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Cabinet approves Laying Down Procedure and Mechanism for Asset Monetization of CPSEs/PSUs/other Government Organizations and Immovable Enemy Properties

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved laying down of institutional framework for monetization of identified non-core assets of the CPSEs under Strategic Disinvestment and assets relating to immovable enemy property under the custody of Custodian of Enemy Property for India (CEPI), MHA as per Section IV of Section 8-A of the Enemy Property Act, 1968. The institutional framework for monetization of the assets is also available for use to monetize other CPSEs, PSUs, other Government organizations and loss making/sick CPSEs. The multi-layer institutional mechanism envisages constituting of Alternative Mechanism, Core Group of Secretaries on Asset Monetization and Inter-Ministerial Group as main decision bodies. The exact model for monetization of any particular asset and model contact documents shall be approved by the competent authority based on the recommendations of the technical consultants, respective Administrative Ministry, CPSEs, NITI Ayog etc. The independent External Monitor set up for Strategic Disinvestment shall oversee the process of asset monetization as well. The approved framework shall be reviewed after a period of two years for instituting any change including delegations on financial limits, if required.
Cabinet approves Leasing out of AAI land for Centre for Perishable Cargo at Guwahati International Airport

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for leasing out of AAI land measuring 4050 sq. Mtrs. to Assam Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC), a Government of Assam Undertaking. This will be utilised for setting up of Centre for Perishable Cargo (CPC) and its future expansion at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBI Airport), Guwahati. The land is to be leased by AAI on a token licence fee of Rs.1/- per annum for a period of seven years subject to signing of Lease Agreement. After expiry of initial period of seven years, the future lease period will be made afresh as per AAI policy in-vogue. Background: North Eastern Region (NER) in India is rich in flora and fauna. Revenue from export of agriculture and horticulture items will improve economic conditions of NER. There is a need for promotions of perishable cargo export from this region, which will generate employment opportunities directly or indirectly. Facilities for air upliftment of perishable cargo from Guwahati are required to be more effective. Therefore, it has been decided to lease land measuring 4050 sq. Mtrs. to AIDC, by AAI for setting up of CPC and its future expansion at LGBI Airport, Guwahati.
PM salutes the consumer on World Consumer Rights Day; urges consumers to embrace digital transactions

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has saluted the consumer urging him to embrace digital transactions on World Consumer Rights Day. “On World Consumer Rights Day we salute the consumer, on whose purchasing power the growth of our economy rests. Government of India is at the forefront of several initiatives that protect the rights of the consumer and ensure their grievances are solved. This World Consumer Rights Day, I urge consumers to embrace digital transactions and join the movement to end corruption and black money,” the Prime Minister said.
PM to interact with Gennova Biopharma, Biological E and Dr. Reddy’s teams tomorrow

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will interact tomorrow via video conferencing with Gennova Biopharma, Biological E and Dr. Reddy’s teams involved in developing a COVID-19 vaccine. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Tomorrow, on 30th November 2020, PM @narendramodi will interact, via video conferencing, with three teams that are involved in developing a COVID-19 vaccine. The teams he will interact with are from Gennova Biopharma, Biological E and Dr. Reddy’s.”
PM’s Interaction with the Indian Community in Germany

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed and interacted with the Indian community in Germany at the Theatre am Potsdamer Platz, Berlin. More than 1600 members of the vibrant Indian community in Germany consisting of students, researchers and professionals participated in the event. Prime Minister noted their contribution to Germany’s economy and society and enthused them to contribute to India’s “Vocal for Local” initiative by promoting Indian products globally.
PM congratulates Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma on taking oath as Assam CM

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma and other Ministers on taking oath in Assam. In a tweet, The Prime Minister said: “Congratulations to @himantabiswa Ji and the other Ministers who took oath today. I am confident this team will add momentum to the development journey of Assam and fulfil aspirations of the people.” Shri Modi also praised the contribution of Shri Sarbananda Sonowal. The Prime Minister tweeted: “My valued colleague @sarbanandsonwal Ji was at the helm of a pro-people and pro-development administration over the last five years. His contribution towards Assam’s progress and strengthening the party in the state is immense.”
PM to attend inauguration of birth centenary celebration of Nanaji Deshmukh

