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PM’s Opening Remarks with Heads of Government from South Asian Nations to mark the launch of South Asia Satellite
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 05 May, 2017

His Excellency President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan, Her Excellency Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh, His Excellency Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay of Bhutan, His Excellency President Abdulla Yameen of Maldives, His Excellency Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal of Nepal, His Excellency President Maithripala Sirisena Ladies and Gentlemen, Namaskar! Excellencies, Today is a historic day for South Asia. A day without precedence. Two years ago, India made a promise. A promise to extend the advanced space technology for the cause of growth and prosperity of our brothers and sisters in South Asia. The successful launch of the South Asia Satellite marks the fulfilment of that. With this launch we have started a journey to build the most advanced frontier of our partnership. With its position high in the sky, this symbol of South Asian cooperation would meet the aspirations of economic progress of more than one-and-a-half billion people in our region. And, extend our close links into Outer Space. Excellencies I am immensely grateful to my fellow leaders from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives and Sri Lanka for joining me today to celebrate this launch. I also deeply appreciate the strong and valuable support extended by your governments, without which this project would not have been possible. Our coming together is a sign of our unshakeable resolve to place the needs of our peoples in the forefront. It shows that our collective choices for our citizens will bring us together for: cooperation, not conflict; development, not destruction; and prosperity not poverty. Excellencies This is first of its kind project in South Asia. And, through this, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and India will together achieve: effective communication; better governance better banking and better education in remote areas; more predictable weather forecasting and efficient resource mapping; linking people with top end medical services through tele-medicine and a quick response to natural disasters. Space technology will touch the lives of our people in the region. The satellite would provide services specific to individual countries as per their own needs and priorities, as also common services. In achieving this goal, I congratulate the space science fraternity of India, and in particular the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). The ISRO team has led from the front in developing the South Asia Satellite as per the regions’ requirements, and flawlessly launching it. Excellencies As Goverments, our most important task is to secure growth, development and peace for our people and communities. And, I am convinced that when we join hands and mutually share the fruits of knowledge, technology and growth, we can speed up our development and prosperity. I thank you all for your presence. And, congratulate you once again in our shared success! Thank you; Thank you very much.
PM’s Message on the Occasion of Anti Leprosy Day
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 29 Jan, 2017

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has called for a collective effort to completely eliminate the ‘treatable disease’ of leprosy from India. In a message on the occasion of anti-leprosy day, the Prime Minister said that we have to work together for socio-economic uplift of the cured persons and for their contribution in nation-building. He said we have to strive hard to ensure that these citizens of our country lead a life with dignity that Mahatma Gandhi dreamt of. The Prime Minister recalled that Mahatma Gandhi had an enduring concern for people afflicted with leprosy. His vision was not just to treat them, but also to mainstream them into our society, he added. The Prime Minister said that the effort to eliminate leprosy from this country under the National Leprosy Eradication Programme is a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi’s vision. He recalled that this programme was launched way back in 1955. He noted that the goal of leprosy elimination as a public health problem i.e., prevalence rate of less than 1 case per 10,000 population at national level was achieved in 2005. He said that although the case detection rate thereafter has marginally decreased, visible deformity at the time of diagnosis has increased. He said that as a country, we have to leave no stone unturned to not just reach the last mile but also to work together to eliminate the social stigma attached with this disease. The Prime Minister mentioned that a three-pronged strategy for early detection of leprosy cases in the community was introduced in 2016 under the National Health Mission, especially in the hard-to-reach areas. A special Leprosy Case Detection Campaign was carried out in 2016. As a result, more than 32000 cases were confirmed and were put on treatment. In addition, persons who are in close contact with the patients were also given medicine to reduce the chances of occurrence of the disease in them.
PM’s statement to media at the start of Winter Session of Parliament
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 16 Nov, 2016

Namaskar to all of you. The winter session of parliament gets underway today. Last session was a witness to a major decision on GST and the parliament made a major contribution towards realizing the dream of One nation, one tax. I thanked all the parties on that day. When all parties work together in the larger nation interest, positive outcomes and results emerge. I hope this session will also see a healthy debate on various issues as it sets the stage for very good decisions..Of course, parties would present their views. We will talk about the issues pertaining to the needs and the aspirations of the people. Besides, the government’s thinking would also be reflected. I expect a good, healthy debate with excellent contribution from all the political parties.. From the Government side, we will strive our level best to accomplish the transaction of business carrying all the political parties together. In order to carry forward the work on GST, we have held discussions with the state Government and the political parties. The consultation process has been going on ahead of this session as well. Government is ready for open debate on every issue and we hope that it will create a conducive atmosphere for significant and fruitful decisions.
PM’s intervention at BRICS Business Council Meeting
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 16 Oct, 2016

