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PM reviews damage due to cyclone Yaas

PM Modi undertakes aerial survey of Cyclone Yaas affected areas in Odisha & West Bengal PM Modi expresses solidarity with those affected due to Cyclone Yaas PM announces financial assistance of Rs 1000 crore for immediate relief activities Union Government will deploy an Inter-Ministerial Team to visit the states to assess the full extent of damage Centre assures all help for restoration and rebuilding of the infrastructure in the affected areas Rs. 2 lakh ex-gratia for the next of kin of the dead and Rs 50,000 for the injured due to Cyclone Yaas would be given to all those affected across India On Friday, 28th May 2021, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Odisha & West Bengal to review the situation arising out of Cyclone Yaas. He undertook an aerial survey of the cyclone affected areas in Bhadrak and Baleswar districts of Odisha, and Purba Medinipur in West Bengal. In Bhubaneswar, the Prime Minister chaired a meeting to review the relief and rehabilitation measures being undertaken. The Prime Minister was briefed that maximum damage due to Cyclone Yaas happened in Odisha, and some parts of West Bengal and Jharkhand have also been affected. Shri Modi announced a financial assistance of Rs 1000 crore for immediate relief activities. Rs 500 crore would be immediately given to Odisha. Another Rs 500 crores has been announced for West Bengal and Jharkhand, which will be released on the basis of the damage. The Union Government will deploy an Inter-Ministerial Team to visit the states to assess the extent of damage, based on which further assistance will be given. Prime Minister assured the people of Odisha, West Bengal and Jharkhand that the Union Government would closely work with the State Governments at this difficult time, extend all possible assistance for restoration and rebuilding of the infrastructure in the affected areas. Prime Minister expressed his complete solidarity with all those who suffered due to the cyclone and expressed deep sorrow to the families who have lost their kin during the calamity. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the seriously injured in the cyclone. PM said that we have to continue the focus towards more scientific management of disasters. As the frequency and impact of cyclonic systems are increasing in the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, communication systems, mitigation efforts and preparedness have to undergo a major change. He also spoke about the importance of building trust among people for better cooperation in relief efforts. PM Modi appreciated the preparedness and disaster management activities by the Government of Odisha which has resulted in minimal loss of lives. He also noted that the state has embarked on long term mitigation efforts for dealing with such natural disasters. He also mentioned that Disaster Mitigation has been given emphasis by the Finance Commission too by provisioning for mitigation funds to the tune of Rs. 30,000 crore.
PM to participate in ‘Atmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad’ on 12th August

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in ‘Atmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad’ and interact with women Self Help Group (SHG) members/community resource persons promoted under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) on 12th August 2021 at 12:30 PM via video conferencing. During the event, a compendium of success stories of women SHG members from all across the country, along with a handbook on universalization of farm livelihoods will also be released by the Prime Minister. Prime Minister will also release capitalization support funds to the tune of Rs. 1625 Crore to over 4 lakh SHGs. In addition, he will release Rs. 25 crore as seed money for 7500 SHG members under the PMFME (PM Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises) Scheme of Ministry of Food Processing Industries and Rs. 4.13 crore as funds to 75 FPOs (Farmer Producer Organizations) being promoted under the Mission. Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Shri Giriraj Singh; Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Shri Pashupati Kumar Paras; Ministers of State-Rural Development, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti and Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste; MoS – Panchayati Raj, Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil and MoS – Ministry of Food Processing Industry, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, will also be present on the occasion. About DAY-NRLM DAY-NRLM aims at mobilizing rural poor households into Self Help Groups (SHGs) in a phased manner and provide them long-term support to diversify their livelihoods, improve their incomes and quality of life. Most of Mission’s interventions are being implemented and scaled up by the SHG women themselves who are trained as community resource persons (CRPs) – Krishi Sakhis, Pashu Sakhis, Bank Sakhis, Bima Sakhis, Banking Correspondent Sakhis etc. The Mission is also working on empowering the SHG women through awareness generation and behaviour change communication on issues like domestic violence, women’s education and other gender related concerns, nutrition, sanitation, health etc.
PM to inaugurate the summit ‘Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020 on 5th Oct at 7 PM

