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PM addresses Arogya Manthan marking one year of Ayushman Bharat

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched a new mobile application for the Ayushman Bharat, the world’s largest health insurance scheme aimed at securing the health of over 10.70 Crore Poor families in the country. The Prime Minister was presiding over the over the valedictory function of Arogya Manthan at New Delhi today. He interacted with select beneficiaries of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri – Jan Arogya Yojana PM-JAY. He visited the exhibition on PM-JAY which showcased the journey of the scheme over the past one year. He also launched the ‘Ayushman Bharat Start-Up Grand Challenge’ and released a commemorative stamp on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the PM said “the first year of Ayushman Bharat has been about resolution, dedication and mutual learning. We are running the world’s largest health care scheme successfully in India due to our determination.” He said that the access to medical facilities should be easily available to every poor and every citizen in the country. He also said that there is a sense of dedication behind this success and this dedication belongs to every state and union territory of the country. He added that it is a great achievement to awaken hope among the lakhs of poor people of the country to recover from the disease. PM Modi said that in the last one year, if any one person’s land, house, jewelry or any other items are saved from mortgage or sale for medical treatment, then this is a huge success of Ayushman India. The Prime Minister said in the last one year about 50,000 poor could avail the benefit under PMJAY outside their district and state where they could get better facilities. PM Modi said that Ayushman Bharat is one of the revolutionary steps of New India and not just because it is playing an important role in saving the life of an ordinary person, but it is also a symbol of the dedication and strength of 130 crore people of the country. He added that Ayushman Bharat is a collective solution for the whole of India as well as a holistic solution for a healthy India. He also said that this is an extension of the government’s thinking under which we are working in totality instead of thinking in pieces to deal with India’s problems and challenges. Ayushman Bharat ensures better treatment to patients in any part of the country. Arogya Manthan is a two-day event organized by the National Health Authority, to mark the completion of one year of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY. The purpose of the Arogya Manthan is to provide a platform to meet for all the important stakeholders of PM-JAY to meet and discuss the challenges faced in the implementation of the scheme in the past year and to forge new understanding and pathways to improving implementation.
Cabinet approves revised pay scales of teachers and equivalent academic staff in Universities/Colleges & centrally funded technical institutions

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for revision of pay scales for about 8 lakh teachers and other equivalent academic staff in higher educational institutions under the purview of the University Grants Commission (UGC) and in Centrally Funded Technical Institutions, following implementation of the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission for Central Government employees. The decision will benefit 7.58 lakh teachers and equivalent academic staff in the 106 Universities / Colleges which are funded by the UGC/MHRD and also 329 Universities which are funded by State Governments and 12,912 Govt. and private aided colleges affiliated to State Public Universities. In addition, the revised pay package will cover teachers of 119 Centrally Funded Technical Institutions viz. IITs, IISc, IIMs, IISERs, IIITs, NITIE. etc. The approved pay scales would be applicable from 1.1.2016. The annual Central financial liability on account of this measure would be about Rs. 9,800 crore. The implementation of this pay revision will enhance the teachers’ pay in the range of Rs. 10,400 and Rs. 49,800 as against the extant entry pay due to the implementation of the 6th Central Pay Commission for the pay of teachers. This revision would register an entry pay growth in the range of 22% to 28 %. For the State Govt. funded institutions, the revised pay scales will require adoption by the respective State Governments. The Central Government will bear the additional burden of the States on account of revision of pay scales. The measures proposed in the revised pay structure are expected to improve quality of higher education and also attract and retain talent.
PM attends Dussehra Celebrations at DDA Ground, Dwaraka

