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PM’s meeting with Mr. Mark Widmar, CEO of First Solar

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Mr. Mark Widmar, CEO of First Solar. They talked about India’s renewable energy landscape, particularly solar energy potential, and our target of 450 GW electricity generation from renewable sources by 2030. Discussions also took place about First Solar’s interest in setting up manufacturing facilities in India using their unique thin-film technology by availing the recently launched Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, as well integrating India into global supply chains.
Founder of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Swami Dayananda Saraswati calls on PM

Founder of Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, – Swami Dayananda Saraswati – called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today. He was accompanied by Swami Paramatmananda ji and Swamini Dhanyananda ji. They blessed the Prime Minister to serve the country with courage and compassion.
PM prays for the safety of people affected by Cyclone Vardah

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has tweeted his prayers for all those people who are affected due to the adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone Vardah. The Prime Minister has also said that the Centre is working closely with the local administrations and army for safety of life and property of all those affected. “My prayers are with all those people who are affected due to adverse weather conditions caused by #CycloneVardah. Stay safe. Centre, @ndmaindia is working closely with local administrations and army for safety of life and property”, the Prime Minister said.
PM and President Putin exchange greetings

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin of Russia exchanged warm greetings for the Year 2019 in a telephonic conversation today. The Prime Minister also wished the President and Russian people on the occasion of Christmas, which is being celebrated in Russia today. The two leaders appreciated the major milestones achieved in the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two countries in the past year. Recalling successful wide-ranging discussions, inter alia, in Sochi in May and during President Putin’s visit to New Delhi in October for the Annual Summit, the leaders agreed to maintain the momentum in the bilateral relations. President Putin reiterated the invitation to the annual Eastern Economic Forum in September 2019. Bilateral cooperation in the key areas including defence and counter-terrorism was also discussed. Both leaders agreed that India-Russia cooperation plays an important role in the global multilateral order. Both countries, therefore, will continue their close consultations in the United Nations, the BRICS, the SCO and other multilateral organizations.
The Governor of New Jersey, Mr. Phil Murphy calls on PM

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi received Mr. Phillip D. Murphy, Governor of the State of New Jersey in the United States of America this morning on Mr. Murphy’s first visit to India in his current official capacity. Governor Murphy is visiting Agra, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad apart from Delhi. Prime Minister Modi welcomed the Governor’s desire to promote closer commercial and people-to-people relations between New Jersey and India and assured him of the Government of India’s support as New Jersey seeks to pursue meaningful cooperation with Indian States. Governor Murphy briefed Prime Minister Modi of his priorities for building his State’s relations with India, and committed to working towards a robust partnership between India and the U.S. Noting the commonalities between India and New Jersey, he mentioned the celebration of diversity and respect for plurality in India which he had as witnessed since arriving in India. Prime Minister Modi noted with satisfaction that the State of New Jersey, which hosts the highest concentration of Indian-American population in the U.S., has emerged as a top destination for India’s trade and investment into the U.S. Both dignitaries agreed to the significance of cooperation in STEM and higher education. The Prime Minister appreciated the personal attention paid by the Governor for the well-being of the Indian American Community in New Jersey and stressed their importance as a bridge between India and their host.
PM to attend Loktantra Prahari Abhinandan at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi; PM to visit Mumbai

On Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan’s birth anniversary: PM to attend Loktantra Prahari Abhinandan at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi; PM to visit Mumbai, lay foundation stone of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will attend the Loktantra Prahari Abhinandan at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi tomorrow. This event is being organized on the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan. The Prime Minister will later visit Mumbai. He will pay respects to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar at Chaitya Bhoomi, and unveil a plaque to mark the laying of the Foundation Stone of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Memorial at the Indu Mills Compound. The Prime Minister will lay the Foundation Stone for the fourth container terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, and for two metro corridors. The Prime Minister will address a public meeting at the MMRDA Grounds in Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai.
PM salutes Nari Shakti on International Women’s Day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has saluted the spirit of ‘Nari Shakti’ on International Women’s Day. “On International Women’s Day, we salute our indomitable Nari Shakti. We are proud to have taken numerous decisions that have furthered women empowerment. Every Indian is proud of the stupendous accomplishments of women in various spheres”, the Prime Minister said.
PM’s statement prior to attending the G-20 Summit

