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PM’s keynote address at the luncheon hosted by Nippon Kiedanren – the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Japan-India Business Cooperation Committee

Special management team to be set up directly under PMO to facilitate Japanese investment proposals. PM: Japan and India should be a force for development (vikaswaad), amid global tendencies of expansionism (vistaarwaad). The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today announced that a special management team would be set up directly under the Prime Minister’s Office to facilitate investment proposals from Japan. In his keynote address at the luncheon hosted by Nippon Kiedanren, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Japan-India Business Cooperation Committee, he said two nominees selected by Japan would also be part of the decision-making team which evaluates business proposals. Recalling that as the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he had perhaps the greatest connect with Japanese business, the Prime Minister said he recognized the importance of good governance, ease of business and simplification of policies. He assured Japanese businessmen and investors of policy-driven decisions to eliminate delays. Highlighting the initiatives of the first 100 days of his Government, he said moves to ease FDI rules have been widely appreciated. He said the GDP growth of 5.7% in the first quarter of 2014-15 has generated a huge positive sentiment. He said the clear mandates received by the Governments of both India and Japan, and the political stability they had generated, would deliver a strong push to bilateral ties. The Prime Minister said he wants India to follow the Japanese model for skill development, so that its demographic dividend can meet the global requirement of skilled manpower. He said he had initiated a move to introduce the Japanese principles of management in the PMO as well. Exhorting Japanese business to invest in India, the Prime Minister said India-Japan relations go much further than just commerce. He noted that the 21st century will be Asia’s century, but wondered how it would look like? He said that for meeting the aspirations of people in this century, India and Japan have a big role to play. Outlining the approaches for Development (Vikaswaad) vs Expansionism (Vistarwaad), he said India and Japan must show the way of Buddha to the world, and act as a force for development. Saying that the Who’s Who of India’s business had come to Japan with him, the Prime Minister said they were his partners in taking India forward. Now, he said, India and Japan should be partners, for Asia and the world.
Expansion of India – Chile Preferential Trade Agreement

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for expansion of India – Chile Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between India and Chile. India’s export basket with Chile is diversified and keeping in view the wide variety of tariff lines offered by Chile, the expanded PTA would immensely benefit India. Under the expanded PTA, Chile has offered concessions to India on 1798 tariff lines with Margin of Preference (MoP) ranging from 30%-100% and India has offered concessions to Chile on 1031 tariff lines at 8-digit level with MoP ranging from 10%-100%. Under the proposed expanded PTA, 86% of India’s exports to Chile will get covered with concessions, which is likely to result in doubling of our exports in the near future. A Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between India and Chile was signed in March, 2006. The said PTA came into force with effect from August, 2007. During 2006-07, Chile was ranked 51st export destination for India. Bilateral Trade during the year 2006-07 was US$ 2.3 billion. Trade dynamics changed after the PTA came into force from September 2007. Bilateral trade registered a growth of 58.49% from 2006-07 to 2014-15. Bilateral trade during 2014-15 stood at US $ 3.65 billion with exports at US $ 0.57 billion and imports at US$ 3.08 billion respectively. India has friendly relations with Chile. Chile has been cooperating with India at the International fora and expansion of India Chile PTA will enhance the trade and economic relations between the two countries. The expansion would be an important landmark in India-Chile relations and consolidate the traditional fraternal relations that have existed between India and LAC countries.
PM pays condolences after the demise of Kannada singer Shivamogga Subbanna

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid his condolences after the demise of renowned Kannada singer Shivamogga Subbanna. The Prime Minister tweeted; “The exceptional Shivamogga Subbanna was a household name for those who love Kannada songs and music. His works are admired and so are his efforts to connect gems of Kannada poetry with the present generation. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti”
PM thanks H. E. Scott Morrison for Australia’s recognition of India’s COVAXIN

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has thanked the Prime Minister of Australia, H. E. Scott Morrison for Australia’s recognition of India’s COVAXIN. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “I thank my dear friend @ScottMorrisonMP for Australia’s recognition of India’s COVAXIN. It is an important step forward in the post-COVID partnership .
PM greets people on Geeta Jayanti

