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PM to visit Rajasthan tomorrow to inuagurate & unveil several major highway projects

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, will visit Udaipur, Rajasthan tomorrow. He will inaugurate, and lay the foundation stone, of several major highway projects. The total outlay on these projects is estimated to be over Rs. 15,000 crore. Among the projects being inaugurated are: 6-Lane Cable Stayed Bridge across river Chambal at Kota; 4 Laning of Gomati Chauraha – Udaipur section of NH-8; and 4-Laning of Rajsamand-Bhilwara section of NH-758. Among the important projects for which the Foundation Stone will be laid, is the Jaipur Ring Road. The Prime Minister will also address the gathering. The Prime Minister will later visit the Pratap Gaurav Kendra in Udaipur. The Kendra provides information through various exhibits, about the life, valour and achievements of Maharana Pratap, the famous King of the erstwhile kingdom of Mewar.
PM’s meeting with Mr. Tadashi Yanai, Chairman, President & CEO, Fast Retailing Co. Ltd.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Mr. Tadashi Yanai, Chairman, President & CEO of Fast Retailing Co. Ltd., the parent company of Uniqlo, on 23 May 2022 in Tokyo. During the meeting, they discussed the rapidly growing textile and apparel market of India and investment opportunities under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textile projects in India. They also discussed various reforms being undertaken to enable ease of doing business for foreign investors in India including in the areas of industrial development, infrastructure, taxation and labour. Prime Minister invited Uniqlo’s enhanced participation in India’s journey to becoming a manufacturing hub for textiles, particularly the use of technologies in textile manufacturing. Prime Minister also invited Uniqlo to take part in the PM-Mitra scheme aimed at further strengthening the textiles sector.
PM pays tributes to former President Shri R Venkataraman on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former President Shri R Venkataraman on his birth anniversary. “Tributes to former President Shri R Venkataraman on his birth anniversary. He served India tirelessly through his long years in public life”, the Prime Minister said.
PM’s telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Malaysia

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak at the request of Malaysian side. Prime Minister congratulated Prime Minister Najib for Malaysia’s victory in the elections for the membership of 2015-16 term of the UN Security Council. He also conveyed the sympathy and solidarity of the Government and people of India in connection with the tragic incidents involving Malaysian Airlines flights MH-17 and MH-370. Prime Minister Najib expressed gratitude for the assistance provided by Government of India in connection with these incidents. Prime Minister Najib congratulated the Prime Minister on his emphatic victory in the Parliamentary elections followed by State Assembly elections. These results, he said, were reflective of the trust and confidence that the people of India had in the leadership of Prime Minister Modi to take India forward on the path of growth and prosperity. Prime Minister Najib said that a strong and prosperous India was important for Malaysia and ASEAN. Prime Minister Modi reiterated India’s commitment to work for strengthening and expanding relations with Malaysia. He expressed appreciation for Malaysian PMO’s Performance Management and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU) mechanism for monitoring of flagship projects, the elements of which, he said, he intended to incorporate in our own systems. Prime Minister Najib invited the Prime Minister to pay a bilateral visit to Malaysia next year. Prime Minister Modi accepted the invitation and also invited PM Najib to visit India as per his convenience. Both Prime Ministers also agreed to meet on the margins of the forthcoming East Asia Summit in Myanmar.
PM pays tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his birth anniversary

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his birth anniversary. “Tributes to Acharya Kripalani on his birth anniversary. His ideals and strong commitment to serve the poor continue to inspire”, the Prime Minister said.
Transfer of 50 acre of land from CSWRI for establishment of Veterinary University Training and Research Centre

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today gave its approval for transfer of 50 acre of land from Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute (CSWRI), Avikanagar, Tehsil Malpura, District Tonk, Rajasthan to the Government of Rajasthan on free of cost basis for establishment of Veterinary University Training and Research Centre by the Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Bikaner. The transfer of land shall be subject to an undertaking by the Government of Rajasthan that the transferred land will be used exclusively for the stated purpose and CSWRI / ICAR will extend the needed technical support (without any financial involvement) for carrying out research in the area of Veterinary and Animal Science in Rajasthan. If the Training centre is discontinued in future, the said 50 acres of land will be returned back to CSWRI along with the available infrastructure free of cost for Veterinary and Animal Science research purpose. Establishment of the Centre at Avikanagar will strengthen collaboration between the University and the CSWRI for mutual benefit. The Centre will impart training to rural masses, especially women for enhancing livelihood security and gender equity leading to empowerment of rural people, especially women. Further, the Centre will showcase/demonstrate and transfer area specific, low cost, eco-friendly and sustainable technologies for enhancing productivity and profitability from livestock rearing.
PM greets people on the occasion of Rath Yatras, and Ashadhi Bij