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will attend the inauguration of the birth centenary celebration of Nanaji Deshmukh at IARI at Pusa in New Delhi tomorrow (11th October, 2017). The Prime Minister will visit an exhibition on the theme “technology and rural life.” The exhibition showcases over a hundred good practices and applications. He will interact with rural innovators. The Prime Minister will offer floral tributes to Nanaji Deshmukh and Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan. The Prime Minister will release a commemorative postage stamp on Nanaji Deshmukh. He will launch a portal for coordination and monitoring of development works at the district level. He will also launch the Gram Samvad App which will carry information on the progress of rural development works at the Gram Panchayat level. It has been designed on the theme – soochna se sashaktikaran – Empowerment through Information. He will Inaugurate a Plant Phenomics Facility of IARI. The Prime Minister will address an audience of about 10,000 people, drawn from Self Help Groups, Panchayats, water conservation innovators, and beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
Delegation from Film and Entertainment Industry meets PM

A delegation representing the film and entertainment industry, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Mumbai today. The delegation comprised producers and CEOs of companies in the entertainment industry. The delegation expressed its strong support of the Prime Minister’s vision for making India a five trillion dollar economy in the near future. They gave an overview of the vast growth potential of the media and entertainment industry in India, and said that this sector is poised to contribute in a significant way towards this goal. The delegation pitched for lower, and uniform rates of GST, for the entertainment industry in India. Members of the delegation strongly called for the development of Mumbai as the global entertainment capital, through various initiatives and proactive approaches. The Prime Minister said that the Indian entertainment industry enjoys immense popularity across the world. It is one of the key elements of India’s rising soft power status, globally, he added. He assured the delegation that the Union Government is supportive of the media and entertainment industry; and would consider the suggestions positively. Shri Akshay Kumar, Shri Ajay Devgan, Shri Rakesh Roshan, Shri Prasoon Joshi, Shri Karan Johar and Shri Siddhartha Roy Kapur were among those present at the meeting.
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Denmark on technical cooperation in the field of Sustainable and Smart Urban Development

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Denmark on technical cooperation in the field of Sustainable and Smart Urban Development in April, 2018. Details The objective of this MoU is to promote bilateral cooperation in the field of sustainable and smart urban development on the basis of reciprocity and mutual benefit through exchange of knowledge, institutional cooperation, research & development and commercial relations on related issues. Areas of cooperation include smart urban solutions, liveability, sustainable and integrated urban planning, re-development and land use, integrated solid waste management including waste to energy, sustainable transport systems, water and sanitation management, energy efficiency, resource mobilization and other related areas mutually agreed upon. Implementation strategy Under this MoU, a Joint Working Group (JWG) will be set up to strategize and implement programmes on cooperation under the framework of the MoU. The Joint Working Group will meet at intervals agreed upon by the Participants, alternately in Denmark and in India. Major Impact The MoU will promote bilateral cooperation in the field of Sustainable and Smart Urban Development between the two countries. Beneficiaries The MoU is expected to create employment in the areas of integrated solid waste management including waste to energy, sustainable transport systems, water and sanitation management, energy efficiency, resource mobilization.
PM pays tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya on his birth anniversary

