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PM to inaugurate the first Global Innovation Summit of the Pharmaceuticals sector on 18th November

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the First Global Innovation Summit of the Pharmaceuticals sector on 18th November 2021 at 4 PM via video conferencing. This is a distinctive initiative that aims to bring together key Indian and international stakeholders from the government, industry, academia, investors, and researchers to discuss and strategize priorities to foster a thriving innovation ecosystem in the pharmaceuticals industry in India. It will also highlight the opportunities in the Indian pharma industry that has huge growth potential. The two-day Summit will have 12 Sessions and over 40 national and international speakers deliberating on a range of subjects including the regulatory environment, funding for innovation, industry-academia collaboration, and innovation infrastructure. It will witness participation of leading members from domestic and global Pharma Industries, officials, investors and researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, John Hopkins Institute, IIM Ahmedabad and other eminent institutes. Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will also be present on the occasion.
Cabinet gives approval to the Amendments in the Constitution Order, 1950 to modify the list of Scheduled Tribes (STs)

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of two Bills in the Parliament for certain amendments in the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 so as to modify the list of Scheduled Tribes in respect of five States, namely, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Tripura and identification of new communities in the Union Territory of Puducherry. The following communities as per approved modalities were found to be eligible for their inclusion in, exclusion from and other modifications in the list of Scheduled Tribes:
PM reviews situation of Indian Nationals in Iraq

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation of Indian Nationals in Iraq. The meeting was attended by the Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh, the External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, the National Security Adviser, the Cabinet Secretary, the Foreign Secretary and other senior officials. As per information available to the Government so far, the abducted Indian nationals are safe. The Government is making every effort to ensure their continued safety, and resolve the situation at the earliest. This issue remains a matter of high priority for the Government.
PM addresses NCC Rally

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the NCC rally in New Delhi. He said every young NCC Cadet came to this gathering with his or her own personality and identity. But, he added, that over the course of a month, new friendships would have been forged, and a lot would have been learnt from each other. NCC camps teach every youngster about the different cultures of India, he said. They motivate every youngster to do something good for the nation, he added. The Prime Minister said that this spirit that has been learnt in NCC camps will remain with the Cadets for life. He said that the National Cadet Corps is not about uniform or uniformity, it is about unity. Through NCC we nurture teams that work in mission mode and inspire others, he added. The Prime Minister said that the NCC has completed seven glorious decades, and has given a sense of mission to several people. Today we celebrate what we have achieved and also think about how we can make the NCC experience even more effective in the years to come, the Prime Minister said. He urged all stakeholders to think about the plan of action of the next 5 years, when NCC turns 75. Shri Narendra Modi asserted that the youth of India now refuse to accept corruption. He asserted that the fight against corruption and black money will not stop. He added that this is a fight for the future of India’s youth. The Prime Minister appealed to the Cadets to promote digital transactions through the BHIM App, and to motivate others to join that platform. He said that this a step towards transparency and accountability. Once the youth of India decide something, everything is possible, he added. The Prime Minister said that earlier, people believed that nothing happens to the rich and powerful. But, he added that things are different today. People who served as Chief Ministers are in jail for their corruption, he asserted. Speaking on Aadhaar, he said it has added great strength to India’s development. What would earlier get into wrong hands is now going to the intended beneficiaries, he added.
PM’s informal interaction with National Awardee Teachers’ on the eve of Teachers’ Day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today interacted informally with national awardee teachers, on the eve of Teachers’ Day. The Prime Minister exhorted the awardee teachers to continually strive towards improving the quality of education in the country. The Prime Minister said that teachers should keep abreast of technology, and imbibe it judiciously as part of the teaching routine. He urged the teachers to encourage creativity among the students. Shri Narendra Modi also called upon the teachers to inculcate the habits of cleanliness (Swachhta) among their students. Union Minister for Human Resource Development Smt. Smriti Irani, and Union MoS (HRD) Dr. Ram Shankar Katheria were present on the occasion.
Cabinet approves revision of Indian Community Welfare Fund guidelines

