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Government working to institutionalise global cultural initiatives in India: PM Modi

Uddeshya Thakur — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 20:53:12 +0000

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government is working to institutionalise the global cultural initiative and develop a modern system on the lines of similar events in cities like Venice, London and Sao Paulo.

In his address after inaugurating the first ‘India Art, Architecture and Design Biennale (IAADB) 2023’ at the Red Fort, Prime Minister Modi said that such events should get global recognition in the form of similar events in some cities of the world. He cited the rich ancient history of the country in the field of culture, architecture and artefacts and gave examples of development and renovation of holy places like Kedarnath and Mahakal and said that it is with a sense of pride to develop places associated with Indian art and architecture. A lot of work is happening.

Prime Minister Modi said, ‘India’s vibrant culture and ancient heritage attracts tourists from all over the world.’ Noting that India is the most diverse country, he said that art and culture have been a source of diversity as well as unity, which both connects people and spreads harmony.

The Prime Minister said, ‘When my government talks about culture, we welcome and support all types of diversity.’ He said that India showcased its diversity through many programs during its presidency of the G20. He said that art, culture and architecture flourish only in an environment of freedom of thought, because diversity increases in the culture of debate and dialogue.

Prime Minister Modi said, ‘We are the most diverse country in the world, but this diversity also binds us together.’ He said that the launch of ‘cultural sites’ in five cities – Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Varanasi is a historic beginning and will enrich them.

The Prime Minister said that literature, art and music differentiate between humans and other species.

‘Slavery mentality…’: PM Modi applauds Indian culture in Chitrakoot, also visits Tulsi Peeth

Uddeshya Thakur — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 20:41:24 +0000

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Tulsi Peeth at Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh, where he took the blessings of Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya. After this, PM Modi also addressed a public event, where he applauded Indian culture and lashed out over slavery mentality. PM Modi’s visit was crucial as assembly elections are approaching in the state of Madhya Pradesh.

“I am overwhelmed by receiving the blessings of Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya ji along with worshiping in the glass temple of Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot. This divine occasion will be unforgettable for me,” wrote PM Modi in a social media post on X (previously Twitter).

चित्रकूट में तुलसी पीठ के कांच मंदिर में पूजा-अर्चना के साथ ही जगद्गुरु स्वामी रामभद्राचार्य जी का आशीर्वाद पाकर अभिभूत हूं। यह दिव्य अवसर मेरे लिए अविस्मरणीय रहेगा। pic.twitter.com/tZ9crnxwKP

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 27, 2023

Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said that Ram temple in Ayodhya will be ready soon. He also appreciated the contribution of Hindu spiritual leader Jagadguru Rambhadracharya in its construction.

“The intelligence of Jagadguru Swami Rambhadracharya ji, who composed hundreds of religious and spiritual texts, is like the heritage of the entire nation. I am happy that we all are getting Swamiji’s guidance in taking the country forward,” said PM Modi.

Furthermore, PM Modi also said that Sanskrit is not only the language of traditions but also the language of our progress and identity. “Even today there is a feeling of hatred towards Sanskrit among people with slavery mentality, whereas in the last 9 years we have made extensive efforts to spread it,” said PM Modi.

“How many languages have come and gone in the world over these thousands of years, new languages have replaced the old languages. But our Sanskrit is still equally intact and stable,” added PM Modi.

Tulsi Peeth is an important religious and social service institution in Chitrakoot. It was established in 1987 by Jagadguru Rambhadracharya. It is one of the leading publishers of Hindu religious literature.

PM Modi leaves for home after 3 summits and 3-nation tour

United News of India (UNI) — Wed, 24 May 2023 12:13:55 +0000

New Delhi/Sydney, May 24 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left for home after successfully concluding a three-nation tour that took him to Hiroshima, Japan, for the G7 and Quad summits, to Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, for the Third FIPIC Summit, and to Sydney, Australia for a bilateral with the Australian leadership and a huge community event.

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi, in a tweet, said:

“A successful three nation tour concludes!

“PM @narendramodi emplanes for Delhi following a three nation visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia, fostering stronger linkages with partner countries.”

PM Modi said his visit to Australia had been very useful and would boost the friendship between the two countries.