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Geeta Jayanti. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “à¤­à¤¾à¤°à¤¤à¤¾à¤®à¥ƒà¤¤ à¤¸à¤°à¥�à¤µà¤¸à¥�à¤µà¤‚ à¤µà¤¿à¤·à¥�à¤£à¥‹à¤°à¥�à¤µà¤•à¥�à¤¤à¥�à¤°à¤¾à¤¦à¥�à¤µà¤¿à¤¨à¤¿à¤ƒ à¤¸à¥ƒà¤¤à¤®à¥�à¥¤ à¤—à¥€à¤¤à¤¾ à¤—à¤‚à¤—à¥‹à¤¦à¤•à¤‚ à¤ªà¥€à¤¤à¥�à¤µà¤¾ à¤ªà¥�à¤¨à¤°à¥�à¤œà¤¨à¥�à¤® à¤¨ à¤µà¤¿à¤¦à¥�à¤¯à¤¤à¥‡à¥¤à¥¤ à¤¸à¤­à¥€ à¤¦à¥‡à¤¶à¤µà¤¾à¤¸à¤¿à¤¯à¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‹ à¤—à¥€à¤¤à¤¾ à¤œà¤¯à¤‚à¤¤à¥€ à¤•à¥€ à¤…à¤¨à¤‚à¤¤ à¤¶à¥�à¤­à¤•à¤¾à¤®à¤¨à¤¾à¤�à¤‚à¥¤ à¤¶à¥�à¤°à¥€à¤®à¤¦à¥�à¤­à¤—à¤µà¤¦à¥�à¤—à¥€à¤¤à¤¾ à¤¸à¤¦à¤¿à¤¯à¥‹à¤‚ à¤¸à¥‡ à¤®à¤¾à¤¨à¤µà¤¤à¤¾ à¤•à¤¾ à¤®à¤¾à¤°à¥�à¤—à¤¦à¤°à¥�à¤¶à¤¨ à¤•à¤°à¤¤à¥€ à¤†à¤ˆ à¤¹à¥ˆà¥¤ à¤…à¤§à¥�à¤¯à¤¾à¤¤à¥�à¤® à¤”à¤° à¤œà¥€à¤µà¤¨-à¤¦à¤°à¥�à¤¶à¤¨ à¤¸à¥‡ à¤œà¥�à¤¡à¤¼à¤¾ à¤¯à¤¹ à¤®à¤¹à¤¾à¤¨ à¤—à¥�à¤°à¤‚à¤¥ à¤¹à¤° à¤¯à¥�à¤— à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤ªà¤¥ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¦à¤°à¥�à¤¶à¤• à¤¬à¤¨à¤¾ à¤°à¤¹à¥‡à¤—à¤¾à¥¤”
Cabinet approves retirement age of doctors of Central Health Services to 65 years

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for enhancement of the age of superannuation of (i) Non-Teaching and Public Health Specialists of Central Health Service from 62 years to 65 years and (ii) Doctors of General Duty Medical Officers (GDMOs) sub-cadre of Central Health Service (CHS) to 65 years. The target group would be officers of Non-Teaching, Public Health and GDMO sub-cadres of CHS. The decision would help in better patient care, proper academic activities in Medical colleges as also in effective implementation of National Health Programmes for delivery of health care services. There is no financial implications as the vacant posts would have to be filled up quickly to ensure continuity of patient care. Background: • The age of superannuation in respect of all four sub-cadres of Central Health Service was 60 years prior to 2006. • The age of superannuation of the three specialists sub-cadres (Teaching, Non-Teaching and Public Health), except GDMO sub cadre, was enhanced, with the approval of the Cabinet in its meeting held on 2.11.2006, from 60 to 62 years. • The age of superannuation of teaching sub-cadre was further enhanced from 62 to 65 years with the approval of the Cabinet in its meeting held on 05.06.2008 in view of huge shortfall of teaching specialists. The approval was limited to Teaching specialists engaged in teaching activities only and not occupying administrative positions.
PM condoles demise of Akhara Parishad’s President, Shri Narendra Giri