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved revision of the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) guidelines. ICWF, set up in 2009, is aimed at assisting Overseas Indian nationals in times of distress and emergency in the most deserving cases on a means tested basis. The revised guidelines being made broad-based seek to expand the scope of welfare measures that can be extended through the Fund. The guidelines would cover three key areas namely Assisting Overseas Indian nationals in distress situations, Community Welfare activities and Improvement in Consular services. They are expected to provide Indian Missions and Posts abroad greater flexibility in swiftly addressing to requests for assistance by Overseas Indian nationals. Apart from assisting Indian nationals in distress abroad, ICWF has been a critical support in emergency evacuation of Indian nationals in conflict zones in Libya, Iraq, Yemen, South Sudan and other challenging situations like assistance extended to undocumented Indian workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the Nitaqat drive in 2013 and the ongoing Amnesty drive in 2017. The scale and speed of these evacuations and assistance rendered through the Fund has been universally appreciated. It has also created a sense of confidence among the migrant workers going overseas about the support they can expect from India during critical times. ICWF stands extended to all Indian Missions and Posts abroad and is primarily funded by levying service charge on various consular services rendered by Indian Missions and Posts abroad.
PM honoured with Bhutan’s highest civilian award

I am deeply touched by this warm gesture and express my grateful thanks to His Majesty the King of Bhutan: PM The King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, conferred its highest civilian award, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, on Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on the occasion of the country’s National Day. Shri Modi has expressed his gratitude to His Majesty the King of Bhutan for this warm gesture. In reply to a tweet by PM of Bhutan, the Prime Minister in a series of tweets said; “Thank you, Lyonchhen @PMBhutan! I am deeply touched by this warm gesture, and express my grateful thanks to His Majesty the King of Bhutan. I have been privileged to receive the utmost love and affection from our Bhutanese brother and sisters, and take this occasion to convey my greetings to all of them on the auspicious occasion of the National Day of Bhutan. I admire Bhutan for its unique model of sustainable development and the deeply spiritual way of life. Successive Druk Gyalpos – Their Majesties the Kings – have given a unique identity to the Kingdom, and nurtured the special bond of neigbhourly friendship that our nations share. India will always cherish Bhutan as one of its closest friends and neighbours, and we will continue to support Bhutan’s development journey in every possible way.”
PM visits AIIMS Bilaspur

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi visited AIIMS, Bilaspur today. The Prime Minister arrived at the C-Block of the hospital building. Then, he observed a demonstration of the 3D model of the AIIMS, Bilaspur campus and proceeded to the ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the inauguration of the institution. The Prime Minister walked through the CT Scan Centre and Emergency & Trauma areas of the hospital. The Prime Minister’s vision and commitment to strengthening health services across the country are being showcased again through the dedication of AIIMS Bilaspur to the nation. The foundation stone of the hospital was also laid by the Prime Minister in October 2017 and is being established under the Central sector scheme Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana. AIIMS Bilaspur, constructed at a cost of more than Rs 1470 crore, is a state-of-the-art hospital with 18 speciality & 17 super speciality departments, 18 modular operation theatres, and 750 beds with 64 ICU beds. Spread over 247 acres, the hospital is equipped with 24 hours emergency and dialysis facilities, modern diagnostic machines like ultrasonography, CT scan, MRI etc, Amrit Pharmacy & Jan Aushadhi Kendra and also a 30 bedded AYUSH block. The Hospital has also set up the Centre for Digital Health to provide health services in the tribal and inaccessible tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh. Also, specialist health services will be provided by the hospital through health camps in the inaccessible tribal and high Himalayan regions like Kaza, Saluni, and Keylong. The hospital will admit 100 students for MBBS courses and 60 students for nursing courses every year. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Jai Ram Thakur, Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Union Minister, Shri Anurag Singh Thakur and Member of Parliament and BJP National President, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda.
PM remembers Sant Ravidas on the eve of his Jayanti

