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English Translation of Prime Minister’s remarks at the session on ‘Accelerating Clean Technology Innovation and Deployment’ at COP26 Summit in Glasgow
Excellencies
Namaskar!
Today, you are all welcome at the launch of 'One Sun, One World, One Grid'. With the initiatives from the International Solar Alliance and the UK's Green Grid Initiative, my many-year-old vision of 'One Sun, One World, One Grid' got a concrete shape today. Excellencies, the industrial revolution was fuelled by fossil fuels. Many countries have prospered by the use of fossil fuels, but our earth, our environment have become poor. The race for fossil fuels also created geo-political tensions. But today technology has given us a great alternative.
Excellencies,
In the Surya Upanishad, thousands of years ago, it was said, सूर्याद् भवन्ति भूतानि, सूर्येण पालितानि तु॥ In other words, everything has originated from the Sun, the source of all energy is the Sun, and everything is sustained by the energy of the Sun. Ever since life originated on Earth, the life cycle of all living beings, and their routine, has been linked to the sunrise and sunset. As long as this natural connect has continued, our planet remained healthy. But in modern era, man in the race to overtake the cycle set by the sun, disturbed the natural balance, and caused great damage to his environment. If we are to re-establish a balanced life with nature, the path of this will be illuminated by our sun. We have to walk along with the sun again to save the future of humanity.
Excellencies
The quantum of energy that the entire human race consumes in a year, the sun gives the same amount of energy to the earth in one hour. And this enormous energy is completely clean, sustainable. The only challenge is that solar energy is available only during the day and is also weather dependent. ‘One Sun, One World, One Grid’ is a solution to this challenge. Clean energy from a world-wide grid will be available everywhere at all times. This will also reduce the need for storage and increase the viability of solar projects. This creative initiative will not only reduce the carbon footprint and cost of energy, but will also open a new avenue of cooperation between different regions and countries. I am confident that the synergy of One Sun: One World: One Grid and Green-Grid Initiatives will lead to the development of a cohesive and robust global grid.
I also want to inform today that our space agency, ISRO is going to present a solar calculator application to the world. With this calculator, the solar power potential of any place in the world can be measured based on satellite data. This application will be useful in deciding the location of solar projects and will also strengthen 'One Sun, One World, One Grid'.
Excellencies
Once again, I congratulate ISA, and thank my friend Boris for his cooperation. I would also like to express my gratitude to the leaders of all other countries for their presence.
Thank you!
DISCLAIMER: This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister’s remarks. Original remarks were delivered in Hindi.
Ministry of Home Affairs
DRUGS CASES IN THE COUNTRY
Separate data pertaining to the drug cases registered against students in educational institutions and minors is not being maintained. However, as per latest data published by National Crime Records Bureau  pertaining to the year 2021, State/UT-wise Cases Registered under Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances  Act during 2019-2021 is at Annexure-I.
The Government of India has taken various steps to tackle drug peddling and drugs supply. Some of these steps are detailed below:-
- The Government has introduced the NCORD mechanism in 2016 to have effective coordination of actions among various Ministries, Departments, Central and States law enforcement agencies dealing with narcotics. The mechanism was restructured in 2019 into a 4 tier structure as detailed under:-
- Apex Level Committee 
- Executive Level Committee , MHA).
- State Level Committee .
- District Level Committee 
NCORD mechanism has been further strengthened by addition of new members at different levels to make it more effective and comprehensive.
- A Joint Coordination Committee  was constituted vide MHA’s order dated 19 July, 2019 consisting of Central and State Agencies to monitor investigations in case of large seizure of drugs.
- Dedicated Anti-Narcotics Task Force  headed by ADG/IG level Police Officer has been established in each State/UT.
- A special Task Force on Dark net and Crypto currency has been constituted to monitor suspicious transactions related to drugs on Darknet.
- To prevent smuggling along border areas various border guarding forces like BSF, SSB and Assam Rifles have been empowered under Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substance  Act, 1985 to make interdiction of drugs.
- To mitigate the problem of drug trafficking through maritime route, the Indian Coast Guard  has been empowered under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances  Act-1985 for making interdiction of narcotic drugs at sea.
- To prevent Inter-state movement of narcotics drugs across the country by railway network, the Railway Protection Force  has also been empowered under NDPS Act, 1985 for search, seizure and arrest.
- Since illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and its abuse is a trans-national problem, Govt. of India has entered into bilateral
agreements with 27 countries, Memorandum of Understanding  with 16 countries and 02 Agreements on Security Cooperation for preventing illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals.