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the demise of Shri Narendra Giri, the President of Akhara Parishad. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “à¤…à¤–à¤¾à¤¡à¤¼à¤¾ à¤ªà¤°à¤¿à¤·à¤¦ à¤•à¥‡ à¤…à¤§à¥�à¤¯à¤•à¥�à¤· à¤¶à¥�à¤°à¥€ à¤¨à¤°à¥‡à¤‚à¤¦à¥�à¤° à¤—à¤¿à¤°à¤¿ à¤œà¥€ à¤•à¤¾ à¤¦à¥‡à¤¹à¤¾à¤µà¤¸à¤¾à¤¨ à¤…à¤¤à¥�à¤¯à¤‚à¤¤ à¤¦à¥�à¤–à¤¦ à¤¹à¥ˆà¥¤ à¤†à¤§à¥�à¤¯à¤¾à¤¤à¥�à¤®à¤¿à¤• à¤ªà¤°à¤‚à¤ªà¤°à¤¾à¤“à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¤à¤¿ à¤¸à¤®à¤°à¥�à¤ªà¤¿à¤¤ à¤°à¤¹à¤¤à¥‡ à¤¹à¥�à¤� à¤‰à¤¨à¥�à¤¹à¥‹à¤‚à¤¨à¥‡ à¤¸à¤‚à¤¤ à¤¸à¤®à¤¾à¤œ à¤•à¥€ à¤…à¤¨à¥‡à¤• à¤§à¤¾à¤°à¤¾à¤“à¤‚ à¤•à¥‹ à¤�à¤• à¤¸à¤¾à¤¥ à¤œà¥‹à¤¡à¤¼à¤¨à¥‡ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤¬à¤¡à¤¼à¥€ à¤­à¥‚à¤®à¤¿à¤•à¤¾ à¤¨à¤¿à¤­à¤¾à¤ˆà¥¤ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤­à¥� à¤‰à¤¨à¥�à¤¹à¥‡à¤‚ à¤…à¤ªà¤¨à¥‡ à¤¶à¥�à¤°à¥€ à¤šà¤°à¤£à¥‹à¤‚ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤¸à¥�à¤¥à¤¾à¤¨ à¤¦à¥‡à¤‚à¥¤ à¥� à¤¶à¤¾à¤‚à¤¤à¤¿!”
PM wishes everyone especially Kashmiri Pandit sisters and brothers on Jyeshtha Ashtami

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted all, especially the Kashmiri Pandit sisters and brothers on the auspicious occasion of Jyeshtha Ashtami. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Greetings to everyone, especially my Kashmiri Pandit sisters and brothers on Jyeshtha Ashtami. We pray to Mata Kheer Bhawani for everyone’s well-being and prosperity.”
Cabinet approves an MoU between India and Hellenic on Renewable Energy Cooperation

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in the field of Renewable Energy between India and Hellenic. The MoU was signed by the External Affairs Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj, Government of India and H.E. Nikos Kotzias, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic during the latter’s visit to New Delhi in November, 2017. Both sides aim to establish the basis for a cooperative institutional relationship to encourage and promote technical bilateral cooperation on new and renewable issues on the basis of mutual benefit equality and reciprocity. The MoU envisages establishing a Joint Working Group to review, monitor and discuss matters relation to areas of cooperation. The MoU aims for exchange of expertise and networking of information.
Cabinet condoles the sad demise of Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India

Two minutes silence observed in the memory of Shri Pranab Mukherjee The Union Cabinet condoled the sad demise of Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India. Cabinet also observed silence for two minutes in the memory of Shri Pranab Mukherjee. The Cabinet today passed the following resolution: “The Cabinet expresses profound sorrow at the sad demise of Shri Pranab Mukherjee, former President of India. In his passing away, the country has lost a distinguished leader and an outstanding parliamentarian. Shri Pranab Mukherjee, 13th President of India was a man of unparalleled experience in governance who served as Union Foreign, Defence, Commerce and Finance Minister. Born on December 11, 1935 in the small village of Mirati in Birbhum District of West Bengal, Shri Mukherjee acquired a Master’s degree in History and Political Science as well as a degree in Law from the University of Kolkata. He then embarked on his professional life as a college teacher and journalist. Inspired by his father’s contribution to the national movement, Shri Mukherjee started his full time public life following his election to Rajya Sabha in 1969. Shri Mukherjee served as Deputy Minister, Industry; Shipping and Transport, Steel and Industry and Minister of State for Finance during 1973-75. He assumed office as Finance Minister of India for the first time in 1982 and was Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha from 1980 to 1985. He became Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission from 1991 to 1996; concurrently Minister for Commerce from 1993 to 1995 and Minister of External Affairs from 1995 to 1996; Minister of Defence from 2004 to 2006. He again served as Minister of External Affairs from 2006 to 2009 and Minister of Finance from 2009 to 2012. He was Leader of House in Lok Sabha from 2004 to 2012. Shri Pranab Mukherjee assumed office of the President of India on July 25, 2012 and served his full term of five years. As President, Shri Mukherjee lent dignity to the high office and brought to bear his scholarly and humanitarian outlook on national and international affairs. A prolific reader, Shri Mukherjee has authored several books on the Indian Economy and on Nation Building. The many awards and honours conferred on him include the Best Parliamentarian Award in 1997, Padma Vibhusan in 2008 and India’s highest civilian award Bharat Ratna in 2019. Shri Mukherjee has left his imprint on our national life. In his death the country has lost a distinguished national leader, accomplished Parliamentarian and a tall statesman. The Cabinet records its deep appreciation of the services of Shri Pranab Mukherjee to the nation and extends its heartfelt condolences to the members of his bereaved family on behalf of the Government and the entire nation.”
PM chairs high-level meeting to review situation following earthquake in Nepal

