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Signing of a MoU between India & Colombia in the field of Tourism

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Tourism of India and the Ministry of Trade Industry and Tourism of Colombia for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism. The main objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding are:- (a). To expand bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector. (b). To exchange information and data related to tourism. (c). To encourage cooperation between tourism stakeholders including Hotels and Tour operators. (d). To establish an exchange programme for cooperation in Human Resource Development. (e). To exchange visits of Tour Operators / Media /Opinion Makers for promotion of two way tourism (f). To exchange experiences in the areas of promotion, marketing, destination development and management. (g). To participate in travel fairs /exhibitions in each other’s country. Colombia is an emerging tourism source market for India. The Ministry of Tourism organized a Road Show in Bogota, Colombia in October 2014 which elicited good response from travel trade of both countries. Similarly, India is a Potential source market for Colombia considering the huge outbound tourism market of India. The outbound tourist traffic from India during 2013 was 16.63 million. Considering the mutual benefits, signing of a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of tourism would enable both countries to enter into a constructive dialogue for development and promotion of tourism in each other’s country for the economic development of the two nations. Both countries enjoy warm and cordial relations, which can be ascribed to considerable coincidence of views on global issues and close collaboration in various multilateral forums. A Memorandum of Understanding in the field of Tourism Cooperation would be one institutional mechanism to further bilateral relations between the two countries to further deepen India’s relationship in the field of tourism.
PM to dedicate Rewari – Madar section of Western Dedicated Freight Corridor to the Nation on 7 January

PM to also flag off world’s first Double Stack Long Haul 1.5 Km long Container Train hauled by electric traction Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the 306 Km Rewari – Madar Section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) on 7th January 2021 at 11 AM via video conferencing. Prime Minister will also flag off the world’s first Double Stack Long Haul 1.5 Km long Container Train hauled by electric traction from New Ateli -New Kishangarh during the event. Governors and Chief Ministers of Rajasthan and Haryana along with Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal will also be present at the occasion. Rewari – Madar Section of WDFC The Rewari – Madar section of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor is situated in Haryana (approx. 79 Km, in Mahendragarh and Rewari districts) and Rajasthan (approx. 227 Km, in Jaipur, Ajmer, Sikar, Nagaur and Alwar districts). It consists of nine newly built DFC stations in which six are crossing stations viz. New Dabla, New Bhagega, New Sri Madhopur, New Pachar Malikpur, New Sakun and New Kishangarh while the other three in Rewari, New Ateli and New Phulera are junction stations. The opening of this stretch will benefit various industries in Rewari – Manesar, Narnaul, Phulera and Kishangarh areas of Rajasthan & Haryana and will also enable better usage of the container depot of CONCOR at Kathuwas. This section will also ensure seamless connectivity with the western ports of Kandla, Pipavav, Mundhra, and Dahej situated in Gujarat. With the inauguration of this section, seamless connectivity between the WDFC and EDFC will be achieved. Earlier the 351-km New Bhaupur- New Khurja section of the EDFC was dedicated to the nation by the Prime Minister on 29th December 2020. Double Stack Long Haul Container Train Operation Double Stack Long Haul Container Train Operation will have an enhanced axle load of 25 tons. It has been designed for DFCCIL by RDSO’s wagon department. Trial runs of BLCS-A and BLCS-B wagon prototypes have been completed. The design will maximize capacity utilization and uniform distributed and point loading. These wagons on a long-haul double stack container train on the WDFC can carry four times in terms of container units compared to the current traffic on Indian Railways. DFCCIL will run freight trains at the maximum speed of 100 km/per hour as against the current maximum speed of 75 kmph on Indian Railway tracks whereas the average speed of freight trains will also be increased from existing speed of 26 kmph on Indian Railways lines to 70 kmph on DFC.
PM shares a booklet based on last month’s Mann ki Baat

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared a booklet based on the last month’s episode of Mann ki Baat (November 2022) containing topics such as India’s G-20 Presidency, continued strides in space, rise in exports of musical instruments and more. The Prime Minister tweeted; “Do have a look at this e-book containing interesting write-ups on topics covered during last month’s #MannKiBaat such as India’s G-20 Presidency, our continued strides in space, rise in exports of musical instruments and more. http://davp.nic.in/ebook/h_nov/index.html“
IPS Probationers of 2018 batch call on PM