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered Sant Ravidas on the eve of his Jayanti. He has also said that he feels proud that every step taken by his government has imbibed the spirit of Pujya Shri Guru Ravidas ji. In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said; “рдорд╣рд╛рди рд╕рдВрдд рдЧреБрд░реБ рд░рд╡рд┐рджрд╛рд╕ рдЬреА рдХреА рдХрд▓ рдЬрдиреНрдо-рдЬрдпрдВрддреА рд╣реИред рдЙрдиреНрд╣реЛрдВрдиреЗ рдЬрд┐рд╕ рдкреНрд░рдХрд╛рд░ рд╕реЗ рдЕрдкрдирд╛ рдЬреАрд╡рди рд╕рдорд╛рдЬ рд╕реЗ рдЬрд╛рдд-рдкрд╛рдд рдФрд░ рдЫреБрдЖрдЫреВрдд рдЬреИрд╕реА рдХреБрдкреНрд░рдерд╛рдУрдВ рдХреЛ рд╕рдорд╛рдкреНрдд рдХрд░рдиреЗ рдХреЗ рд▓рд┐рдП рд╕рдорд░реНрдкрд┐рдд рдХрд░ рджрд┐рдпрд╛, рд╡реЛ рдЖрдЬ рднреА рд╣рдо рд╕рдмрдХреЗ рд▓рд┐рдП рдкреНрд░реЗрд░рдгрд╛рджрд╛рдпреА рд╣реИред” “рдЗрд╕ рдЕрд╡рд╕рд░ рдкрд░ рдореБрдЭреЗ рд╕рдВрдд рд░рд╡рд┐рджрд╛рд╕ рдЬреА рдХреА рдкрд╡рд┐рддреНрд░ рд╕реНрдерд▓реА рдХреЛ рд▓реЗрдХрд░ рдХреБрдЫ рдмрд╛рддреЗрдВ рдпрд╛рдж рдЖ рд░рд╣реА рд╣реИрдВред рд╕рд╛рд▓ 2016 рдФрд░ 2019 рдореЗрдВ рдореБрдЭреЗ рдпрд╣рд╛рдВ рдорддреНтАНрдерд╛ рдЯреЗрдХрдиреЗ рдФрд░ рд▓рдВрдЧрд░ рдЫрдХрдиреЗ рдХрд╛ рд╕реМрднрд╛рдЧреНрдп рдорд┐рд▓рд╛ рдерд╛ред рдПрдХ рд╕рд╛рдВрд╕рдж рд╣реЛрдиреЗ рдХреЗ рдирд╛рддреЗ рдореИрдВрдиреЗ рдпреЗ рддрдп рдХрд░ рд▓рд┐рдпрд╛ рдерд╛ рдХрд┐ рдЗрд╕ рддреАрд░реНрдерд╕реНрдерд▓ рдХреЗ рд╡рд┐рдХрд╛рд╕ рдХрд╛рд░реНрдпреЛрдВ рдореЗрдВ рдХреЛрдИ рдХрдореА рдирд╣реАрдВ рд╣реЛрдиреЗ рджреА рдЬрд╛рдПрдЧреАред” “рдореБрдЭреЗ рдпрд╣ рдмрддрд╛рддреЗ рд╣реБрдП рдЧрд░реНрд╡ рдХрд╛ рдЕрдиреБрднрд╡ рд╣реЛ рд░рд╣рд╛ рд╣реИ рдХрд┐ рд╣рдордиреЗ рдЕрдкрдиреА рд╕рд░рдХрд╛рд░ рдХреЗ рд╣рд░ рдХрджрдо рдФрд░ рд╣рд░ рдпреЛрдЬрдирд╛ рдореЗрдВ рдкреВрдЬреНтАНрдп рд╢реНрд░реА рдЧреБрд░реБ рд░рд╡рд┐рджрд╛рд╕ рдЬреА рдХреА рднрд╛рд╡рдирд╛ рдХреЛ рд╕рдорд╛рд╣рд┐рдд рдХрд┐рдпрд╛ рд╣реИред рдпрд╣реА рдирд╣реАрдВ, рдХрд╛рд╢реА рдореЗрдВ рдЙрдирдХреА рд╕реНрдореГрддрд┐ рдореЗрдВ рдирд┐рд░реНрдорд╛рдг рдХрд╛рд░реНрдп рдкреВрд░реА рднрд╡реНрдпрддрд╛ рдФрд░ рджрд┐рд╡реНрдпрддрд╛ рдХреЗ рд╕рд╛рде рдЖрдЧреЗ рдмрдврд╝ рд░рд╣рд╛ рд╣реИред”
Release of ex-gratia under PMNRF

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, is grieved to learn about the loss of lives and injuries sustained by the persons in the bus accident of 19-9-2016 near Bennipatti, Madhubani District, Bihar; and the bus accident of of 20-9-2016 near Muhawa village, Attari, Amritsar district, Punjab. He has sanctioned an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each to the next of kin of the persons deceased, and Rs. 50,000 each to the seriously injured, from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.
PM’s nineteenth interaction through PRAGATI

