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Cabinet approves Inter-Institutional Agreement between India and USA for cooperation in the field of medicine

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the Inter-Institutional Agreement between India and the USA in the areas of regenerative medicine and 3D bioprinting, new technologies, exchange of scientific ideas/information and technologies, and joint use of scientific infrastructure. Benefits: The joint research projects, training programmes, conferences, seminars etc. under this Agreement will be open to all qualified scientists and technologists, and will be supported on the basis of scientific merit and excellence. Scientific research and technology development in the areas of regenerative medicine and 3D bio-printing will have potential for generation of new Intellectual Property, processes, prototypes or products. Both institutes anticipate the general academic exchange contemplated under the Agreement will lead to the development of specific projects, each of which may have academic, clinical and commercial implications. Salient features: The objective of the Agreement is to contribute towards the development of research and education of both the Institutions through academic collaboration. The general areas of common interest where collaboration and exchange of knowledge are intended for both include: (1) Exchange of faculty members and students for training, study and research especially in the areas on 3D Bioprinting; (2) Execution of joint research projects; and (3) Exchange of information and academic publications. Background: In line with Govt. of India’s stress on stronger and long-term cooperation between the Government of India and the United States of America for mutual benefit in the areas of Science and Technology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, an Institute of National Importance under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, has entered into an Agreement on Academic Cooperation with the Wake Forest University Health Sciences on behalf of its Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), North Carolina, USA. The Agreement was signed by Prof. Asha Kishore, Director, SCTIMST on behalf of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum and Mr. Gregory Burke, Chief Science Officer & Sr. Associate Dean for Research Admin and Prof. Anthony Atala, Director on behalf of Wake Forest University-Health Sciences on behalf of its Institute for Regenerative Medicine, North Carolina, Unites States on 13thDecember 2018.
PM announces ex-gratia for the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to collapse of an under-construction flyover in Varanasi from PMNRF

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved an ex- gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Varanasi on 15th May, 2018. The Prime Minister has also approved Rs. 50,000 each for those seriously injured due to the collapse of an under-construction flyover in Varanasi.
PM condemns attack in Sukma, Chhattisgarh

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condemned the attack on CRPF personnel in Sukma Chhattisgarh. “Words are not enough to condemn the brutal and inhuman attack by anti-national elements in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. I salute the courageous CRPF personnel who have been martyred today. Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their loved ones. Have spoken to Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh and Chhattisgarh CM Dr. Raman Singh. We are monitoring the situation closely” said the Prime Minister.
PM remembers Shri K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered Shri K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary. Shri Modi said that Shri K.Kamaraj has made an indelible contribution to India’s freedom struggle and made a mark as a compassionate administrator. The Prime Minister tweeted; “Remembering Shri K. Kamaraj Ji on his birth anniversary. He made an indelible contribution to India’s freedom struggle and made a mark as a compassionate administrator. He worked hard to alleviate poverty and human suffering. He also focused on improving health and education.”
Two Groups of Secretaries present ideas on Health, Sanitation & Urban Development, and Commerce & Industry to PM

Two Groups of Secretaries to the Government of India, today presented ideas on Health, Sanitation & Urban Development, and Commerce & Industry, to the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi. Union Ministers, and officials from the NITI Aayog were also present on the occasion. A total of seven presentations on various governance related themes have now been made in the current series, out of the total of nine scheduled to be made.
Address by PM at the inaugural ceremony of the 16th India-ASEAN Summit