Following is the text of the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s departure statement prior to attending the G-20 Summit. “I will be visiting Buenos Aires from 29 November -01 December 2018 to attend the 13th G-20 Summit hosted by Argentina. The G-20 seeks to promote multi-faceted cooperation among the twenty largest economies of the world. Through the ten years of its existence, G-20 has strived to promote stable and sustainable global growth. This objective is of particular significance for developing countries and emerging economies such as India, which is today the fastest growing large economy in the world. India’s contribution to global economic growth and prosperity underlines our commitment to “Building Consensus for Fair and Sustainable Development”, which is the theme of the Summit. I look forward to meeting leaders from other G-20 countries to review the work of G-20 in the last ten years of its existence and chart the ways and means to meet the new and upcoming challenges of the coming decade. We will deliberate on the situation of global economy and trade, international financial and tax systems, the future of work, women empowerment, infrastructure and sustainable development. Emerging economies, which played a major role in revitalizing the growth in the global economy pursuant to the financial crisis are today facing unprecedented economic and technological challenges. I will highlight the need for reformed multilateralism which reflects the contemporary realities and can effectively strengthen collective action for global good. There is also a serious need to strengthen international cooperation and enhance coordinated action against fugitive economic offenders and financing of terrorism. As in the past, I look forward to the opportunity to meet leaders on the sidelines of the Summit to exchange views on bilateral matters of mutual interest”.
PM to attend event to mark birth anniversary celebrations of Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will attend the birth anniversary celebrations of former President, Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam, at DRDO Bhavan in New Delhi on October 15th, 2015. As part of the event, the Prime Minister will unveil a statue of Dr. Kalam. He will open and witness a photo exhibition titled “A Celebration of Dr. Kalam’s Life.” He will address the gathering at Kothari Auditorium, DRDO Bhavan.
PM interacts with Indian Community in Lisbon, Portugal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a historic visit to Portugal, met the Indian community in Lisbon, and interacted with them. During his address, Shri Modi highlighted several aspects of the India-Portugal partnership. Shri Modi highlighted his meeting with António Guterres, who was also the former Prime Minister of Portugal. The Prime Minister spoke about yoga and holistic healthcare and appreciated the role Portugal was playing to further the message of yoga. Prime Minister Modi said that India is now among the fastest growing countries in the world. Lauding the role of ISRO scientists, Shri Modi said, “In the field of space, our scientists have done great work. Recently 30 nano satellites were launched.” Earlier he also expressed sadness over loss of lives in forest fire in Portugal. Prime Minister Modi also presented the Overseas Citizen of India card to Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa.
Cabinet approves Procurement of 83 Light Combat Aircrafts (LCA) ‘Tejas’ from HAL for IAF

The Cabinet met under the Chairmanship of Prime Minister in New Delhi on 13 January and has approved procurement of 73 LCA Tejas Mk-1A fighter aircrafts and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-1 Trainer aircrafts at the cost of Rs. 45,696 Crore along with Design and Development of Infrastructure sanctions worth Rs.1,202 Crore. Light Combat Aircraft Mk-1A variant is an indigenously designed, developed and manufactured state-of-the-art modern 4+ generation fighter aircraft. This aircraft is equipped with critical operational capabilities of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar, Beyond Visual Range (BVR) Missile, Electronic Warfare (EW) Suite and Air to Air Refuelling (AAR) would be a potent platform to meet the operational requirements of Indian Air Force, IAF. It is the first “Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)” category procurement of combat aircrafts with an indigenous content of 50% which will progressively reach 60% by the end of the programme. The Cabinet has also approved infrastructure development by IAF under the project to enable them handle repairs or servicing at their base depot so that the turnaround time would get reduced for mission critical systems and would lead to increased availability of aircraft for operational exploitation. This would enable IAF to sustain the fleet more efficiently and effectively due to availability of repair infrastructure at respective bases. Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, India is continuously growing in its power to indigenously design, develop and manufacture advanced cutting edge technologies and systems in the Defence Sector. The manufacturing of Light Combat Aircraft by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, HAL will give a further push to Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative and boost indigenisation of defence production and the defence industry in the country. About 500 Indian companies including MSMEs in the design and manufacturing sectors will be working with HAL in this procurement. The programme would act as a catalyst for transforming the Indian aerospace manufacturing ecosystem into a vibrant Atmanirbhar-self-sustaining ecosystem.
Cabinet approves Amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels -2018

