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PM’s address at G20 Summit, Session I : Global Economy and Global Health
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 30 Oct, 2021

Excellencies, To fight the global corona pandemic, we have put forward the vision of ‘One Earth – One Health’ to the world. This vision can become a great strength for the world to deal with any such crisis in future. Excellencies, Playing the role of Pharmacy of the World, India has delivered medicines to over 150 countries. At the same time, we have put all our energies into accelerating vaccine research and manufacturing. In a short span of time, we have administered over one billion vaccine doses in India. By controlling the transmission of infection in one-sixth of the world’s population, India has also contributed to making the world safer, and has reduced the chances of further mutation of the virus. Excellencies, This pandemic has alerted the world to the need for a reliable supply chain. Under these circumstances, India has emerged as a reliable manufacturing hub. And for this, India has given new impetus to bold economic reforms. We have further reduced the cost of doing business and increased innovation at every level.I invite the G-20 countries to make India their trusted partner in their economic recovery and supply chain diversification. Excellencies, Perhaps there is no aspect of life in which hasn’t been disrupted due to Covid. Even in such a difficult situation, India’s IT-BPO sector did not allow a single second of disruption, worked round-the-clock to support the whole world. I am happy when during the meetings, leaders like you appreciate how India has played the role of a Trusted Partner. It also fills our younger generation with new enthusiasm. And this is because India brought unprecedented reforms related to work-from anywhere without wasting time. Excellencies, The 15% minimum corporate tax rate will prove to be a vital step in making the global financial architecture more fair. I myself suggested this at the 2014 G20 meeting. I thank G20 for making concrete progress in this direction. Economic recovery requires increased international movement. For this, we have to ensure mutual recognition of vaccine certificates issued by different countries. Excellencies, India has always been serious about its global obligations. Today, on this G20 platform, I want to tell you all that India is preparing to produce more than 5 billion vaccine doses for the world next year. This commitment of India will go a long way in preventing the global transmission of Corona.Therefore, it is necessary that Indian vaccines be recognized by WHO at the earliest. Thank you.
Remarks by PM at the 18th India-ASEAN Summit
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 28 Oct, 2021

Your Majesty, Excellencies, Namaskar! This year too, we have not been able to take our traditional family photo, but virtually, we have maintained the continuity of the tradition of ASEAN-India summit. I congratulate His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei for his successful presidency of ASEAN in 2021. Your Majesty, Excellencies, We all faced a lot of challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic. But this challenging time in a way was also the test of India-ASEAN friendship. Our mutual cooperation and mutual sympathy since Covid times will continue to strengthen our relationship in future and will be the basis of goodwill among our people. History is witness that India and ASEAN have had vibrant relations for thousands of years. This is also reflected in our shared values, traditions, languages, texts, architecture, culture, cuisine etc. And therefore, the unity and centrality of ASEAN has always been an important priority for India.This special role of ASEAN, India’s Act East Policy which is contained in our Security and Growth for All in the Region i.e. “SAGAR” policy. India’s Indo Pacific Oceans Initiative and ASEAN’s Outlook for the Indo-Pacific are the framework for our shared vision and mutual cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. Your Majesty, Excellencies, The year 2022 will mark the completion of 30 years of our partnership. India will also complete seventy-five years of its independence. I am very happy that we will celebrate this important milestone as the ‘Year of ASEAN-India Friendship’. India is committed to further strengthen ties under the forthcoming Presidency of Cambodia and our Country Coordinator, Singapore. Now I look forward to hearing your views. Thanks a lot!
PM’s opening remarks at QUAD
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 25 Sep, 2021

President Biden! Prime Minister Morrison! Prime Minister Suga! Thank you very much President Biden for the historic initiative for organizing the first Physical QUAD Summit. We four countries first came together to help out the Indo-Pacific region after the 2004 tsunami. Today, when the world is fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, as QUAD, we have once again joined hands together in the interest of humanity. Our QUAD vaccine initiative will be of immense help to Indo-Pacific countries. Based on its shared democratic values, QUAD has decided to move forward with positive thinking and positive approach. Whether it is supply chain, or global security, climate action or Covid-19 or cooperation in technology, I will be very happy to discuss all these issues with my colleagues. Our QUAD will work in a way in the role of “force for global good.” I am confident that our cooperation in QUAD will ensure peace and prosperity in Indo-Pacific and in the world. Thank you!
Opening Remarks by the PM at his meeting with Vice President of USA, H.E. Ms. Kamala Harris
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 24 Sep, 2021