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting today, to review the situation following the major earthquake in Nepal. The meeting was attended by Union Ministers Shri Arun Jaitley and Shri Rajnath Singh, the National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Principal Secretary Shri Nripendra Misra, the Additional Principal Secretary Shri P. K. Mishra, and senior officials from the Government, IMD, and NDRF. The Prime Minister had earlier spoken to the President and Prime Minister of Nepal, and the Chief Ministers of the States of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim and Madhya Pradesh. The Prime Minister has assured Nepal of all assistance in dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake. The Prime Minister was briefed on the inputs regarding the extent of damage to life and property received so far from various places in India and Nepal. The Prime Minister directed immediate dispatch of relief and rescue teams, including medical teams to Nepal, as well as to affected areas in India. He also directed that proper arrangements be made for rendering assistance in evacuation of stranded tourists. The Prime Minister was informed that the first set of NDRF teams is expected to reach Kathmandu today itself. The Union Government’s Crisis Management Committee, which met earlier today, will be meeting again later today.
Cabinet approves transfer of Defence land to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan at Air Force Station Kanpur

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the transfer on lease of 6.5628 acres of Defence land to Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan(KVS) at Air Force Station Kanpur (AFS Kanpur). It will be used for construction of school building and other associated infrastructure in partial modification of its earlier decision on 16.06.2011 wherein it had approved transfer 8.90 acres of defence land to KVS at AFS, Kanpur. The defence land is being transferred on lease basis at a nominal rent of Rs. 1/- per annum without any premium in terms of existing Government policy on the subject. The infrastructure for the school will be built by the KVS as per their norms and with their own funds. Kendriya Vidyalaya at AFS Kanpur is functioning since August 1985 from a temporary barrack-type accommodation which does not fully meet the requirements of a school as per laid down specifications. The existing accommodation has become inadequate to accommodate the increased number of students and required facilities. The transfer of land would enable KVS to construct its own school building with all the required facilities and amenities for both students and teachers. The formalities relating to transfer of land to KVS would be within a period of two months. KVS will thereupon construct school buildings etc. on the leased land as per their own specifications and at their own cost.
PM appreciates Bajrang Punia for creating awareness regarding sports and nutrition among children

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has appreciated wrestler Bajrang Punia for creating awareness regarding sports and nutrition among children. In reply to a tweet by Bajrang Punia, the Prime Minister said; “à¤¬à¤šà¥�à¤šà¥‹à¤‚ à¤•à¥‡ à¤²à¤¿à¤� à¤¯à¤¹ à¤¨ à¤•à¥‡à¤µà¤² à¤¦à¤¿à¤²à¤šà¤¸à¥�à¤ª à¤•à¤¾à¤°à¥�à¤¯à¤•à¥�à¤°à¤® à¤¹à¥‹à¤—à¤¾, à¤¬à¤²à¥�à¤•à¤¿ à¤‡à¤¸à¤¸à¥‡ à¤µà¥‡ à¤–à¥‡à¤²à¤•à¥‚à¤¦ à¤•à¥‡ à¤¸à¤¾à¤¥ à¤¹à¥€ à¤œà¥€à¤µà¤¨ à¤®à¥‡à¤‚ à¤†à¤—à¥‡ à¤¬à¤¢à¤¼à¤¨à¥‡ à¤•à¥‡ à¤²à¤¿à¤� à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¥‡à¤°à¤¿à¤¤ à¤¹à¥‹à¤‚à¤—à¥‡à¥¤ @BajrangPunia à¤œà¥€ à¤†à¤ªà¤•à¤¾ à¤¯à¤¹ à¤ªà¥�à¤°à¤¯à¤¾à¤¸ à¤ªà¥‹à¤·à¤£ à¤•à¥‹ à¤²à¥‡à¤•à¤° à¤­à¥€ à¤‰à¤¨à¤•à¥‡ à¤¬à¥€à¤š à¤�à¤• à¤¨à¤ˆ à¤œà¤¾à¤—à¤°à¥‚à¤•à¤¤à¤¾ à¤ªà¥ˆà¤¦à¤¾ à¤•à¤°à¥‡à¤—à¤¾à¥¤”
Cabinet approves the extension of the term of the Commission constituted to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of OBCs in the Central List upto 20th June, 2018

