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PM greets Dalai Lama on his 87th birthday

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted Dalai Lama on his 87th birthday over phone earlier today. He also prayed for Dalai Lama’s long life and good health. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Conveyed 87th birthday greetings to His Holiness the @DalaiLama over phone earlier today. We pray for his long life and good health.”
PM greets BSF personnel on BSF’s Raising Day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the BSF personnel and their families on the occasion of BSF’s Raising Day. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Best wishes to all @BSF_India personnel and their families on the special occasion of their Raising Day. BSF has distinguished itself as a valorous force, unwavering in their commitment to protect the nation and assist citizens during natural calamities. India is proud of BSF!”
PM chairs high-level meeting on infrastructure sectors

The Prime Minister today chaired a high-level meeting on infrastructure. Besides a broad overview of the infrastructure scenario in the country, the meeting focused on the specific sectors of rural infrastructure, power, coal, renewable energy and petroleum and natural gas. The Prime Minister reviewed the status of stalled projects in the infrastructure sector. He was apprised of the steps being taken to enhance infrastructure creation in accordance with the Prime Minister’s vision for the 75th year of India’s independence. The Prime Minister stressed on the need for Government departments to work towards initializing spending of the budget, in a focused manner right from the start of the financial year. He was given a detailed overview of the plans of various Ministries for completion of pending projects within the current financial year. The Prime Minister asked for specific data to be collected and presented on priority areas such as toilets, affordable housing and smart cities. He said that in the urban areas, one of the priorities should be in creation of waste to wealth, and efficient systems for waste water disposal and solid waste management in 500 cities. Reviewing rural infrastructure, the Prime Minister directed that the highest priority be accorded to the work envisaged under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana. He said irrigation potential of all reservoir projects should be realized to the extent possible. In the power sector, the Prime Minister reiterated his emphasis on electrification of the unconnected villages at the earliest. A roadmap on this was presented to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister inquired about the progress on renewable energy goals, and directed maximum focus on this area. He said public spaces such as railway stations should be priority areas for adopting energy efficient technologies, and renewable energy. Union Ministers Shri Arun Jaitley, Shri Nitin Gadkari, Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad, Shri Piyush Goyal, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Shri Suresh Prabhu and Shri Ashok Gajpati Raju were present at the meeting. Senior officers from NITI Aayog, various infrastructure Ministries and PMO were also present.
PM felicitates H. E. Fumio Kishida for victory in Lower House elections in Japan

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has felicitated H.E. Fumio Kishida for victory in Lower House elections in Japan. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Heartiest felicitations to @kishida230 for victory in Lower House elections in Japan. Look forward to working together to further strengthen our Special Strategic and Global Partnership and for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.”
IOC President meets PM

The President of the International Olympic Committee, Mr. Thomas Bach, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. Mr. Bach and Prime Minister Modi noted with concern, the rising trend of conflict, civil war and terrorism around the world. They agreed that sports is a powerful unifying force that can unite humanity and society. The Prime Minister said sports is essential for any country to inculcate sportsman spirit among its citizens, which serves as a strong bond for the society. The Prime Minister spoke of India’s humanitarian approach in dealing with recent tragic incidents in the neighbourhood, including the earthquake in Nepal. The Prime Minister also mentioned how India had assisted in the evacuation of citizens of 48 countries, including Yemen. He said India is the world’s youngest country, and has the maximum potential for growth of sports. The Prime Minister sought the IOC President’s support in making India a hub of sports infrastructure, sports technology, and sports equipment manufacturing. The Prime Minister expressed his intention to promote India on the global sports map.
PM congratulates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on being re-elected as President of UAE

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on being re-elected as President of UAE. “Our congratulations to President H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on being re-elected as President of UAE. I am confident that under his dynamic and visionary leadership, our friendship and our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership will continue to further grow and deepen”, the Prime Minister said.
PM condemns terror attacks in Vienna

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condemned the dastardly terror attacks in Vienna. The Prime Minister said, “Deeply shocked and saddened by the dastardly terror attacks in Vienna. India stands with Austria during this tragic time. My thoughts are with the victims and their families.”
Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and Qatar on cooperation in the field of Youth and Sports

The Union Cabinet under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on April 7, 1999 and the First Executive Programme for MOU signed with Qatar on bilateral cooperation in the field of Youth and Sports signed on 5.6.2016. The MoU will help in expanding knowledge and expertise in the areas of sports science, sports medicine and coaching techniques, which would result in improvement in performance of our sportspersons in international tournaments and strengthening of bilateral relations between India and Qatar. It would be equally applicable to all sportspersons irrespective of their caste, creed, region, religion and gender.
PM congratulates Mirabai Chanu for winning Silver medal in weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics 2020