Excellency, First of all, I’d like to express my gratitude for the warm welcome that you have extended to me and to my delegation. Excellency, some months ago we had an opportunity to talk to each other on the phone, we had a detailed discussion at that time and the way you spoke to me so warmly and so naturally, I will always remember that, Thank you so much. It was, Excellency, if you remember, a very difficult time. India was confronted with the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, a very difficult time for us. So, like a family, the sense of kinship and so warmly you extended a helping hand. The words that you chose when you spoke to me, I will always remember that and I’d like to thank you from the bottom of my heart.Like a true friend, Excellency, you had given a message of cooperation and a very full of sensitivity and immediately after that we found that the US government, the US Corporate sector and the Indian community, all came together to help India. Excellency, President Biden and yourself, you took up the leadership of the United States in a very challenging atmosphere and challenging times but within a very short period of time, you have had many achievements to your credit whether that be COVID, Climate or the Quad, on all these issues, the United States has taken very important initiatives. Excellency, Amongst the largest democracy and the oldest democracy, between the India and the United States, we are indeed natural partners. We have similar values, similar geopolitical interests and also our coordination and cooperation is continuously increasing. To strengthen the supply chains Excellency, and as far as the new and emerging technologies are concerned, and Space, these are areas of special interest to you, these are areas which are of special interest to me too and special priority and these are areas where our cooperation is very important. Excellency, Between India and the US the very vibrant and strong people to people connections that we have, you know that all too well. More than 4 million people of Indian origin, the Indian community is a bridge between our two countries, a bridge of friendship and their contribution to the economies and societies of both our countries is indeed very praiseworthy. Excellency, Your being elected as the Vice President of the United States of America itself has been such an important and historic event. You are the source of inspiration for so many people across the world. I am completely confident that under President Biden and your leadership, our bilateral relationship will touch new heights. Excellency, Continuing on this journey of victory, Indians also would want you to continue that in India and, therefore, they are waiting to welcome you and, therefore, I extend to you especially an invitation to visit India.Once again Excellency, let me thank you and express my gratitude for this very warm welcome.
PM’s comments at the Global COVID-19 Summit: Ending the Pandemic and Building Back Better Health Security to Prepare for the Next
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 22 Sep, 2021

Excellencies, The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented disruption. And, it is not yet over. Much of the world is still to be vaccinated .That is why this initiative by President Biden is timely and welcome. Excellencies, India has always seen humanity as one family. India’s pharmaceutical industry has produced cost-effective diagnostic kits, drugs, medical devices, and PPE kits. These are providing affordable options to many developing countries. And, we have shared medicines and medical supplies with over 150 countries. Two indigenously developed vaccines have received “Emergency Use Authorization” in India, including the world’s first DNA-based vaccine. Several Indian companies are also involved in licensed production of various vaccines. Earlier this year, we shared our vaccine production with 95 other countries, and with UN peace-keepers. And, like a family, the world also stood with India when we were going through a second wave. For the solidarity and support extended to India, I thank you all. Excellencies, India is now running the world’s largest vaccination campaign. Recently, we vaccinated about 25 million people on a single day. Our grassroots level healthcare system has delivered over 800 million vaccine dose so far. Over 200 million Indians are now fully vaccinated. This has been enabled through the use of our innovative digital platform called CO-WIN. In the spirit of sharing, India has made CO-WIN and many other digital solutions available freely as open-source software. Excellencies, As newer Indian vaccines get developed, we are also ramping up production capacity of existing vaccines. As our production increases, we will be able to resume vaccine supply to others too. For this, the supply chains of raw materials must be kept open. With our Quad partners, we are leveraging India’s manufacturing strengths to produce vaccines for the Indo-Pacific region. India and the South Africa have proposed a TRIPS waiver at the WTO for COVID vaccines, diagnostics and medicines. This will enable rapid scaling up of the fight against the pandemic. We also need to focus on addressing the pandemic economic effects. To that end, international travel should be made easier, through mutual recognition of vaccine certificates. Excellencies, I once again endorse the objectives of this Summit and President Biden’s vision. India stand ready to work with the world to end the pandemic. Thank you. Thank you very much
PM’s statement to media on the demise of Shri Kalyan Singh
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 22 Aug, 2021