RAISE 2020 – Mega Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence to be held from October 5-9 Representatives from the global AI industry to hold discussions at the Summit Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate RAISE 2020- ‘Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020,’ a Mega Virtual Summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI) on October 5 at 7PM. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and NITI Aayog are organising the Mega Virtual Summit AI from October 5-9, 2020. RAISE 2020 will be a global meeting of minds to exchange ideas and chart a course for using AI for social transformation, inclusion and empowerment in areas like Healthcare, Agriculture, Education and Smart Mobility, among other sectors. At the RAISE 2020, delegates and experts in research, policy and innovation on Artificial Intelligence will join from across the globe. The summit will discuss cross-sector subjects like ‘Leveraging AI for Pandemic Preparedness’, ‘The Impetus that Innovation Places on Digitisation’, ‘Inclusive AI’, ‘Partnerships for Successful Innovation’ etc. The RAISE 2020 Summit will also feature some of the most exciting startups working in Artificial Intelligence-related fields. Startups chosen through the AI Solution Challenge will showcase their solutions in the AI Startup Pitch fest scheduled on 6th Oct 2020. This is part of Government of India’s continuing support to tech entrepreneurs and startups by providing exposure, recognition and guidance. Home to the world’s third largest startup ecosystem, elite science and technology institutions like the IITs, robust and ubiquitous digital infrastructure, and millions of newly-minted STEM graduates every year, India is well-positioned to become a global leader in the development of artificial intelligence. Industry analysts predict that AI could add up to $957 billion to India’s economy by 2035. In the spirit of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, Prime Minister ShriNarendraModi plans to leverage AI for inclusive development, representing the country’s ‘AI for All’ strategy. Directed by the Prime Minister’s vision, India will soon stand out in the international community not just as a leader in the Artificial Intelligence field, but also as a model to show the world how to responsibly direct AI for social empowerment. RAISE 2020 (http://raise2020.indiaai.gov.in/) will facilitate an exchange of ideas to create mass awareness about the need to ethically develop and practice AI. About RAISE 2020: RAISE 2020 is a first of its kind, global meeting of minds on Artificial Intelligence to drive India’s vision and roadmap for social transformation, inclusion and empowerment through responsible AI. Organized by Government of India along with Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the event will witness robust participation from global industry leaders, key opinion makers, Government representatives and academia. Website: http://raise2020.indiaai.gov.in/
5th BIMSTEC Summit

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today participated in the 5th BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) Summit hosted in virtual mode by Sri Lanka, the current chair of BIMSTEC. Prior to the 5th BIMSTEC Summit, preparatory meetings at the Senior Official and Foreign Minister levels were held in Colombo on 28th and 29th March in the hybrid mode. The Summit’s theme “Towards a Resilient Region, Prosperous Economies, Healthy People” captures the main current priorities of member states, and the efforts by BIMSTEC to develop cooperation activities that support member state’s programmes to deal with the economic and development consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic. The main outcome of the Summit was the adoption and signing of the BIMSTEC Charter, which formalizes the grouping into an organization made up of members states that are littoral to, and dependent upon, the Bay of Bengal. The Summit also saw considerable progress being achieved in the BIMSTEC connectivity agenda with the adoption of the ‘Master Plan for Transport Connectivity’ by Leaders which lays out a guidance framework for connectivity related activities in the region in the future. In his intervention, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of enhanced BIMSTEC regional connectivity, cooperation and security, and made several suggestions in this regard. The Prime Minister called upon fellow leaders to strive to transform Bay of Bengal into a Bridge of Connectivity, Prosperity, and Security among the BIMSTEC-member countries. Prime Minister Modi along with other leaders also witnessed the signing of three BIMSTEC agreements which represent progress being achieved in ongoing cooperation activities: (i) BIMSTEC Convention on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters; (ii) BIMSTEC Memorandum of Understanding on Mutual Cooperation in the field of Diplomatic Training and (iii) Memorandum of Association on Establishment of BIMSTEC Technology Transfer Facility.
PM bows to Loknayak Jayprakash Narayan, on his birth anniversary

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has bowed to Loknayak Jayprakash Narayan, on his birth anniversary. “I bow to the venerable Loknayak JP on his Jayanti. His unflinching courage and righteousness continue to inspire every Indian”, the Prime Minister said.
Delighted to hold talks with President of European Commission, Ursula von der leyen today: PM

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi held talks with President of European Commission, Ursula von der leyen today in New Delhi. The Prime Minister tweeted about the talks; “Delighted to hold talks with President of @EU_Commission @vonderleyen earlier today. We reviewed the full range of India-EU ties including economic and cultural linkages”
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark Welcomes Prime Minister

Her Majesty Queen Margrethe II of Denmark received Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today at the hostoric Amalienborg Palace in Copenhagen. Prime Minister felicitated Her Majesty on the occasion of the Golden Jubilee of her accession to the throne of Denmark. Prime Minister briefed her on the increasing momentum in India – Denmark ties in recent years, particularly the Green Strategic Partnership. He also lauded the role of the Danish Royal Family in furthering social causes. Prime Minister thanked Her Majesty for the warm reception and hospitality extended to him.
PM shares articles and twitter thread on ‘8 Years of Aspirational Middle Class’