126 IPS probationers of 2018 batch called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. Interacting with the probationers, Prime Minister enthused the young officers to work tirelessly with dedication for the betterment of our nation. Prime Minister asked the officers to imbibe service orientation and dedication in their day to day work. He stressed on the importance for the police force to be connected with ordinary citizens. He said that each officer should understand citizen’s perspective about the police force and work towards making the police force citizen friendly and approachable. In an interactive session with the IPS Probationers, Prime Minister said that the role of police should be focussed on crime prevention. He highlighted the importance of technology in creating a modern police force. Prime Minister also discussed about the role of police in transforming aspirational districts and as instruments of social change. He lauded the large number of women probationers in the 2018 batch. More number of women in police force will have a huge positive impact in policing as well as nation building, PM added. Wishing the officers a bright future, Prime Minister asked the officers to believe in themselves. He added that self-confidence and inherent strength along with the official training will equip the officers to deal with day to day challenges.
PM to visit Varanasi on 30 November

PM to attend Dev Deepawali and also undertake a site visit of Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor Project Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Varanasi on 30 November 2020 and dedicate to the nation the six-lane widening project of the Handia (Prayagraj) – Rajatalab (Varanasi) section of National Highway 19. During the tour, the Prime Minister will attend Dev Deepawali, undertake a site visit of Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor Project and also visit the Sarnath Archaeological Site. The 73 Km stretch of the newly widened and six laned NH19, made with a total outlay of Rs 2447 crore, is expected to reduce the travel time between Prayagraj and Varanasi by one hour. Dev Deepawali, which has become a world famous festival of light and fervour in Varanasi, is celebrated on every Poornima of the Kartik month. The festival will be started by the Prime Minister by lighting a diya on the Raj Ghat of Varanasi, which will be followed by lighting of 11 lakh diyas on both sides of River Ganges. During the visit, the Prime Minister will also undertake a site visit of the under construction Kashi Vishwanath Temple Corridor Project to review its progress. He will also see the Light and Sound show at the archaeological site of Sarnath, which had been inaugurated by him earlier this month.
PM releases unique illustrated version of Shri-Durga-Saptashati

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today released a unique, illustrated version of Shri-Durga-Saptashati – an illustrated book of the glory of the Goddess. The book has been compiled by Dr. Sandeep Joshi, a research scholar from Rajasthan. The Prime Minister complimented Dr. Sandeep Joshi for this work, which he said was an effort towards documentation of India’s heritage.
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and United Nations on a ‘Way Finding Application’ to be used in the Palais des Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal for signing of an agreement between the Government of India and the United Nations on a ‘Way Finding Application’ to be used in the Palais des Nations, United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG). The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945. It is currently made up of 193 Member States. India is a founding member of the United Nations. The United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), consisting of five buildings and 21 floors, is housed at the historic Palais des Nations. Large number of delegates, members of civil society and general public visit UNOG to participate in various meetings and conventions. Keeping in view the complexity of buildings and huge participation, there was a requirement of a navigational application which can help the visitors and other delegates in finding their way inside the premises while adhering to all security perspectives. While the Global Positioning System (GPS) based Apps function in open space, a more precise in-building navigational App will assist the visitors in locating the room and offices. The project of development of ‘Way Finding Application’ has been conceptualized as donation from the Government of India to UN on the occasion of its 75th anniversary in 2020. The estimated financial implication for development deployment and maintenance of the App is $ 2 Million. The project consists of development deployment and maintenance of a software-based ‘Way Finding Application’ to facilitate navigation in the Palais des Nations premises of UNLG. The application will enable users to find their way from point to point within the 21 floors spread across five buildings of UNOG. The App will work on Android and iOS devices with an internet connection. The development of the App has been entrusted to Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT), an autonomous telecom Research & Development centre of Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India. The project will be significant contribution from the Government of India to UN. The project will not only highlight the technical capabilities of India but also enhance the prestige of country at the UN level platform. The App will make India’s presence felt in the UN and showcase its soft power in the form of strong software technology expertise – a ‘Made in India’ App in the mobiles of who come from across the globe.
Cabinet approves opening of Indian Mission in Lithuania

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has accorded approval to the opening of a new Indian Mission in Lithuania in 2022. Opening of Indian Mission in Lithuania will help expand India’s diplomatic footprint, deepen political relations and strategic cooperation, enable growth of bilateral trade, investment and economic engagements, facilitate stronger people-to-people contacts, allow for more sustained political outreach in multilateral fora and help garner support for India’s foreign policy objectives. Indian Mission in Lithuania will also better assist the Indian community and protect their interests. The decision to open a new Indian Mission in Lithuania is a forward-looking step in pursuit of our national priority of growth and development or ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’. Enhancement of India’s diplomatic presence will, inter-alia, provide market access for Indian companies and bolster Indian exports of goods and services. This would have a direct impact in augmenting domestic production and employment in line with our goal of a self-reliant India or ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
PM shares e-book covering key themes of last month’s Mann Ki Baat episode

