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PM’s address at the 42nd Convocation of AIIMS

• PM to graduating students: This is not the end of learning; keep the student mindset in you alive. • “India needs to step up medical research to keep pace with a changing world.” Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, delivering the Convocation Address at the 42nd Convocation of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, in New Delhi today, said “This is not the end of your learning – rather you are now going from a closed and protected classroom, to an open classroom.” Therefore, he added, they should keep the student mindset in them alive, so that they could scale great heights in their profession. He urged the graduating students to follow the examples set by the doyens of the medical fraternity who were being given lifetime achievement awards today. He said the student mindset keeps one energetic throughout life. Highlighting the importance of the “convocation” (deekshant) in a student’s life, the Prime Minister said the first reference to a convocation was found in the “Taittiriya Upanishad” Shri Narendra Modi said a small action of a doctor, or a small interaction with a patient can provide life to that individual – since doctors are trusted a lot by society. He urged them to keep this in mind in their daily conduct. He said some doctors become popular because they bond with the patient, thereby giving the patient the confidence and strength to fight the disease. Explaining to the graduating students through several illustrations, that many people and sections of society, had done something, or made sacrifices, so that they could become doctors, the Prime Minister urged them to keep this in mind in their profession. He exhorted them to work with patients with the spirit that the patients have a ‘right’ over them. He expressed hope that society would gain from their work, and the dream of a healthy India would be achieved. The Prime Minister said that while Indian doctors have made a name for themselves across the world, India needs to step up medical research, to keep pace with a fast-changing world. Therefore, he urged the young doctors to record case-histories in specific areas as they go about their profession. He also urged them to work towards achieving a higher number of publications in scientific journals. He urged the graduating students to keep a cheerful attitude towards life, even as they fulfilled their responsibilities as doctors and medical professionals, in all seriousness. The Prime Minister suggested that students from poor backgrounds, from nearby schools, could be invited as “special guests” to such convocation programmes. Such events could serve as unique inspirational moments for them, he said. The Prime Minister also presented lifetime achievement awards to eminent professionals in the field of medical science, and medals and prizes to meritorious students.
PM congratulates Indian team on winning medals at World Cadet Championships in Budapest

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Indian team on winning medals at the World Cadet Championships in Budapest, Hungary. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Our sportspersons continue to make us proud. India wins 13 medals, including 5 Golds at the World Cadet Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Congratulations to our team and best wishes for their future endeavours.”
PM reviews situation due to landslide in Manipur

Assures all help from centre The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today spoke to Chief Minister Manipur, Shri N. Biren Singh and reviewed the situation due to a tragic landslide in the state. The Prime Minister tweeted : “Spoke to Manipur CM Shri @NBirenSingh Ji and reviewed the situation due to a tragic landslide. Assured all possible support from the Centre. I pray for the safety of all those affected. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon”
PM’s roundtable meeting with Financial Sector CEOs

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today chaired a roundtable meeting with top American CEOs from the financial sector. The CEOs present included Jamie Dimon, Chairman, CEO and President, J P Morgan; Steve Schwarzman, Chairman, CEO and Co-founder, Blackstone; Charles Kaye, Co-CEO, Warburg Pincus; Henry Kravis, Co-Chairman and Co-CEO, K. K. R; Bill Ford, CEO, General Atlantic; Peter Hancock, President and CEO, AIG insurance; Chase Coleman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Tiger Global; and Vicki Fuller, Chief Investment Officer, NY State Common Retirement Fund. The CEOs expressed appreciation for the steps taken by the Prime Minister to improve ease of doing business, and his various initiatives including his push for infrastructure development and Digital India. Many CEOs expressed keen interest in the Indian start-up sector, and showed willingness to invest in entrepreneurial ventures and innovative start-ups. The CEOs mentioned taxation issues and residual bureaucratic bottlenecks as some of the concerns that still existed with regard to investment in India. Making a strong pitch for increased investment in various sectors in India, the Prime Minister outlined his vision for “Start-Up India, Stand-Up India.” He said that along with the public sector and private sector, he was laying emphasis to individual start-ups and entrepreneurs – whom he referred to as the “personal sector.” He said start-ups and innovation had been at the heart of the IT revolution. The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that all the CEOs at the roundtable had not only spoken about India’s possibilities, but also voiced their confidence in them. He noted that they had articulated their concerns clearly. The Prime Minister highlighted the economic successes over the last fifteen months. He said FDI in India had increased substantially over this period, a trend contrary to what was seen across most of the world, and this showed increased investor confidence in India. The Prime Minister spoke of the ease of doing business rankings among states, that had been done by the World Bank. He said there was now a healthy competition among states in this area. The Prime Minister spoke of the Direct Benefit Transfer scheme for LPG subsidy, which had emerged as the largest DBT scheme anywhere in the world. The Prime Minister spoke of the liberalization of the FDI regime in sectors such as insurance, railways and defence. The Prime Minister mentioned some specific sectors where there was great scope for innovative solutions in India, including insurance products for the agriculture sector and the health sector. He mentioned defence manufacturing, electronic goods manufacturing, renewable energy equipment, railways and metros, Clean India and Digital India as sectors where immense potential existed for investment. He said 50 million new houses by 2022, broadband connectivity for 600,000 villages, doubling of railway capacity and 175 Gigawatts of renewable energy generation were some of the concrete targets his Government had set, which created huge investment opportunities.
Agreement between India and Maldives for the exchange of information with respect to taxes

