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PM invites citizens to share their views for Mann ki Baat on 26th December 2021

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has called citizens to share their views for Mann ki Baat which will take place on Sunday, 26th December 2021. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “I have been receiving several inputs for this month’s #MannKiBaat on the 26th, which will be the last one of 2021. The inputs cover so many different areas and celebrate the life journeys of several people working to bring grassroots level changes. Keep sharing your views.”
PM greets people of Rajasthan on Rajasthan Diwas

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended greetings to the people of Rajasthan on Rajasthan Diwas. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “à¤¶à¥Œà¤°à¥�à¤¯, à¤¸à¥�à¤µà¤¾à¤­à¤¿à¤®à¤¾à¤¨ à¤”à¤° à¤¬à¤²à¤¿à¤¦à¤¾à¤¨ à¤•à¥€ à¤�à¤¤à¤¿à¤¹à¤¾à¤¸à¤¿à¤• à¤§à¤°à¤¤à¥€ à¤°à¤¾à¤œà¤¸à¥�à¤¥à¤¾à¤¨ à¤•à¥‡ à¤¸à¤®à¤¸à¥�à¤¤ à¤¨à¤¿à¤µà¤¾à¤¸à¤¿à¤¯à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‹ à¤°à¤¾à¤œà¤¸à¥�à¤¥à¤¾à¤¨ à¤¦à¤¿à¤µà¤¸ à¤•à¥€ à¤•à¥‹à¤Ÿà¤¿-à¤•à¥‹à¤Ÿà¤¿ à¤¶à¥�à¤­à¤•à¤¾à¤®à¤¨à¤¾à¤�à¤‚à¥¤ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¦à¥‡à¤¶ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤—à¤¤à¤¿ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¤¥ à¤ªà¤° à¤†à¤—à¥‡ à¤¬à¤¢à¤¼à¥‡, à¤¯à¤¹à¥€ à¤•à¤¾à¤®à¤¨à¤¾ à¤¹à¥ˆà¥¤”
PM congratulates Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Leh Ladakh on Mahakaruna Diwas 2017 celebrations

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Leh Ladakh on Mahakaruna Diwas 2017 celebrations. “Congratulations & best wishes to Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre, Leh Ladakh on Mahakaruna Diwas 2017 celebrations. Life & teachings of Lord Buddha embody service, compassion and renunciation. He emphasised on non-violence & ending human suffering.”, the Prime Minister said.
PM’s visit to Mayadevi Temple in Lumbini, Nepal

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited the Mayadevi Temple in Lumbini, Nepal on May 16, 2022 as the first stop of his one-day visit to Lumbini. Prime Minister was accompanied by the Prime Minister of Nepal Rt. Hon’ble Sher Bahadur Deuba and his spouse Dr. Arzu Rana Deuba. 2. The Leaders paid their respects at the Marker Stone inside the temple premises, which pinpoints the exact birth spot of Lord Buddha. They attended the pooja conducted as per Buddhist rituals. 3. The two Prime Ministers also lit lamps near the Ashoka Pillar located adjacent to the temple. The pillar, which was erected by Emperor Ashoka in 249 BC, bears the first epigraphic evidence of Lumbini being the birthplace of Lord Buddha. Thereafter, the two Prime Ministers watered the Bodhi tree sapling from Bodh Gaya which was gifted by PM Modi to Lumbini in 2014 and also signed the temple’s visitor’s book.
PM salutes Nari Shakti on International Women’s Day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has saluted the indomitable Nari Shakti on International Women’s Day. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Saluting our indomitable #NariShakti on International Women’s Day! India takes pride in the many accomplishments of the women of our nation. It is our Government’s honour to be getting the opportunity to work towards furthering women empowerment across a wide range of sectors.”
PM applauds as Indian Army deploys its largest contingent of women peacekeepers in United Nation mission at Abyei, UNISFA

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed pride as Indian Army deploys its largest contingent of women peacekeepers in United Nation mission at Abyei, UNISFA. Shri Modi also said that India has a tradition of active participation in UN peacekeeping missions. Responding to a tweet by ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY, the Prime Minister tweeted; “Proud to see this. India has a tradition of active participation in UN peacekeeping missions. The participation by our Nari Shakti is even more gladdening.”
Cabinet approves inclusion/Amendments in the Central List of Other Backward Classes notified in respect of some states