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared an e-book covering the key themes of last month’s Mann Ki Baat episode and insightful articles written by eminent people from different walks of life. The Prime Minister tweeted; “Here’s a interesting e-book covering the key themes covered in last month’s #MannKiBaat episode and insightful articles written by eminent people from different walks of life.”
PM to visit Madhya Pradesh, launch Rashtriya Gramin Swaraj Abhiyan, on Panchayati Raj Day tomorrow

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Mandla in Madhya Pradesh tomorrow, 24th April on the National Panchayati Raj Day. He will launch the Rashtriya Gramin Swaraj Abhiyan, at a public meeting, and address Panchayati Raj representatives across the country, from Mandla. The Prime Minister will unveil a Road Map for overall development of tribals during the next five years, on this occasion. He will unveil a plaque to mark the laying of foundation stone of an LPG bottling plant of Indian Oil Corporation at Maneri, Mandla District. He will also launch a Local Government Directory. In keeping up with the Government’s commitment towards clean, healthy, and electrified India, the Prime Minister would felicitate the Sarpanches of the villages which have achieved 100 percent smokeless kitchens, 100 percent vaccination under Mission Indradhanush, and 100 percent electrification under Saubhagya Scheme. The winners of Rashtriya e-Panchayat Puraskar, and Gram Panchayat Vikas Puraskar Yojana under Sarvasreshtha Panchayat Puraskar Yojana will be felicitated on this occasion. Later, the Prime Minister will interact with the District Collectors of the Aspirational Districts from Madhya Pradesh.
PM condoles loss of lives due to a road accident in Pali, Rajasthan

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a road accident in Pali, Rajasthan. The Prime Minister tweeted; “The accident in Pali, Rajasthan is saddening. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray for a speedy recovery of those injured: PM @narendramodi”
PM condoles the demise of Indian social activist and writer Smt. Mahashweta Devi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Indian social activist and writer Smt. Mahashweta Devi. “Mahashweta Devi wonderfully illustrated the might of the pen. A voice of compassion, equality and justice, she leaves us deeply saddened. RIP, the Prime Minister said.
PM’s meeting with Global CEOs and Senior Executives of leading American Companies

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi chaired an exclusive roundtable discussion, at New York, with 42 global captains of industry from across 20 sectors. The companies that participated in the roundtable had a combined net worth of US$ 16.4 trillion, of which their net worth in India is US$ 50 billion. The gathering included Ms. Ginni Rometty, Chairman, President and CEO of IBM; Mr. Douglas McMillon, President and CEO of Walmart; Mr. James Quincey, Chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola; Ms. Marillyn Hewson, CEO of Lockheed Martin; Mr. Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JP Morgan; Mr. James D. Taiclet, CEO of American Tower Corporation and co-chair of the India-US CEO forum; and Senior Executives from Apple, Google, Marriott, VISA, Mastercard, 3M, Warburg Pincus, AECOM, Raytheon, Bank of America, Pepsi to name a few. The DPIIT- and Invest India-organized interaction included the Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Sh. Piyush Goyal, and senior officials from the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and Ministry of External Affairs. The participants appreciated the great strides made by India in striving towards ease of doing business and many reforms which have led to a conducive environment for investors. The business leaders complimented the Prime Minister on taking strong decisions with a focus on Ease of Doing Business and making India more investor-friendly. The leaders also mentioned that their companies remained committed to the growth story of India and, on the back of this, continued to grow their footprint in India. The CEOs briefly outlined their specific plans in India and also put forth recommendations to aid India’s efforts towards skill development, Digital India, Make in India, inclusive growth, green energy and financial inclusion. In response to the CEOs’ comments, the Prime Minster stressed upon continued political stability, predictability of policy, and pro-development and pro-growth policies. He further emphasised the development of tourism, plastic recycling and waste management initiatives, and to enhance the business of MSMEs, especially those which create more opportunities for farmers and agriculture. He urged the companies to leverage the Startup India innovation platforms in partnership with other countries – to make solutions not only for India, but for the world, including challenging issues like nutrition and waste management.
PM remembers Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on 75th Anniversary of tricolor hoisting at Port Blair