Your Excellency Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-Cha, Excellencies, Your Majesty, I am pleased to meet you once again at the India-ASEAN Summit format. I thank Thailand for the excellent arrangements and hospitality of the highest standard. I also wish Vietnam all the best to chair the ASEAN and East Asia Summits next year. Excellencies, I welcome the mutual coordination of the Indo-Pacific Outlook between India and ASEAN. India’s Act East Policy is an important part of our Indo-Pacific vision. ASEAN is and always will be the heart of our Act East Policy. Integrated, organized and economically developing ASEAN is in India’s basic interest. We are committed to further strengthen our partnership through stronger surface, maritime and air-connectivity and digital-link. $ 1 billion line of credit will be useful for physical and digital connectivity. Our intention is to greatly increase the traffic of people for study, research, trade and tourism. To achieve this goal, India is ready to increase partnership with ASEAN in the area of mutual interests. Implementing the decisions taken last year at the Commemorative Summit and the Informal Summit in Singapore has brought us closer. We are ready to further increase capacity building and partnerships in areas such as agriculture, science, research, ICT and engineering. I welcome the recent decision to review the ASEAN-India FTA. This will not only make our economic relations more stronger, but our trade will also be balanced. We also want to strengthen our partnership in the areas of maritime security, blue economy and humanitarian aid. After listening to the views of your Excellencies, I would like to talk about some aspects in detail. I once again express my deep gratitude to Thailand and all of you from the heart. Disclaimer: PM’s speech was delivered in Hindi. This is an approximate translation of the speech
Cabinet apprised of jointly issue of postage stamps between India and Canada

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was informed today that India and Canada have mutually agreed to jointly issue a set of two Commemorative Postage Stamps on India-Canada: Joint Issue on the theme “Diwali”. The joint stamps will be released on 21st September, 2017. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has already been signed signed between Department of Posts and Canada Post for this joint issue. India and Canada have a longstanding close relationship, based on shared values of democracy, pluralism, equality for all and rule of law. Strong people-to-people contacts and the presence of a large Indian Diaspora in Canada provide a strong foundation for the relationship. In this joint issue, the theme “Diwali” has been selected as it is a cultural theme for both the countries and also considering the large presence of Indian Diaspora in Canada.
PM extends greetings on Navy Day

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has greeted Indian Navy personnel and their families on Navy Day. “Navy Day greetings to all valorous personnel of the Indian Navy and their families. India is grateful to our Navy for protecting the nation and the commendable role the Navy plays during disaster relief”, the Prime Minister said.
PM condoles loss of lives due to road accident in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to a road accident in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “à¤®à¤§à¥�à¤¯ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¦à¥‡à¤¶ à¤•à¥‡ à¤—à¥�à¤µà¤¾à¤²à¤¿à¤¯à¤° à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤¹à¥�à¤ˆ à¤¸à¤¡à¤¼à¤• à¤¦à¥�à¤°à¥�à¤˜à¤Ÿà¤¨à¤¾ à¤¸à¥‡ à¤…à¤¤à¥�à¤¯à¤‚à¤¤ à¤¦à¥�à¤– à¤ªà¤¹à¥�à¤‚à¤šà¤¾ à¤¹à¥ˆà¥¤ à¤®à¥ƒà¤¤à¤•à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¤°à¤¿à¤œà¤¨à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¤à¤¿ à¤®à¥ˆà¤‚ à¤¸à¤‚à¤µà¥‡à¤¦à¤¨à¤¾ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤•à¤Ÿ à¤•à¤°à¤¤à¤¾ à¤¹à¥‚à¤‚, à¤¸à¤¾à¤¥ à¤¹à¥€ à¤˜à¤¾à¤¯à¤²à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤œà¤²à¥�à¤¦ à¤¸à¥�à¤µà¤¸à¥�à¤¥ à¤¹à¥‹à¤¨à¥‡ à¤•à¥€ à¤•à¤¾à¤®à¤¨à¤¾ à¤•à¤°à¤¤à¤¾ à¤¹à¥‚à¤‚à¥¤”
PM inaugurates Yoga Centre, unveils bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Ashgabat

