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Cabinet approves Production Linked Incentive Scheme on ‘National programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules’ for achieving manufacturing capacity of Giga Watt (GW) scale in High Efficiency Solar PV Modules

The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy’s proposal for implementation of the Production Linked Incentive Scheme (Tranche II) on ‘National programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules’, with an outlay of Rs.19,500 crore for achieving manufacturing capacity of Giga Watt (GW) scale in High Efficiency Solar PV Modules. The national programme on High Efficiency Solar PV Modules aims to build an ecosystem for manufacturing of high efficiency solar PV modules in India, and thus reduce import dependence in the area of Renewable Energy. It will strengthen the Atamnirbhar Bharat initiative and generate employment. Solar PV manufacturers will be selected through a transparent selection process. PLI will be disbursed for 5 years post commissioning of solar PV manufacturing plants on sales of high efficiency solar PV modules from the domestic market will be incentivised. The outcomes/benefits expected from the scheme are as follows: i. It is estimated that about 65,000 MW per annum manufacturing capacity of fully and partially integrated, solar PV modules would be installed. ii. The scheme will bring direct investment of around Rs.94,000 crore. iii. Creation of manufacturing capacity for Balance of Materials like EVA, Solar glass, Backsheet, etc. iv. Direct employment of about 1,95,000 and indirect employment of around 7,80,000 persons. v. Import substitution of approximately Rs.1.37 lakh crore. vi. Impetus to Research and Development to achieve higher efficiencies in Solar PV Modules.
PM congratulates Neeraj Chopra on winning Silver Medal at World Championships in Men’s Javelin

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Neeraj Chopra on winning a Silver Medal at the World Championships in Men’s Javelin. In response to a tweet by Sports Authority of India, the Prime Minister said; “A great accomplishment by one of our most distinguished athletes! Congratulations to @Neeraj_chopra1 on winning a historic Silver medal at the #WorldChampionships. This is a special moment for Indian sports. Best wishes to Neeraj for his upcoming endeavours.”
PM condoles the demise of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh. In a series of tweets from his twitter handle the Prime Minister said that the Marshal of the IAF Arjan Singh’s determined focus on capacity building in the IAF added great strength to our defence capabilities. Calling him a distinguished air warrior and a fine human the Prime Minister extended his thoughts to his family and those mourning his unfortunate demise. “India mourns the unfortunate demise of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh. We remember his outstanding service to the nation. Marshal of the IAF Arjan Singh’s determined focus on capacity building in the IAF added great strength to our defence capabilities. India will never forget the excellent leadership of Marshal of the IAF Arjan Singh in 1965, when the IAF saw substantial action. Sometime back I met him, who despite his ill health tried to get up to salute even though I said no. Such was his soldier discipline. My thoughts are with his family and those mourning the demise of a distinguished air warrior and fine human, Marshal of the IAF Arjan Singh. RIP”, the Prime Minister said.
PM virtually met stakeholders involved in Operation Ganga launched for evacuation of Indians from Ukraine

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi interacted with stakeholders involved in Operation Ganga earlier today. Operation Ganga successfully evacuated about 23000 Indian citizens, as well as 147 foreign nationals belonging to 18 countries, from Ukraine. During the interaction, representatives of the Indian Community and private sector in Ukraine, Poland, Slovakia, Romania and Hungary narrated their experiences of being part of Operation Ganga, the challenges they faced, and expressed their sense of satisfaction and honour at having contributed to such a complex humanitarian operation. Prime Minister expressed his warm appreciation for Indian community leaders, volunteer groups, companies, private individuals and government officials who worked tirelessly for the success of the operation. He praised the patriotic fervor, the sense of community service, and the team-spirit displayed by all stakeholders involved in Operation Ganga. Prime Minister especially praised the various community organisations, pointing out that their selfless service exemplifies the Indian civilizational values that they continue to embody even in foreign shores. Speaking about the efforts made by Government to ensure the safety of Indian nationals during the crisis, Prime Minister recalled his personal interactions with leaders of Ukraine and its neighbouring countries, and expressed gratitude for the support received from all the foreign governments. Reiterating the high priority that government attaches to the safety of Indians abroad, Prime Minister recalled that India has always acted with alacrity to assist its citizens during any international crisis. Guided by India’s age-old philosophy of Vasidhaiva Kutumbakam, India has also extended humanitarian support to nationals of other countries during emergencies.
Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval to enhancement of Pension for Freedom Fighters