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing and ratification of an Agreement for the exchange of information between India and Maldives with respect to taxes. The Agreement will stimulate effective exchange of information between the two countries which will help curb tax evasion and tax avoidance.
PM to inaugurate submarine cable connectivity to Andaman & Nicobar Islands 10th August

High-speed Broadband connectivity for Andaman & Nicobar Islands Undersea cable of nearly 2300 KM length between Chennai-Port Blair and Port Blair and 7 Islands A big boost to e-governance, tourism and Information Technology Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate and dedicate to the Nation through video conferencing the submarine Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) connecting Chennai and Port Blair on 10th August, 2020. The submarine cable will also connect Port Blair to Swaraj Dweep (Havelock), Little Andaman, Car Nicobar, Kamorta, Great Nicobar, Long Island, and Rangat. This connectivity will enable delivery of faster and more reliable mobile and landline telecom services to Andaman & Nicobar Islands, at par with other parts of India. The foundation stone for this project was laid by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 30th December 2018 at Port Blair. Once inaugurated, the submarine OFC link will deliver bandwidth of 2 x 200 Gigabits per second (Gbps) between Chennai and Port Blair, and 2 x 100 Gbps between Port Blair and the other islands. Provision of reliable, robust, and high-speed telecom and Broadband facilities in these Islands will be a landmark achievement from the viewpoint of consumers, as well as for strategic and governance reasons. 4G mobile services, which were constrained due to limited backhaul bandwidth provided via satellite will also see a major improvement. Enhanced telecom and Broadband connectivity will boost tourism and employment generation in the Islands, give an impetus to the economy and raise standards of living. Better connectivity will also facilitate delivery of e-Governance services such as telemedicine and tele-education. Small enterprises will benefit from opportunities in e-commerce, while educational institutions will utilize the enhanced availability of bandwidth for e-learning and knowledge sharing. Business Process Outsourcing services and other medium and large enterprises will also reap the benefits of better connectivity. The project is funded by the Government of India through the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) under the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) executed this project while Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL) are the Technical Consultants. About 2300 Kms of Submarine OFC cable has been laid at a cost of about Rs 1224 Crore, and the project has been completed in time.
PM participates in India-Denmark Business Forum in Copenhagen