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has greeted the people on the occasion of the Rath Yatras that are being held across the country today. The Prime Minister has also greeted the people on Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year. Following is the text of the Prime Minister’s tweets: “My warm greetings to the people on the occasion of the Rath Yatras that would be held across India today. We bow to Lord Jagannath on this auspicious day. Today once again he sets out on his chariot, giving blessings to the people. We pray to Lord Jagannath for peace, prosperity & happiness in India. May Lord Jagannath bless us with good monsoon that will help farmers. As Gujarat CM I had the honour to perform the Pahind Vidhi ritual during the Yatra in Ahmedabad. It is an experience I really cherished. My greetings on Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year. I pray for a year filled with joy & happiness.”
Continuation, strengthening and establishment of Krishi Vigyan Kendras in the XII Plan

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today gave its approval for continuation, strengthening and establishment of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) with an outlay of Rs.3900 crore. The scheme envisages continuation of 642 KVKs established till date and establishment of 109 new KVKs in the XII Plan, to carry out its wide range of activities. The scheme includes initiation of new components namely ICT in agriculture, Farmer FIRST programme, creation of the Farm Innovation Fund, Disaster Management Fund, Technology Information Units, mini seed processing facilities, micro nutrient analysis facilities, solar panels, vKVK and KVK net, specialized KVKs and e-farmers; and extending existing components like Integrated Farming System, rain water harvesting structures, soil and water testing laboratories, minimal processing facilities, carp hatcheries to new KVKs, establishment of 16 new Agricultural Technology Information Centres (ATICs), Network Project on Expert System and New Extension Methodologies and Approaches. The scheme provides support to the Directorates of Extension Education (DEE) of State and Central Agricultural Universities. The scheme also proposes to enhance the number of Zonal Project Directorates to 11 from the existing eight and creation of one Post of Zonal Project Director and one post of Principal Scientist in each of the three new Zonal Project Directorates. Background: Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), a unique model of frontline extension in agriculture, serve as a single window mechanism for addressing the technology needs of farmers with a multidisciplinary approach. KVKs function as knowledge and resource centre at district level and play a very important role in demonstration of Location Specific technologies. They are the links between research and extension and also with farmers, and support the initiative of public, private and voluntary sectors for improving the agricultural economy in a holistic manner. The KVKs lay strong emphasis on skill development training of rural youth, farm women and farmers, as also provide latest technological inputs like seeds, planting materials and bio-products. They continuously advise farmers on timely crop/enterprise related recommendations, including climate resilient technologies for enhancing their production and income levels. KVKs also diagnose and solve problems emerging from district agro-ecosystems and are perfectly located to lead adoption of innovations.
Cabinet Approves changes to Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2016

The biggest reform in road transport sector, To be Tabled in Parliament The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the changes to the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2016. The Bill will be introduced in the Parliament.
AP CM-designate Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu meets PM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-designate Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu met the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi this evening at South Block. Union Minister for Civil Aviation Shri Ashok Gajapathi Raju Pusapati also accompanied Shri Naidu during the meeting.
PM addresses International Convention of Saurashtra Patel Cultural Samaj through video conference

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the 8th International Convention of Saurashtra Patel Cultural Samaj through video conference. The International Convention of Saurashtra Patel Cultural Samaj is being held in California, United States of America, this year. Applauding the efforts of NRIs, particularly Saurashtra Patel community, Prime Minister said that NRIs have always made India proud. He added that their efforts have ensured that Indian Passport is respected everywhere. Prime Minister said that various schemes of the Government, like Swachh Bharat has boosted tourism in the country. He also appealed to NRI community to motivate at least five foreign families to visit India every year for Bharat Darshan. This can pave a new way to serve the purpose of Ek Bharat Shresht Bharat Abhiyan, ultimately providing a great boost to India’s tourism development. He also talked about how NRIs can contribute to the success of Mahatma Gandhi’s dream, Swachh Bharat. Prime Minister said that India would celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, beginning from 2nd of October. He added that in the name of the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a mammoth Statue of Unity is constructed on River Narmada and it will be completed on 31st October 2018. Once completed, the Statue of Unity will be the highest statue in the world. Addressing the gathering, Narendra Modi said that India is now seen as a shining star in the world. He added that today India is associated with fast economic growth and honest, transparent governance. Initiatives like GST and strict action against corruption has helped people doing honest business. These initiatives have resulted in 42-place jump in the Ease of Doing Business rankings in the last four years, he added. Prime Minister also appealed to the NRI community to work towards the dream of creating a New India.
PM lauds fortitude and accomplishments of our Divyang sisters and brothers on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has lauded the fortitude and accomplishments of our Divyang sisters and brothers on International Day of Persons with Disabilities. In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said; “On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I laud the fortitude and accomplishments of our Divyang sisters and brothers. Our Government has undertaken numerous initiatives which have created opportunities for persons with disabilities and enabled them to shine.” “Our Government is equally focused on accessibility, which is reflected in the flagship programmes and creation of next-gen infra. I would also like to acknowledge all those working at the grassroots to bring a positive difference in the lives of persons with disabilities.”
PM condoles the passing away of Shri CS Shivalli