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Amendments to the National Policy on Biofuels -2018. The “National Policy on Biofuels – 2018” was notified by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on 04.06.2018 in supersession of National Policy on Biofuels, promulgated through the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, in 2009. Due to advancements in the field of Biofuels, various decisions taken in the National Biofuel Coordination Committee (NBCC) meetings to increase biofuel production, recommendation of the Standing Committee and the decision to advance to introduce Ethanol Blended Petrol with up to twenty per cent ethanol throughout the country from 01.04.2023, amendments are done to the National Policy on Biofuels. The following are the main amendments approved to the National Policy on Biofuels: i. to allow more feedstocks for production of biofuels, ii. to advance the ethanol blending target of 20% blending of ethanol in petrol to ESY 2025-26 from 2030, iii. to promote the production of biofuels in the country, under the Make in India program, by units located in Special Economic Zones (SEZ)/ Export Oriented Units (EoUs), iv. to add new members to the NBCC. v. to grant permission for export of biofuels in specific cases, and vi. to delete/amend certain phrases in the Policy in line with decisions taken during the meetings of National Biofuel Coordination Committee. This proposal will also attract and foster developments of indigenous technologies which will pave the way for Make in India drive and thereby generate more employment. The existing National Policy on Biofuels came up during year 2018. This amendment proposal will pave the way for Make in India drive thereby leading to reduction in import of petroleum products by generation of more and more biofuels. Since many more feedstocks are being allowed for production of biofuels, this will promote the Atmanirbhar Bharat and give an impetus to Prime Minister’s vision of India becoming ‘energy independent’ by 2047.
PM congratulates Tejaswini Sawant for the Gold in the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Tejaswini Sawant for the Gold in the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event. The Prime Minister said, “Two medals in two days! Congratulations Tejaswini Sawant for the Gold in the women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event. We are even happier because she set a CWG record in the finals”.
PM inaugurates filling of Aji Dam under Sauni Yojana

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the filling of Aji Dam near Rajkot under Sauni Yojana. Addressing a public meeting on the occasion, he said that Gujarat has come a long way from the days of the past, when it faced tremendous water shortage. He said that the last two decades have seen several positive changes in Gujarat’s development journey. The more people have access to water, the more doors of progress will open, the Prime Minister said, adding that the Government’s priority is to give water as early as possible. He said that it is also a responsibility to be careful and conserve as much water as possible. He called for embracing the latest technology in the sphere of water conservation.
PM greets NDRF team, on their 12th Raising Day celebrations

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted NDRF team, on their 12th Raising Day celebrations. “Greetings to NDRF team on their 12th Raising Day celebrations. NDRF’s efforts in disaster response, rescue and relief are commendable. The NDRF is rightly focussing on strengthening systems, processes and capacity building, which help in minimising loss of life or property”, the Prime Minister said.
PM attends Gita Aradhana Mahotsav at ISKCON, New Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, attended the Gita Aradhana Mahotsav at ISKCON-Glory of India Cultural Centre, New Delhi, today. He unveiled a unique Bhagwad Gita, prepared by ISKCON devotees. It measures over 2.8 meters and weighs over 800 kg. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that it is indeed a special occasion to unveil this magnificent Bhagwad Gita. He said this unique book will become a symbol of India’s knowledge, to the world. The Prime Minister recalled that Lokmanya Tilak had written the “Gita Rahasya,” while in jail, in which he explained in a simple way, Lord Krishna’s message of Nishkam Karma. He also mentioned that Mahatma Gandhi wrote “Bhagwad Gita according to Gandhi.” He added that a copy of this book was given by him to the former US President, Barack Obama. The Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of Srila Bhaktivedanta Prabhupadaji, in raising global awareness about this epic. The Prime Minister said that the Bhagwad Gita can always be our guide when we face a dilemma in life. Recalling a famous verse from the Gita, he said that the divine force is always with us, as we fight against the enemies of humanity. He said the Gita inspires one, to service of the people, and the nation. The Prime Minister said that Indian values and culture offer solutions to many problems being faced by humanity. In this context, he also mentioned Yoga and Ayurveda.
Board Members of USIBC call on PM

Board members of United States India Business Council (USIBC) called on the Prime Minister today. They briefed the Prime Minister on the outcomes of the India Idea Forum held in Mumbai earlier this week. The business leaders expressed their desire to prepare a roadmap to achieve the target of $ 500 billion in bilateral trade and expand meaningfully their CSR activities in India. Interacting with the members, the Prime Minister mentioned various reforms undertaken by the Government of India. He also spoke of the enormous investment potential in India, and encouraged the American investor community to step up investment in the country. Mentioning the shared values between India and the US, he also called for greater people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.
PM meets the representatives of Italian Congregation for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON)

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met and interacted with the community members from various organisations including the representatives of Italian Congregation for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Prime Minister appreciated their contribution in several social activities including spreading the message of Bhagavad Gita in Italy.
PM pays tributes to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his Jayanti