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated a Traditional Medicine and Yoga Centre in Ashgabat. He also unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi. Speaking at the occasion, after witnessing a Yoga demonstration, the Prime Minister said that this was an occasion of immense happiness for him – where children greeted him in Hindi, a bhajan was sung as the bust of the Mahatma was unveiled, and some Yoga asanas were demonstrated so accurately. The Prime Minister referred to his meeting with Turkmenistan President Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov earlier today, and said that the President had said this was a small beginning towards his vision of a world class Yoga Centre, which would demonstrate the effects of Yoga to people. Referring to Mahatma Gandhi, the Prime Minister said the solutions to two big problems facing mankind today – terrorism and climate change – could be found in the life and thought of Mahatma Gandhi. The Prime Minister hoped that the Yoga Centre and the Mahatma Gandhi bust would spread a positive message across Central Asia.
PM addresses concluding session of Governors’ Conference

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the concluding session of the Conference of Governors at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Prime Minister appreciated the various discussions and inputs shared during the Conference. The Prime Minister called upon Governors to strengthen the “Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat” initiative, which promotes partnerships, cultural exchanges and people to people linkages among States. He emphasized the need to build new ways to promote harmony and integration among various States of India. The Prime Minister urged Governors, in their capacity as Chancellors, to call upon Universities to promote excellence in various spheres of academics. He said that Indian Universities must aspire to be among the world’s best, and Governors can play a crucial role in catalysing their transformation. In this context, he mentioned the Union Government’s initiatives to promote autonomy in IIMs, and among top 10 public and top 10 private Universities. The Prime Minister said that the Union Government is working towards promoting “ease of living” for the common man. He said that Governors, through their vast experience in public life, can motivate civic agencies and government departments to work with commitment towards this cause. The Prime Minister also spoke of the Union Government’s ambitious health assurance scheme Ayushman Bharat. Shri Narendra Modi said that occasions such as the seventy-fifth anniversary of freedom in 2022, and the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in 2019, can serve as inspirational milestones for achieving development goals and targets. He said the upcoming KumbhMela could also serve as an important occasion for promoting nationally relevant causes.
PM offers condolences to the families of flight QZ8501 passengers

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has conveyed his condolences to the families of those on Flight QZ8501. “Our thoughts are with the families of those on Flight QZ8501. We offer our condolences and stand firmly with them in this hour of grief”, said the Prime Minister.
PM condoles the loss of lives due to accident at chemical factory in Hapur, UP

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to an accident at a chemical factory in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “à¤‰à¤¤à¥�à¤¤à¤° à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¦à¥‡à¤¶ à¤•à¥‡ à¤¹à¤¾à¤ªà¥�à¤¡à¤¼ à¤•à¥€ à¤•à¥‡à¤®à¤¿à¤•à¤² à¤«à¥ˆà¤•à¥�à¤Ÿà¥�à¤°à¥€ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤¹à¥�à¤† à¤¹à¤¾à¤¦à¤¸à¤¾ à¤¹à¥ƒà¤¦à¤¯à¤µà¤¿à¤¦à¤¾à¤°à¤• à¤¹à¥ˆà¥¤ à¤‡à¤¸à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤œà¤¿à¤¨ à¤²à¥‹à¤—à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‹ à¤œà¤¾à¤¨ à¤—à¤‚à¤µà¤¾à¤¨à¥€ à¤ªà¤¡à¤¼à¥€ à¤¹à¥ˆ, à¤‰à¤¨à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¤°à¤¿à¤œà¤¨à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¤à¤¿ à¤®à¥ˆà¤‚ à¤…à¤ªà¤¨à¥€ à¤¸à¤‚à¤µà¥‡à¤¦à¤¨à¤¾à¤�à¤‚ à¤µà¥�à¤¯à¤•à¥�à¤¤ à¤•à¤°à¤¤à¤¾ à¤¹à¥‚à¤‚à¥¤ à¤˜à¤¾à¤¯à¤²à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤‡à¤²à¤¾à¤œ à¤”à¤° à¤¦à¥‚à¤¸à¤°à¥€ à¤¹à¤° à¤¸à¤‚à¤­à¤µ à¤¸à¤¹à¤¾à¤¯à¤¤à¤¾ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤°à¤¾à¤œà¥�à¤¯ à¤¸à¤°à¤•à¤¾à¤° à¤¤à¤¤à¥�à¤ªà¤°à¤¤à¤¾ à¤¸à¥‡ à¤œà¥�à¤Ÿà¥€ à¤¹à¥ˆ: PM”
PM salutes Freedom Fighter Bagha Jatin, on the centenary of his martyrdom