PM Modi pays his last respects to Shri Kalyan Singh Kalyan Singh Ji…a leader who always worked for Jan Kalyan and will always be admired across India: PM हम सबके लिए ये शोक की घड़ी है। कल्‍याण सिंह जी के माता-पिता ने उनका नाम कल्‍याण सिंह रखा था। उन्‍होंने जीवन ऐसे जिया कि उन्‍होंने अपने माता-पिता ने उन्‍हें जो नाम दिया था उस नाम को सार्थक किया। वो जीवन भर जन-कल्‍याण के लिए जिए, उन्‍होंने जन-कल्‍याण ही अपना जीवन-मंत्र बनाया। और भारतीय जनता पार्टी, भारतीय जनसंघ, पूरे परिवार को एक विचार के लिए, देश के उज्‍ज्‍वल भविष्‍य के लिए, उन्‍होंने समर्पित किया। कल्‍याण सिंह जी भारत के कोने-कोने में एक विश्‍वास का नाम बन गए थे। एक प्रतिव्रत निर्णय करता का नाम बन चुके थे और जीवन के अधिकतम समय में वे जन-कल्‍याण के लिए हमेशा प्रयत्‍नरत रहे। उनको जब भी जो दायित्‍व मिला, चाहे वो विधायक के रूप में हो, चाहे सरकार में उनका स्‍थान हो, चाहे गर्वनर की जिम्‍मेदारी हो हमेशा हरेक के लिए प्रेरणा का केंद्र बने। जन-सामान्‍य का विश्‍वास का प्रतीक बने। देश ने एक मूल्‍यवान शख्सियत, एक सामर्थ्‍यवान नेता खोया है। हम उनकी  भरपाई  के लिए, उनके आदर्शों, उनके संपर्कों को ले करके अधिकतम पुरुषार्थ करें और हम उनके सपनों को पूरा करने में कोई कमी न रखें। मैं भगवान प्रभु श्रीराम को उनके चरणों में प्रार्थना करता हूं कि प्रभु राम कल्‍याण सिंह जी को अपने चरणों में स्‍थान दें और प्रभु राम उनके परिवार को इस दु:ख की घड़ी में इस दु:ख को सहन करने की शक्ति दें। और देश में भी यहां के मूल्‍यों, यहां के आदर्शों, यहां की संस्‍कृति, यहां की परम्‍पराओं में विश्‍वास करने वाले हर दु:खी जन को प्रभु राम ढांढस दें, यही प्रार्थना करता हूं।
PM’s Message at Ashadha Purnima-Dhamma Chakra Day programme
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 24 Jul, 2021

NamoBuddhaya! NamoGurubhyo! Hon’ble President, other guests, ladies and gentlemen! Wishing you all a very Happy Dhamma Chakra Day and Ashadha Purnima! Today we also celebrate GuruPurnima. On this day, Lord Buddha gave his first sermon to the world after attaining enlightenment. It is said in our country that where there is knowledge there is perfection. And when the preacher is the Buddha himself, it is natural that this philosophy becomes synonymous with the welfare of the world. When Buddha, who is forged by renunciation and forbearance, speaks, then these are not mere words, but the entire cycle of Dhamma begins. He gave the sermon to only five disciples then, but today there are followers of that philosophy all over the world, people who believe in Buddha. Friends, Lord Buddha gave us the formula of whole life and complete knowledge in Sarnath. He explained the cause of suffering and how it can be conquered. Lord Buddha gave us the noble eightfold sutras (path) or eight mantras for life. These are ‘SammaDitthi’ (right understanding), ‘SammaSankappa’ (right resolve), ‘SammaVacha’ (right speech), ‘SammaKammanta” (right conduct), ‘Samma Ajiva’ (right livelihood), ‘SammaVayama’ (right effort), ‘Samma Sati’ (right mindfulness), and ‘Samma Samadhi’ (right meditative absorption or union).If there is harmony between our mind, speech and resolve and between our action and effort then we can come out of pain and attain happiness. This inspires us to work for general welfare during good times and gives us strength to face difficult times. Friends, Lord Buddha is all the more relevant in today’s times of Corona pandemic. India has shown how we can face even the most difficult challenges by following the path of the Buddha. Today all the countries are moving in solidarity and becoming each other’s strength by following the teachings of the Buddha. In this direction, the ‘Care with Prayer’ initiative of the International Buddhist Confederation is very commendable. Friends, The Dhammapada says: न ही वेरेन वेरानि, सम्मन्तीध कुदाचनम्। अवेरेन च सम्मन्ति, एस धम्मो सनन्ततो॥ That is, enmity does not quell enmity. Rather, enmity is calmed with love and by a big heart. In times of tragedy, the world has experienced this power of love and harmony. As this knowledge of Buddha, this experience of humanity gets enriched, the world will touch new heights of success and prosperity. With this wish, many congratulations to all of you once again! Stay healthy and keep serving humanity! Thanks!
PM’s Introductory Remarks in Rajya Sabha for New Ministers
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 19 Jul, 2021