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared articles on how the Government of India has worked towards fulfilling the dreams of the middle class, from his website narendramodi.in . He also shared a MyGov tweet thread on the subject. The Prime Minister tweeted: “Here is a set of informative articles on how the Government of India has worked towards fulfilling the dreams of our middle class. #8YearsOfAspirationalMiddleClass” “An extensive thread on how ‘Ease of Living’ has been furthered in the last 8 years. #8YearsOfAspirationalMiddleClass”
Continuation, strengthening and establishment of Krishi Vigyan Kendras

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today gave its approval for the continuation, strengthening and establishment of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) with an outlay of Rs.5739.56 crore. The scheme envisages continuation of 630 KVKs established till the XI Plan and establishment of 121 new KVKs in the XII Plan to carry out its wide range of activities so as to meet the technological needs of farmers. This decision will have benefits such as assessment and demonstration of technologies and capacity development of farmers and extension personnel. KVKs will work as knowledge and resource centres of agricultural technology in the districts and produce critical quality technology products such as seed, planting material livestock strains, fingerlings and bio-products for availability to farmers. The scheme includes initiation of new components that is ICT in agriculture, Farmer FIRST programme, creation of Farm Innovation Fund, Disaster Management Fund, Technology Information Units, mini seed processing facilities, micro nutrient analysis facilities, solar panels, vKVK and KVK net, specialized KVKs and e-farmers; and extending existing components like Integrated Farming System, rain water harvesting structures, soil and water testing laboratories, minimal processing facilities, carp hatcheries to new KVKs. The establishment of 16 new Agriculture Technology Information Centres (ATICs), Network Project on Expert System and New Extension Methodologies and Approaches by ZPDs are some other components. The scheme provides support to the Directorate of Extension (DEE) of State and Central Agricultural Universities. The scheme also proposes to enhance the number of Zonal Project Directorates to 11 from the existing eight and creation of one Post of Zonal Project Director and one post of Principal Scientist in each of three new Zonal Project Directorates.
PM’s announcements during his address to the Constituent Assembly of Nepal

The Prime Minister gave a HIT formula for Nepal, saying India wants to help Nepal build highways (H), information highways (I) and transways – transmission lines (T). The Prime Minister announced that India will give Nepal 10,000 crore Nepali rupee concessional line of credit, for its development. The Prime Minister announced that he is keen to double power supply to Nepal. The Prime Minister said pipelines would be built to help transport oil to Nepal. He said scholarships to students from Nepal would be increased. India would help Nepal emerge as a major exporter of herbal medicines. India would also help develop the tourism potential of Nepal, both as a spiritual, and adventure tourism destination. Stating that the sooner Nepal comes close to us, the better, the Prime Minister urged that the bridge on the Mahakali river and the Pancheshwar multi-purpose project should be taken up at the earliest. Noting that it is more expensive to make a telephone call between India and Nepal, than it is to make a call between India and USA, the Prime Minister said he is keen to change this fact. The India-Nepal border should not be a barrier but a bridge which helps bring prosperity to both sides, the Prime Minister said. He offered assistance to Nepal in the fields of organic farming, and soil health.
PM reviews Covid related operations by Indian Air Force

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. He briefed the PM on the efforts being undertaken by IAF to help in the Cover-19 related situation. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria informed the Prime Minister that the IAF has ordered 24×7 readiness of the entire heavy lift fleet and substantial numbers of the medium lift fleets to operate in a hub and spoke model to rapidly meet all Covid related tasking across the country and overseas. Aircrew for all fleets have been augmented to ensure round the clock operations. PM stressed on the need to increase the speed, scale & safety of operations in transporting oxygen tankers & other essential material. PM spoke about the need to ensure that the IAF personnel engaged in Covid related operations remain safe from infection. He also spoke about the need to ensure safety of all Covid related operations. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria informed the that IAF is deploying big as well as medium sized aircrafts to cover all terrains. He briefed the PM about a dedicated COVID Air Support Cell set up by the IAF to ensure faster co-ordination with different ministries and agencies to Covid related operations. PM inquired about the health of IAF personnel and their families. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria apprised him that near saturation vaccination coverage has been achieved in the IAF. He also informed the PM that hospitals under IAF have increased covid facilities and also allowing civilians wherever possible.
PM Speaks to Assam CM regarding earthquake, assures all possible help

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi spoke to Assam Chief Minister, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal regarding the earthquake in parts of the state. In a tweet Shri Modi said: “Spoke to Assam CM Shri @sarbanandsonwal Ji regarding the earthquake in parts of the state. Assured all possible help from the Centre. I pray for the well-being of the people of Assam.”
PM wishes Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth a speedy recovery from Covid

