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PM reviews public health response to Covid-19

PM reviews state-wise and district wise covid situation PM directs help & guidance to the states about leading indicators to ramp up healthcare infrastructure PM reviews availability of medicines PM reviews India’s vaccine drive Need to sensitise states that the speed of vaccination doesn’t come down: PM PM Modi today undertook a comprehensive review of the Covid-19 related situation in the country. He was given a detailed picture on the Covid outbreak in various states and districts. He was informed about the 12 states which have more than 1 lakh active cases. PM was also apprised about the districts with high disease burden. PM was briefed about the ramping up of healthcare infrastructure by the states. PM directed that states should be given help & guidance about leading indicators to ramp up healthcare infrastructure. The need to ensure quick & holistic containment measures were also discussed. PM noted that an advisory was sent to the states to identify districts of concern where Case positivity is 10% or more & Bed occupancy is more than 60% on either oxygen supported or ICU beds. PM also reviewed the availability of medicines. He was briefed about the rapid augmenting of production of medicines including Remdesivir. PM reviewed the progress on vaccination & the roadmap for scaling up production on vaccines in the next few months. He was informed that around 17.7 crore vaccines have been supplied to the states. PM also reviewed the state wise trends on vaccine wastage. PM was briefed that around 31% of eligible population over the age of 45 has been given atleast one dose. PM spoke about the need to sensitise states that the speed of vaccination doesn’t come down. Citizens should be facilitated for vaccination despite lockdowns and healthcare workers involved in vaccination must not be diverted for other duties. Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, Dr Harsh Vardhan, Piyush Goyal, Mansukh Mandaviya other ministers and top officials were present in the meeting.
PM to attend public function on Laying of Foundation Stone of ‘Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir’ tomorrow

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will attend the public function on laying of the Foundation Stone of ‘Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir’ at Ayodhya tomorrow. Prior to the function, Prime Minister will take part in Pooja and Darshan at Hanumangarhi. He will then travel to Shree Ram Janmabhoomi where he will take part in Pooja and Darshan of ‘Bhagwan Shree Ramlala Virajman’. He will then plant a Parijat sapling and subsequently perform Bhoomi Pujan. Prime Minister will unveil a plaque to mark the laying of Foundation Stone and also release Commemorative Postage Stamp on ‘Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir’.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Italy on cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post-facto approval for a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Italy on cooperation in the field of Health and Medical Sciences. The MoU was signed on 29th November, 2017 in New Delhi. The MoU covers the following areas of cooperation:- 1. Exchange & training of medical doctors, officials, other health professionals and experts; 2. Assistance in development of human resources and setting up of health care facilities; 3. Short term training of human resources in health; 4. Regulation of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics and exchange of information thereon; 5. Promotion of business development opportunities in pharmaceuticals; 6. Procurement of generic and essential drugs and assistance in sourcing of drug supplies; 7. Procurement of health equipment and pharmaceutical products; 8. Collaboration in the prevention of NCDs of .mutual interest, such as neurocardiovascular diseases, cancer, COPDs, mental health and dementia, with an emphasis on SDG3 and related factors; 9. Collaboration in the field of climate change impact on communicable diseases and vector borne diseases; 10. Nutritional aspects of food intake, including malnutrition (over nutrition and undernutrition) in the light of the SDG2 and organization of nutritional services; 11. Safety of production, transformation, distribution and food delivery; 12. Research and training of food industry operators; 13. Information and communication to citizens on hygiene and food safety and healthy eating habits; and 14. Any other area of cooperation as may be mutually decided upon. A Joint Working Group (JWG) will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
PM to Launch Kisan Man Dhan Yojana on 12th of September