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to notify inclusion/Amendments in the Central List of Other Backward Classes notified in respect of States of Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand. On the recommendation of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), a total of 2479 Entries for inclusion, including its synonyms, sub-castes, etc. in the Central List of Other Backward Classes have been notified in 25 States and 6 Union Territories. The last such notification was issued till September, 2016. Meanwhile more advices for inclusion of castes/communities and corrections in the existing list of OBCs for the State of Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir and Uttarakhand have been received from NCBC. Accordingly, a total of 28 changes recommended by NCBC in respect of 8 states including Jammu and Kashmir (15 new entries, 09 synonyms/sub-castes and 04 corrections) have been notified. The changes will enable the persons belonging to these castes/ communities to avail the benefits of reservation in Government services and posts as well as in Central Educational Institutions as per the existing policy. They will also become eligible for benefit under the various welfare schemes, scholarships etc. being administered by the Central Government, which are at present available to the persons belonging to the Other Backward Classes. Background The NCBC was set up in pursuance to the Supreme Court judgement in the Indra Sawhney case as per the NCBC Act 1993. Section 9 (“Functions of the Commission”) of the NCBC Act 1993 states as under: (i) The Commission shall examine requests for inclusion of any class of citizens as a backward class in the lists and hear complaints of over-inclusion or under-inclusion of any backward class in such lists and tender such advice to the Central Government as it deems appropriate. (ii) The advice of the Commission shall ordinarily be binding upon the Central Government
PM’s address at the launch of Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation

“Music is a medium that makes us aware of our worldly duties and it also helps us transcend worldly attachments” “Experience of Yoga Day has indicated that the world has benefited from Indian heritage and Indian music also has the capacity to stir the depth of the human mind” “Every person in the world is entitled to know about, learn and get benefits of Indian music. It is our responsibility to take care of that” “In today’s era when technology’s influence is all pervasive, there should be technology and IT revolution in the field of music also” “Today we are regenerating our centers of art and culture like Kashi” The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid rich tribute to Pandit Jasraj on the occasion of the Jayanti of the doyen of Indian Classical Music. The Prime Minister talked of the personification of immortal energy of music by Pandit Jasraj and lauded Durga Jasraj and Pandit Shaarang Dev for keeping alive the glorious legacy of the maestro. The Prime Minister was speaking at the launch of the Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation via video conferencing. The Prime Minister touched upon the vast knowledge imparted by the sages of Indian music tradition. Shri Modi said that the strength to feel the cosmic energy and ability to see music in the flow of universe is what makes Indian Classical music tradition so exceptional. “Music is a medium that makes us aware of our worldly duties and it also helps us transcend worldly attachments” the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister praised Pandit Jasraj Cultural Foundation for their goal of preserving India’s rich heritage of art and culture. He asked the Foundation to focus on two key aspects of this age of technology. Firstly, he said that Indian Music should create its identity in this age of globalisation. He said that the experience of Yoga Day has indicated that the world has benefited from Indian heritage and Indian music also has the capacity to stir the depth of the human mind. “Every person in the world is entitled to know about, learn and get benefits of Indian music. It is our responsibility to take care of that”, he said. Secondly, the Prime Minister said that in today’s era when technology’s influence is all pervasive, there should be technology and IT revolution in the field of music also. He called for startups dedicated solely to music, based on Indian instruments and traditions. He also dwelled on recent efforts to regenerate the centres of culture and art like Kashi. The Prime Minister said that India has shown the way to a secured future to the world through its faith in environment preservation and love for nature. “In this Indian journey of development along with heritage, ‘Sabka Prayas’ should be included”, he concluded.
Cabinet approves Creation of two posts of Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities in the Central Government in terms of Section 74(2) of The RPwD Act, 2016 to assist the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for Creation of two (2) posts of Commissioners in the Office of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD), in terms of provisions of The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. Out of the two posts of Commissioners, one Commissioner will be a person with disability. The above two Commissioners will assist the CCPD in discharging his statutory functions as per provisions of the said Act. This would enable the Office of CCPD to look into the complaints of persons with disabilities expeditiously, besides strengthening the monitoring mechanism overseeing the implementation of the RPwD Act, 2016.
Mr. Li Yuanchao, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China meets PM