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to enhancement of Pension for Freedom Fighters and for the spouses (widows/widowers), eligible daughters and dependent parents of deceased Freedom Fighters, under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme (SSSPS), 1980. The existing pension scheme for Central freedom fighter pensioners and their eligible dependents has been restructured as follows:- Sl. No. Category of Freedom Fighters Present amount of pension (per month) Enhanced amount of pension (per month) 1. Ex-Andaman Political Prisoners/ spouses Rs. 24,775 Rs. 30,000/- 2. Freedom fighters who suffered outside British India/spouses Rs. 23,085/- Rs. 28,000/- 3. Other Freedom Fighters / spouses including INA Rs. 21,395/- Rs. 26,000/- 4. Dependent parents/eligible daughters (maximum 3 daughters at any point of time) Rs. 3,380/- 50% of the sum that would have been admissible to the Freedom Fighter i.e. in the range of Rs. 13,000/- to Rs. 15,000/- (i) The revised scale of pension has taken effect from 15.O8.2016. Further, the revised total amount of pension will be taken as basic pension for the respective categories of Freedom Fighter pensioners for calculating Dearness Relief. (ii) The existing Dearness Relief system based on All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial workers, which was so far applicable to freedom fighter pensioners on annual basis, is being discontinued and replaced by the Dearness Allowance system applicable to Central Government employees twice a year. This will be termed as “Dearness Relief”, the appropriate term in case of pensioners. All freedom fighters and spouses and dependent parents/eligible daughter pensioners of deceased freedom fighters drawing pension under the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme, 1980 would be benefitted by the decision. Background Government of India introduced in 1969, the ‘Ex-Andaman Political Prisoners Pension Scheme’ to honour the freedom fighters who had been incarcerated in the Cellular Jail at Port Blair. In order to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Independence in 1972, a regular scheme for grant of freedom fighters’ pension was introduced. Thereafter, with effect from 1.8.1980, a liberalized scheme, the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme’ is being implemented. Besides the freedom fighters, spouses (widows.widowers), unmarried and unemployed daughters (up to maximum three at any point of time) and parents of deceased freedom fighters are eligible for pension under the Scheme. Till 2016, a total of 1,71,605 freedom fighters and their eligible dependents have been sanctioned pension under the scheme. At present, 37,981 freedom fighters and their eligible dependent pensioners are covered under the scheme. Out of these, 11,690 are freedom fighters themselves, 24,792 are spouses (widows/ widowers) and 1,490 are daughter pensioners. Instructions have been issued to all the authorized banks for ensuring Aadhar linked disbursement of Freedom Fighter pension as early as possible.
PM prays to Maa Siddhidatri on Maha Navami

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has prayed to Maa Siddhidatri on Maha Navami during Navratri and sought blessings for everyone. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “à¤¨à¤µà¤°à¤¾à¤¤à¥�à¤°à¤¿ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤®à¤¹à¤¾à¤¨à¤µà¤®à¥€ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¤¾à¤µà¤¨ à¤…à¤µà¤¸à¤° à¤ªà¤° à¤®à¤¾à¤‚ à¤¸à¤¿à¤¦à¥�à¤§à¤¿à¤¦à¤¾à¤¤à¥�à¤°à¥€ à¤•à¥€ à¤ªà¥‚à¤œà¤¾-à¤…à¤°à¥�à¤šà¤¨à¤¾ à¤¹à¥‹à¤¤à¥€ à¤¹à¥ˆà¥¤ à¤®à¥‡à¤°à¥€ à¤•à¤¾à¤®à¤¨à¤¾ à¤¹à¥ˆ à¤•à¤¿ à¤‰à¤¨à¤•à¥‡ à¤†à¤¶à¥€à¤°à¥�à¤µà¤¾à¤¦ à¤¸à¥‡ à¤¹à¤° à¤•à¤¿à¤¸à¥€ à¤•à¥‹ à¤…à¤ªà¤¨à¥€ à¤¸à¤¿à¤¦à¥�à¤§à¤¿ à¤•à¥€ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¾à¤ªà¥�à¤¤à¤¿ à¤¹à¥‹à¥¤ à¤®à¤¾à¤¤à¤¾ à¤•à¥‡ à¤­à¤•à¥�à¤¤à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤²à¤¿à¤� à¤‰à¤¨à¤•à¥€ à¤¯à¤¹ à¤¸à¥�à¤¤à¥�à¤¤à¤¿…Â https://t.co/YYTr3oNm5Y”
Cabinet approves the revised Air Services Agreement with Malaysia

