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PM chairs high-level emergency meeting to review rescue and relief operations in Jammu and Kashmir

• PM directs Home Ministry to send high-level teams of central officials to coordinate and comprehensively ramp-up relief operations in Srinagar. • PM: Relief operations in Srinagar are top priority. The Prime Minister chaired a high-level emergency meeting to review relief operations in Jammu and Kashmir late this evening. The Prime Minister took stock of the situation and was briefed on the status of operations, especially in Srinagar town and the Kashmir valley. He said that in view of the huge magnitude of the calamity, the Central Government needs to provide full support to the state administration, to comprehensively ramp-up the rescue and relief operations. The Prime Minister categorically emphasized that immediate attention be given to providing basic necessities like food and water to people severely affected by the calamity. The Prime Minister directed that top priority be given to provision of essential commodities to affected people in Srinagar town. He directed the Home Ministry to immediately depute senior officers from Delhi and other states to coordinate the relief operations with local administration in Srinagar. The Prime Minister emphasized the need for a massive effort to ensure basic hygiene and sanitation in the water-logged areas of Srinagar. The Prime Minister was informed that the process of restoration of telecommunication links has begun, with about 8000 landlines being activated in Srinagar. Mobile services have also been partially restored through the service provider Aircel. A total of 76,000 people have been rescued so far by the Armed Forces and NDRF. Arrangements are being made for provision of food, water and essential medicines. The Prime Minister called for coordinating the relief efforts of voluntary organizations as well. The meeting was attended by MoS, PMO Shri Jitendra Singh, the Cabinet Secretary, the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, and other senior Secretaries of the Union Government and Defence officials.
Varanasi nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital at the 2022 SCO Summit

1. The city of Varanasi has been nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital during the period 2022-2023 at the 22nd Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on September 16, 2022. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had participated in the Summit. 2. The nomination of Varanasi as the first ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital will promote tourism, cultural and humanitarian exchanges between India and the SCO member Countries. It also underlines India’s ancient civilizational links with Member States of SCO, especially the Central Asian Republics. 3. Under the framework of this major cultural outreach program, a number of events will be hosted in Varanasi during 2022-23, for which guests will be invited to participate from SCO Member States. These events are expected to attract Indologists, scholars, authors, musicians and artists, photo journalists, travel bloggers and other invited guests. 4. The regulations for nomination of the SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital were adopted at the Dushanbe SCO Summit in 2021 with an objective of promoting cooperation between the SCO Member States in the field of culture and tourism. Samarkand September 16, 2022
PM receives French Minister for Armed Forces

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi met French Minister for Armed Forces Ms Florence Parly today. The Prime Minister tweeted : “Received French Minister for Armed Forces @florence_parly today and discussed bilateral defence cooperation, regional security, Indo-Pacific and France’s forthcoming Presidency of the EU Council. I reiterated India’s commitment to further deepening our Strategic Partnership.”
PM reviews progress of UDAY, Mineral Block auctions

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today reviewed the progress of the Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana (UDAY). Senior Government officials briefed him on aspects such as addressing of debt, monitoring frameworks, improvement in financial parameters, operational achievements, and consumer empowerment. During a presentation on coal mine and mineral block auctions made by senior Government officials, the Prime Minister emphasized on a roadmap for faster operationalization of mines, post-auction. He also called for greater coordination between all mineral-related departments during the survey and mapping of geological potential regions. Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, and senior officials from PMO, NITI Aayog and other Ministries were present during the meeting.
Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and Jordan on Cooperation in Health Sector