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remembered Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on 75th Anniversary of tricolor hoisting at Port Blair. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “30th December 1943…a day etched in the memory of every Indian, when the brave Netaji Subhas Bose unfurled the Tricolour at Port Blair. To mark the 75th anniversary of this special day, I had gone to Port Blair and had the honour of hoisting the Tricolour. Sharing some memories.”
PM to visit Karnataka on January 02nd and 03rd, 2016

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Karnataka on January 02nd and 03rd, 2016. He will arrive in Mysore on the afternoon of 02nd January. He will visit the Avadhoota Datta Peetham. He will also attend the Centenary Celebrations of Jagadguru Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Mahaswamiji of Sri Suttur Math. On the 03rd January, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the 103rd session of Indian Science Congress at the University of Mysore. He will lay the foundation stone for a new helicopter manufacturing unit at Tumkur. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the 21st International Conference on Frontiers in Yoga Research and its Applications, at Jigni on Sunday.
PM to visit Jharkhand tomorrow

PM to inaugurate Medical Colleges at Hazaribagh, Dumka and Palamu Foundation Stone for the Centre for Tribal Studies, Acharya Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh to be laid To unveil several Development Projects To interact with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana – Ayushman Bharat The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Hazaribagh and Ranchi in Jharkhand tomorrow on 17 February. He will unveil multiple Projects pertaining to health, education, water supply and sanitation. Several projects are expected to benefit the tribal population of Jharkhand. At Hazaribagh, Prime Minister will unveil following projects: The Prime Minister will inaugurate three medical college buildings at Hazaribagh, Dumka and Palamu. He will lay the Foundation Stone for four 500-bedded hospitals at Hazaribagh, Dumka, Palamu and Jamshedpur. PM will inaugurate four Rural Water Supply Schemes in Ramgarh and Hazaribagh districts. He will lay the Foundation Stone for an additional six Rural Water Supply Schemes in these two districts, and an Urban Water Supply Scheme in Hazaribagh. The Prime Minister will inaugurate the Sahibganj Sewerage Treatment Plant, and the Madhusudan Ghat, under the Namami Gange initiative. Women Engineering College Building in Ramgarh will also be inaugurated by PM. Foundation Stone for water supply schemes in areas inhabited by Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups will also be laid by PM. The Prime Minister will also lay the Foundation Stone for the Centre for Tribal Studies, Acharya Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh. PM will distribute cheques to select beneficiaries to mark the launch of DBT scheme for farmers to purchase mobile phones under e-NAM. The Prime Minister will distribute packed milk to select school-children to mark the launch of Gift Milk Scheme for students in government schools to improve nutritional status. At Ranchi, the Prime Minister Modi will interact with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana – Ayushman Bharat.
Agreement between India and Maldives for avoidance of double taxation of income from International air transport

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval forsigning of an Agreement between India and Maldives for the avoidance of double taxation of income from international air transport. The Agreement provides for relief from double taxation for airline enterprises of India and Maldives by way of exemption of income derived by the enterprise of India from the operation of aircraft in international traffic, from Maldivian tax and vice-versa. Under the agreement, profits from the operation of aircraft in international traffic will be taxed in one country alone.Accordingly the taxing right is conferred upon the country to which the enterprise belongs. The Agreement will provide tax certainty for airline enterprises of India and Maldives. The Agreement further provides for Mutual Agreement Procedure for resolving any difficulties or doubts arising as to the interpretation or application of the Agreement.
Cabinet approves MoU on passenger cruise services on the coastal and protocol routes between India and Bangladesh

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved MoU on passenger cruise services on the coastal and protocol routes between India and Bangladesh for starting regular movement of passengers and tourists in water crafts between the two countries. The operationalization of this MoU will promote people to people contact and cooperation between the two countries in respect of economic, social and cultural advancement. It will also generate employment opportunities for the people of India and Bangladesh.
PM expresses sadness over the loss of lives in stampede in West Bengal; approves ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed sadness over the loss of lives caused by a stampede in West Bengal. “Saddened by the loss of lives caused by a stampede in West Bengal. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased. My prayers with those injured in the stampede in West Bengal. May they recover quickly”, the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister has also approved ex-gratia from PMNRF, of Rs 2 lakh for next of kin of those deceased and Rs. 50,000 for those injured in the stampede.
PM announces additional ex-gratia relief from PM’s Relief Fund, for those affected by the train derailments in Madhya Pradesh

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has announced an ex-gratia relief of Rs. 2 lakhs each from the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund, for the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the two train derailments in Madhya Pradesh. This is in addition to the relief assistance already announced by the Railways. An ex-gratia relief of Rs. 50,000 has also been sanctioned from the Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for those who were seriously injured in the derailments.