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has saluted Freedom Fighter Bagha Jatin, on the centenary of his martyrdom. “I salute Bagha Jatin on the centenary of his martyrdom. His courage and sacrifice for our Motherland will always be remembered”, the Prime Minister said.
Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP)

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP). Four main facets of this policy are: i. uniform license for exploration and production of all forms of hydrocarbon, ii. an open acreage policy, iii. easy to administer revenue sharing model and iv. marketing and pricing freedom for the crude oil and natural gas produced. The decision will enhance domestic oil & gas production, bring substantial investment in the sector and generate sizeable employment. The policy is also aimed at enhancing transparency and reducing administrative discretion. The uniform licence will enable the contractor to explore conventional as well as unconventional oil and gas resources including CBM, shale gas/oil, tight gas and gas hydrates under a single license. The concept of Open Acreage Policy will enable E&P companies choose the blocks from the designated area. Present fiscal system of production sharing based on Investment Multiple and cost recovery /production linked payment will be replaced by a easy to administer revenue sharing model. The earlier contracts were based on the concept of profit sharing where profits are shared between Government and the contractor after recovery of cost. Under the profit sharing methodology, it became necessary for the Government to scrutinize cost details of private participants and this led to many delays and disputes. Under the new regime, the Government will not be concerned with the cost incurred and will receive a share of the gross revenue from the sale of oil, gas etc. This is in tune with Government’s policy of “Ease of Doing Business”. Recognizing the higher risks and costs involved in exploration and production from offshore areas, lower royalty rates for such areas have been provided as compared to NELP royalty rates to encourage exploration and production. A graded system of royalty rates have been introduced, in which royalty rates decreases from shallow water to deep water and ultra-deep water. At the same time, royalty rate for on land areas have been kept intact so that revenues to the state governments are not affected. On the lines of NELP, cess and import duty will not be applicable on blocks awarded under the new policy. This policy also provides for marketing freedom for crude oil and natural gas produced from these blocks. This is in tune with Government’s policy of “Minimum Government –Maximum Governance”
PM condemns the horrific blasts in Sri Lanka

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has strongly condemned the horrific blasts in Sri Lanka. “Strongly condemn the horrific blasts in Sri Lanka. There is no place for such barbarism in our region. India stands in solidarity with the people of Sri Lanka. My thoughts are with the bereaved families and prayers with the injured”, the Prime Minister said.
PM greets citizens on National Technology Day

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has greeted citizens on National Technology Day. “Greetings to our citizens on National Technology Day. Best wishes to all citizens, especially our outstanding scientists and technology enthusiasts on National Technology Day. Lets further increase the use of technology in our daily lives and use technology to bring a positive difference in our society. Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan, Jai Vigyan! ”, the Prime Minister said.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Cooperation in the field of Industries and Advanced Technologies