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Mirabai Chanu for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics 2020. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Could not have asked for a happier start to @Tokyo2020! India is elated by @mirabai_chanu’s stupendous performance. Congratulations to her for winning the Silver medal in weightlifting. Her success motivates every Indian. #Cheer4India #Tokyo2020”
Revised Cost Estimate of the Mangadechhu Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to Revised Cost Estimate (RCE) of Rs. 4020.63 crore for the ongoing 720 MW Mangadechhu Hydroelectric Project (HEP) in Bhutan. The Project will provide surplus power to India and thus augment power availability in the country. Expeditious RCE approval will enable project works to proceed smoothly without interruption. The bilateral agreement to execute the Mangdechhu HEP was signed between India and Bhutan in April, 2010 at the approved cost of Rs. 2896.3 crore (March 2008 price level) with funding by Government of India as 30% grant and 70% loan at 10% annual interest to be paid back in thirty equated semi-annual instalments. The total cost escalation for the project, at this stage, is Rs.1124.359 crore. The factors behind cost escalation to the RCE are due to inflation from March 2008 to March 2014, construction of cut-off wall against permeation grouting upstream coffer dam, exchange rate variations and other causes, etc.
PM congratulates tennis players Leander Paes and Martina Hingis, on winning Wimbledon mixed doubles title

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated tennis players Leander Paes and Martina Hingis, on winning Wimbledon mixed doubles title. “More good news from Wimbledon. Congrats again Martina Hingis. Leander your accomplishments are truly inspiring and they make us very proud”, the Prime Minister said.
PM to inaugurate ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and Bangladesh on 9th March

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate ‘Maitri Setu’ between India and Bangladesh on 9th March 2021 at 12 noon via video conferencing. Prime Minister will also inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of multiple infrastructure projects in Tripura during the event. The bridge ‘Maitri Setu’ has been built over Feni river which flows between Indian boundary in Tripura State and Bangladesh. The name ‘Maitri Setu’ symbolizes growing bilateral relations and friendly ties between India and Bangladesh. The construction was taken up by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd at a project cost of Rs. 133 Crores. The 1.9 Km long bridge joins Sabroom in India with Ramgarh in Bangladesh. It is poised to herald a new chapter for trade and people to people movement between India and Bangladesh. With this inauguration, Tripura is set to become the ‘Gateway of North East’ with access to Chittagong Port of Bangladesh, which is just 80 Kms from Sabroom. Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for setting up an Integrated Check Post at Sabroom. It will help ease the movement of goods and passengers between the two countries, provide new market opportunities for products of North East states and assist seamless movement of passengers to and from India and Bangladesh. The project is being taken up by the Land Ports Authority of India at an estimated cost of about Rs. 232 Crores. Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone of NH 208 connecting the Unakoti district headquarters at Kailashahar with the Khowai district headquarters. It will provide an alternative route to the NH 44. The 80 Km NH 208 project has been taken up by the National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited with a project cost of Rs. 1078 Crores. Prime Minister will also inaugurate State Highways and other district roads, developed by the State government with a financial outlay of Rs. 63.75 Crores. They will provide all weather connectivity to the people of Tripura. Prime Minister will inaugurate 40978 houses constructed under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), completed with the financial outlay of Rs. 813 Crores. He will also inaugurate the Integrated Command and Control Centre built under Agartala Smart City Mission. Further, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for the development of Multi Level Car Parking and Commercial Complex at Old Motor Stand. It will be developed at an investment of about Rs 200 crore. He will also lay foundation stone for widening of the existing road from Lichubagan to the airport from two lanes to four lanes. The work is being implemented by Agartala Smart City Mission at a project cost of about Rs 96 crores.
PM greets the Nation on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the Nation on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi. “On the occasion of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi greetings to you all. May this festival deepen the bond of brotherhood and compassion in society”, the Prime Minister said.
PM invites everyone across the world to visit India, on the occasion of World Tourism Day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has invited everyone across the world to visit India, on the occasion of World Tourism Day. “On World Tourism Day, I invite you all to visit India and experience India’s beauty, diversity and warmth of our people”, the Prime Minister said.
PM meets District Panchayat members from Gujarat