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Ji on his birth anniversary. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “à¤�à¤•à¤¾à¤¤à¥�à¤® à¤®à¤¾à¤¨à¤µ à¤¦à¤°à¥�à¤¶à¤¨ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤£à¥‡à¤¤à¤¾ à¤ªà¤‚à¤¡à¤¿à¤¤ à¤¦à¥€à¤¨à¤¦à¤¯à¤¾à¤² à¤‰à¤ªà¤¾à¤§à¥�à¤¯à¤¾à¤¯ à¤œà¥€ à¤•à¥‹ à¤‰à¤¨à¤•à¥€ à¤œà¤¯à¤‚à¤¤à¥€ à¤ªà¤° à¤¶à¤¤-à¤¶à¤¤ à¤¨à¤®à¤¨à¥¤ à¤‰à¤¨à¥�à¤¹à¥‹à¤‚à¤¨à¥‡ à¤°à¤¾à¤·à¥�à¤Ÿà¥�à¤° à¤¨à¤¿à¤°à¥�à¤®à¤¾à¤£ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤…à¤ªà¤¨à¤¾ à¤œà¥€à¤µà¤¨ à¤¸à¤®à¤°à¥�à¤ªà¤¿à¤¤ à¤•à¤° à¤¦à¤¿à¤¯à¤¾à¥¤ à¤‰à¤¨à¤•à¥‡ à¤µà¤¿à¤šà¤¾à¤° à¤¦à¥‡à¤¶à¤µà¤¾à¤¸à¤¿à¤¯à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‹ à¤¸à¤¦à¥ˆà¤µ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¥‡à¤°à¤¿à¤¤ à¤•à¤°à¤¤à¥‡ à¤°à¤¹à¥‡à¤‚à¤—à¥‡à¥¤”
Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri KIsan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a new Central Sector Scheme, namely, the Pradhan Mantri KIsanSAmmanNidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme, seeking to provide income support to all Small and Marginal landholder farmers’ families with cultivable land holding upto 2 hectare across the country, by way of payment of Rs.6000/- per year, subject to certain exclusions, has been launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on the 24th February, 2019. The amount is being released in three 4-monthly installments of Rs.2000 /- each over the year, to be credited into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries held in destination banks through Direct Benefit Transfer mode. A total amount of more than Rs.2000 crores has already been released to more than one crore farmers’ families across the country in the first lot of 1st installment. Further releases for the 1st installment to the remaining beneficiaries are being made. The 2nd instalment under the scheme would be admissible after the1st of April, 2019. In this connection, it is stated that the Union Cabinet, while approving the scheme on 1.2.2019, made Aadhaar seeding of the beneficiaries’ data compulsory for release of 2nd installment onwards. However, it would be difficult to get 100% Aadhaar seeding for release of funds for 2nd installment, as efficient seeding of beneficiaries’ details with Aadhaar requires bio-metric authentication. Demographic seeding will result in large scale rejection as the spellings of names have to be exactly the same. Non-seeding of beneficiaries’ details with Aadhaar number will delay the release of 2nd installment as it is due on 1st April, 2019 and will cause discontent among the farmers. Therefore, this condition has been relaxed. The condition will remain applicable for release of 3rd installment onwards. However, Aadhaar number shall be compulsory for release of 2nd installment. The Government will take adequate measures to validate the data before payment is made.
Cabinet approves MoU signed between the National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan and Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), India a Professional Body for joint research on air quality and climate change

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish collaborative guidelines between the National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan and Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), India so as to carry out and implement joint research (hereinafter referred to as “Joint Research”) on air quality and climate change. Also, no such MoUs were signed by the ARIES, Nainital in the similar areas of research with any other foreign bodies in the past. The following are some of the possible activities: – a) Joint use and operation of scientific instruments b) Exchange of scientific and technical information on observing methods c) Joint analysis of observational data and making scientific reports d) Joint educational and research activities. e) Exchange of visiting scholars, including PhD students for the purpose of conducting research. f) Joint scientific workshops and/or seminars About ARIES: Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES) is an Autonomous Research Institute established under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. ARIES is a centre of excellence for research in Astronomy & Astrophysics and Atmospheric Sciences. It carries out research on air pollution and climate change on earth, formation and evolution of sun, stars and galaxies. The research group of institute consists of research scientists, PhD students, postdocs and visiting scholars. The researchers are also involved in design and development of sophisticated and advanced scientific instruments and it is supported by a team of engineers and technical personnel who are involved in building and operating instruments at both the campuses – Manora Peak and Devasthal. About NIES: The National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) is Japan’s only research institute that undertakes a broad range of environmental research in an interdisciplinary and comprehensive manner. NIES works to produce scientific findings on environmental protection. NIES is working on research projects that include consolidating the institute’s research foundation through basic research, data acquisition and analysis, preservation and provision of environmental samples. NIES believes on four keywords (Synthesize, Integrate, Evolve, and Network = NIES strategies) to pursue environmental research, that is providing the maximization of Japan’s entire research and development results, for bridging the gap between the scientific community and society, as well as for the advancement of environmental policy in Japan and other countries.
PM thanks President of Madagascar and highlights the challenges faced by Island States due to climate change in CDRI efforts

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has thanked the President of Madagascar H..E. Andry Nirina Rajoelina for acknowledging India’s leadership in promoting climate and disaster resilience through coalition. In response of tweet by the President of Madagascar, the Prime Minister tweeted; “Thank you President @SE_Rajoelina. The challenges faced by Island States due to climate change are a key focus of our efforts under the CDRI initiative to create resilient infrastructure.”
PM condoles the passing away of Professor Govind Swarup