- The Government has approved creation of 4 new Regional Offices of NCB at Amritsar, Guwahati, Chennai and Ahmedabad and 05 new Zonal Offices of NCB at Gorakhpur, New Jalpaiguri, Agartala, Pasighat/Lower Siyang & Raipur with up-gradation of 12 Sub-Zonal offices to Zonal Offices of NCB at Dehradun, Amritsar, Srinagar, Jaipur, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Imphal, Goa, Bhopal, Cochin, Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad. Further, 425 new posts have also been created in NCB to strengthen the organizational structure.
This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
India and Canada to hold 5th Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment 
The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, Government of Canada will be visiting New Delhi from 10-13 March to hold 5th India – Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade & Investment .
The meeting will be co-chaired by Shri Piyush Goyal, Minister of Textiles, Minister of Commerce and Industry and Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. During the MDTI meeting various bilateral trade and investment issues will be discussed in order to further strengthen the bilateral ties and economic partnership including India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement .
There has been a strong recovery in bilateral trade in 2021 after the fallout as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with bilateral trade in goods reaching US$ 6.29 billion registering a growth rate of 12% as compared to the previous year. Total bilateral trade including goods and services crossed US$ 11 billion. In current financial year during April 2021-January 2022, Indian exports to Canada have increased to US$ 3 billion approx. registering a growth of almost 25% over the previous year.
Major Indian exports to Canada include drugs and pharmaceutical products, iron & steel products, marine products, cotton fabrics & readymade garments  and chemicals etc, while key Canadian exports to India comprise pulses, fertilizers, coal and crude petroleum etc.
NITI Aayog
Atal Innovation Mission launches coffee table book featuring 75 successful women entrepreneurs of India
Atal Innovation Mission  NITI Aayog today launched the fourth edition of ‘Innovations for You’ coffee table book featuring 75 successful women entrepreneurs of India.
The 75 women entrepreneurs are supported by Atal Incubation Centres  of AIM, NITI Aayog. As the country celebrates the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav – 75th Year of Independence, Innovations for You series captures how startups in various sectors are innovating to create a sustainable future for the communities.
'Innovations For You' is a Coffee Table Book series with 3 editions being released previously. The book captures success stories of start-ups supported through Atal Incubation Centres, Atal Community Innovation Centres and Atal New India Challenges, three flagship programs under the Atal Innovation Mission. Each edition showcases the journey of entrepreneurs working in different sectors and is dedicated to creating new, disruptive, innovative products, services, and solutions that can pave the path for a sustainable future.
The first edition was focused on the Healthcare sector; the second on Agriculture and the Allied sector and the third on Transport and Mobility. Out of the 2900 plus startups supported by AIM, more than 850 plus are led by women.
While releasing the book, Mission Director Atal Innovation Mission Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, said ‘Naari Tu Narayani’ has been the tradition of our country. We dedicate this book to all the women who are and who aspire to become future leaders of the nation. India will have the largest working-age population in the world in the coming decade and women's participation in the workforce will play an integral part in transforming India’s economic and social development.”
The event was graced by the presence of Anna Roy, Sr. Adviser , Charu Agarwal, Lead Project Her & Now, GIZ, Arpita Kalanuria, Founder Amplearth Packaging & Systems Pvt. Ltd, Meha Lahiri, Co-Founder, Recity, and Sonal Agarwal Bali, CFO, Intello Labs
Book link : https://aim.gov.in/CTB-75-womenpreneurs-of-India.pdf
Ministry of Home Affairs
Today’s Announcements by FM to greatly boost our Rural Economy and Infrastructure, as well as provide Employment to crores of Poor people and Migrant Workers: Home Minister
The Economic Package to be a Game Changer for Health, Education and Business sectors: Shri Amit Shah
PM Modi’s leadership in handling COVID-19 has outshined several Developed Nations: Home Minister
Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah, thanked Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman for today’s economic package announcements. He said, “Today’s announcements by Modi government will go a long way in realising the idea of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. These steps will prove to be a game changer for health, education and business sectors, which would provide employment to crores of poor.
Talking about allocation for rural India, Shri Shah said, “The additional allocation of Rs. 40,000 crores under MGNREGS by Modi government will not only help in generating employment for the poor and migrant workers, but will also help create durable livelihood assets”. This would greatly boost our rural economy and infrastructure, he added.
Home Minister hailed PM Modi’s leadership in handling COVID-19 and said that it has outshined several developed nations. “PM has resolved to prepare India for any such pandemic in the future, by strengthening and revamping India’s health sector. Modi government has decided to increase India’s health expenditure to create Infectious Diseases Hospital Blocks in every district, strengthening lab network and surveillance, and encouraging research. I am sure this foresight will take India way ahead in the medical sector”, he said.
Speaking on the decision on reimagining the Public Sector Enterprise Policy, focus on further improving Ease of Doing business through IBC related measures and decriminalisation provisions in the Companies Act, Shri Shah said that such decisions reflect PM Modi’s futuristic vision and commitment towards a self-reliant India.