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi attended Dussehra Celebrations at DDA Ground, Dwaraka in New Delhi, today. Prime Minister greeted fellow Indians on Vijaya Dashami. Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister said that India is a land of festivals. Due to our vibrant culture, there is always an occasion or festival in some parts of India. Through India’s festivals we celebrate the salient aspects of Indian culture. We get to know different types of art, music, song and dance, he added. He said that India is a land of Shakti Sadhna. In the last nine days we worshipped Maa. Taking that spirit ahead, he called for working towards furthering empowerment as well as dignity of women. Reminding about his talk on Ghar ki Laxmi during Maan ki Baat, Prime Minister called for celebrating the accomplishments of our Nari Shakti this Diwali. He said that today is Vijaya Dashami and also Air Force Day. India is phenomenally proud of our Air Force, he added. At a time when we mark 150 years of Mahatma Gandhi, PM made a request on this Vijaya Dashami. He asked the people to take up one mission this year and work to fulfil it. This mission can be – not wasting food, conserving energy, saving water. He said that if we want to understand the power of collective spirit, we must seek inspiration from Bhagwan Shri Krishna and Bhagwan Shri Ram. The Prime Minister watched the Ramleela organized by the Dwarka Sri Ram Leela Society. He also witnessed the burning of giant effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakarn and Meghnad signifying the triumph of good over evil, during the event.
Cabinet approves Atmanirbhar Bharat RojgarYojana (ABRY)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for Atmanirbhar Bharat RojgarYojana (ABRY) to boost employment in formal sector and incentivize creation of new employment opportunities during the Covid recovery phase under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package 3.0. Cabinet has approved an expenditure of Rs. 1,584 crore for the current financial yearand Rs.22,810 crore for the entire Scheme period i.e. 2020-2023. The salient features of the Scheme are as under: • Government of India will provide subsidy for two years in respect of new employees engaged on or after 1st October, 2020 and upto 30th June, 2021 • Government of India will pay both 12% employees’ contribution and 12% employers’ contribution i.e. 24% of wages towards EPF in respect of new employees in establishments employing upto 1000 employees for two years, • Government of India will pay only employees’ share of EPF contribution i.e. 12% of wages in respect of new employees in establishments employing more than 1000 employee for two years. • An employee drawing monthly wage of less than Rs. 15000/- who was not working in any establishment registered with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) before 1st October, 2020 and did not have a Universal Account Number or EPF Member account number prior to 1stOctober 2020 will be eligible for the benefit, • Any EPF member possessing Universal Account Number (UAN) drawing monthly wage of less than Rs. 15000/- who made exit from employment during Covid pandemic from 01.03.2020 to 30.09.2020 and did not join employment in any EPF covered establishment up to 30.09.2020 will also be eligible to avail benefit, • EPFO will credit the contribution in Aadhaar seeded account of members in electronic manner, • EPFO shall develop a software for the scheme and also develop a procedure which is transparent and accountable at their end. • EPFO shall work out modality to ensure that there is no overlapping of benefits provided under ABRY with any other scheme implemented by EPFO.
PM visits Commemorative Exhibition on the theme “India and World War-I  -;

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today visited the Commemorative Exhibition on the theme “India and World War-I,” organized by the Indian Armed Forces, at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi. The exhibition showcases the gallantry and sacrifice of Indian soldiers in the First World War. The Prime Minister said the Exhibition brings alive the participation and bravery of Indian soldiers in various battlefields of this war across Europe, Africa and Asia. He said he was touched to meet the descendants of some of these decorated soldiers. He urged youth to visit this exhibition to learn about the War in which nearly 74,000 of our men were martyred in far-flung lands. We salute the sacrifice of each and every Indian soldier martyred in the war, the Prime Minister said. The Chief of Army Staff Gen. Dalbir Singh, the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R. K. Dhowan, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, and the Defence Secretary Shri R.K. Mathur were present during the Prime Minister’s visit.
PM to inaugurate Multi-storeyed flats for Members of Parliament on 23rd November

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate Multi-storeyed flats for Members of Parliament on 23rd November 2020 at 11 AM via video conferencing. The Speaker of Lok Sabha Shri Om Birla will also be present on the occasion. These flats are located at Dr B D Marg in New Delhi. Eight old bungalows, which were more than 80 years old, have been redeveloped to construct 76 flats. The construction of these flats has been completed with savings of about 14 percent from the sanctioned cost and without time overrun despite the impact of Covid-19. Several green building initiatives have been incorporated in the construction, including bricks made from fly ash and construction & demolition waste, double glazed windows for thermal insulation and energy efficiency, energy efficient LED light fittings, occupancy based sensors for light control, air conditioners with VRV system for low power consumption, low flow fixtures for conservation of water, rainwater harvesting system and rooftop solar plant.
PM shares Shri Hardeep Puri’s speech and Health Minister’s reply to the discussion on pandemic in Rajya Sabha