Mr. Li Yuanchao, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China met Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. The Prime Minister warmly recalled the visit of President Xi Jinping to India last year, and his own visit to China in May this year. The Prime Minister said that there is tremendous potential for India and China to grow their economic and developmental partnership. He highlighted opportunities in Railways, Smart Cities, Infrastructure and Urban Transport for cooperation between India and China. The Prime Minister welcomed the increased level of investments from China to India and expressed hope that the growth in the number of Chinese tourists visiting India will continue. He said that the ancient cultural ties between India and China are a catalyst for growth of stronger people to people relations. The Prime Minister and Mr. Li Yuanchao agreed that peaceful, cooperative and stable relations between India and China are vital for regional and global peace and prosperity.
Cabinet approves regularisation of Pay Scales of below Board Level Executives in NHPC Ltd., North East Electric Power Corporation, THDC India Ltd. and SJVN Ltd.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for regularization of Pay scales of below Board Level Executives in National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Ltd. (NHPC), North East Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO), THDC India Ltd. (formerly Tehri Hydro Development Corporation Ltd.) and Satluj Jal Vidhyut Nigam Ltd. (SJVN), w.e.f. 01.01.1997 adopted by them consequent upon the orders of Ministry of Power dated 04.04.2006 and 01.09.2006. Implementation strategy: After the approval, the pay scales adopted by Hydro CPSEs consequent upon the order of the Ministry of Power dated 04.04.2006 and 01.09.2006 shall be regularized. Impact: About 5,254 Executives of Hydro CPSEs enrolled before 01.01.2007 will be benefitted by this approval. It will motivate and boost the morale the Executives of Hydro CPSEs, Expenditure: The total expenditure to the tune of Rs. 323 crore will be incurred for the regularisation of pay scales. Background: Anomalies existed in the pay scales of Executives of NHPC, NEEPCO, THDCIL and SJVNL w.e.f. 01.01.1997 due to revision of pay scales of unionized category of workmen/non-executives in line with the NTPC/Oil sector within the organizations. The pay scales of workmen and Supervisors were higher than the pay scale of Executives in the E-1 grade. The proposal was earlier considered by the Committee of Secretaries (CoS) and the Cabinet on several occasion. The Cabinet in December, 2013 decided as below: The deviant pay scales fixed w.e.f. 01.01.1997 shall not be regularized. However, no recovery shall be made for the excess pay drawn from 01.01,1997onwards considering the difficulties in effecting recovery and also considering thatsuch a recovery may de-motivate the staff. The pay scales shall be fitted w.e.f. 01.01.2007 after correcting the aberration in payscales fixed w.e.f. 01.01.1997. Aggrieved with the order, various Employee Associations of Hydro PSEs filed Writ Petitions in different High Courts. The High Court of Uttarakhand&Meghalaya quashed the above decision. SLP was filed in Supreme Court on-12.04.2017 against the judgment of High Court of Uttarakhand which was dismissed on 08.05.2017. A Contempt petition has been filed in the High Courts of Meghalaya and Uttarakhand. Ministry of Power is left with no option other than seeking approval of Cabinet for regularizing the pay scales of NHPC, SJVNL, NEEPCO and THDCIL w.e.f. 01.01.1997 adopted by them consequent upon the orders of Ministry of Power dated 04.04.2006 and 01.09.2006.
PM sets up Committee to identify obsolete laws within three months

Prime Minister has approved the constitution of a Committee to carry out a review to identify obsolete laws. The newly-constituted Committee will examine all Acts recommended to be repealed by the Committee on Review of Administrative Laws, which had been appointed by the Union Government of Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in 1998. The Prime Minister has expressed concern that out of the 1382 Acts recommended for repeal by that Committee, only 415 have been repealed so far. He has called for a focused and result-oriented exercise to systematically weed out archaic laws and rules. The Committee will also examine Acts and Rules which may have become obsolete within the last ten to fifteen years. The Committee will be chaired by Shri R. Ramanujam, Secretary PMO. Shri V. K. Bhasin, former Secretary, Legislative Department, will be its other member. The Committee will submit its report within three months, so that a comprehensive Bill can be introduced in the Winter Session of Parliament, based on its recommendations.
PM lays Foundation Stone of Barrage over Narmada, addresses public meeting at Bharuch