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi yesterday, met District Panchayat members from Gujarat and talked at length about issues relating to rural development and leveraging Jan Shakti for societal progress. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Yesterday, had an excellent meeting with District Panchayat members from Gujarat. We talked at length about issues relating to rural development and leveraging Jan Shakti for societal progress.”
Vice President, PM and Lok Sabha Speaker to jointly launch Sansad TV on 15 September

Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla will jointly launch Sansad TV at the Main Committee Room, Parliament House Annexe on 15 September, 2021 at 6 PM. The launch date coincides with the International Day of Democracy. About Sansad TV In February, 2021, the decision to merge Lok Sabha TV and Rajya Sabha TV was taken and the CEO of Sansad TV was appointed in March, 2021. Sansad TV programming will primarily be in 4 categories – functioning of Parliament and democratic institutions, governance and implementation of schemes/policies, history and culture of India and issues/interests/concerns of contemporary nature.
Narendra Modi offers condolence to families of victims of Gorakhdham Express tragedy, calls for quick assistance to the injured

Prime Minister designate Shri Narendra Modi offered prayers and conveyed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the Gorakhdham Express tragedy, in Uttar Pradesh. Shri Modi spoke to the Cabinet Secretary and asked him to take an overview of the situation and ensure timely assistance for those injured.
PM congratulates ISRO scientists, on successful launch of INSAT-3DR

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated ISRO scientists, on the successful launch of the tenth flight of India’s Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle GSLV-F05, carrying an advanced weather satellite ‘INSAT -3DR’. “Our space programme keeps making us proud with the exemplary achievements. Successful launch of INSAT-3DR is a moment of immense joy. Congratulations to ISRO scientists for time and again demonstrating top-notch skill, unparalleled dedication and remarkable determination”, the Prime Minister said.
PM greets people of Haryana on its Foundation Day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Haryana on its Foundation Day. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “à¤¹à¤°à¤¿à¤¯à¤¾à¤£à¤¾à¤µà¤¾à¤¸à¤¿à¤¯à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‹ à¤°à¤¾à¤œà¥�à¤¯ à¤•à¥‡ à¤¸à¥�à¤¥à¤¾à¤ªà¤¨à¤¾ à¤¦à¤¿à¤µà¤¸ à¤•à¥€ à¤¢à¥‡à¤°à¥‹à¤‚ à¤¬à¤§à¤¾à¤ˆà¥¤ à¤®à¥‡à¤°à¥€ à¤•à¤¾à¤®à¤¨à¤¾ à¤¹à¥ˆ à¤•à¤¿ à¤ªà¤°à¤‚à¤ªà¤°à¤¾ à¤”à¤° à¤¸à¤‚à¤¸à¥�à¤•à¥ƒà¤¤à¤¿ à¤•à¥‹ à¤¸à¤¹à¥‡à¤œà¤•à¤° à¤°à¤–à¤¨à¥‡ à¤µà¤¾à¤²à¤¾ à¤¯à¤¹ à¤°à¤¾à¤œà¥�à¤¯ à¤µà¤¿à¤•à¤¾à¤¸ à¤•à¥‡ à¤¨à¤¿à¤¤ à¤¨à¤� à¤®à¤¾à¤¨à¤¦à¤‚à¤¡ à¤—à¤¢à¤¼à¤¤à¤¾ à¤°à¤¹à¥‡à¥¤”
PM lauds the completion of Arch closure of the Chenab Bridge, World’s highest Railway Bridge

The Prime Minister has lauded the completion of Arch closure of the Chenab Bridge, World’s highest Railway Bridgein Jammu & Kashmir by Indian Railways. In a tweet, Shri Modi said that capability and trust of the countrymen is setting an example before the world. This feat of construction does not only showcase growing prowess of India in the field of modern engineering and technology but also is an example of changing work culture marked by the ethos of ‘sankalp se siddhi’.
Raising the authorized share capital of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency