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Jordan on cooperation in the field of Health & Medical Science. The MoU covers the following areas of cooperation: (i) Universal Health Coverage (UHC); (ii) Health System Governance; (iii) Services and Information Technology in Health; (iv) Health Research; (v) National Health Statistics; (vi) Health Finance and Health Economy; (vii) Chronic Disease Control; (viii) Tobacco Control; (ix) Diagnosis, Treatment and Medication in Tuberculosis; (x) Regulation of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices; and (xi) Any other area of cooperation as may be mutually decided upon. A Working Group will be set up to further elaborate the details of cooperation and to oversee the implementation of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
Telephonic Conversation between PM and President of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on telephone today with the President of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin. The leaders discussed the unfolding situation in Afghanistan and its implications for the region and the world. They expressed the view that it was important for the two strategic partners to work together and instructed their senior officials to remain in touch. The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the progress in the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ between both countries despite the challenges posed by the Covid pandemic. They appreciated the ongoing bilateral cooperation in the fight against the Covid pandemic, especially in the supply and production of ‘Sputnik V’ vaccine. The leaders also touched upon the forthcoming multilateral engagements, including the BRICS Summit, meeting of the Council of SCO Heads of State, and India’s participation in the Eastern Economic Forum. Prime Minister Modi said that he looked forward to President Putin’s visit to India for the next Bilateral Summit. The two leaders agreed to remain in touch on bilateral and global issues, in particular, the situation in Afghanistan.
PM speaks to Tamil Nadu CM on flood situation in parts of the State

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Ms. Jayalalithaa, on flood situation in parts of the State. “Spoke to Jayalalithaa ji on the flood situation in parts of Tamil Nadu. Assured all possible support and cooperation in this unfortunate hour”, the Prime Minister tweeted.
PM’s message on World Health Day

Following is the text of Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s message on World Health Day. “The Government of India is taking numerous measures including Ayushman Bharat and PM Janaushadhi Yojana to ensure people get access to top quality and affordable healthcare. India is also conducting the world’s largest vaccination drive to strengthen the fight against COVID-19. On World Health Day, let us keep the focus on fighting COVID-19 by taking all possible precautions including wearing a mask, regularly washing hands and following the other protocols. At the same time, do take all possible steps to boost immunity and stay fit. World Health Day is a day to reaffirm our gratitude and appreciation to all those who work day and night to keep our planet healthy. It’s also a day to reiterate our commitment to supporting research and innovation in healthcare.”
PM speaks to Railways Minister and takes stock of the situation in the wake of the train accident in West Bengal

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to Railways Minister, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw and taken stock of the situation in the wake of the train accident in West Bengal. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Spoke to Railways Minister Shri @AshwiniVaishnaw and took stock of the situation in the wake of the train accident in West Bengal. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly.”
PM’s speech at the India-Netherlands Virtual Summit

Excellency, Greetings and thank you very much for sharing your thoughts. Your party has achieved its fourth consecutive major victory under your leadership. I had immediately congratulated you on Twitter for the same, but today as we are meeting up virtually, I wish to take this opportunity to congratulate you once again and wish you all the best! Excellency, Our relations are based on shared values like democracy and the rule of law. Our approach towards global challenges like climate change, terrorism, pandemics is also the same. Convergence is also emerging on our thoughts about new areas like Indo-Pacific resilient supply chains and Global Digital Governance. Today, we will give a new dimension to this bond with our Strategic Partnership on Water. The establishment of a fast track mechanism for promoting investment will also add new momentum to our strong economic cooperation. I am confident that in the post-Covid period many new opportunities will open up in which like-minded countries like ours can increase mutual cooperation. Excellency, The visit of Their Majesties to India in 2019 has given a boost to India-Netherlands relations. I believe that today our Virtual Summit will add further momentum to the relations. Excellency, Just as you mentioned about the Indian diaspora, it is true that a large number of people of Indian origin are living there in Europe, but I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for the care and concern that you have shown to the people of Indian origin in this corona period, in this pandemic. We will also get the opportunity to discuss various issues during the COP-26 as well as the India-EU summit with the European Union.
Compensation hiked to Rs. 6 lakh for the next of kin who lost their lives in earthquake

The Union Government has revised the guidelines for the National Disaster Relief Fund. Under the revised guidelines the quantum of compensation has been hiked from Rs. 1.5 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh, in the event of death due to natural calamity. Accordingly, the next of kin of those who lost their lives in various parts of the country due to the earthquake on 25th April, shall receive an enhanced compensation of Rs. 4 lakh from the National Disaster Relief Fund. This is in addition to the compensation of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund. It implies that the next of kin of those who perished in the tragedy will now receive a total compensation of Rs. 6 lakh. In addition to these measures, a compensation of Rs. 50,000 from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund has also been announced for those who were seriously injured in the earthquake.
Cabinet approves MoU between Indian Space Research Organisation and the Bolivian Space Agency