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today chaired his nineteenth interaction through PRAGATI – the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation. The Prime Minister reviewed the progress towards handling and resolution of grievances related to postal services. He asserted that the importance of postal services is on the rise again. He sought to know what changes have been made in procedures, and what action has been taken against officers responsible for lapses. He stressed on the importance of human resource management, systemic improvement, and infrastructure strengthening in the Department of Posts. The Prime Minister reviewed the progress of vital infrastructure projects in the railway, road and power sectors, spread over several states including Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. The Prime Minister comprehensively reviewed the “Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems” (CCTNS). He urged the States to accord high priority to this network, so that maximum benefit could be taken from it, in the interest of law and order, and bringing criminals to justice.
Approval for Lucknow Metro Rail Project Phase-1A

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Lucknow Metro Rail Project Phase – 1 A. It will cover a length of 22.878 km with 22 stations. The cost of the project will be Rs. 6,928 crore which will be supported by Government of India with Rs.1,300 crore in the form of equity and subordinate debt. The Project will be implemented by Lucknow Metro Rail Corporation (LMRC), which will be reconstituted into a 50:50 jointly owned company of Govt. of India and Govt. of Uttar Pradesh. Out of the total route length of 22.878 km, elevated route will be 19.438 km while underground route length will be 3.440 km. with total 19 elevated and three underground metro stations. The metro train will ply between Chowdhary Charan Singh Airport and Munshi Pulia. The project will come under the legal framework of the Metro Railways (Construction of Works) Act, 1978; the Metro Railways (Operation and Maintenance) Act, 2002; and the Railways Act, 1989, as amended from time to time. Background:- Lucknow has been experiencing mounting pressure on its transport infrastructure. Lucknow has witnessed tremendous growth in the last two decades. As per census of India 2011, the population of Lucknow Urban Agglomeration is 29 lakhs. The population of Lucknow Metropolitan Area is over 50 lakhs. The city has 14.24 lakh vehicles, 80 percent of them being two wheelers and 14 percent cars. The city is witnessing an annual growth of 8.35 percent in vehicular population.
PM condoles the demise of Brazilian football legend, Pele

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of Brazilian football legend, Pele. PM Modi said that the passing away of Pelé leaves an irreplaceable void in the world of sports. The Prime Minister tweeted; “The passing away of Pelé leaves an irreplaceable void in the world of sports. A global football superstar, his popularity transcends boundaries. His outstanding sporting performances and success will keep inspiring the coming generations. Condolences to his family and fans. RIP.”
PM to visit Kutch on 15th December and lay Foundation Stone of several development projects

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will undertake a visit to Dhordo in Kutch, Gujarat on 15th December, 2020 and lay the Foundation Stone of several development projects in the State. These projects include a desalination plant, a hybrid renewable energy park, and a fully automated milk processing and packing plant. Chief Minister of Gujarat will be present on the occasion. Prime Minister will also undertake a visit to the White Rann, followed by witnessing a cultural programme. Harnessing its vast coastline, Gujarat is taking a significant step towards transforming seawater to potable drinking water with the upcoming Desalination Plant at Mandvi, Kutch. This Desalination Plant, with 10 crore litre per day capacity (100 MLD), will strengthen water security in Gujarat by complementing Narmada Grid, Sauni network and treated waste water infrastructure. It will be an important milestone for sustainable and affordable water resource harvesting in the country. Nearly 8 lakh people across the regions of Mundra, Lakhpat, Abdasa and Nakhatrana talukas will receive desalinated water from this plant, which will also help in sharing the surplus to upstream districts of Bhachau, Rapar and Gandhidham. It is one of the five upcoming desalination plants in Gujarat besides those at Dahej (100 MLD), Dwarka (70 MLD), Ghogha Bhavnagar (70 MLD) and Gir Somnath (30 MLD). The Hybrid Renewable Energy Park near Vighakot village in the district of Kutch in Gujarat will be the country’s largest renewable energy generation park. It will lead to the generation of renewable energy to the tune of 30 GW. Spread over 72,600 hectares of land, the park will have a dedicated hybrid park zone for wind and solar energy storage, as well as exclusive zone for wind park activities. Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of a fully automated milk processing and packing plant at Sarhad Dairy Anjar, Kutch. The plant will cost Rs 121 Crore and will have the capacity to process 2 Lakh Litres of milk per day.
PM to visit Mumbai on 11th August, 2018