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of Professor Govind Swarup. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Professor Govind Swarup was an exceptional scientist. His pioneering works in radio astronomy have attained global commendation. Anguished by his passing away. My thoughts are with his near and dear ones. “
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Vietnam for Cooperation in the field of Communications

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the MoU between India and Vietnam for Cooperation in the field of Communications. Benefits: The MoU will contribute in strengthening bilateral cooperation and mutual understanding in the field of communications.
PM conveys his good wishes to the fellow Indians on the various festivals being celebrated across India

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has conveyed his good wishes to the fellow Indians on the various festivals being celebrated across India. “Good wishes to my fellow Indians on the various festivals being celebrated across India. May these festivals bring joy in everyone’s lives. à¦¬â€™à¦¹à¦¾à¦— à¦¬à¦¿à¦¹à§� à¦‰à¦ªà¦²à¦•à§�à¦·à§‡ à¦…à¦¸à¦®à§° à¦­à¦¾à¦¤à§ƒ-à¦­à¦—à§�à¦¨à§€ à¦†à§°à§� à¦¸à¦®à§‚à¦¹ à§°à¦¾à¦‡à¦œà¦²à§ˆ à¦®à§‹à§° à¦†à¦¨à§�à¦¤à§°à¦¿à¦• à¦¶à§�à¦­à§‡à¦šà§�à¦›à¦¾ à¦œà§�à¦�à¦¾à¦ªà¦¨ à¦•à§°à¦¿à¦²à§‹à¦�à¥¤ On Bohag Bihu, heartfelt greetings to my sisters and brothers of Assam. à¦ªà¦¯à¦¼à¦²à¦¾ à¦¬à§ˆà¦¶à¦¾à¦–à§‡ à¦¸à¦¬ à¦¬à¦¾à¦™à¦¾à¦²à§€ à¦¬à¦¨à§�à¦§à§�à¦¦à§‡à¦° à¦†à¦®à¦¾à¦° à¦¶à§�à¦­à§‡à¦šà§�à¦›à¦¾à¥¤ à¦†à¦—à¦¾à¦®à§€ à¦¬à¦›à¦°à¦Ÿà¦¾ à¦¦à§�à¦°à§�à¦¦à¦¾à¦¨à§�à¦¤ à¦•à¦¾à¦Ÿà§�à¦• à¦¸à¦•à¦²à§‡à¦°, à¦¶à§�à¦­ à¦¨à¦¬à¦¬à¦°à§�à¦· ! On Poila Boishakh my greetings to all Bengali friends. Have a great year ahead, Shubho Nabo Barsho. à´µà´¿à´·àµ� à´†à´˜àµ‹à´·à´µàµ‡à´³à´¯à´¿àµ½, à´�à´²àµ�à´²à´¾ à´•àµ‡à´°à´³àµ€à´¯àµ¼à´•àµ�à´•àµ�à´‚ à´†à´¶à´‚à´¸à´•àµ¾. à´ªàµ�à´¤àµ�à´µàµ¼à´·à´‚ à´¨à´¿à´™àµ�à´™à´³àµ�à´Ÿàµ† à´œàµ€à´µà´¿à´¤à´¤àµ�à´¤à´¿àµ½ à´¸à´¨àµ�à´¤àµ‹à´·à´µàµ�à´‚ à´¸à´®àµƒà´¦àµ�à´§à´¿à´¯àµ�à´‚ à´•àµŠà´£àµ�à´Ÿàµ�à´µà´°à´Ÿàµ�à´Ÿàµ†… Greetings to the people of Kerala on the auspicious occasion of Vishu. May the coming year bring joy and prosperity in your lives. Wishing all my Odia sisters and brothers on Maha Vishuba Sankranti. I pray for a wonderful year ahead, full of prosperity and joy. à¨¸à¨­ à¨¨à©‚à©° à¨µà¨¿à¨¸à¨¾à¨–à©€ à¨¦à©€à¨†à¨‚ à¨µà¨§à¨¾à¨ˆà¨†à¨‚! à¨‡à¨¹ à¨¤à¨¿à¨‰à¨¹à¨¾à¨° à¨¸à¨®à¨¾à¨œ à¨µà¨¿à©±à¨š à¨–à©�à¨¸à¨¼à©€ à¨…à¨¤à©‡ à¨‡à¨•à¨¸à©�à¨°à¨¤à¨¾ à¨¦à¨¾ à¨µà¨¾à¨§à¨¾ à¨•à¨°à©‡à¥¤ Baisakhi greetings to everyone! May this festival enrich the spirit of harmony and happiness in society. à®¤à®®à®¿à®´à¯� à®¨à®£à¯�à®ªà®°à¯�à®•à®³à¯�à®•à¯�à®•à¯� à®‡à®©à®¿à®¯ à®ªà¯�à®¤à¯�à®¤à®¾à®£à¯�à®Ÿà¯� à®¨à®²à¯�à®µà®¾à®´à¯�à®¤à¯�à®¤à¯�à®•à®³à¯�. à®µà®°à¯�à®®à¯� à®†à®£à¯�à®Ÿà¯�à®•à®³à®¿à®²à¯� à®‰à®™à¯�à®•à®³à®¿à®©à¯� à®�à®£à¯�à®£à®™à¯�à®•à®³à¯� à®¨à®¿à®±à¯ˆà®µà¯‡à®± à®®à®•à®¿à®´à¯�à®šà¯�à®šà®¿ à®ªà¯Šà®™à¯�à®• à®¨à®¾à®©à¯� à®ªà®¿à®°à®¾à®°à¯�à®¤à¯�à®¤à®¿à®•à¯�à®•à®¿à®±à¯‡à®©à¯� My best wishes to my Tamil friends on Puthandu. I pray that the coming year marks the fulfilment of all your wishes and brings happiness”, the Prime Minister said.
PM greets people on Mahalaya