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his wishes to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth a speedy recovery from Covid and prayed for her good health. In response to a tweet by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, H. E. Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister said; “I wish Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth a speedy recovery and pray for her good health.”
Cabinet approves liberalization, simplification and rationalization of Visa regime in India

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for liberalization, simplification and rationalization of the existing visa regime in India, and incremental changes in the visa policy decided by the Ministry of Home Affairs in consultation with various stakeholders and with approval of the Home Minister. The approval will facilitate entry of foreigners for tourism, business and medical purposes. This is expected to stimulate economic growth, increase earnings from export of services like tourism, medical value travel and travel on account of business and to make ‘Skill India’, ‘Digital India’, ‘Make in India’ and other such flagship initiatives of the Government successful. This will also considerably ease the travel of foreigners to India for the above-mentioned legitimate purposes.
PM wishes Indian athletes for Rio 2016 Paralympics

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has wished the very best to the athletes representing India at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, starting from 7th September. “The people of India will be enthusiastically cheering for our athletes representing India at the Rio 2016 Paralympics, starting 7th September. We all wish our contingent for the Rio 2016 Paralympics the very best. I am sure our athletes will give their best & make us proud”, the Prime Minister said.
PM greets people on Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted people on the occasion of Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “à¤¬à¤¸à¤‚à¤¤ à¤ªà¤‚à¤šà¤®à¥€ à¤”à¤° à¤¸à¤°à¤¸à¥�à¤µà¤¤à¥€ à¤ªà¥‚à¤œà¤¾ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¤¾à¤µà¤¨ à¤…à¤µà¤¸à¤° à¤ªà¤° à¤†à¤ª à¤¸à¤­à¥€ à¤•à¥‹ à¤¹à¤¾à¤°à¥�à¤¦à¤¿à¤• à¤¶à¥�à¤­à¤•à¤¾à¤®à¤¨à¤¾à¤�à¤‚à¥¤”
PM chairs review meeting in Morbi

Officials brief PM on rescue ops and assistance provided to those affected Authorities must stay in touch with affected families and ensure that they receive all possible help: PM Need of the hour is to conduct a detailed and extensive inquiry which will identify all aspects relating to this mishap: PM PM says key learnings from the inquiry must be implemented at the earliest Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a meeting in Morbi, Gujarat to review the situation in the wake of the unfortunate bridge mishap there. Prime Minister said that the authorities must stay in touch with the affected families and ensure that they receive all possible help in this tragic hour. Officials briefed the Prime Minister on the rescue ops and the assistance provided to those affected. Prime Minister said the need of the hour is to conduct a detailed and extensive inquiry which will identify all aspects relating to this mishap. He also added that the key learnings from the inquiry must be implemented at the earliest. Those present at the meeting were CM Bhupendrabhai Patel, MoS Home Harsh Sanghavi, Minister in the Gujarat Government Brijesh Merja, Chief Secretary of Gujarat, State DGP, local Collector, SP, Inspector General of Police, MLAs and MPs and other officials. Earlier, upon reaching Morbi, the Prime Minister visited the site of the bridge mishap. He went to the local hospital where the injured are recovering. He also interacted with those involved in rescue and relief work and lauded their fortitude.
PM condoles the loss of lives due to road accident in Tumakuru district, Karnataka

Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a road accident in Tumakuru district, Karnataka. Shri Modi has also announced an ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims. The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted; “The accident in Tumakuru district, Karnataka is heart-rending. Condolences to the bereaved families. Prayers with the injured. Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be paid to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be paid Rs. 50,000: PM”
Yang Jiechi, State Councillor of the People’s Republic of China and Special Representative of China on the Boundary Question 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 Prime Minister. Mr. Yang Jiechi also briefed Prime Minister on the preparations for his upcoming visit to China. Prime Minister outlined his vision for closer India-China relations and the significance of the India-China bilateral relationship to the region and the world. Recalling the visit of President Xi Jinping to India in September 2014, Prime Minister expressed hope that his visit to China will have concrete outcomes and take the relationship to a new level. Prime Minister said that he is looking forward to meeting President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang in China. Mr. Yang Jiechi and Mr. Ajit Doval also briefed Prime Minister on the 18th Round of Talks between Special Representatives of China and India on the Boundary Question, held on 23 March 2015.
PM greets the scientists and science lovers, on National Science Day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the scientists and science lovers, on National Science Day. The Prime Minister also remembered Sir CV Raman, for his contribution to the world of science. “Greetings to scientists and science lovers on National Science Day. May the spirit of research and innovation grow further in our country. We remember with immense pride the rich and everlasting contribution of Sir CV Raman to science. He is a great inspiration for young minds”, the Prime Minister said.