Securing the Lives of Anna- Daatas 400 Ekalvya Model Residential Schools to be inaugurated in Jharkhand Narendra Modi to Inaugurate the New Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha Building at Ranchi Prime Minister Narendra Modi shall launch the Kisan Maan Dhan Yojana on the 12th of September at Ranchi, Jharkhand. The Scheme shall secure the lives of 5 Crore Small and Marginal Farmers by providing a minimum pension of Rs 3000 per month, to those who attain 60 years of age. The scheme has an outlay of Rs 10,774 Crores for the next three years. All the small and marginal farmers who are currently between the ages of 18 to 40 years can apply for the scheme. Farmer’s monthly contribution can be made from the instalments of PM-KISAN or through CSCs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shall also inaugurate 400 Ekalvya Model Residential Schools to provide quality upper primary, secondary, and senior secondary level education to ST Students in Tribal dominated areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shall also inaugurate the New Jharkhand Vidhan Sabha Building and lay foundation stone for the New Secretariat Building at Ranchi. During his visit, he shall also inaugurate the Multi-Modal Terminal at Sahebganj.
PM interacts with vaccine manufacturers from across the country

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with vaccine manufacturers from across the country via video conferencing. He applauded the vaccine manufacturers for their achievements and professionalism. PM Modi said that biggest strengths of our vaccine industry are its ‘Samarthya, Sansadhan and Seva Bhaav’, and these are what makes them a vaccine leader in the world. Believing in the ability of our vaccine manufacturers, PM Modi said, the government has now allowed the vaccination programme for every adult starting 1st May. He urged the vaccine manufacturers to continuously scale up the production capacity to vaccinate our people in the shortest possible time. He also appreciated the efforts and studies being conducted by our scientists in development of new vaccines. PM Modi credited them for developing and manufacturing vaccines in record time. Noting the fact that vaccines manufactured here are the cheapest, PM Modi said India the world’s largest vaccine programme is underway in India. PM Modi remarked that throughout this process of developing and manufacturing vaccines, the country has constantly worked with the spirit of public-private partnership under the ‘Mission Covid Suraksha’, and created an end-to-end vaccine development ecosystem. The Government ensured that all the vaccine manufacturers not only get all possible help and logistic support, but also the process of vaccine approval is speedy and scientific, said the Prime Minister. He also assured all possible support and smooth approval process for the vaccine candidates which are currently under trial phase. The Prime Minister said the health infrastructure of our private sector has played a big role in the country’s fight against Covid-19 and in the coming days, the private sector will play an even more active role in the vaccination drive. This will require better coordination between hospitals and industry. The vaccine manufacturers thanked the Prime Minister for the Government’s decision of allowing vaccination for everyone above the age of 18 and various steps taken to give more incentives and flexibility. They also appreciated the Prime Minister’s leadership for the support they have received from the Government of India throughout the process of vaccine development and production. They also discussed their plans to ramp up production, upcoming vaccine candidates and research on the new variants.
PM congratulates Trivendra Singh Rawat on taking oath as Uttarakhand CM

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat on taking oath as Chief Minister of Uttarakhand. “Congratulations to Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat & the entire team sworn in today. Am sure they will work hard & fulfil people’s aspirations. The new Uttarakhand government will return the tremendous affection shown by the people of the state with record development,” the Prime Minister said.
PM shares glimpses of celebration of Dev Diwali in Kashi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared beautiful glimpses of celebration of Dev Diwali in Kashi. The Prime Minister tweeted; “à¤•à¤¾à¤¶à¥€ à¤•à¥€ à¤…à¤¦à¥�à¤­à¥�à¤¤ à¤”à¤° à¤…à¤²à¥Œà¤•à¤¿à¤• à¤¦à¥‡à¤µ à¤¦à¥€à¤ªà¤¾à¤µà¤²à¥€ à¤…à¤­à¤¿à¤­à¥‚à¤¤ à¤•à¤°à¤¨à¥‡ à¤µà¤¾à¤²à¥€ à¤¹à¥ˆ! à¤‡à¤¸ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¾à¤šà¥€à¤¨ à¤”à¤° à¤ªà¤µà¤¿à¤¤à¥�à¤° à¤¨à¤—à¤°à¥€ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤‰à¤¤à¥�à¤¸à¤µ à¤•à¥€ à¤•à¥�à¤› à¤�à¤²à¤•à¤¿à¤¯à¤¾à¤‚â€¦” “Dev Diwali is special and Dev Diwali in Kashi is even more memorable. Have a look at these magnificent pictures from the eternal city of Kashiâ€¦”
Cyclist on nationwide yatra to generate awareness about Swachhta Abhiyan, calls on PM