“From productive talks with PM @AlboMP to a historic community programme, from meeting business leaders to eminent Australians from different walks of life, it’s been an important visit which will boost the friendship between India and Australia.”

He thanked Australian PM Anthony Albanese and the government and people of Australia for the hospitality.

“I thank the people of Australia, the Australian Government and my dear friend @AlboMP for their hospitality. We will keep working towards a vibrant India-Australia friendship, which is also in the interest of global good.”

PM Modi left New Delhi on May 19 for the three-nation hectic tour packed with bilateral meetings, and meetings with the diaspora besides the three summit meetings, and an important bilateral with the Australian leadership.

Over 20,000 members of Indian diaspora pack Sydney stadium to hear PM Modi

United News of India (UNI) — Tue, 23 May 2023 03:55:10 +0000

New Delhi/Sydney, May 23 : More than 20,000 members of the Indian diaspora have packed the Qudos Arena at Sydney Olympic Park and are waiting excitedly to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address there today.

Though Tuesday 23rd May is a usual working day for the almost 800,000-strong Indian Australian community, however, nearly 21,000 of them have decided to take a mid-week furlough from the work schedule to attend the grand welcome ceremony for Prime Minister Modi at Qudos Bank Arena Stadium.

Among these are 177 people who have flown from Melbourne to Sydney on a special flight called “Modi Airways”.

In March, the Indian Australian Diaspora Foundation’s organising committee meeting floated the idea of a Modi Airways charter plane.
“The mood is extraordinary,” said Jay Shah, a director of the Indian Australian Diaspora Foundation which is staging the reception. “There’s a lot of excitement in the Indian community right now.”

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is to attend the event at Olympic Park.

Indian High Commissioner Manpreet Vohra is quoted as saying: “Prime Minister Modi really wants to engage with the Indian-Australian community, it’s a way of saying thank you to them for being an important bridge between the two nations.”

Elaborating on the Modi Airways, Jay Shah told The Australia Today earlier, “The idea that we will chant “Modi Modi” at 10-15,000 feet in the skies excited everyone the moment it was proposed in a planning meeting in March.”

“With Modi Airways we are creating a history”.

Earlier in the day today, all passengers travelling in Modi Airways assembled at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 7 am for an extraordinary show of Indian cultural dance on the beats of dhol and dhokla and laddu breakfast.

Indian diaspora in Australia holding mega community event to honour PM Modi

United News of India (UNI) — Thu, 11 May 2023 13:55:39 +0000

New Delhi, May 11: The Indian Australian Diaspora Foundation is hosting a mega community reception on May 23 in Sydney to honour Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his upcoming visit to Australia for the Quad Leaders’ Summit.

Around 24,000 people have registered to attend the community reception, called ‘Australia Welcomes Modi’, being held at the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney Olympic Park.

The venue has a capacity of 21,000 people. While some 18,500 people will attend the event, a few thousand more will watch live from just outside the venue, according to reports.

With the IADF deciding to make it a bigger and better experience for Indian Australians travelling from Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane, the not-for-profit organisation has arranged a chartered flight, called ‘Modi Express’, along with a train and a car convoy travelling with Indian and Australian flags.

During his 2014 visit, a special train, ‘Modi Express’ from Melbourne to Sydney, was organised.

The Indian Australian Diaspora Foundation (IADF) is a not-for-profit organization that encourages cooperation between the Australia and India, advancing the shared values of democracy, inclusive economic development, and mutual respect. IADF brings together Indian-Australian organizations and institutions to encourage collaboration within the region and expand opportunities for engagement with India, its website said.

PM Modi is to visit Australia to attend the Quad Leaders’ Summit being hosted by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on May 24 in Sydney. It will be the third in-person Quad Leaders’ Summit.

The Quad Leaders’ Summit will see the attendance of US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

World needs integrated approach to deal with disasters: PM Modi

United News of India (UNI) — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:56:14 +0000

New Delhi, Apr 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called upon the world for taking a “integrated approach” to deal with the impact of disasters and said “Infrastructure must leave none behind and serve the people even during times of crisis”.

“In a closely connected world, the impact of disasters will not just be local. Disasters in one region can have a big impact on a completely different region. Therefore, our response has to be integrated, not isolated” he said at the 5th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, ICDRI-2023.