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi jointly participated with Prime Minister of Denmark, H.E. Ms. Mette Frederiksen, and H.R.H. Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark, in the India- Denmark Business Forum at the Confederation of Danish Industry. Prime Minister emphasized the complemetary skillsets of the two economies and invited Danish companies to take advantage of India’s enormous opportunities in areas like green technologies, cold chains, waste to wealth, shipping and ports, among others. He highlighted the business friendly approach of India and exhorted business communities of both sides to explore collaboration opportunities. Prime Minister Frederiksen highlighted the role of the business communities in forming a bridge between the two countries. The event saw participation of businesess from both countries in areas like: Green Technology, Innovation and Digitization Energy Independence and Renewable Energy Water, Environment and Agriculture Infrastructure, Transportation & Services The following Business Leaders participated in the Business Forum: Indian Business Delegation: Mr Sanjiv Bajaj, Chairman and MD, Bajaj Finserv Limited Mr Baba N Kalyani, Chairman & MD, Bharat Forge Mr Mahendra Singhi, MD & CEO, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited Mr Rizwan Soomar, CEO & MD, Hindustan Ports Private Limited Mr. Darshan Hiranandani, Chairman, Hiranandani Group Mr Puneet Chhatwal, MD and CEO, Indian Hotels Company Ltd Mr. Deepak Bagla, CEO & MD, Invest India Mr. Ritesh Aggarwal, Founder & CEO, OYO Rooms Mr Salil Singhal, Chairman Emeritus, PI Industries Limited Mr. Sumant Sinha, Chairman and MD, Renew Power Mr Dinesh Khara, Chairman, State Bank of India Mr C P Gurnani, MD & CEO, Tech Mahindra Limited Mr. Tulsi Tanti, Suzlon Energy Ltd. Danish Business Delegation: Niels Aage Kjær, Owner, AVK Peter Pallishøj, CEO, Baettr Cees ´t Hart, CEO, Carlsberg Jakob Baruël Poulsen, Managing Partner, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Jukka Pertola, Chairman, COWI & Siemens Wind Power Jørgen Mads Clausen, Owner, Danfoss Thomas Plenborg, Chairman, DSV Kim Vejlby Hansen, CEO, FOSS Jens Moberg, Chairman, Grundfos Roeland Baan, CEO, Haldor Topsøe Lars Petersson, CEO, Hempel Niels Smedegaard, Chairman, ISS Olivier Fontan, CEO, L M Wind Power Blades Jens-Peter Saul, CEO, Ramboll Jens Birgersson, CEO, Rockwool Mads Nipper, CEO, Ørsted
PM welcomes Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu, as Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today joined the members of the Rajya Sabha, in welcoming Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, as Chairman of the House. The Prime Minister began his welcome remarks by recalling that today, 11thAugust, was the day when a young revolutionary of the freedom struggle, Shri Khudiram Bose, was hanged by the British. He said that the event reminds us of the sacrifice of those who fought for freedom, and the responsibility that this places on all of us. The Prime Minister said that Shri Venkaiah Naidu is the first Vice President born in Independent India. He added that Shri Naidu has long experience, and is well-versed in the intricacies of Parliamentary procedures. Recalling his long association with Shri Venkaiah Naidu, the Prime Minister said Shri Naidu is always sensitive to the requirements of the rural areas, the poor and the farmers, and his inputs on these issues have been of immense value. The Prime Minister said that the fact that people from humble, rural background, today occupy the highest positions in India, shows the maturity of Indian democracy, and the strength of India’s Constitution.
Use of Hindi on Government of India’s social media platforms is only for Hindi Speaking States

The attention of the Government has been drawn to the concerns expressed about instructions imposing the use of Hindi in non Hindi speaking States. The Department of Official Languages, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India had issued a circular on 10th March, 2014 stating that in keeping with the existing policy of the Government regarding use of Hindi, Government of India communication in ‘A’ category States i.e. Hindi speaking States must give equal importance to the use of Hindi in its social media platforms. The instructions reiterated that both English and Hindi must be used on official Twitter, Facebook, blogs etc by the Government of India. It is clarified that these instructions of the Department of Official Languages dated 10th March, 2014 do not seek to impose communication in Hindi on States which are not Hindi speaking. The instructions of Department of Official Languages have only reiterated the existing Government of India’s policy on the use of Hindi in which the use of Hindi is compulsory in Government’s communication only in the Hindi speaking States. The Ministry of Home Affairs in its circular dated 27.05.2014 has communicated the above guidelines of the Department of Official Languages with regard to the social media to the departments under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Therefore, this is neither a new policy nor an attempt to impose the use of Hindi on any non Hindi speaking State.
US Secretary of Defense James Mattis calls on Prime Minister

US Secretary of Defense James Mattis called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today afternoon. Prime Minister recalled his wide-ranging, candid, and fruitful discussions with President Trump during his visit to the United States in June this year. Both sides had reaffirmed their resolve to further develop their strong strategic partnership. Secretary Mattis briefed Prime Minister on the progress in advancing the bilateral agenda and implementing the decisions taken during that visit. They also discussed enhanced cooperation, regionally and globally, in pursuing shared priorities for peace, stability and combating terrorism. Prime Minister appreciated the close engagement between the two countries on regional and global issues of mutual concern.
French Minister for the Armed Forces calls on the Prime Minister

Mrs. Florence Parly, the French Minister for the Armed Forces, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. Mrs. Parly briefed the Prime Minister about developments in bilateral defence cooperation. The Prime Minister said that defence cooperation is one of the key pillars of the Strategic Partnership between India and France, and called for greater cooperation in the ‘Make in India’ framework in defence manufacturing and joint research & development. The two leaders also discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest. The Prime Minister said that he looks forward to receiving President Macron in India at his earliest convenience.
Under Rozgar Mela, PM to distribute about 71,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits on 22nd November