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Mumbai on 11th August, 2018. He will deliver the Convocation Address, at the 56th Annual Convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. After the Convocation, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the new building of the Department of Energy Science & Engineering; and Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering, at IIT Bombay.
PM’s meeting with Mr. Masayoshi Son, Board Director and Founder, Softbank Corporation

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Mr. Masayoshi Son, Board Director and Founder, Softbank Corporation on 23 May 2022 in Tokyo. Prime Minister appreciated Softbank’s role in India’s startup sector. They discussed Softbank’s future participation in India in key areas such as technology, energy and finance. They discussed various reforms being undertaken to enable ease of doing business in India. Specific proposals were shared with Softbank where it could enhance its investments in India.
Cabinet approves Spectrum Usage Charge for the spectrum in various bands held by various operators or to be acquired by them in forthcoming auction

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the rates for Spectrum Usage Charge (SUC) for various bands of spectrum for which auction are going to be conducted shortly. With this decision the path is clear for issuance of the Notice Inviting Application for spectrum auction by the Department of Telecommunications. As per the decision of the cabinet, the Spectrum Usage Charge is to be prescribed as given below: (i) Spectrum acquired in forthcoming auction in 700, 800, 900, 1800, 2100, 2300 & 2500 MHz band is to be charged at the rate of 3% of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) excluding the revenue from wire-line services. (ii) The weighted average of SUC rates across all spectrum assigned to an operator (whether assigned administratively or through auction or through trading) in all access spectrum bands including BWA spectrum obtained in 2010 auction shall be applied for charging SUC subject to a minimum of 3% of AGR excluding revenues from wire-line services. The weighted average is to be derived by sum of product of spectrum holdings and applicable SUC rate divided by total spectrum holding. The Weighted Average Rate shall be determined operator wise for each service area. (iii) The amount of SUC payable by the operators during 2015-16 at weighted average derived after taking into consideration the spectrum acquired in the coming auction and excluding the spectrum in 2300 MHz/2500 MHz band acquired/ allocated prior to 2015-16, shall be treated as the floor amount of the SUC to be paid by the operators. Further, in case there is a reduction in AGR of the service provider, the floor amount of SUC shall be reduced proportionately. This will facilitate to move to a simple, transparent and flat ad-valorem SUC regime in accordance with the law and avoid creative accounting to bypass the revenues.
PM’s remarks on the occasion of dedication to the Nation of Stage 1 of Shree Singaji Thermal Power Plant at Khandwa

PM: Amendment of Land Acquisition Act essential for creating rural infrastructure. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today said amendment of the existing Land Acquisition Act is essential to enable creation of rural infrastructure including roads, houses for poor, schools, hospitals and irrigation projects. The Prime Minister made a strong appeal to all sections of the Rajya Sabha, to support initiatives of the Union Government that would enable fulfilment of the mandate for development given by the people of India. He also made a passionate appeal to farmers not to be misled by those who were trying to project the Government’s initiatives for development, as being “anti-farmer.” Shri Narendra Modi was addressing a large gathering of farmers and people from rural areas, on the occasion of the dedication to the Nation of Stage-1 (2x600MW) and laying of Foundation Stone of Stage-2 (2x660MW) of Shree Singaji Thermal Power Project, at Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh. The Prime Minister said the large gathering of people from rural areas, to grace the occasion of the dedication to the nation of a power plant, even on the festival of Holi, shows how committed people are towards the cause of development. The Prime Minister described energy as the key to development. Describing energy as an integral part of modern life, the Prime Minister reiterated his commitment to deliver power to all. He said power generation has gone up by about 11 per cent in the last 9 to 10 months, since the new Government assumed office. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of saving energy, and mentioned the Government’s programme of LED bulbs for homes and street-lighting. Shri Narendra Modi said the Government is committed to curbing corruption, and gave the example of successful auctioning of coal blocks, which would also benefit Madhya Pradesh in a big way. The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and the Union MoS(IC) for Power Shri Piyush Goyal were present on the occasion.
PM salutes the indomitable courage and valour of Indian Army, on the occasion of Army Day

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has saluted the indomitable courage and valour of Indian Army, on the occasion of Army Day. “On Army Day I salute the indomitable courage and valour of our Army. We are extremely proud of their dedication and determination”, the Prime Minister said.