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Bolivia on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes”. The MoU was signed between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Bolivian Space Agency on March 29,2019 at Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia during the visit of President of India to Bolivia. Details: This MoU shall enable the following potential interest areas of cooperation such as, space science, technology and applications including remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication and satellite based navigation; Space science and planetary exploration; use of spacecraft and space systems and ground system; and application of space technology. This MoU would lead to setup a Joint Working Group, drawing members from ISRO and the Bolivian Space Agency (ABE), which will further work out the plan of action including the time-frame and the means of implementing this MoU. Implementation Strategy and Targets: The signed MoU would lead to concluding specific implementing Arrangement and setting up of Joint Working Group, to work out the plan of action including the time-frame and the means of implementing this MoU. Major Impact: The signed MoU will provide impetus to explore newer research activities and application possibilities in the field of remote sensing of the earth; satellite communication; satellite navigation; space science and planetary exploration. Expenditure involved: The financial contribution with respect to each specific activity would depend on the nature of Joint activity and will be detailed in corresponding Implementing Agreements (Arrangements) / Contracts. Benefits: This MoU would lead to develop a joint activity in the field of application of space technologies for the benefit of humanity. Thus all sections and regions of the country will get benefited. Background: Bolivian Space Agency (ABE), in a letter to Indian Ambassador to Bolivia in December 2016, expressed interest to establish space cooperation with ISRO. As a follow-up, ISRO hosted 02-member delegation on June 05-06, 2017 and discussed on potential cooperation in Earth Observation and Satellite Communication. ABE delegation has also visited ISRO’s Technical facilities at Bengaluru. Bolivian side expressed strong interest to pursue space cooperation with India and the Indian Ambassador to Bolivia has requested ISRO to send a standard draft on space cooperation, that could be shared with Bolivian side. Considering the importance of this request, Agency-level draft MoU for India-Bolivia space cooperation was shared to Bolivian side, with the approval of Chairman, ISRO/ Secretary, DOS. Subsequently, Bolivian side has given its concurrence and both sides have arrived at mutually agreed version for signing.
PM conferred with the Highest Civilian Honour of Afghanistan

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been conferred with Amir Amanullah Khan Award, Afghanistan’s highest civilian honour. He was bestowed the honour by President Ashraf Ghani after the inauguration of the landmark Afghan-India Friendship Dam in Herat yesterday. The Prime Minister shared his sentiments on Twitter saying, “My deepest gratitude to the Government of Afghanistan for conferring the Amir Amanullah Khan Award.” It is the Highest Civilian honour bestowed by Afghan government to Afghan national as well as foreigners in appreciation of their services. The citation on the reverse of the medal reads: “nishan-e dawlati Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan”, or “State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan.” Background:- The Amir Amanullah Khan medal is highest civilian honor of Afghanistan. The award is named after the Afghan national hero, Amanullah Khan (Ghazi), who championed the cause of Afghanistan’s freedom. He was the ruler of the Emirate of Afghanistan from 1919-1929 who led Afghanistan to independence. King Amanullah advanced Afghanistan’s modernist constitution, incorporated equal rights and individual freedom. He modernised the country, creating cosmopolitan schools for both boys and girls and also increased Afghanistan’s trade with Europe and Asia. The vision of King Amanullah for an independent and modern Afghanistan remains as relevant today as ever. King Amanullah had strong ties with India, and moved here briefly in 1929. His affectionate ties for the country continue to be reflected in the strong partnership between the two nations. PM Modi received the Amir Amanullah Khan award following the inauguration of the Afghan-India Friendship Dam in Heart on 4 June. As the first Indian, and amongst only a handful of foreign leaders to receive the award, it signifies the strength of a unique relationship and is a testament to the personal commitment of the PM in advancing India-Afghan ties. This award was instituted by the Afghanistan government in 2006. Previous recipients include: US President George Bush, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, NATO General James Jones, former Afghan President spiritual leader Sibghatullah Mujaddedi, and Afghan Chief Justice (CJ) Abdul Salam Azimi
Cabinet approves setting up of new AIIMS in Bhatinda