PM to also launch Karmayogi Prarambh module – online orientation course for all new appointees Under Rozgar Mela, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will distribute about 71,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits on 22nd November at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. Prime Minister will also address these appointees on the occasion. The Rozgar Mela is a step towards fulfilment of the commitment of the Prime Minister to accord highest priority to employment generation. The Rozgar Mela is expected to act as a catalyst in further employment generation and provide meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment and participation in national development directly. Earlier in October, appointment letters were handed over to 75,000 newly inducted appointees under Rozgar Mela. The physical copies of the appointment letters to the new appointees will be handed over at 45 locations across the country (except Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh). In addition to the categories of posts filled earlier, posts of teachers, lecturers, nurses, nursing officers, doctors, pharmacists, Radiographers and other technical and paramedical posts are also being filled. A significant number of posts are being filled by the Ministry of Home Affairs in various Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF). Prime Minister will also launch the Karmayogi Prarambh module. The module is an online orientation course for all new appointees in various Government departments. It will include code of conduct for Government servants, workplace ethics & integrity, human resource policies and other benefits and allowances that will help them to get acclimatized to the policies and transition smoothly into the new roles. They will also get an opportunity to explore other courses on igotkarmayogi.gov.in platform to enhance their knowledge, skills and competencies.
Cabinet approves transfer of land of ITBP to Government of Uttrakhand for development of Aerial Passenger Ropeway System

The Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved transfer of 1500 square metres of land belonging to Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at Mussoorie to the State Government of Uttarakhand for their infrastructure project, namely, ‘Aerial Passenger Ropeway System’ between Dehradun and Mussoorie. The proposed Ropeway is a mono-cable ropeway of 5580 meters length under Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode between Purkul Gaon, Dehradun (Lower Terminal Station) and Library, Mussoorie (Upper Terminal Station) being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs.285 crore with a carrying capacity of 1000 persons per hour per direction. This will considerably reduce the traffic flow on road route from Dehradun to Mussoorie. In addition, this will generate direct employment of 350 and indirect employment of more than 1500 people. Once completed, the ropeway will be a huge attraction for tourists which in turn will provide a boost to the tourism industry in the State and create additional employment opportunities in tourism sector.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Singapore on setting up of a joint working group on FinTech

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Singapore in June, 2018 on the constitution of a Joint Working Group (JWG) on FinTech. Benefits: The Joint Working Group on FinTech between India and Singapore has been constituted for cooperation in the area of FinTech between the two countries. Collaboration of India with Singapore will benefit both India and Singapore to excel in the fields of Development of Application Programming Interfaces (APls), Regulatory Sandbox, Security in payment and digital cash flow, integration of RuPay-Network for Electronic Transfers (NETS), UPI-FAST payment link, AADHAR Stack and e-KYC in ASEAN region and cooperation on regulations, solutions for financial markets and insurance sector and sand box models. Terms of References of the JWG: I. Exchange of best practices to improve regulatory connect, with a view to exchange best practices: i. Promote experience sharing on policies and regulations related to FinTech; ii. Encourage the creation of standards related to the use of data in a non-discriminatory manner by FinTech firms and entities. iii. Initiate capacity building of relevant official(s) in regulatory institutions, including in a world of new threats around cyber-security, financial fraud etc. II. Promote co-operation to promote co-operation between the financial technology industry in India and Singapore: 1. Promote co-operation between firms in the FinTech sector; 2. Promote development of FinTech solutions for business/financial sectors; 3. Encourage collaboration of entrepreneurship/ startup talent between Singapore and India in FinTech, consistent with the relevant policies of both countries. III. Develop international standards (a) Encourage the creation of an international version of Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and standards that are inter-operable with the APIs created in public systems in India and Singapore to: i. Enable cross-border authentication and Electronic Know-Your-Customer (e-KYC) of residents using digital identities; ii. Enable payment linkages-cooperation between Unified Payment Interface (DPI) and Fast And Secure Transfer (FAST) digital fund transfer platforms; iii. Enable cross-learning on RuPay Credit/Debit Cards through linkages between National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Network for Electronic Transfers (NETS) payment networks; iv. Enable DPI and Quick response (QR) code-based payment acceptance; and v. Enable the use of digital signatures such as through e-Sign, across borders. (b) Encourage co-operation between India and Singapore on: i. Digital governance; ii. Financial inclusion; and iii. Partnership in the ASEAN Financial Innovation Network (AFIN) agenda.
PM wishes Dr. Farooq Abdullah ‘speedy recovery’ from Covid-19

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to Dr. Farooq Abdullah Ji for a speedy recovery from Covid-19. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Praying for the good health and speedy recovery of Dr. Farooq Abdullah Ji. Also praying for your and the entire family’s good health @OmarAbdullah.”
PM greets people on Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the sacred occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Greetings on the sacred occasion of the Parkash Purab of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Ji, whose noble principles, the emphasis on compassion, justice and equality guide the entire humankind.”
PM condoles the demise of legendary hockey player Mohammed Shahid

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the untimely & unfortunate demise of legendary hockey player Mohammed Shahid. “In the untimely & unfortunate demise of Mohammed Shahid, India has lost a talented sportsman who played with immense passion & vigour. We tried our level best to save Mohammed Shahid but sadly, neither our help nor prayers were enough to save him. Tributes to him. RIP,” the Prime Minister said.