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of Shri CS Shivalli. “My condolences to the family and supporters of Karnataka Minister Shri CS Shivalli. Shri Shivalli will be remembered for his service to Karnataka. May his soul rest in peace”, the Prime Minister said.
Steel and Mines PSUs donate Rs. 15 crore to PMNRF

The Minister for Mines, Steel, Labour and Employment, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, today handed over cheques worth Rs. 15 crore for the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund, to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This amount has been donated by Public Sector Undertakings from the Steel and Mining sectors. The Minister for State for Mines, Steel, Labour and Employment, Shri Vishnudeo Sai, and senior officials were also present on the occasion.
Narendra Modi greets Shri Nabam Tuki

Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi congratulated Shri Nabam Tuki on being sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh for a second term. Shri Tuki who leads the Indian National Congress (INC) party led government was administered the oath of office by Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Nirbhay Sharma. Shri Modi in his message to Shri Tuki also conveyed his best wishes to him on the state’s development journey.
PM’s meeting with Prime Minister of Nepal on the sidelines of COP26 in Glasgow, UK

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Prime Minister of Nepal Rt. Hon. Mr. Sher Bahadur Deuba in Glasgow on the sidelines of COP26 Summit in Glasgow, United Kingdom on 2nd November 2021. Both leaders discussed ways to further strengthen bilateral cooperation including in the context of ongoing efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic. The two leaders noted the excellent cooperation between India and Nepal during the pandemic particularly through the supply of vaccines, medicines and medical equipment from India to Nepal as well as by ensuring the free flow of goods across the borders. Both leaders also agreed to work closely towards post-pandemic recovery. This was the first meeting of Prime Minister Modi with Prime Minister Deuba after the telephone conversation between them in July this year when Mr Deuba assumed office as the Prime Minister of Nepal.
Cabinet approves MoU with Myanmar for cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Myanmar in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine. The MoU will provide structured frame work for cooperation between the two countries for promotion of AYUSH/Traditional Systems of Medicine in Myanmar. It will boost the importance of AYUSH systems of medicine and conservation, production and standardisation.
PM feels proud of Indian Men’s Hockey Team for winning Silver Medal

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Indian Men’s Hockey Team for winning Silver Medal at Birmingham CWG 2022. The Prime Minister tweeted; “Proud of the Men’s Hockey team for a spirited performance through the CWG and winning a Silver medal. I am confident this team will keep making India proud in the times to come and also inspire youngsters to pursue Hockey. #Cheer4India”
PM speaks to Uttarakhand CM; reviews unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to Uttarakhand Chief Minister, Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat and reviewed the situation in Uttarakhand. PMO tweeted, “While in Assam, PM @narendramodi reviewed the situation in Uttarakhand. He spoke to CM @tsrawatbjp and other top officials. He took stock of the rescue and relief work underway. Authorities are working to provide all possible support to the affected.” In another tweet, the Prime Minister said, “Am constantly monitoring the unfortunate situation in Uttarakhand. India stands with Uttarakhand and the nation prays for everyone’s safety there. Have been continuously speaking to senior authorities and getting updates on NDRF deployment, rescue work and relief operations.”
PM to address Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2022 on 25th August