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the establishment of a new AIIMS at Bhatinda in Punjab under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY). The institution shall have a hospital with capacity of 750 beds which will include Emergency/Trauma Beds, AYUSH Beds, Private Beds and ICU Speciality & Super Speciality beds. In addition, there will be an Administration Block, AYUSH Block, Auditorium, Night Shelter, Hostels and residential facilities. The cost of the project for establishment of the new AIIMS in Bhatinda shall be Rs. 925 crore. The above cost estimate does not include recurring costs (wages & salaries and operation & maintenance expenses). The recurring expenditure will be met by the respective new AIIMS from their annual budgets through Grant-in-Aid to them from Plan Budget Head of PMSSY of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The new AIIMS at Bhatinda will provide super specialty health care to the population while creating a large pool of doctors and other health workers in this region that can be available for primary and secondary level institutions/facilities being created under National Health Mission (NHM). The institute will also conduct research on prevalent regional diseases and other health issues and provide for better control and cure of such diseases. The project will be completed in a period of 48 months from the date of the approval by the Government of India. It consists of a pre-construction phase of 15 months, a construction phase of 30 months and stabilization /commissioning phase of 3 months. The population in Punjab and adjoining regions will be benefited by this AIIMS. Background: The Central Sector Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) was first announced in August 2003 with the primary objective of correcting the regional imbalances in availability of affordable/reliable tertiary level healthcare in the country in general, and to augment facilities for quality medical education in under-served or backward States, in particular. Under this scheme AIIMS have been established in Bhubaneshwar, Jodhpur, Raipur, Rishikesh, Bhopal and Patna while work of AIIMS Rae Bareli is in progress. Also, three AIIMS in Nagpur (Maharashtra), Kalyani (West Bengal) and Mangalagiri in Guntur (A.P) have been sanctioned in 2015.
PM greets people across India on various festivals