Your Excellency President Xi Jinping, Your Excellency President Jacob Zuma, Your Excellency President Michel Teme, Your Excellency President Vladimir Putin, Distinguished Members of the BRICS Business Council. It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to this meeting with the BRICS Business Council. The Council reflects the full economic diversity and depth of business engagement between our countries. I thank their contribution to the BRICS agenda of building inclusive economies through responsive and collective solutions. Excellencies and Friends, Promoting economic and commercial engagement has been a foundational impulse in the creation of BRICS. It is, therefore, encouraging to see the BRICS Business Council take healthy shape three years after we set it up in Durban. Our business communities are the strongest proponents for closer and faster commercial cooperation among BRICS. Their partnerships create wealth and value in our societies. And, enhance productivity and create jobs in our economies through technological innovations and capacity addition. I applaud that vision. I share that vision. Excellencies, In India, we have undertaken substantial reforms in the last two years to streamline and simplify governance, especially doing business in India. The results are clearly visible. We have moved up in almost all global indices that measure such performances. We have transformed India into one of the most open economies in the world today. Growth is strong and we are taking steps to keep the momentum going. I am happy to note that the BRICS Business Council also has matching priorities of ease of doing business, dismantling trade barriers, promoting skills development, establishing manufacturing supply chains and infrastructure development. The Council’s work holds much promise for expansion of trade and business among BRICS countries. Excellencies, The New Development Bank is fully operational now. Its success is a concrete result of our common efforts. We congratulate the NDB and its management for commencing the first batch of projects. NDB has kept clean energy and green and sustainable infrastructure as its priority. We welcome it. We would encourage the BRICS Business Council to work closely with the NDB on identifying and implementing prospective economic projects. India hosted the First BRICS Trade Fair in New Delhi two days ago with active participation from all your countries. Such activities must be promoted to generate greater business awareness and commercial exchanges. Excellencies, Let me conclude by saying that as Governments, we count on the BRICS Business Council to work with us to achieve our common aim of: Strengthening mutual trade; Enhancing business opportunities; Building investments linkages; Promoting innovation; and and removing bottlenecks to intra-BRICS commerce. In a little while, we will hear from the BRICS Business Council and the leadership of NDB. Thank you. Thank you very much.
PM’s speech on the occasion of 63rd Birthday of Mata Amritanandamayi
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 27 Sep, 2016

Pranaam Amma Respected Dignitaries on the Dais Namaskaram! On this pious and sacred occasion, I offer my deep regards to Amma. I also pray to the Almighty to give long life and good health to her. She is the guiding light for millions of devotees. Not only that, she has become the synonym of life for many devotees. Like a real Maa, she nurtures her devotees through direct and indirect acts; visible and invisible hands. I am very fortunate to be among those who have been receiving Amma’s blessings and unconditional love. Three years ago, I had the opportunity to be present at Amritapuri, to pay my respects on the occasion of Amma’s 60th birthday celebrations. Today, though I am not so lucky as to be present at the celebrations in person, I am delighted to be able to greet her, through technology. I have just returned from Kerala, and I was touched by the love and affection showered on me by the people of Kerala. India is the land of such saints who have seen God in everything that can be seen. Mankind is prominent among those things. That is why service to mankind has become their main motto. I am aware that even in her childhood Amma was fond of giving her own food to others. Serving the old and the aged, and helping the needy have been her childhood passions. Also, she used to worship Lord Krishna in her childhood. These two qualities have been her strength. Devotion to God and Dedication to the Poor is thus, the message which I have personally taken from my association with Amma. Millions of devotees from all over the world also believe in the same. I am aware of the social and charitable works done by various institutions and programmes run by Amma. She is always keen to help the world’s poor in meeting their five basic needs: food, shelter, health care, education, and livelihood. I would like to particularly mention the works done and donations made in the field of sanitation, water, housing, education and health. I understand that some of those beneficiaries will get their certificates today. Particularly, Amma’s initiative on building toilets has been a great help in our Swachh Bharat Programme. Amma has pledged to contribute one hundred crore rupees towards sanitation efforts in Kerala. This pledge includes the construction of fifteen thousand toilets for the poor. Today, I am informed that throughout the State, Amma’s ashram has already completed construction of two thousand toilets. I know that this is just one example of various works being done in the fields of environmental conservation and sustainability. One year ago, Amma generously donated one hundred crore rupees to the Namami Gange programme. I am also aware of Amma’s helping hands to mitigate the sufferings in the aftermath of natural disasters. It is also heartening to note that the Researchers at Amrita University are innovating new approaches to solve some of the world’s most pressing problems. At the end, I would like to convey my sincere thanks for giving me the opportunity of joining the celebrations. Once again I express my deep regards to Amma.
Opening Statement by Prime Minister at the 14th ASEAN-India Summit
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 08 Sep, 2016

