions, and work towards a merit-based society. In the letter, Dinkar further said that if the people of Bihar do not rise above caste, public life in the state will decay. The Prime Minister described “Rashtrakavi” Dinkar as a great visionary. He said Dinkar’s poems, which were once memorized by thousands, assimilated India’s heritage and culture, and were the best way to understand the essence of India. Shri Narendra Modi also added that there are very few creations, which stand the scrutiny of time, the way Dinkar’s writing has. He said Dinkar wanted to light a path, and show the way forward for society, through his writings. The Prime Minister said Dinkar’s works have continued to provide the inspiration to achieve and progress, to generations of Indians.
PM to inaugurate new ASI Headquarters in New Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will inaugurate the new Headquarters building of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), at Tilak Marg in New Delhi on July 12, 2018. The new Headquarters building has been equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including energy efficient lighting and rainwater harvesting. It shall include a Central Archaeological Library with a collection of about 1.5 lakh books and journals.
PM condoles the demise of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia. “In King Abdullah, we have lost an important voice who left a lasting impact on his country. I condole his demise. Our thoughts are with the people of Saudi Arabia, who have lost a guiding force in King Abdullah, during this hour of grief. A few days ago I spoke to Crown Prince Salman and enquired about King Abdullah`s health. News of King Abdullah`s passing away is saddening”, the Prime Minister said.
PM dedicates to the nation 240 MW Uri-II hydropower project   PM: Government committed to dispel darkness from India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today dedicated to the nation the 240 MW Uri-II hydropower project built by NHPC at a cost of Rs. 2290 crore in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing people at the project site, Shri Modi said his Government is committed to dispel darkness from the country. He said this project was conceived during the Government of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and we have fulfilled that vision. He said the country has hydropower potential of 1.5 lakh MW, but we have not been able to harness much of it so far. Today, when global warming is an issue that affects all mankind, we will place maximum emphasis on renewable energy sources. Our objective is to tap maximum hydropower potential, the Prime Minister added. He said power is an essential requirement for development and economic growth. The entire economy of Jammu and Kashmir will gain momentum from hydropower projects, he said. Giving the example of Bhutan, he said the economy of that country was now being built around hydropower. The Prime Minister said sufficient emphasis had not been given to power transmission lines network, and his Government will take this task forward through the PPP model. The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri N.N. Vohra, The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Omar Abdullah, and MoS(I/C) Power Shri Piyush Goel were present on the occasion.
PM greets people of Gujarat on Foundation Day of Gujarat

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Gujarat on Foundation Day of Gujarat. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “On Gujarat’s Foundation Day, my greetings to the people of Gujarat. Inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel and several other greats, the people of Gujarat are widely admired for their diverse accomplishments. May Gujarat keep progressing in the coming years.”
PM greets the nation on Christmas

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has conveyed his greetings to the nation on Christmas. “Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. We remember the noble teachings of Jesus Christ and recall his efforts towards creating a compassionate and equal society”, the Prime Minister said.
PM expresses delight on the successful maiden test firing of Brahmos ALCM from Su-30MKI

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has expressed his delight on the successful maiden test firing of Brahmos ALCM (Air Launched Cruise Missile) from Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The Prime Minister also congratulated all those who were associated with this remarkable feat. “Delighted on the successful maiden test firing of Brahmos ALCM from Su-30MKI. Congratulations to all those associated with this remarkable feat”, the Prime Minister said.
Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and Uzbekistan for cooperation in the field of Solar Energy

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of signing of Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) between India and Uzbekistan for cooperation in the field of Solar Energy. The main area of work under is to identify research/demonstration/pilot projects between the National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, India and the International Solar Energy Institute (ISEI), Uzbekistan in the following mutually identified areas: i. Solar Photovoltaic ii. Storage Technologies iii. Transfer of Technology Based on mutual agreement, both parties would work for implementation and deployment of pilot project in International Solar Alliance (ISA) member countries.
PM to address the inaugural session of Advantage Assam – Global Investors Summit 2018

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will address the inaugural session of Advantage Assam – Global Investors Summit 2018, in Guwahati tomorrow. The two-day Summit will be the largest ever investment promotion and facilitation initiative by the Government of Assam. The Summit aims at highlighting the geo-strategic advantages offered to investors by Assam. The event shall showcase the manufacturing prowess and the opportunities offered by the State in terms of export-oriented manufacturing and services to growing economies in South and South-East Asia. The Summit will highlight investment opportunities in the State, focusing on: Power, Agriculture & Food Processing, IT & ITeS, River Transport & Port Townships, Plastics & Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals & Medical Equipment, Handloom, Textiles & Handicrafts, Tourism, Hospitality & Wellness, Civil Aviation and Petroleum and Natural Gas.
PM interacts with Telangana and Andhra Pradesh CMs

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacted with Telangana Chief Minister, Shri K Chandrashekhar Rao and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Shri Y S Jaganmohan Reddy regarding the situation in Telangana and AP respectively due to heavy rainfall. “Spoke to Telangana CM KCR Garu and AP CM YS Jagan Garu regarding the situation in Telangana and AP respectively due to heavy rainfall. Assured all possible support and assistance from the Centre in rescue and relief work. My thoughts are with those affected due to the heavy rains”, the Prime Minister said,
PM pays homage to Shri K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid homage to Shri K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Paying homage to the great Shri K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary. He dedicated his life to national development and social empowerment. His emphasis on education, healthcare and women empowerment continue to inspire the people of India.”