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi shared speech by the Union Minister Shri Hardeep Puri during the discussion on COVID-19 in Rajya Sabha. The speech “explains a wide range of subjects pertaining to the global pandemic”, tweeted the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister also tweeted the link for extensive speech by Shri Mansukh Mandviya, the Union Health Minster. This speech “covers several aspects relating to COVID-19 in an insightful and sensitive manner. I would request you all to hear his remarks”, tweeted the Prime Minister.
PM congratulates IN-SPACe and ISRO for successfully launching two payloads of Indian Start-ups in Space by PSLV C53

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated IN-SPACe and ISRO for successfully launching two payloads of Indian Start-ups in Space by PSLV C53 mission. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “The PSLV C53 mission has achieved a new milestone by launching two payloads of Indian Start-ups in Space. Congratulations @INSPACeIND and @isro for enabling this venture. Confident that many more Indian companies will reach Space in near future.”
PM bows to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on his martyrdom day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on his martyrdom day. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “The martyrdom of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji is an unforgettable moment in our history. He fought against injustice till his very last breath. I bow to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on this day. Sharing a few glimpses of my recent visit to Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib in Delhi.”
Seychelles Parliamentary Delegation Calls on Prime Minister

A 12-member delegation of the Seychelles Parliament called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. The delegation was led by Speaker Hon. Patrick Pillay and included Leader of Government Business, Hon. Charles De Commarmond. Prime Minister welcomed increased exchanges between the legislatures of both countries. He appreciated their role in upholding strong and vibrant ties between India and Seychelles as close partners, including in the Indian Ocean. Prime Minister recalled his own productive visit to Seychelles in March 2015 that helped both countries further deepen cooperation. The delegation shared their perspectives with Prime Minister on further strengthening cooperation and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. The Seychelles parliamentary delegation is on an official visit to India on the invitation of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and France on Renewable Energy Cooperation

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and French Republic in the field of renewable energy cooperation. The MoU was signed in January 2021. The objective of the MoU is to establish the basis for promotion of bilateral cooperation in the field of new and renewable energy on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity. It covers technologies relating to solar, wind, hydrogen and biomass energy. The MoU entails: · exchange and training of scientific and technical personnel; · exchange of scientific and technological information and data; · organization of workshops and seminars; transfer of equipment, know-how and technology; · development of joint research and technological projects. This MoU will help in the development of technological know-how in the field of Renewable Energy and thereby aid the process of attaining the ambitious target of 450 GW of installed Renewable Energy capacity by 2030.
Cabinet approves continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme to improve judiciary infrastructure

Boost to infrastructure facilities for judiciary The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved continuation of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for Development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary beyond 12th Five Year Plan i.e. from 01.04.2017 to 31.03.2020 to be implemented in a Mission Mode through National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms with an estimated outlay of Rs.3,320 crore. The Cabinet also approved setting up of an on-line monitoring system with geo-tagging by the Department of Justice enabling data collection on progress, completion of court halls and residential units under construction, including for future projects as well as better asset management and formulation of norms and specification of court halls and residential units to be constructed under Scheme for implementation throughout the country for future. Benefits from the Scheme: The Scheme will increase the availability of suitable number of Court Halls and Residential Accommodations for Judges / Judicial Officers of District and Subordinate Courts all over the country including at District, Sub-District, Taluka, Tehsil and Gram Panchayat and Village levels. This will help in improving the functioning and performance of the Judiciary across the country in reaching out to every citizen. Financial assistance: The central assistance is provided to the State Governments / UT Administrations under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for development of Infrastructure Facilities for Judiciary for construction of court halls and residential units for Judicial Officers / Judges of District and Subordinate Courts. The funds sharing pattern for Centre and State is 60:40 in respect of States other than North Eastern and Himalayan States. The funds sharing pattern is 90:10 in respect of North Eastern and Himalayan States; and 100% in respect of Union Territories. This will help for completion of on-going projects for construction of 3,000 court halls and 1,800 residential units for judicial officers of District and Subordinate Courts. Monitoring of the Scheme An on-line monitoring system will be set up by the Department of Justice enabling data collection on progress, completion of court halls and residential units under construction as well as better asset management. Regular meetings of the Monitoring Committee may be organised in various States with State Chief Secretaries and PWD officials to enable speedy and good construction. It may also be monitored if the funds released by the Centre are released without delay onward to PWD by the State Governments. Background: Central Government augments the resources of the States in this regard through the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for development of infrastructure facilities for Judiciary which is being implemented since 1993-94. The central assistance is provided to the State Governments / UT Administrations under the Scheme for construction of court halls and residential units for Judicial Officers / Judges of District and Subordinate Courts.
PM greets people of Rajasthan on its State Day