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today unveiled a plaque to mark the laying of Foundation Stone of Bhadbhut Barrage over the River Narmada. At a public meeting in Bharuch, the Prime Minister also flagged off the Antyodaya Express between Udhna (Surat, Gujarat) and Jaynagar (Bihar). He also unveiled a plaque to mark the laying of Foundation Stone, and Inauguration of various plants of Gujarat Narmada Fertilizer Corporation Ltd. Addressing the public meeting, the Prime Minister said that the Antyodaya Express is a commendable initiative, which connects people and particularly helps those who are from Uttar Pradesh or Bihar, and work far from their home. He said the train will make it easier for people from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to go home for Chhath Puja. Neem coating of urea helped farmers and stopped corruption as well as theft, the Prime Minister said. Shri Narendra Modi said that Gujarat’s strides in animal husbandry have helped farmers. He said that he had asked the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, to send a team to Gujarat and study the Pashu Arogya Melas. He added that a similar Mela had been organised recently in Varanasi, which the Prime Minister had an opportunity to visit.
PM invites inputs for next ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has announced that the next edition of his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio address will be aired on Sunday, November 29, 2015, and has invited inputs from the people on MyGov.in for the same. “Share your thoughts for this month’s Mann Ki Baat, on 29th November: https://mygov.in/group-issue/inputs-prime-ministers-mann-ki-baat-29th-november-2015/. You can also dial 1800 3000 7800 and record your message for the upcoming Mann Ki Baat,” the Prime Minister said.
PM’s message on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “In line with the year’s United Nation’s theme of “Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World”, let us collectively keep working towards ensuring opportunity and improving accessibility for our Divyang sisters and brothers. The resilience and fortitude of persons with disabilities inspires us. Under the Accessible India initiative, numerous measures have been taken that ensure there is a positive change in the lives of our Divyang sisters and brothers”.
PM meets Rio bound Indian sportspersons, shares photos and words of encouragement for each of them on Twitter

In a unique and perhaps unprecedented gesture, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today interacted individually with over 60 athletes who will represent India at the forthcoming Rio Olympics. The Prime Minister offered words of encouragement to each of them. He also chatted informally with several athletes, who drew out their mobile phones for selfies with the Prime Minister. Later in the day, the Prime Minister took to the social networking platform Twitter, to share his photographs with each player, with words of encouragement for each of them. Several sportspersons appreciated this gesture of the Prime Minister, and responded by sharing their own selfies and photos with the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister has also been retweeting some of these tweets, including those of Boxer Manoj Kumar, and Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt.
PM’s address at the valedictory function of the 6th World Ayurveda Congress

PM: Biggest challenge is with people dedicated to Ayurveda – they themselves do not trust it fully. PM: Ayurveda can make a global impact, like Yoga. PM: Ayurveda practitioners should be dedicated to Ayurveda for serving mankind, not just as a profession. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today said the biggest challenge to Ayurveda comes from people who have dedicated their life to it. They too do not trust it fully, he said. Seeking to dispel the notion of Ayurveda and Allopathy being competing streams of medical science, the Prime Minister described Ayurveda as a way of life. He said a disease can be cured by Allopathy; and if a person adopts Ayurveda, he can ensure that he remains healthy and free of disease. He called upon practitioners of Ayurveda to be dedicated to Ayurveda not just as a profession, but as a service to mankind. He was speaking at the valedictory function of the 6th World Ayurveda Congress. The Prime Minister said that Yoga had acquired global recognition for people who wanted a stress-free life and were moving towards holistic healthcare. Similarly, if Ayurveda is presented in the right spirit as a way of life, it too can acquire acceptance. The Prime Minister said it is essential for Ayurveda to reach people in a simple, effective way. For this, the modes of treatment should also be better packaged. Shri Narendra Modi said space has to be created in international medical and science publications, for articles on Ayurveda. But the effort for this has to come from the practitioners and researchers of Ayurveda, he added.
Press Release: PM’s Mann ki Baat on Radio