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today met Shri Abhishek Kumar Sharma, a youth who is undertaking a nationwide cycle yatra to generate awareness about the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. Abhishek says he was inspired by the Prime Minister`s call for Swachh Bharat, to undertake such a journey to motivate people towards this cause. He says he will devote an entire year to the cause of Swachh Bharat. He says he has so far traveled 4500 km across eight states, covering nearly 5000 villages and 350 towns, talking to people on the subject of cleanliness. The Prime Minister complimented Abhishek for his unique effort, and wished him well for his future endeavours.
PM addresses India-Australia Circular Economy Hackathon (I-ACE)

Circular Economy can be a key step in addressing the ecological strain on our planet: PM Strong India-Australia partnership will play an important role in shaping the post-COVID world: PM The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has said that there is a need to look at our consumption patterns, and how we can reduce their ecological impact. He said Circular Economy can be a key step in solving many of our challenges in this regard. He was addressing the valedictory function of India-Australia Circular Economy Hackathon today via video conference. The Prime Minister said recycling and reusing things, eliminating waste, and improving resource efficiency must become part of our lifestyles. He expressed the hope that innovations showcased at the hackathon will inspire the two countries to take the lead in circular economy solutions. He also asked to find ways to scale-up and incubate these ideas. “We must never forget, that we are not the owners of all that Mother Earth has to offer, but merely its trustees for all the future generations to come”, the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister said the energy and enthusiasm of today’s youthful participants in the hackathon is a symbol of the forward-looking partnership between India and Australia. “The strong India-Australia partnership will play an important role in shaping the post-COVID world.And our youth, our young innovators, our startups, will be at the forefront of this partnership” concluded the Prime Minister.
PM to chair Virtual Global Investor Roundtable on 5th November

Top Pension and Sovereign Wealth Funds from across the world to participate in the Roundtable Event will provide an opportunity to deliberate on further accelerating the growth of international investments in India Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will chair the Virtual Global Investor Roundtable (VGIR) on 5th November, 2020. The VGIR is being organized by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and National Investment and Infrastructure Fund. It is an exclusive dialogue between leading global institutional investors, Indian business leaders and the highest decision makers from the Government of India and Financial Market Regulators. Union Finance Minister, Union Minister of State for Finance, RBI Governor and other dignitaries will also be present on the occasion. The Roundtable will witness participation from twenty of the world’s largest pension and sovereign wealth funds with a total Assets Under Management of about US$6 trillion. These global institutional investors represent key regions including the US, Europe, Canada, Korea, Japan, Middle East, Australia, and Singapore. Event will witness participation of key decision makers of these funds, i.e., the CEOs and CIOs. Some of these investors would also be engaging for the first time with the Government of India. Apart from global investors, the Roundtable will also see participation of several top Indian Business Leaders. VGIR 2020 will focus on discussions around India’s economic and investment outlook, structural reforms and the government’s vision for the path to a USD 5 trillion economy. The event will provide an opportunity to leading global investors and Indian business leaders to engage and deliberate with senior policymakers on how to further accelerate the growth of international investments in India. Foreign investments in India this fiscal is the highest ever for the first five months of a financial year. VGIR 2020 will also provide an occasion for all stakeholders to further cement the strong partnerships that have been built and to foster engagement with international institutional investors who are looking to increase their Indian investments.
PM to interact with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardees on 25th January