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the second and final extension of the term of the Commission constituted to examine the issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes in the Central List, beyond 27th March 2018 for a period of twelve weeks i.e. upto 20th June, 2018. Background: The Commission was constituted under article 340 of the Constitution with the approval of President on 2ndOctober, 2017. The Commission, headed by Justice (Retd.) Smt. G. Rohini commenced functioning on 11thOctober, 2017 and has since interacted with all the States/UTs which have subcategorized OBCs and the State Backward Classes Commissions. The Commission has requisitioned data from Higher Education Institutions regarding admission of OBCs to higher education courses as well as data regarding recruitment of OBC persons in Government jobs in Government Departments, Public Sector Banks and Financial Institutions as well as in the CPSEs, with a view to assess the magnitude of inequitable distribution of benefits of reservation among the castes/communities included in the Centre List of Other Backward Classes. Keeping in view the voluminous data obtained by the Commission from all quarters and the time required for a scientific analysis of the data to prepare a comprehensive report, the Commission has sought extension of its term by twelve weeks, i.e. upto20thJune, 2018.
PM urges all eligible voters on the occasion of National Voters’ Day to register themselves and use their right to vote

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has urged all eligible voters on the occasion of National Voters’ Day to register themselves and use their right to vote to strengthen the democracy. “Greetings to everyone on National Voters’ Day. Congratulations to the Election Commission of India, which was founded on this day. I urge all the eligible voters, particularly youngsters, to register themselves and strengthen our democracy with their participation. The power of a vote is immense”, the Prime Minister said.
PM pays tributes to Madiba on Nelson Mandela Day

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has paid tributes to Madiba, Mr. Nelson Mandela, on Nelson Mandela Day. “Remembering the apostle of peace, a shining beacon of democracy and a champion of equality, the beloved Madiba on Nelson Mandela Day,” the Prime Minister said.
PM meets Foreign Ministers and Representatives of ASEAN

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi met Foreign Ministers and Representatives of ASEAN today. The Prime Minister tweeted : “Had a good interaction with Foreign Ministers and Representatives of @ASEAN countries as we celebrate 30 years of close India-ASEAN cooperation.”
PM pays tributes to Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa on his birth anniversary

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has paid tributes to Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa on his birth anniversary. ” I bow to Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa on his Jayanti. He embodied the spirit of harmony and brotherhood. He dreamt of a society that is just and free from divisions,” the Prime Minister said. The Prime Minister also shared a speech he had given last year in which he had paid tributes to Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa. Link of the speech: https://www.narendramodi.in/pm-modi-addresses-sri-ram-krishna-vachanmitra-satram-tiruvalla-via-video-conferencing-534416
Cabinet approves Agreement between India and Saint Vincent and The Grenadines for the Exchange of Information and Assistance in Collection with respect to Taxes

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved an Agreement between the Republic of India and Saint Vincent and The Grenadines for the Exchange of Information and Assistance in Collection with respect to Taxes. Details of the Agreement: i) This is a new Agreement between the Republic of India and Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. There was no such agreement in past between the two countries. ii) Agreement mainly proposes to facilitate exchange of information between the two countries and to provide assistance to each other in collection of tax claims. iii) Agreement also contains tax examination abroad provisions which provide that a country may allow the representatives of the other country to enter its territory (to the extent permitted under its domestic laws) to interview individuals and examine records for tax purposes. Impact: Agreement between the Republic of India and Saint Vincent and The Grenadines will help in facilitating the exchange of information between the two countries including sharing of information held by the banks and other financial institutions encompassing the information regarding the legal and beneficial ownership. It will also facilitate the assistance in collection of the tax claims between the two countries. Thus, it will strengthen India’s commitment to fight offshore tax evasion and tax avoidance practices leading to generation of unaccounted black money. Background: There was no such agreement with Saint Vincent and The Grenadines in the past and India was negotiating this agreement since a long time. Finally, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines agreed to conclude this agreement with India which will promote tax cooperation between the two countries through exchange of information and assistance in collection of outstanding tax claims between the two countries.
PM congratulates P V Sindhu on winning Gold medal in Badminton at CWG 2022

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated P V Sindhu on winning the Gold medal in Badminton at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “The phenomenal @Pvsindhu1 is a champion of champions! She repeatedly shows what excellence is all about. Her dedication and commitment is awe-inspiring. Congratulations to her on winning the Gold medal at the CWG. Wishing her the best for her future endeavours.”