More than 15,000 students will participate in the grand finale from across 75 centres Students from over 2900 schools and 2200 Higher Education Institutions will tackle 476 problem statements from across 53 Union Ministries in the finale Smart India Hackathons have played an important role in inculcating the culture of product innovation, problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking among youth Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address the Grand Finale of Smart India Hackathon 2022 on 25th August at 8 PM via video conferencing. It has been the constant endeavour of the Prime Minister to promote a spirit of innovation in the country, especially among the youth. With this vision in mind, Smart India Hackathon (SIH) was started in the year 2017. SIH is a nationwide initiative to provide students a platform to solve the pressing problems of society, organizations, and government. It aims to inculcate the culture of product innovation, problem-solving and out-of-the-box thinking among students. The growing popularity of SIH can be gauged from the fact that the number of teams registered for SIH has seen a four-fold growth from around 7500 in the first edition to about 29,600 in the ongoing fifth edition. This year more than 15,000 students and mentors are travelling to the 75 nodal centres to take part in the SIH 2022 grand finale. Students from over 2900 schools and 2200 Higher Education Institutions will tackle 476 problem statements from across 53 Union Ministries in the finale, including Optical Character Recognition (OCR) of Temple inscriptions and translations in Devanagari Scripts, IoT-enabled risk monitoring system in Cold Supply Chain for perishable food items, High-resolution 3D model of terrain, infrastructure and roads conditions in disaster struck areas, etc. This year, Smart India Hackathon – Junior has also been introduced as a pilot for school students to build a culture of innovation and develop problem-solving attitude at the school level.
Phone call between PM and H.E. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a phone call today with H. E. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. Prime Minister Modi thanked President Macron for the assistance rendered by France to India’s Covid response. The leaders discussed bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest, and expressed their satisfaction at the positive outcomes of the recently concluded India-EU Leaders’ Meeting. Both the leaders agreed that the announcements regarding resumption of negotiations for balanced and comprehensive free trade and investment agreements, and India-EU Connectivity Partnership were welcome steps. The two leaders expressed satisfaction at the depth and strength that the India-France Strategic Partnership has acquired in recent years and agreed to continue working closely together in the post-COVID era. Prime Minister Modi also reiterated his invitation to President Macron to visit India as soon as conditions permit.
PM condoles the passing away of Shri AR Antulay

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of former Maharashtra CM and Union Minister Shri AR Antulay. He extended condolences to Shri Antulay’s family. The Prime Minister recalled Shri Antulay’s contribution to public life and said that he was among the tall leaders of the Congress Party from Maharahstra.
PM’s address at the 87th ICAR Foundation Day Celebrations

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today said the Nation can no longer wait for the second green revolution, which must come from eastern India. He was speaking at the 87th ICAR Foundation Day Celebrations at Patna. The Prime Minister praised Indian scientists for their work despite budgetary constraints, and emphasized the need for scientific innovations in the agriculture sector to move from “lab to land,” so that farmers can benefit from them. The Prime Minister stressed on the need for value addition in agriculture. He mentioned one of the recent episodes of the radio programme “Mann Ki Baat,” where he had spoken about the need to increase production of pulses and oilseeds. He expressed happiness that based on data available so far, there appeared to be a huge increase in the sown area of pulses and oilseeds this year. He said India must aim to become totally self-sufficient in the agriculture sector. The Prime Minister presented the ICAR Awards 2014, and launched five ICAR programmes. The Governor of Bihar Shri Keshri Nath Tripathi, the Chief Minister of Bihar Shri Nitish Kumar, the Union Minister for Agriculture Shri Radha Mohan Singh, and Union MoS for Agriculture Shri Mohanbhai Kundariya and Shri Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, were present on the occasion.
MoU between India and Belgium for Energy

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a Memorandum of Understanding which has been signed between Indian and Belgian government authorities at the Federal and regional level for energy. The objective of this Memorandum of Understanding is to establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation on new and renewable energy issues on the basis of mutual benefit, equality and reciprocity. The areas of cooperation will focus on development of new and renewable energy technologies in the field of Wind energy, Biomass, Solar (thermal and photovoltaic), Smart grids, Geothermal energy, Marine energy, contribution of renewables to diversification of supply and energy security, and any other mutually agreed areas. The Memorandum of Understanding will help in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
PM writes to Malaysian PM, condoles the loss of lives on board MH17

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has written to the Prime Minister of Malaysia, H.E. Dato Sri Mohammad Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak, expressing his condolences on the loss of lives on board MH17. The Prime Minister said there is “justifiable outrage across the world and India fully supports efforts for an investigation that can help establish the exact circumstances” in which the incident took place. The Prime Minister also referred to the tragedy that befell Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 some months ago, mentioning that there is “still no closure” on that incident.
PM interacts with Varanasi Corporators

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, welcomed Corporators from Varanasi at his residence in New Delhi, today. The Prime Minister asked the Corporators to join hands in making the City more attractive for tourists. He also motivated them to keep cleanliness in their respective wards. This was the last of Prime Minister’s five day interaction with Village Pradhans and Corporators from Varanasi Parliamentary Constituency.