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees on 25th January, 2021 at 12 noon via video conferencing. Union Women & Child Development Minister will also be present on the occasion. The Government of India has been conferring the Bal Shakti Puraskar under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to the children with exceptional abilities and outstanding achievement in the fields of innovation, scholastic achievements, sports, arts & culture, social service and bravery. This year, 32 applicants from across the country, under different categories of Bal Shakti Puraskar, have been selected for PMRBP-2021.
PM’s remarks in condolence book, at the funeral of the founding father of Singapore, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew

“The passing of Lee Kuan Yew, is not the passing of an individual, but indeed, of an era. He was a torchbearer of hope, not just for Singapore, but for all of Asia. Today, the flame is no more, but this was a torch that lit the lamp of hope in many new nations. As long as these lamps flicker, he will continue to inspire, eternally. His personal life was an inspiration for many like me. I bow to this committed Karma Yogi, this great man. On behalf of all Indians, I pay homage to him.”
PM speaks to President of Afghanistan; condoles at the damage caused by the earthquake

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to President of Afghanistan Mohammad Ashraf Ghani and expressed his sympathies and condolences at the damage caused by the earthquake. “just spoke to President Ashraf Ghani and expressed my sympathies and condolences at the damage caused by the earthquake. President Ashraf Ghanii shared with me his initial assessment of the damage. I offered all possible assistance. President Ashraf Ghani told me due to the quake a school building collapsed and children lost their lives. I was very pained to hear of this. When President Ashraf Ghani was telling me about the school, my mind went back to a similar tragedy in Anjar, Kutch in 2001. Felt very sad”, the Prime Minister said.
Cabinet gaveex-post facto approval for the proposal that has been approved under Rule 12 of the Government of India Rules, 1961 with regard to removing difficulty arising in giving effect to the provisions of the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019

On the recommendation of Parliament, the President issued a Declaration under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution and gave assent to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act, 2019. Accordingly, the former state of Jammu & Kashmir has been reorganized as the new Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the new Union Territory of Ladakh on 31st, October 2019. The new Union Territory of Ladakh consists of two districts of Kargil and Leh. The restof the former State of Jammu and Kashmir is in the new Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. In 1947, the former State of Jammu and Kashmir had the following 14 districts – Kathua,Jammu, Udhampur, Reasi, Anantnag, Baramulla, Poonch, Mirpur, Muzaffarabad, Lehand Ladakh, Gilgit, Gilgit Wazarat, Chilhas and Tribal Territory. By 2019, various State governments of Jammu and Kashmir had reorganized the areas of these 14 districts into 28 districts. The names of the new districts are as follows – Kupwara, Bandipur, Ganderbal, Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, Shupian, Kulgam, Rajouri, Ramban, Doda, Kishtivar, Samba and Kargil. Out of these, Kargil district was carved out from the area of the then Leh and Ladakh district. Accordingly, the Leh district of the new Union Territory of Ladakh has been defined in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Removal of Difficulties) Second Order, 2019, issued by the President of India, to include the areas of the districts of Gilgit, Gilgit Wazarat, Chilhas and Tribal Territory of 1947, in addition to the remaining areas of Leh and Ladakh districts of 1947, after carving out the Kargil District.
Status-cum-Progress Report of “Special Committee for Inter-Linking of Rivers”

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the progress report of Special Committee for Inter-Linking of Rivers during 1.7.2016 to 31.3.2018 The progress report on interlinking of rivers has been submitted to the Cabinet in compliance of the Hon’ble Supreme Court judgement dated 27.02.2012 in the matter of Writ Petition (Civil) – 512 of 2002: “Networking of Rivers” along with Writ Petition No.668 of 2002 which directs the Union Government of India to constitute a Special Committee for Interlinking of Rivers. A periodical report is required to be submitted to the Cabinet on the progress made by the Special Committee for Interlinking of Rivers. The Status Report of Special Committee on ILR consists of substantial progress made in three priority links namely Ken-Betwa Link, Damanganga-Pinjal Link and Para-Tapi-Narmada Link alongwith status of other Himalayan and Peninsular links identified as per National Perspective Plan of 1980.
PM invites the questions for Townhall Question and Answer (Q&A) session at Facebook Headquarters on September 27, 2015