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Mahalaya. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Shubho Mahalaya! We bow to Maa Durga and seek her blessings for the well-being of our planet and the welfare of our citizens. May everyone be happy as well as healthy in the times to come.”
PM greets the people of Odisha on the festival of Nuakhai

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the people of Odisha on the festival of Nuakhai. “Nuakhai Juhar! Greetings to the people of Odisha as they celebrate the festival of Nuakhai. May this festival further happiness in society,” the Prime Minister said.
PM’s interaction with economists at NITI Aayog

PM emphasizes need for cooperative federalism, favours healthy competition for development among states Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today interacted with eminent economists at NITI Aayog. This was the Prime Minister`s first visit to NITI Aayog. In his opening remarks, the Prime Minister noted that one of the objectives of NITI Aayog was to establish a dynamic institutional mechanism where eminent individuals outside the Government system could contribute to policy making. Setting the tone for the interaction, the Prime Minister emphasized on the need for cooperative federalism, and added that he favoured healthy competition for development among states. The Prime Minister said India must develop fast, taking advantage of current global environment, to meet the aspirations of the people. The Prime Minister spoke of the Government`s recent initiatives, including the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, direct cash transfer of LPG subsidy, and Swachh Bharat. The Prime Minister said he looked forward to the interaction and suggestions from the eminent gathering. The Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley and the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Shri Arvind Panagariya also made brief opening remarks. The economists present at the interaction were Shri Vijay Kelkar, Shri Nitin Desai, Shri Bimal Jalan, Shri Rajiv Lall, Shri R. Vaidyanathan, Shri Subir Gokarn, Shri Parthasarathi Shome, Shri P. Balakrishnan, Shri Rajiv Kumar, Shri Ashok Gulati, Shri Mukesh Butani and Shri G.N. Bajpai. The economists emphasized on the need for the Government to work towards high growth, predictable tax regime, fiscal prudence and rapid infrastructure development. A large number of other suggestions were also made on various sectors of the economy. Shri Bibek Debroy and Dr. V.K. Saraswat, Members and CEO, NITI Aayog attended the meeting. Cabinet Secretary, Secretaries of Ministry of Finance, Chief Economic Adviser and other senior officers of the PMO and NITI Aayog were also present.
PM greets people on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. In a tweet, Shri Modi said, the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti is a day to remember Lord Hanuman’s compassion and dedication. The Prime Minister sought his blessings in the fight against Corona and wished that his life and ideals continue to inspire all of us.