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his Jayanti. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Tributes to Loknayak JP on his Jayanti. He was a remarkable personality, who left an indelible mark on India’s history. He devoted himself to public welfare initiatives and was at the forefront of protecting India’s democratic ethos. We are deeply inspired by his ideals.”
Audio-Visual Co-Production Agreement between India and Republic of Korea

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today gave its approval for entering into an Audio-Visual Co-Production Agreement between India and the Republic of Korea (RoK) and to complete internal ratification procedure, to enable the agreement to come into force. The Agreement will be signed during the forthcoming visit of the Prime Minister to RoK. Cooperation between the film industries of the two countries will not only promote export of Indian films but would also act as a catalyst towards creating awareness about India and its culture. This will help in increasing bilateral trade between both countries. The following benefits are expected to accrue, from the proposed agreement on a Government-to-Government basis: (i). Producers from both countries would get an opportunity to pool their creative, artistic, technical, financial and marketing resources to co-produce films. (ii). It will boost bilateral ties. (iii). It will lead to exchange of art and culture among the two countries and create goodwill and better understanding among the peoples of both the countries. (iv). Co-productions would provide an opportunity to create and showcase the ‘soft power’ of India. (v). It would lead to generation of employment among artistic, technical as well as non-technical personnel engaged in the arena of film production including post-production and its marketing, thus adding to the country’s GDP. (vi). The utilization of Indian locales for shooting raises the visibility/ prospects of India as a preferred film shooting destination across the globe. (vii). It will lead to inflow of foreign exchange into the country, (viii). It will lead to transparent funding of film production. Background: RoK is a major East Asian country with which India has been able to establish a multifaceted relationship over a period of time. The audio-visual co-production agreement would open up new frontiers for the film industries of both countries. An audio-visual co-production agreement between India and RoK is expected to open doors for wide ranging collaboration and lead to strengthening of India’s cultural presence in an important part of the world.
PM congratulates RRR team on winning Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song ‘Naatu Naatu’

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated the entire team of RRR on winning the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song ‘Naatu Naatu’. Sharing a tweet by RRR movie, the Prime Minister tweeted; “A very special accomplishment! Compliments to M M Keeravaani, Prem Rakshith, Kaala Bhairava, Chandrabose, Rahul Sipligunj. I also congratulate S S Rajamouli, Jr NTR, Ram Charan and the entire team of RRR Movie. This prestigious honour has made every Indian very proud.
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Morocco on   Mutual Legal Assistance in Civil and Commercial Matters

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Agreement between India and Morocco on Mutual Legal Assistance in Civil and Commercial Matters. Salient features: Service of summons and other judicial documents or processes; taking of evidence in civil matters; production, identification or examination of documents, recordings; The execution of a Letter of Request for taking of evidence in civil matters; and Recognition and enforcement of arbitral awards. Benefits: The Agreement will be beneficial for the citizens of both the countries. It will also fulfill the desire of both the countries to strengthen the bonds of friendship and fruitful cooperation in the Civil and Commercial matters, which is the spirit, essence and language of the agreement.This agreement between India and Morocco will enhance co-operation in the service of summons, judicial documents, letters of request and the execution of judgments decrees and arbitral awards. Background: Ties of India and African countries are from pre-independence era. India and Morocco have enjoyed cordial and friendly relations and over the years bilateral relations have witnessed significant depth and growth. Both nations are part of the Non-Aligned Movement. In the United Nations, India supported the decolonization of Morocco and the Moroccan freedom movement. India recognized Morocco on June 20, 1956 and established relations in 1957. India believes in the necessity of enhancing the domain of mutual co-operation with Morocco and realizing the importance of broadening the aspects of cooperation between both the countries in Civil and Commercial Matters.
PM condoles the loss of lives due to earthquake in Aceh province of Indonesia

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives due to earthquake in Aceh province of Indonesia. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Aceh over the calamity today. India stands ready to render any assistance required. “, the Prime Minister said.
PM speaks to Bihar CM regarding flood situation in the State; assures all support to Bihar government

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to the Chief Minister of Bihar Shri Nitish Kumar regarding the flood situation in parts of the state. The Prime Minister tweeted that the Centre has assured all support to the Bihar government to mitigate the flood situation and that the situation is being monitored closely. “My thoughts are with all those affected by floods in parts of Bihar. The situation is being monitored closely. Centre assures all support to Bihar government to mitigate the flood situation. Teams of NDRF are in Bihar for rescue and relief work”, the Prime Minister said.