आदरणीय सभा‍पति जी, आपने मुझे मंत्रिमंडल के नए सदस्‍यों का इस सदन में परिचय कराने के लिए आदेश दिया है। आज एक ऐसा अवसर है सदन का जबकि देश के गांव के background वाले किसान परिवार के बच्‍चे आज मंत्री बन करके इस सम्‍मानीय सदन में उनका परिचय हो रहा है तो कुछ लोगों को बड़ी पीड़ा हो रही है। आज इस सदन में महिलाएं जो मंत्री बनी हैं, उनका परिचय हो रहा है। वो कौन-सी महिला विरोधी मानसिकता है कि जिसके कारण इस सदन में उनका नाम भी सुनने को तैयार नहीं हैं, उनका परिचय भी कराने को तैयार नहीं हैं। माननीय सभा‍पति जी, बहुत बड़ी मात्रा में schedule tribe के हमारे सांसद साथी मंत्री बने हैं। हमारे आदिवासियों के प्रति, ऐसी कौन सी इनके प्रति रोष की भावना है कि वे आदिवासी मंत्रियों का परिचय इस सम्‍मानीय सदन में हो, ये भी उनको पसंद नहीं आ रहा है। माननीय सभा‍पति जी, इस सदन में बहुत बड़ी मात्रा में दलित मंत्रियों का परिचय हो रहा है। दलित समाज के प्रतिनिधियों का नाम सुनने को ये तैयार नहीं हैं। ये कौन सी मा‍नसिकता है जो दलितों का गौरव करने को तैयार नहीं हैं, आदिवासियों का गौरव करने को तैयार नहीं, किसान के बेटे का गौरव करने को तैयार नहीं। ये कौन सी मानसिकता है जो महिलाओं का गौरव करने को तैयार नहीं। इस प्रकार की विकृत मानसिकता पहली बार सदन ने देखी है। और इसलिए माननीय सभा‍पति जी, आपने परिचय कराने के लिए जो अवसर दिया इसके लिए मैं आपका आभारी हूं, लेकिन माननीय सभापति जी, मंत्रिमंडल में नवनियुक्‍त सदस्‍यों को राज्‍यसभा में introduce समझा जाए।
PM’s introductory remarks in Lok Sabha for new ministers
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 19 Jul, 2021

It should make everyone proud that several women, several people belonging to the SC and ST community have taken oath as Ministers. Several new Ministers are children of farmers and also belong to OBC communities: PM It seems some people cannot digest that more women, SC, ST and OBC community members are becoming Ministers: PM Hon’ble Speaker, I thought that there would be an atmosphere of enthusiasm in the House today because a large number of our women MPs have become ministers. I am happy that our Dalit brothers and our scheduled tribe friends have become ministers in large numbers. It should make everyone happy. Hon’ble Speaker, It would have been a pleasure to introduce our fellow MPs in the House who are from agricultural and rural background, belong to socio-economically backward class, OBC communities, and who have been given a berth in the Council of Ministers in large numbers, and everybody would have honored them by thumping the benches. But perhaps some people cannot digest that more Dalits, women, OBC, farmers’ sons have become ministers and they do not allow their introduction. Therefore, Hon’ble Speaker, the newly appointed members of the cabinet should be considered as introduced in the Lok Sabha.
PM’s remarks at the start of Monsoon Session of Parliament 2021
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 19 Jul, 2021