Modi government has decided to increase borrowing limit of States, which will give them extra resource of Rs. 4.28 lakh crore, the Home Minister said. Talking about other funds already given to States, he added that the Centre had previously given Rs. 46,038 crore through devolution of taxes in April; Revenue Deficit Grants of Rs.12,390 crore; and, SDRF funds to the tune of Rs.11,000 crore.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister meets the representatives of Sikh community and institutions involved in the commemoration of Indian soldiers who fought in Italy in the World Wars
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met and interacted with the community members from various organisations including representatives of Sikh community and institutions involved in the commemoration of Indian soldiers who fought in Italy in World War I and World War II.
Prime Minister paid tributes to the valour shown by Indian soldiers in these wars.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s participation in the 15th BRICS Summit
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 15th BRICS Summit held under South Africa’s chairship, in Johannesburg on 23 August 2023.
The leaders held productive discussions including on global economic recovery, partnership with Africa and the Global South and reviewed the progress made on the BRICS agenda so far.
During his address, Prime Minister called for a strengthened BRICS that will be:
B - Breaking barriers
R - Revitalising economies
I - Inspiring Innovation
C - Creating opportunities
S - Shaping the future
In his various interventions, Prime Minister highlighted the following:
● Called for setting defined timelines for UNSC reforms
● Called for reform of Multilateral Financial Institutions
● Called for reform of WTO
● Exhorted BRICS to build consensus on its expansion
● Urged BRICS to send a global message of unity and not polarisation
● Proposed creation of a BRICS Space Exploration Consortium
● Offered Indian Digital Public Infrastructure - the Indian stack to BRICS partners
● Proposed undertaking skill mapping, skilling and promoting mobility among BRICS countries
● Proposed joint efforts of BRICS countries for protection of Big Cats under International Big Cat Alliance
● Proposed establishing a repository of traditional medicine among BRICS countries
● Called upon BRICS partners to support AU’s permanent membership of the G20
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVAL SHIP TARKASH REACHES SOUTH AFRICA FOR IBSAMAR VII
INS Tarkash reached Port Gqeberha , South Africa to participate in the seventh edition of IBSAMAR, a joint multinational maritime exercise among Indian, Brazilian and South African Navies from 10 - 12 Oct 22.
The previous edition of IBSAMAR  was conducted off Simons Town, South Africa from 01 to 13 Oct 18.
The Indian Navy is represented by the Teg class guided missile frigate, INS Tarkash, a Chetak helicopter and the personnel from the Marine Commando Force .
The harbour phase of IBSAMAR VII includes professional exchanges such as damage control and fire-fighting drills, VBSS/cross boarding lectures and interaction among special forces.
The Joint Maritime Exercise will strengthen maritime security, joint operational training, sharing of best practices and building interoperability to address common maritime threats.
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Handicraft and GI Toys exempted from Quality Control Order
Taking steps towards the Prime Minister's vision of making India a global manufacturing hub for sale & exports of toys, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade , Ministry of Commerce and Industry has devised a comprehensive action plan with steps being taken to boost production & sale of indigenous toys across the country. Quality Control order has been issued by the Department for standardization and quality adherence of Toys. The order will come into effect from 1st January, 2021. This order aims to bring forward the synergized efforts of the GoI, states and the stakeholders to promote ‘Team up for toys’ vision keeping quality standards of the indigenous toys as the priority.
Now, as a part of the initiatives being taken to provide impetus to the medium, small and micro toy production units in the country, DPIIT has released Toys  Second Amendment Order, 2020. It exempts goods manufactured & sold by artisans registered with Development Commissioner ,from use of Standard Mark under licence from Bureau of Indian Standards, as per Scheme1 of Schedule-II of BISRegulations,2018.
The Amendment Order 2020, also exempts products registered as Geographical Indications from following Indian Toy Standards & compulsory use of Standard Mark licence from Bureau as per Scheme 1 of Schedule-II of BISRegulations,2018. The Gazette notification issued by the department says that “nothing in this Order shall apply to goods or articles manufactured and sold by Registered proprietor and Authorised user of a product registered as Geographical Indication by the Registrar of Geographical Indications, Office of Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks ”
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister congratulates scientists and engineers for achieving another milestone
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated scientists and engineers for achieving another milestone. The first largest indigenous 700 MWe Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant Unit-3 in Gujarat started operations at full capacity.
In a X post, the Prime Minister said;
“India achieves another milestone.
The first largest indigenous 700 MWe Kakrapar Nuclear Power Plant Unit-3 in Gujarat starts operations at full capacity.
Congratulations to our scientists and engineers.”
Ministry of Finance
Cash in ATMs
The Government is aware of the newspaper reports that several ATMs have shown no-cash boards.