Your Excellency Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, Excellencies, This is my third India-ASEAN Summit. I am delighted to renew close bonds of friendship that we have nurtured with ASEAN over the years. I would also like to thank you for the excellent arrangements and for the warmth of your welcome. The visit to the beautiful heritage city of Vientiane reminds me of deep historical and cultural links that the city shares with India. I also commend Vietnam for its able leadership of ASEAN-India relations as the Country Coordinator. Excellencies, Our engagement with ASEAN is not just about a solid base of shared civilizational heritage. It is also driven by our common strategic priorities of securing our societies and bringing peace, stability and prosperity to the region. ASEAN is central to India’s ‘Act East’ Policy. And, our ties are a source of balance and harmony in the region. Excellencies, The substance of our strategic partnership covers all three major segments of ASEAN activities-security, economic and socio-cultural. And, the ASEAN India Plan of Action for the period 2016-2020 has served us well in fulfilling our objectives. We have already implemented 54 out of 130 activities identified in the Plan of Action. Excellencies, Enhancing connectivity in all its dimensions- physical, digital, economic, institutional and cultural-is at the heart of India’s strategic partnership with ASEAN. And, readiness to link our economic success, and share development experiences with ASEAN nations, especially the CLMV countries, drives our engagement. Excellencies, In face of growing traditional and non-traditional challenges, politico-security cooperation is a key emerging pillar of our relationship. Rising export of terror, growing radicalization through ideology of hatred, and spread of extreme violence define the landscape of common security threats to our societies. The threat is local, regional and transnational at the same time. Our partnership with ASEAN seeks to craft a response that relies on coordination, cooperation and sharing of experiences at multiple levels. Excellencies, Next year will be a historic milestone in our ties. We will celebrate 25 years of our Dialogue Partnership, 15 years of our Summit Level interaction and 5 years of our Strategic Partnership. The celebrations will be launched at an ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in 2017. We would also host a Commemorative Summit on the theme “Shared Values, Common Destiny.” A host of other events – a Business Summit; CEOs Forum; a car rally and sailing expedition; and cultural festivals are also planned. I look forward to working with all of you to make this commemoration a success. Thank you. Thank you very much.
PM’s remarks at the Dedication Ceremony for Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit -1
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 10 Aug, 2016

His Excellency President Vladimir Putin, Honourable Jayalalithaa ji, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Minister Sushma Swaraj ji, Minister Pon Radhakrishnan, My Dear Friends. Namaskar Vanakkam. Today is indeed a special day. Today, Excellency Putin and I have the honour to dedicate Kudankulam nuclear power plant unit-1. I am particularly grateful to President Putin for his presence at this event. And, I am delighted that Jayalalithaa ji, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is also present with us on this occasion. Friends, In dedicating Kudankulam 1, we mark another historic step in India-Russia relations. Its successful completion is not just another fine example of the strength of our special and privileged Strategic Partnership. It is also a celebration of our abiding friendship. And, it is only a start of our collaboration in this field. It is perhaps not commonly known that at 1000 Mega Watt, Kudankulam 1 is the largest single unit of electrical power in India. In years ahead, we are determined to pursue an ambitious agenda of nuclear power generation. At Kudankulam alone, five more units of 1000 Mega Watt each are planned. In our journey of cooperation, we plan to build a series of bigger nuclear power units. Friends, Today’s event is also a joyful occasion for the team of Indian and Russian engineers, scientists and technicians. We salute their dedication and hard work and congratulate them for the fruits of their labour. Friends, The story of human development has been of wide spread technological advancement and growing economic prosperity. But, as we all know, it has not been without burden on our environment. I have a vision for India where achievements of our economic development are respectful to mother earth. And, where the engines of our industrial growth are increasingly driven by clean energy. Kudankulam 1 is an important addition to India’s continuing efforts to scale up production of clean energy in India. It also signals our joint commitment to build pathways of partnership for green growth. Excellency President Putin, The success of our joint efforts in nuclear power generation is a proud achievement of our cooperation. It demonstrates our common resolve to keep our ties firm and steady. Above all, it showcases your personal commitment, consistent support and strong leadership in transforming the substance and character of our relationship. For this, I am grateful to you Mr. President. The people of India associate naturally and with great ease with the people of your great country. And, personally, I have always deeply valued our friendship. It is, therefore, only fitting that today we join together to dedicate the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 to the strength and vigour of our friendship and cooperation. Long live Indo-Russian friendship! I once again thank you Excellency Putin for joining me in this dedication. Also, my sincere thanks to Jayalalithaa ji for being with us. Thank you. Thank you very much.
PM’s banquet speech during his visit to Tanzania
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 10 Jul, 2016