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the revised Air Services Agreement (ASA) with Malaysia. The revised text of ASA was initialed in 2011. However, due to some diversion on Article 13 i.e. related to remittance of earning, the Agreement could not be signed. During the meeting held in ICAN 2016, Malaysian side agreed to revise the text of said article as suggested by M/o Finance, Govt. of India Features of the Air Services Agreement • Existing ASA was signed in 1974, hence there is a need to revise, update and modernize the exiting ASA • Text of existing ASA has been replaced with the new text as per latest ICAO template. • Cooperative Marketing Arrangement for 3rd country airlines has been added • Clause on domestic codeshare has been added • The articles on ‘safety and security’ have been added in the revised ASA • The article related to ‘intermodal services’ have been added in the revised ASA that will permit air passengers and cargo to move through any intermodal transport from any point in the territory of other party.
Cabinet approves the Constitution (Application to Jammu & Kashmir) Amendment Order, 2019

Promotion Benefits for Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes in services in J&K 10% Reservation for economically weaker sections in educational institutions & public employment in J&K The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approvedthe proposal of Jammu &Kashmir Government regarding amendment to the Constitution (Application to Jammu & Kashmir) 0rder, 1954 by way of the Constitution (Application to Jammu & Kashmir) Amendment Order, 2019. It will serve the purpose of application of relevant provisions of the Constitution of India, as amended through the Constitution (Seventy Seventh Amendment) Act, 1995 and Constitution (One Hundred arid third Amendment) Act, 2019 for Jammu and Kashmir, by issuing the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Amendment Order, 2019 by the President under clause (1) of Article370. Impact: Once notified, this will pave the way for giving benefit of promotion in service tothe Scheduled Castes, the Schedule Tribes and also extend the reservation ofup to 10% for “economically weaker sections” in educational institutions and public employment in addition to the existing reservation in Jammu and Kashmir. Background : Equity & Inclusiveness 10% reservation for economically weaker sections made applicable in J&K also. This would pave the way for reserving State Government jobs to the youth of J&K who are from economically weaker sections belonging to any religion or caste. It may be recalled that 10% reservation to economically weaker sections was introduced in rest of the country through the 103rd Constitution Amendment in January 2019. This will be in addition to such reservation available in Govt. of India jobs also. Benefit of promotion to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, which include Gujjars and Bakarwals amongst others, has also been made applicable to the State of J&K. After a long wait of 24 years, the 77thConstitution Amendment of 1995 has now been applied to the State of J&K. People living near the International Border have been brought at par with those living near the Line of Control for reservation in State Government jobs by amending the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, 2004 through an Ordinance. Earlier, the provision of 3% reservation was available only for youth living within 6 kms. Of LoC in J&K. Now, this provision will be applicable for people living near the international border also. This has been a long-pending demand of the population living near the international border, as they have been facing the brunt of cross border firing in J&K. Constitution (Seventy Seventh Amendment) Act, 1995 was enacted thereby inserting clause (4A) after clause 4 of Article 16 of Constitution of India. Clause (4A) provides for giving benefit of promotion in service to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. The Constitution (One Hundred and Third Amendment) Act, 2019 has been applied in the country except Jammu and Kashmir and with extension of Act to Jammu and Kashmir economically weaker sections of State would also avail the benefit of reservation.
PM announces increase in remuneration for ASHA and Anganwadi workers