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted people across India on the various festivals. â€œGreetings to people across India on the various festivals. May this auspicious day bring joy & prosperity in everyone’s lives. à¦†à¦®à¦¾à¦° à¦¬à¦¾à¦™à¦¾à¦²à¦¿ à¦¬à¦¨à§�à¦§à§�à¦¦à§‡à¦° à¦œà¦¾à¦¨à¦¾à¦‡ à¦¶à§�à¦­ à¦¨à¦¬à¦¬à¦°à§�à¦·à¥¤ à¦†à¦ªà¦¨à¦¾à¦¦à§‡à¦° à¦¸à¦¬à¦¾à¦‡à¦•à§‡ à§§à¦²à¦¾ à¦¬à§ˆà¦¶à¦¾à¦–à§‡à¦° à¦¶à§�à¦­à§‡à¦šà§�à¦›à¦¾ à¦�à¦¬à¦‚ à¦�à¦• à¦…à¦¸à¦¾à¦§à¦¾à¦°à¦£ à¦†à¦—à¦¾à¦®à§€ à¦¬à¦›à¦°à§‡à¦° à¦œà¦¨à§�à¦¯ à¦ªà§�à¦°à¦¾à¦°à§�à¦¥à¦¨à¦¾ à¦•à¦°à¦¿à¥¤ Shubho Nabo Barsho to my Bengali friends. Wishing you all on Poila Boishakh & praying for a wonderful year ahead. à¦¬\’à¦¹à¦¾à¦— à¦¬à¦¿à¦¹à§�à§° à¦¶à§�à¦­à¦•à§�à¦·à¦£à¦¤ à¦…à¦¸à¦®à¦¬à¦¾à¦¸à§€à¦²à§ˆ à¦¬à¦¹à§�à¦¤ à¦¬à¦¹à§�à¦¤ à¦¶à§�à¦­à§‡à¦šà§�à¦›à¦¾ à¦œà¦¨à¦¾à¦²à§‹à¦�à¥¤ Wishing the people of Assam on the auspicious occasion of Bohag Bihu. à®�à®©à¯� à®¤à®®à®¿à®´à¯� à®šà®•à¯‹à®¤à®° à®šà®•à¯‹à®¤à®°à®¿à®•à®³à¯�à®•à¯�à®•à¯� à®‡à®©à®¿à®¯ à®¤à®®à®¿à®´à¯� à®ªà¯�à®¤à¯�à®¤à®¾à®£à¯�à®Ÿà¯� à®µà®¾à®´à¯�à®¤à¯�à®¤à¯�à®•à®³à¯�. à®‡à®¨à¯�à®¤ à®†à®£à¯�à®Ÿà¯� à®®à¯�à®´à¯�à®µà®¤à¯�à®®à¯� à®®à®•à®¿à®´à¯�à®šà¯�à®šà®¿à®¯à¯�à®®à¯� à®¨à®²à¯�à®² à®†à®°à¯‹à®•à¯�à®•à®¿à®¯à®®à¯�à®®à¯� à®µà®³à®®à¯�à®®à¯� à®•à®¿à®Ÿà¯ˆà®•à¯�à®•à®Ÿà¯�à®Ÿà¯�à®®à¯� Greetings on Puthandu to my Tamil sisters & brothers. May the year be full of happiness, good health and prosperity. à´•àµ‡à´°à´³à´¤àµ�à´¤à´¿à´²àµ† à´œà´¨à´™àµ�à´™à´³àµ�â€�à´•àµ�à´•àµ� à´�à´¨àµ�à´±àµ† à´µà´¿à´·àµ� à´†à´¶à´‚à´¸à´•à´³àµ�â€�. à´µà´°àµ�à´‚ à´µà´°àµ�â€�à´·à´‚ à´¸à´¨àµ�à´¤àµ‹à´·à´µàµ�à´‚ à´¨à´²àµ�à´² à´†à´°àµ‹à´—àµ�à´¯à´µàµ�à´‚ à´ªàµ�à´°à´¦à´¾à´¨à´‚ à´šàµ†à´¯àµ�à´¯à´Ÿàµ�à´Ÿàµ†à´¯àµ†à´¨àµ�à´¨àµ� à´�à´¾à´¨àµ�â€� à´ªàµ�à´°à´¾à´°àµ�â€�à´¤àµ�à´¥à´¿à´•àµ�à´•àµ�à´¨àµ�à´¨àµ�. On the special occasion of Vishu, I convey my good wishes to the people of Kerala. I pray the coming year brings joy & good health. à¬ªà­�à¬°à¬¿à­Ÿ à¬“à¬¡à¬¿à¬¶à¬¾à¬¬à¬¾à¬¸à­€à¬™à­�à¬•à­� à¬®à¬¹à¬¾à¬¬à¬¿à¬·à­�à¬¬ à¬¸à¬‚à¬•à­�à¬°à¬¾à¬¨à­�à¬¤à¬¿à¬° à¬…à¬­à¬¿à¬¨à¬¨à­�à¬¦à¬¨ à¥¤ à¬¨à¬¬à¬¬à¬°à­�à¬·à¬°à­‡ à¬†à¬ªà¬£à¬®à¬¾à¬¨à¬™à­�à¬• à¬¸à¬•à¬³ à¬†à¬¶à¬¾ à¬“ à¬…à¬­à¬¿à¬³à¬¾à¬· à¬ªà­‚à¬°à¬£ à¬¹à­‡à¬‰ à¬¬à­‹à¬²à¬¿ à¬®à­‹à¬° à¬¶à­�à¬­à¬•à¬¾à¬®à¬¨à¬¾ à¥¤ Greetings to all Odia people on Maha Vishuba Sankranti. May all your wishes be fulfilled in the coming year.â€� the Prime Minister said in a series of tweets.
Cabinet approves setting up of the 15th Finance Commission

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the setting up of the 15thFinance Commission. Under Article 280 (1) of the Constitution,it is a Constitutional obligation. The Terms of Reference for the 15thFinance Commission will be notified in due course of time. Background:- Article 280(1) of the Constitution lays down that a Finance Commission (FC) should be constituted “…within two years from the commencement of this Constitution and thereafter at the expiration of every fifth year or at such earlier time as the President considers necessary…”.In keeping with this requirement, the practice has generally been to set up next Finance Commission within five years of the date of setting up of the previous Finance Commission. Fourteen (14)Finance Commissions have been constituted in the past. The 14thFinance Commission was set up on 02.01.2013 to make recommendations covering the period of five years commencing on 1st April, 2015. The Commission submitted its Report on 15th December, 2014. The recommendations of the 14thFinance Commission are valid upto the financial year 2019-20. In terms of Constitutional provisions, setting up the 15thFinance Commission, the recommendations of which will cover the five years commencing on April 1, 2020, has now become due.