Till now 40 crore Indian have become ‘Bahubali’ by taking vaccination on their arms: PM We want meaningful positive debate on Pandemic in Parliament: PM I have asked Floor Leaders for time tomorrow evening for discussion on the Pandemic: PM Opposition should ask difficult and stinging questions but should also give opportunity to reply in peaceful environment: PM Welcome friends and I hope all of you have been vaccinated at least once. But even then, I pray to all of you and my colleagues in the House to cooperate in following the Corona protocols. Vaccine is given in ‘baahu’ (arms), and those who take it become ‘Baahubali’. The only way to become Baahubali to fight against corona is to get vaccinated. Over 40 crore people have become ‘Baahubali’ in the fight against Corona. It is being taken forward rapidly. The pandemic has gripped the entire world, the entire human race. Therefore, we want meaningful debates in the Parliament over the pandemic. It should be given the highest priority so that we get all the practical suggestions from all the honorable MPs so that there can be a lot of innovation in the fight against the pandemic. If there are some shortcomings, then they can be rectified and we can move forward together in this fight. I have also requested all the floor leaders to take time out in the evening tomorrow because I want to give them a detailed presentation on the pandemic situation. We want the discussion in the House as well as outside with all the floor leaders, because I have been continuously meeting chief ministers. Discussions are taking place at different forums. It will be convenient if there is a discussion with the floor leaders along with the debate in the House. Let this session be result oriented with effective debates so that the government can give people the answers sought by them. I would urge all the honorable MPs and all the parties to ask the most difficult and sharpest questions in the Houses but should also allow the Government to respond in a peaceful atmosphere. Democracy is strengthened when truth reaches people. It also strengthens people’s trust and improves the pace of development. Friends, the internal arrangement during this session is not like the last time, everyone is going to sit and work together because almost everyone has been vaccinated. I once again thank you all very much and urge you to take care of yourself. Let us all work together to fulfil the hopes and aspirations of the country. Thanks a lot, friends!
PM’s keynote address at the UN ‘High-Level Dialogue on Desertification, Land degradation and Drought’
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 14 Jun, 2021

Excellency, President of the General Assembly, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Namaste I thank the President of the General Assembly for organising this High-Level Dialogue. Land is the fundamental building block for supporting all lives and livelihoods. And, all of us understand that the web of life functions as an inter-connected system. Sadly, land degradation affects over two-thirds of the world today. If left unchecked, it will erode the very foundations of our societies, economies, food security, health, safety and quality of life. Therefore, we have to reduce the tremendous pressure on land and its resources. Clearly, a lot of work lies ahead of us. But we can do it. We can do it together. Mr. President, In India, we have always given importance to land and considered the sacred Earth as our mother. India has taken the lead to highlight land degradation issues at international forums. The Delhi Declaration of 2019 called for better access and stewardship over land, and emphasised gender-sensitive transformative projects. In India, over the last 10 years, around 3 million hectares of forest cover has been added. This has enhanced the combined forest cover to almost one-fourth of the country’s total area. We are on track to achieve our national commitment of Land degradation neutrality. We are also working towards restoring 26 million hectares of degraded land by 2030. This would contribute to India’s commitment to achieve an additional carbon sink of 2.5 to 3 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. We believe that restoration of land can start a virtuous cycle of good soil health, increased land productivity, food security and improved livelihoods. In many parts of India, we have taken up some novel approaches. To give just one example, the Banni region in Rann of Kutch in Gujarat suffers from highly degraded land and receives very little rainfall. In that region, land restoration is done by developing grasslands, which helps in achieving land degradation neutrality. It also supports pastoral activities and livelihood by promoting animal husbandry. In the same spirit, we need to devise effective strategies for land restoration while promoting indigenous techniques. Mr. President, Land degradation poses a special challenge to the developing world. In the spirit of South-South cooperation, India is assisting fellow developing countries to develop land restoration strategies. A Centre of Excellence is being set up in India to promote a scientific approach towards land degradation issues. Mr. President, It is mankind’s collective responsibility to reverse the damage to land caused by human activity. It is our sacred duty to leave a healthy planet for our future generations. For their sake and ours, I extend my best wishes for productive deliberations at this High-Level Dialogue. Thank you. Thank you very much.