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today announced a landmark increase in remuneration for ASHA and Anganwadi workers. The announcement which will be effective from next month was made during a video bridge interaction with lakhs of ASHA, Anganwadi and ANM workers today. The Prime Minister announced the doubling of routine incentives given by the Union Government to ASHA workers. In addition, all ASHA workers and their helperswould be provided free insurance cover under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Prime Minister Suraksha Bima Yojana. Prime Minister also announced significant increase in the honorarium given to Anganwadi workers. Those receiving Rs. 3000 so far, would now receive Rs. 4500. Similarly those receiving Rs. 2200, would now get Rs. 3500. The honorarium for Anganwadi helpers has also been increased from Rs. 1500 to Rs. 2250. Prime Minister also announced that Anganwadi workers and helpers using techniques such as Common Application Software (ICDS-CAS), would get additional incentives. The incentives ranging from Rs. 250 to Rs. 500, would be based on performance. The Prime Minister interacted with teams of three As – the ASHA worker, Anganwadi worker and ANM (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) from across the country. He appreciated their efforts to work together, to use innovative means and technology, to improve the delivery of health and nutrition services and achieve the goal of the POSHAN Abhiyan – reduction of malnutrition in the country.
PM to inaugurate ‘Chauri Chaura’ Centenary Celebrations on 4th February

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Chauri Chaura Centenary Celebrations at Chauri Chaura, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, on 4th February 2021 at 11 AM via video conferencing. The day marks 100 years of the ‘Chauri Chaura’ incident, a landmark event in the country’s fight for independence. Prime Minister will also release a postal stamp dedicated to the Chauri Chaura centenary during the event. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh will also be present on the occasion. The centenary celebrations and various events planned by the State government will begin in all 75 districts of the State from 4th February 2021 and will continue till 4th February 2022.
PM interacts with beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today, interacted with the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana and store owners of Jan Aushadi Kendras, through video conference. The Union Government had decided to celebrate 7th March 2019 as ‘Jan Aushadhi Diwas’ across India, for creating awareness and providing impetus onthe use of generic medicines. Interacting with beneficiaries and store owners from over 5000 locations, the Prime Minister said that in order to ensure the availability of high quality medicines at lower prices, Government had taken two major steps. First, the cost of 850 essential medicines were regulated and the prices of heart stent and equipment for knee surgery were reduced. Second, a series of Jan Aushadi Kendras were started throughout the country. These steps have greatly benefitted not only the poor, but also the middle class, PM said. The Prime Minister said that medicines are available at fifty to ninety percent lower price than the market rates at Jan Aushadi Kendras. He added that more than five thousand Jan Aushadi Kendras have been opened in the past four and half years. The Kendras provide not only good quality medicines but also provide self-employment and create new employment opportunities, PM said. Speaking about the vision of holistic transformation of health sector, Prime Minister said that the approach of the Government is ‘No Silos- Only Solutions’. All the stake holders related to health sector are working together to transform the sector, PM said. He said that in the past four and half years, 15 new AIIMs have been either built or are being built and 31,000 MBBS and post-graduation seats in medical sector have been increased. Interacting with the Prime Minister, the beneficiaries expressed happiness with the good quality of medicines available at Jan Aushadi Kendras. The beneficiaries mentioned that the low cost of the medicines have enabled them to save money while getting proper medication.
Shri P. K. Sinha appointed Cabinet Secretary

The Prime Minister has approved the appointment of Shri Pradeep Kumar Sinha, IAS (UP:77), as the next Cabinet Secretary, with effect from June 13, 2015. He succeeds Shri Ajit Seth. Shri Sinha has been serving as Secretary, Ministry of Power, since July 2013. He has earlier been Secretary in the Ministry of Shipping, and has held several other important positions in the Union Government and the State of Uttar Pradesh. The Prime Minister has also approved that Shri P. K. Sinha may be appointed as OSD in the Cabinet Secretariat with effect from the date of assumption of charge, till June 12, 2015.
PM condoles deaths in road accident in Pilibhit UP