The Cabinet today at the meeting chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi gave its approval to raise the authorized share capital of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) from the existing level of Rs.1000 crore to Rs.6000 crore. The approval does not involve any immediate requirement of funding. Infusion of equity, as and when required, would be based on level of operations. During the 12th Five Year Plan, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has targeted 30,000 MW from various renewable energy projects out of which IREDA aims to finance projects of an aggregate capacity of 4800 MW. For this, IREDA would need to mobilize financial resources to the tune of Rs.14,000 crore. A higher level of authorised share capital would facilitate in leveraging higher levels of debt from the market. The MNRE has recommended strengthening of the equity base of IREDA by infusion of Rs.5000 crore through rights issue and the IPO route during the 12th Five Year Plan, in line with the Integrated Energy Policy (IEP) of the Government. Background: IREDA is a public financial institution established in March, 1987 under the Company’s Act, 1956. IREDA is registered as a Non-Banking Financial Company with the Reserve Bank of India. Since its inception, IREDA has played a pioneering role in supporting and facilitating the policies and programs of the MNRE that has nurtured the renewable energy industry in the country. IREDA has primarily worked with private sector enterprises operating in the power sector. For over two and half decades, IREDA has been supporting the establishment of renewable energy projects and has greatly succeeded in the commercialization of sustainable energy technologies in the country. Subsequently, its business operations have been widened to extend term loans to energy efficiency and energy conservation projects as well.
PM, Belgian PM remotely activate ARIES Telescope at Deosthal, Uttarakhand

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, and the Prime Minister of Belgium, Mr. Charles Michel, today jointly carried out the remote technical activation of a 3.6 metre optical telescope located at Deosthal in Uttarakhand. The telescope at the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), has been installed in the Uttarakhand Himalayas, as a result of close collaboration between scientists from the two countries, especially between the teams of ARIES in India, and AMOS (Advanced Mechanical and Optical Systems) in Belgium. This is a state-of-the-art world class telescope, which will contribute to observations for several frontline scientific applications. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister congratulated the scientists of both the countries for the successful installation of this sophisticated “fully steerable optical telescope in the lap of the Himalayas. He said this is not just a government to government effort, but it also involves an autonomous organization – ARIES – and a private company – AMOS. He said the remote technical activation from Brussels, 6500 km away, shows that nothing is impossible, once efforts are coordinated. He added that in this case, even the sky is not the limit!
MoU between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of the Republic of India and the Government of Mozambique

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved MoU between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, India and Mozambique. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy of the Government of India and the Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy, Government of Mozambique in New Delhi on 5th August, 2015, during the visit of H. E. Mr. Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique to India. The Memorandum of Understanding will help in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. Background:- The objective of this Memorandum of Understanding is to establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation, investment promotion and partnership on new and renewable energy issues on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity. The areas of cooperation will focus on development of new and renewable energy technologies in the field of conducting on-the-job and specialized training courses on renewable energy field, Research & development and of technology transfer in renewable energy, including Labs; Exchange of experience on different kinds of renewable energies, focusing on solar, wind, biomass, biofuels and geothermal; Establish a bilateral private sector renewable energy platform; Scientific visits and any other mutually agreed areas.
PM delivers inaugural address at 2nd Khelo India National Winter Games

Sports has been given a place of pride in the recent National Education Policy: PM Exhorts young sportspersons to remember that they are the brand ambassadors of Aatmnirbhar Bharat Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi delivered the inaugural address at 2nd Khelo India National Winter Games through video conference. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said the second edition of Khelo India-Winter Games is starting from today. This is a major step towards making Jammu and Kashmir a major hub with India’s effective presence in the Winter Games. He conveyed his best wishes to the players of Jammu and Kashmir and all the players from all over the country. He remarked that the number of players participating in this winter games from various states have doubled which demonstrates the increasing enthusiasm towards Winter Games. He said the experience from this winter games would help the players while participating in winter olympics. He said winter games in Jammu & Kashmir would help in developing a new sporting ecosystem. He said this event would instill new spirit and enthusiasm in the tourism sector in Jammu & Kashmir. He said sports has become an area in which countries of the world project their soft power. The Prime Minister said that sports has a global dimension and this vision has been guiding the recent reforms in the sports ecosystem. There is a holistic approach from the Khelo India Campaign to Olympic Podium stadium. Hand holding of sports professionals is being done from recognition of talent at grassroot level to bringing them to the highest global platform. From talent recognition to team selection, transparency is the government’s priority. Dignity of sportspeople, and recognition of their contribution is being ensured, said the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister asserted that sports has been given a place of pride in the recent National Education Policy. Sports, which was considered extra-curricular activity earlier is now being treated as part of the curriculum and grading in sports will be counted in the education of the children. The Prime Minister informed that Institutes of Higher education and Sports University are being established for sports. He emphasized the need to take sports sciences and sports management to the school level as that will improve the career prospects of the youth and will enhance India’s presence in the sports economy. Shri Modi exhorted the young sportspersons to remember that they are the brand ambassadors of Aatmnirbhar Bharat. The world evaluates India through their performance in the sports arena, concluded the Prime Minister.