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PM salutes Indian Army on the occasion of Army Day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has saluted the courage & invaluable service of the Indian Army, on the occasion of Army Day. “Greetings to all soldiers, veterans & their families on Army Day. We salute the courage & invaluable service of the Indian Army. Indian Army always leads from the front, be it in protecting the sovereignty of our nation or helping citizens during natural disasters. We remember with great pride all the sacrifices made by our Army. They put their lives at risk so that 125 crore Indians live peacefully,” the Prime Minister said.
PM wishes health and happiness on Vishu

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has conveyed his best wishes on the occasion of Vishu, especially to the Malayalis all over the world. The Prime Minister said in a tweet “Best wishes on the special occasion of Vishu, especially to the Malayalis settled all over the world. I pray for a year filled with utmost happiness and good health.”
PM congratulates team India on winning the Under-19 World Cup

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the young cricketers of team India on winning the Under-19 World Cup. “Absolutely thrilled by the stupendous achievement of our young cricketers. Congratulations to them on winning the Under-19 World Cup. This triumph makes every Indian extremely proud”, the Prime Minister said.
PM’s opening statement at BRICS Leaders’ meeting in Brisbane, Australia

Your Excellency President Dilma Rousseff, Your Excellency President Vladimir Putin, Your Excellency President Xi Jinping, Your Excellency President Jacob Zuma, ·I wish to join my other colleagues and congratulate President Dilma Rousseff on her re-election as the President of Brazil. ·From Brazil to Brisbane, it has been most successful journey under your leadership. ·Our group will continue to benefit from your visionary leadership. ·I would also like to thank President Rousseff for hosting today’s meeting. ·The historic 6th BRICS Summit in Fortaleza delivered- the New Development Bank and the Contingent Reserve Arrangement. ·These signal our collective capacities to create and manage global institutions. ·These can be effective in promoting sustainable development and bridge infrastructure gaps. We can be more aligned to local conditions and requirements. We should focus on next generation infrastructure. ·We can promote new models of governance and financing, while maintaining the highest banking standards. We should also make it more participatory. ·We need to work towards their early implementation. ·We propose that we should set the target of 2016 for inauguration of this Bank. ·We hope to ratify the agreement by the end of the year. We would soon nominate our candidate for the post of the Presidency. ·The Contingent Reserve Arrangement is also a very timely initiative. ·The work on the Reinsurance pool among BRICS is also a welcome one. We hope that our officials will be able to come up with a concrete proposal by the next year. ·These measures send a strong message to the rest of the world about the efficacy of BRICS. ·Besides these, we have started work on many other proposals that would deepen our relations and enhance our cooperation in all spheres. Thank You.
PM condoles loss of lives in hospital fire at Bharuch

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to a fire at a hospital in Bharuch. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said : “Pained by the loss of lives due to a fire at a hospital in Bharuch. Condolences to the bereaved families.”
On Earth Day, PM reaffirms commitment towards creating a better planet

On Earth Day, let us reaffirm our commitment towards creating a better planet for our future generations. Let us work together to mitigate the menace of climate change. This would be a great tribute to our beloved Mother Earth. I compliment all those individuals and organisations who are working towards promoting harmony with nature and ensuring sustainable development’’,the Prime Minister said.
Swami Prakashananda, Head of Sivagiri Mutt, Kerala, calls on PM

The Head of the Sivagiri Mutt, Swami Prakashananda, called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today. The Sivagiri Mutt is located at Varkala in Kerala, the final resting place of social reformer and sage Sree Narayana Guru. Swami Prakashananda blessed the Prime Minister on behalf of the Sivagiri Mutt.
PM salutes the strengths, skills and achievements of the girl child, on National Girl Child Day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has saluted the strengths, skills and achievements of the girl child, on National Girl Child Day. “Saluting the strengths, skills and achievements of the girl child on National Girl Child Day. India will progress when the girl child shines. Let’s further the spirit of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ and create a discrimination free and opportunity filled environment for the girl child”, the Prime Minister said.
PM releases Biography of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Braille

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today released a biography of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Braille. This has been prepared by Dr. A Saibaba Goud, for the benefit of the visually challenged. Dr Goud also runs the Devnar School for the Blind, in Hyderabad. Shri Bandaru Dattatreya, Member of Parliament, was present on the occasion.