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today has approved the proposal for signing a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Cooperation in the field of Industries and Advanced Technologies. Growing India-UAE economic and commercial relations contribute to the stability and strength of a rapid diversifying and deepening bilateral relationship between the two countries. India-UAE bilateral trade, valued at US$ 180 million (Rs.1373 crore) per annum in the 1970s has increased to US$ 60 billion (Rs.4.57 lakh crore) making the UAE, India’s third largest trading partner for the year 2019-20 after China and the US. Moreover, the UAE is the second largest export destination of India (after US) with an export value of US$ 29 billion (Rs.2.21 lakh crore) for the year 2019-2020. The UAE is eighth largest investor in India with an estimated investment of US$ 18 billion (Rs.1.37 lakh crore). Indian investments in the UAE are estimated at around US$ 85 billion (Rs.6.48 lakh crore). India and the UAE have signed a bilateral “Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement” (CEPA) on 18/02/2022. This agreement has potential to increase trade between India and the UAE from US$ 60 billion (Rs.4.57 lakh crore) to US$ 100 billion (Rs.7.63 lakh crore) in the next five years. The MoU envisages cooperation on a mutually beneficial basis in the following areas: a. Strengthening the Supply Chain Resilience of Industries b. Renewable & Energy Efficiency c. Health and life sciences d. Space Systems e. Artificial Intelligence f. Industry 4.0 Enabling Technologies g. Standardization, metrology, conformity assessment, accreditation, and Halal certification. The MoU aims at strengthening and developing industries in both nations through investments, technology transfer and the deployment of key technologies in industries. This is likely to generate employment across the economy. The implementation of MoU may lead to increase in research and innovation in all areas of mutual cooperation, particularly in the areas of Renewable Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Industry Enabling technologies and Health and Life science. This may lead to growth of these sectors, increased domestic production, enhanced exports and reduction in imports. Signing of the MoU will result in fulfilling the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat, a clarion call given by Hon’ble Prime Minister of India in making India a self-reliant nation.
PM condoles loss of lives due to a mishap in Ambaji, Gujarat

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a mishap in Ambaji, Gujarat. He also wished speedy recovery for those who injured in the incident. The Prime Minister Office tweeted; “I am deeply pained by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Ambaji, Gujarat. I wish the injured a quick recovery. All possible assistance is being provided to those affected: PM @narendramodi
PM bows to Guru Teg Bahadur on his martyrdom day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has bowed to Guru Teg Bahadur, on his martyrdom day. “I bow to Guru Teg Bahadur on his martyrdom day. He was blessed with courage and the commitment to serve society. He continues to inspire”, the Prime Minister said.
Cabinet approves MoU between the India and Swaziland on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine

The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has has given its ex-post-facto for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the India and Swaziland on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine. The MoU was signed on 9th April 2018. The MoU covers the following areas of cooperation:- i) Drugs & Pharmaceutical products; ii) Medical Consumable products; iii) Medical Research; iv) Medical Equipment; v) Public Health; vi) Communicable Disease Control & Surveillance; vii) Health Tourism; and viii) Any other area of mutual interest. A Working Group will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this MoU.
PM shares his vision for Varanasi’s renewal (Kayakalp) in an interaction with leading citizens

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today described Varanasi as an important part of India’s heritage, and underlined his resolve to restore it to its position of global pre-eminence. He was interacting with leading citizens from various strata of society in Varanasi. He said he is talking to and receiving suggestions from a lot of people in this regard. The Prime Minister gave examples of the redevelopment of London post World War 2, which retained its original character; and the redevelopment of Bhuj post the 2001 earthquake. He said Kashi needs similar renewal. Ruling out any big announcements, the Prime Minister mentioned some key elements of his vision for Varanasi’s renewal: Making Banaras Hindu University a wi-fi university; modernizing it and placing it alongside the best universities of the world. Separate toilets for boys and girls in schools. Cleaning of the Ganga using latest technology. Provision of clean drinking water. Modernization of the Ganga ghats ensuring dignity of women. Creating a contemporary ambience and feel for the Ganga aarti, using modern lighting. Running a special “Palace on wheels” train for Kashi. Small battery operated cars for Kashi. Solid waste management for the town. Enough seating for everyone at Varanasi railway station. Modern restrooms in public places. Solar lighting in public places. Creating a global market for handlooms and handicrafts using e-commerce. Free emergency ambulance service. The Prime Minister remarked that thanks to modern tools of communication, he had perhaps received more support than even Mahatma Gandhi for the Swachhta Abhiyaan. He said awareness is growing among people. An atmosphere is being created where people will start hating dirt. The Prime Minister said that on the basis of his experience over the last six months, he sees no reason why the country should remain where it is today. Noting that the whole world is looking to India today, he said it is up to India to take best advantage of the situation.