PM to students: Compete with yourself, not with others. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today urged students to shed their stress and worry, and develop a positive attitude. He was addressing students on the radio programme Mann Ki Baat ahead of board and competitive examinations. The Prime Minister said he is with them at an important juncture in their life. He said he will not advise them on how to get more marks, but emphasized the importance of the right attitude towards exams. He urged students not to get nervous or tense. He said while all efforts should be made to perform well, exams should not become a burden. Giving the example of the famous athlete Sergei Bubka, who broke his own record 35 times, the Prime Minister said competition should not be with others, but with oneself. He urged students to have faith in their own abilities, preparation and hard work. Be steadfast in your goals, firm in your resolve; success will follow, the Prime Minister said. He said exams should be a means to learn and recognize one’s own capabilities, and not to show them off to others. The Prime Minister wished all students well for the forthcoming examinations.
PM pays tributes to Loknayak Jayprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has paid tributes to Loknayak Jayprakash Narayan on his birth anniversary. “Loknayak Jayprakash Narayan was a true nationalist who devoted his life to service and nation building. Tributes on his birth anniversary. JP`s call for `Sampoorna Kranti` galvanised the entire nation and played a historic role in preserving India`s democratic fabric,” the Prime Minister said.
Cabinet approves signing and ratification of bilateral investment treaty between India and Kyrgyzstan

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved thesigning and ratification of bilateral investment treaty between India and Kyrgyzstan. The Bilateral Treaty is likely to increase investment flow between India and Kyrgyzstan and protection to investors of both countries making investments in both countries.
PM to release autobiography of Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil and rename Pravara Rural Education Society in his honour

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will release the autobiography of Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil and rename Pravara Rural Education Society as ‘Loknete Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil Pravara Rural Education Society’, on 13th October at 11 AM via video conferencing. Dr. Balasaheb Vikhe Patil served as Member of Lok Sabha for multiple terms. His autobiography is titled ‘Deh Vechwa Karani’ which means ‘dedicating one’s life for a noble cause’, and is aptly named as he dedicated his entire life to the benefit of society through his path-breaking work in various fields, including agriculture and cooperatives. Pravara Rural Education Society was established in 1964 at Loni in Ahmednagar district, with the aim to provide world class education to the rural masses and empower the girl child. The Society is currently serving with the core mission of educational, social, economical, cultural, physical and psychological development of students.
PM speaks to Kerala CM regarding flood situation in the state

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to Chief Minister of Kerala Shri Pinarayi Vijayan regarding flood situation in the state. “Spoke to Kerala CM Shri Pinarayi Vijayan again this morning. We discussed the flood situation in the state. Have asked Defence Ministry to further step up the rescue and relief operations across the state. Praying for the safety and well-being of the people of Kerala”, the Prime Minister said.
Historic Day for India, says PM

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has said today is a historic day for crores of Indians like him, when former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee is being awarded the Bharat Ratna. “à¤®à¥‡à¤°à¥‡ à¤œà¥ˆà¤¸à¥‡ à¤•à¤°à¥‹à¤¡à¤¼à¥‹à¤‚ à¤¦à¥‡à¤¶à¤µà¤¾à¤¸à¤¿à¤¯à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤²à¤¿à¤� à¤†à¤œ à¤•à¤¾ à¤¦à¤¿à¤¨ à¤�à¤¤à¤¿à¤¹à¤¾à¤¸à¤¿à¤• à¤¹à¥ˆ, à¤œà¤¬ à¤…à¤Ÿà¤² à¤œà¥€ à¤•à¥‹ à¤­à¤¾à¤°à¤¤ à¤°à¤¤à¥�à¤¨ à¤¦à¤¿à¤¯à¤¾ à¤œà¤¾ à¤°à¤¹à¤¾ à¤¹à¥ˆà¥¤ Departing from convention, Rashtrapatiji is going to Atalji`s residence to confer him the Bharat Ratna. This gesture reflects grace and dignity,” the Prime Minister said.