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has invited the questions for Townhall Question and Answer (Q&A) session at Facebook Headquarters on September 27, 2015. The Prime Minister wrote in his Facebook post:- “I thank Mr. Mark Zuckerberg for the invite to visit the Facebook HQ. I look forward to the Townhall Q&A on Sunday 27th September at 10 PM IST (9:30 AM Pacific time). The interaction will cover a wide range of issues and will surely be a memorable one. This programme will be incomplete without your participation! Share your questions on Facebook. I urge you all to share your questions on the ‘Narendra Modi Mobile App.’ Your questions will make this a programme to be remembered.”
Cabinet approves reservation in Teachers’ Cadre Ordinance, 2019

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for promulgation of “The Central Educational Institutions (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Ordinance, 2019” considering the University/ College as a unit instead of ‘Department/ Subject’. Impact: This decision is expected to improve the teaching standards in the higher educational institutions to attract all eligible talented candidates. Benefits: This decision will allow filling up of more than 5000 vacancies by direct recruitment in Teachers’ Cadre duly ensuring that the Constitutional Provisions of Articles 14, 16 and 21 shall be complied with and stipulated reservation criteria for the Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes are met with.
Making Aadhaar people friendly

In a major move aimed at making Aadhaar making people friendly, the Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved “The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019” to replace the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019. The amendments proposed are the same as those contained in the Ordinance promulgated by President on 2nd March, 2019. The Bill will be introduced in ensuing session of Parliament. The decision is expected to go a long way in meeting the people friendly and citizen centric nature of Aadhaar. Impact: The decision would enable UIDAI to have a more robust mechanism to serve the public interest and restrain the misuse of Aadhar. Subsequent to this amendment, no individual shall be compelled to provide proof of possession of Aadhaar number or undergo authentication for the purpose of establishing his identity unless it is so provided by a law made by Parliament. For the convenience of general public in opening of bank accounts, the proposed amendments would allow the use of Aadhaar number for authentication on voluntary basis as acceptable KYC document under the Telegraph Act, 1885 and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002. Details: The salient features of the amendments are as follows— Provides for voluntary use of Aadhaar number in physical or electronic form by authentication or offline verification with the consent of Aadhaar number holder; Provides for use of twelve-digit Aadhaar number and its alternative virtual identity to conceal the actual Aadhaar number of an individual; Gives an option to children who are Aadhaar number holders to cancel their Aadhaar number on attaining the age of eighteen years; Permits the entities to perform authentication only when they are compliant with the standards of privacy and security specified by the Authority; and the authentication is permitted under any law made by Parliament or is prescribed to be in the interest of State by the Central Government; Allows the use of Aadhaar number for authentication on voluntary basis as acceptable KYC document under the Telegraph Act, 1885 and the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002; Proposes deletion of section 57 of the Aadhaar Act relating to use of Aadhaar by private entities; Prevents denial of services for refusing to, or being unable to, undergo authentication; Provides for establishment of Unique Identification Authority of India Fund; Provides for civil penalties, its adjudication, appeal thereof in regard to violations of Aadhaar Act and provisions by entities in the Aadhaar ecosystem. Background: The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 was considered by the Cabinet in its meeting held on 28th February, 2019 and the Ordinance was promulgated by the President on 2nd March, 2019. The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 amongst other things envisaged strengthening of the Aadhaar Act as per the directions of the Supreme Court and recommendations of Justice B.N.Srikrishna(Retd) Committee.
PM attends Padma Awards ceremony

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today attended Padma Awards ceremony which were conferred on distinguished people from different walks of life. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Joined the ceremony in which Padma Awards were conferred on distinguished people from different walks of life. We take great pride in their accomplishments and contribution to society.”