RBI has informed that the increase in demand for currency recently, which led to high ATM usage, can be attributed to seasonal and structural issues. Seasonal issues include demand for cash in the agriculture sector, and Schemes such as Investment Assistance Schemes for Farmers and Pension Schemes announced by a few State Governments. Structural issues include economic growth, high currency deposit  ratio in some states, etc.
Regular monitoring of cash availability and ATM functionality has been done by the Government to ensure that sufficient currency notes are made available so that ATMs do not run dry in any eventuality and people do not face any problems.
RBI has further informed that as on 18.07.2018, the total stock of issuable currency in the country, including RBI vaults and currency chests of all banks across the country, was 2.93 lakh crores. Further, the position of fresh / re-issuable notes in currency chests of banks and in RBI vaults are being monitored on a regular basis and adequate supply of cash is being ensured.
This was stated by Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla, Minister of State for Finance in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Culture
Culture Ministry celebrates International Women’s Day 2022 with the theme #BreakTheBias and #SharingIsCaring
Women who have broken the bias have not only transformed their lives but also of those around them : Smt Meenakashi Lekhi
The Union Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs Smt. Meenakashi Lekhi celebrated the International Women’s Day 2022 at Indira Gandhi National Centre of Arts, Janpath today .
The event was graced by the Women Ambassadors of countries like Guyana, Venezuela, Poland, Bulgaria, Madagascar, women officials of the ministry of Culture and distinguished members of the BRICS-CCI.
The event, organized by Ministry of Culture, supported by BRICS – CCI, was celebrated with much fervor as a mix of artists performed Vedic Invocation by students of Sri Satya Sai University of Human Excellence, western and classical music by Band of Hindu College, Delhi University, Lifestyle Management workshop by Professor TanujaNesari, Director, AIIA.
In her address, Smt.Meenakashi Lekhi said that today we are celebrating Shakti Parv as part of AzadikaAmritMahotsav and it is time to remember the sacrifices that women made during the freedom struggle. She also highlighted the fact that in Indian society women could become priests as well as empresses.
The Minister said it is noteworthy that all the women who are present here have broken the bias in one way or the other and this is today's event theme 'breaking the bias'. They have transformed their lives and those of many others around them as well. SmtLekhiurged that men should come forward and support the cause of empowerment of women. At the same time, it is important to remember all good men whom we have come across in our lives.
The highlight of the event was the interaction with the audience by Minister of State Smt. Lekhi herself who encouraged women to share their stories of breaking the bias. The Ambassador of Rwanda to India H.E. Ms. Jacqueline Mukangira, the Ambassador of Venezuela Her Excellency Coromoto Godoy Calderón shared how they broke the glass ceiling and the struggles they had to go through to reach their present position.
Smt. Lekhi also inaugurated Art Exhibition on prominent women of India and handed over mementoes to the women achievers of the Ministry of Culture.
Ministry of Defence
NCC TAKES OVER THE VICTORY FLAME
To Commemorate the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the victory of 1971 war, NCC took over the ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’  from Indian Navy today . Major General Mandip Singh Gill, Addl Director General NCC Directorate  along with Mr. Chacko, Principal Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, received the Victory Flame from Indian Navy today  at a grand function held at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Kodunganoor, Trivandrum. A documentary on 1971 war was screened at the venue. In his concluding address Major General Mandip Singh Gill appraised that the close coordination, proper planning, synergy and execution between three Armed Forces viz. Army, Navy and Air Force with the limited resources available at that time lead the comprehensive victory. He also requested all cadets and personnel of NCC to self dedicate themselves to play a larger role in national building. Senior officers of NCC, officers from Army, Navy and NCC cadets of three wings witnessed the ceremony.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles passing away of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor.
“Multifaceted, endearing and lively...this was Rishi Kapoor Ji. He was a powerhouse of talent. I will always recall our interactions, even on social media. He was passionate about films and India’s progress. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his family and fans. Om Shanti”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Defence
APEX COMMITTEE REVIEW MEETING ON COASTAL SECURITY HELD
Kolkata: 05 April 2019
The 7th Apex-level Committee Review Meeting on Coastal Security for the state of West Bengal was held at INS Netaji Subhas, here today. The meeting was co-chaired by Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command and the state chief secretary, Shri Malay De. It was attended by all stake holders, senior functionaries of the state machinery, Commander Coast Guard  and the Naval Officer-in-Charge, W. Bengal.
The meeting took stock of coastal security mechanisms in the state and reviewed critical areas and processes, including inter-agency coordination and information sharing. In addition, various action points of National Committee for Strengthening Maritime and Coastal Security  towards augmentation of Coastal Security were also reviewed and deliberated.
Expeditious implementation of coastal security schemes, such as coastal mapping, Common Communication Network, distribution of Biometric Identity Cards, monitoring of fishing landing points were some of the issues discussed. Emphasis was laid on effective utilisation of the coastal fishing community in serving as "eyes and ears" for early warning of sea-ward threat.