Your Excellency, President Magufuli, Distinguished guests, Thank you, Excellency, for your kind remarks, your generous hospitality, and for the warmth with which you have welcomed me and my delegation. Despite today being a Sunday, you have taken out time for us. For this, I am grateful to you. Friends, I am happy to be in this dynamic city of Dar es Salaam – the abode of peace. I am told that there is a proverb in Swahili – Heri yako heri yangu – meaning, Your happiness is my happiness. This is the spirit with which I have come to Tanzania today. The ties between our two countries have deep historical roots. For over centuries, our people have known each other. The waters of Indian Ocean connect us. And, we are two nations with strong maritime traditions. For centuries, we have harnessed the favourable winds to trade across waters of Indian Ocean. We talk of an inter-dependent world today. Way back in the eighteenth century, the Mandvi port of Gujarat and Zanzibar were considered inter-dependent ports. Literature talks of merchants in Mandvi port in Gujarat eagerly awaiting the arrival of Swahili boats.” Most early Indian migrants to your great country happened to be from my home state. Today, the Indian origin community in Tanzania is an important link between our people in the fields of business, healthcare, and education. In recent decades, right from the times of President Nyerere, our shared values, common struggles, and a strong desire for the progress and prosperity of our peoples has defined our ties. Friends, In recent years, our ties of commerce, links of trade and investments, and development cooperation have flourished. If today, India has emerged as the World’s fastest growing large economy. Then, Tanzania is one of the most important economies on this continent. My detailed discussions with President Magufuli today covered the full range of our partnership. Our comprehensive agenda of cooperation is driven by our key development priorities and our common security needs. These discussions would lay the foundation on which we will construct a twenty first century partnership. Friends, India has been, and will always be, a trusted partner in the developmental journey of Tanzania. And, as you: • • modernize your agriculture; • expand your education and health care system; and • industrialize your economy; • skill your youth; • build your capacities and institutions; • secure your people and society. You will find in India a reliable friend. And as a friend, we are ready and willing to share our experiences, our expertise, our capacities and our technology with Tanzania. And, do so based on your needs and priorities. Friends, I request you to join me in raising a toast: • To the health and success of His Excellency, President John Magufuli; • To the progress and prosperity of the friendly and hospitable people of this great country, the United Republic of Tanzania; and • To the enduring friendship and partnership between India and Tanzania.
PM’s address to Indian community in Riyadh
Speaker: Narendra Modi
Date: 02 Apr, 2016

मेरे प्‍यारे देशवासियो मैं दो दिन के लिए Saudi Arabia की visit के लिए आया हूं। आज भारत जिस प्रकार से आर्थिक प्रगति कर रहा है, विश्‍व का ध्‍यान आज भारत की तरफ है। सवा सौ करोड़ लोगों का देश दुनिया को बहुत कुछ दे सकता है और दुनिया के लिए बहुत कुछ कर सकता है। और पूरे विश्‍व में एक आशा जगी है कि लोकतांत्रिक मूल्‍यों के साथ सबका साथ सबका विकास इस मंत्र को ले करके भारत जो प्रयत्‍न कर रहा है उसमें मानवीय मूल्‍यों में विश्‍वास करने वाली पूरी दुनिया के लिए एक नया विश्‍वास, नई आशा अन्‍तर्निहित है बहुत कम समय में भारत ने विश्‍व में फिर से एक बार एक नई आशा को जन्‍म दिया है। वरना इस समय तो हम भी अनेक देशों में से एक देश थे, आज भारत एक महत्‍वपूर्ण देश है, उस रूप में दुनिया भारत को स्‍वीकार करती है। और उसका कारण एक तो हिन्‍दुस्‍तान में political stability, करीब 30 साल के बाद एक पूर्ण बहुमत वाली सरकार बनी है। पूरा विश्‍व आज आर्थिक संकट से गुजर रहा है और दुनिया के IMF, World Bank और Credit rating agencies हर कोई ये कह रहा है कि भारत आर्थिक जगत का एक आशा भरी किरण के रूप में लोग देख रहे हैं। कुछ लोग उसे चमकता सितारे के रूप में भी देख रहे हैं। और ये सही स्थिति है कि भारत ने इन विपरीत परिस्थ्‍िातियों में भी विकास की स्थितियों को और मजबूत किया है। भारत की तीसरी सबसे बड़ी ताकत है eight hundred million, 35 से कम आयु का youth, पूरे विश्‍व को एक ऐसे workforce की जरूरत होगी जो talented हो, आधुनिक technology से सज्ज हो, और भारत उस दिशा में बहुत तेजी से आगे बढ़ रहा है। भारत का कृषि क्षेत्र हो, भारत का औद्योगिक क्षेत्र हो, भारत का सेवा क्षेत्र हो, तीनों में भारत इन दिनों बहुत मजबूती के साथ अपने कदम रख रहा है, आगे बढ़ रहा है। आप सबसे मुझे मिलने का अवसर मिला, मेरी आप सबको बहुत-बहुत शुभ कामनाएं हैं। धन्‍यवाद।