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the deaths in a road accident in Pilibhit. He also wished speedy recovery to the injured. A PMO tweet said: “à¤‰à¤¤à¥�à¤¤à¤° à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¦à¥‡à¤¶ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¥€à¤²à¥€à¤­à¥€à¤¤ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤¹à¥�à¤ˆ à¤¸à¤¡à¤¼à¤• à¤¦à¥�à¤°à¥�à¤˜à¤Ÿà¤¨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¤…à¤ªà¤¨à¥‡ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¿à¤¯à¤œà¤¨à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‹ à¤–à¥‹à¤¯à¤¾ à¤¹à¥ˆ, à¤‰à¤¨à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¤à¤¿ à¤®à¥ˆà¤‚ à¤…à¤ªà¤¨à¥€ à¤¶à¥‹à¤•-à¤¸à¤‚à¤µà¥‡à¤¦à¤¨à¤¾ à¤µà¥�à¤¯à¤•à¥�à¤¤ à¤•à¤°à¤¤à¤¾ à¤¹à¥‚à¤‚à¥¤ à¤‡à¤¸à¤•à¥‡ à¤¸à¤¾à¤¥ à¤¹à¥€ à¤¸à¤­à¥€ à¤˜à¤¾à¤¯à¤²à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤¶à¥€à¤˜à¥�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¤‚: PM @narendramodi”
Ex-post facto approval for signing of MoU among BRICS countries on BRICS Network University

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its ex-post facto approval for signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) among BRICS countries on BRICS Network University. The negotiations were held on this during the 3rd BRICS Education Ministers meeting and Senior Officials meeting in November, 2015 at Mosco, Russia. The MoU will help in developing pro-active cooperation among the BRICS nations for the purpose of enhancement of scientific research, higher education, information exchange, analysis and implementation of best practices, joint research programmes, and mobility of students, researchers and educators.
Cabinet approves setting up of expert group to classify Caste/Tribe data of Socio Economic & Caste Census (SECC), 2011

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today gave its approval for forming an expert group under the Chairmanship of Shri Arvind Panagariya, Vice-Chairperson, NITI AAYOG, to classify the Caste names returned in the Socio Economic and Caste Census, 2011 (SECC). The expert group will be serviced by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and Tribal Welfare. Other members will be nominated by the two Ministries. Background:- The Central Government had decided to collect data on Caste through the SECC vide the then Cabinet’s approval dated 19th May, 2011. The SECC was conducted by the respective State/UT Governments. The field survey on economic data has since been completed and the socio economic data relating to rural areas has been released by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD). The work on urban data is under progress. According to the earlier decision of the Union Cabinet of 19th May 2011, the Government was to constitute an expert group to classify the Caste/Tribe returns at an appropriate time. Accordingly, the Cabinet reviewed the status of the SECC and has decided to form an expert group under the Chairmanship of Shri Arvind Panagariya. The enumeration has thrown about 46 lakh Caste/Sub Caste names/ synonyms/ surnames/ clan/gothra names. The Expert group has been assigned to classify this data.
PM congratulates Sakshi Malik on winning Bronze in Rio Olympics

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Sakshi Malik on winning Bronze medal in Wrestling in Rio Olympics. “Sakshi Malik creates history! Congratulations to her for the Bronze. The entire nation is rejoicing. On this very auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan, Sakshi Malik, a daughter of India, wins a Bronze and makes all of us very proud. Sakshi Malik will inspire several sportspersons in the years to come.”, the Prime Minister said.
Mr. Yang Jiechi, State Councillor of the People’s Republic of China, calls on PM

Mr. Yang Jiechi, State Councillor of the People’s Republic of China and Special Representative of China on the Boundary Question, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. Mr. Yang Jiechi conveyed the greetings of President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang to the Prime Minister. Mr. Yang Jiechi and Mr. Ajit Doval briefed the Prime Minister on the 20th round of Talks between Special Representatives of China and India on the Boundary Question, held earlier in the day. The Prime Minister fondly recalled his visit to Xiamen for the 9th BRICS Summit in September 2017, and his meeting with President Xi Jinping there. The Prime Minister said that a strong India-China relationship is important not only for the mutual benefit of the people of India and China, but also for the region and the world.