He noted that in just a few years, over 40 countries from advanced and developing countries, large or small or from global South or Global North have become part of the CDRI. He found it encouraging that apart from governments, global institutions, private sectors and domain experts are also involved.

Modi underlined the intelligent use of local knowledge of building infrastructures that can with-stand disasters.

“Modern technology with local insights can be great for resilience. Further, if documented well, local knowledge may become a global best practice,” the Prime Minister said.

Mentioning India’s G20 presidency, the Prime Minister informed about inclusion of the CDRI in many working groups. “The solutions you explore here will receive attention at the highest levels of global policy-making,” he said.

Referring to the scale and intensity of the recent disasters like the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, the Prime Minister concluded by underlining the importance of CDRI’s work and its importance.

Noting the inclusive intent of some of the CDRI initiatives the Prime Minister mentioned the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States initiative or IRIS which is benefitting many island nations.

Talking about the Infrastructure Resilience Accelerator Fund that was announced last year he said “This 50 million dollar fund has generated immense interest among developing nations. “The commitment of financial resources is key to the success of initiatives”.

The Prime Minister outlined some priorities for discussion for disaster resilience infrastructure in the context of this year’s theme of ‘Delivering Resilient and Inclusive Infrastructure’.

He said “Infrastructure is not only about returns but also about reach and resilience. Infrastructure must leave none behind and serve the people even during times of crisis.”

The Prime Minister stressed the need for a holistic view of infrastructure as social and digital infrastructure are as important as transport infrastructure.

Modi said CDRI arose from a global vision that in a closely connected world, the impact of disasters will not just be local.Therefore, “our response has to be integrated not isolated”, he said.

Noting that in just a few years, over 40 countries from advanced and developing countries, large or small or from global South or Global North have become part of the CDRI.

“It is encouraging that apart from governments, global institutions, private sectors and domain experts are also involved” he said.

The Prime Minister of India launched CDRI during his speech at the UN Climate Action Summit on September 23, 2019, with an aim to promote the resilience of new and existing infrastructure systems to climate and disaster risks in support of sustainable development. Currently the CDRI has 31 member countries and eight organisations.

Internet connectivity ushers in a new dawn in the country: PM Modi

Yakita Somani — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 11:05:29 +0000

New digital entrepreneurs are emerging in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday during his ‘Mann ki Baat’ address. Through Digital India, 4G services that were previously only available in major cities have now been extended to every village. “Internet connectivity has brought a new dawn,” Modi stated.

Modi said on the 92nd episode of ‘Mann ki Baat,’ “Like, earlier people used to be happy when electricity reached the village; now, in new India, the same happiness is felt when 4G reaches there.”

“There has been a new sunrise in the form of 4G in the remote areas of Arunachal and the North East; internet connectivity has brought a new dawn,” Modi added.

He claimed that Digital India has brought facilities that were previously only available in major cities to every village. As a result, the number of new digital entrepreneurs in the country is increasing.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister shed some light on the fight against malnutrition. “Millets have many benefits, not just one,” he said. They reduce the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease in addition to obesity. They are also beneficial in preventing stomach and liver problems.

PM Modi also spoke about the country’s 75th anniversary of independence. He stated in his address, “We have witnessed the country’s collective might on this special occasion of Amrit Mahotsav and Independence Day. There has been an epiphany. There were so many differences in such a large country, but when it came to hoisting the tricolour, everyone seemed to be in the same spirit. People came forwards, becoming the vanguard of the tricolour’s pride. The spirit of the country could also be seen in the cleanliness and vaccination campaigns.”

Prime Minister Modi calls on citizens to help combat malnutrition

Yakita Somani — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 10:45:35 +0000

On the 92nd edition of his radio programme “Mann Ki Baat,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to work together to eliminate malnutrition, emphasising the importance of social awareness in this fight.

He proclaimed, “We have seen the collective might of the country on the special occasions of Amrit Mahotsav and Independence Day. In the upcoming month, Modi urged the populace to join the fight against malnutrition.

Efforts for social awareness play an important role in tackling the challenges of malnutrition.

I would urge all of you in the coming nutrition month, to take part in the efforts to eradicate malnutrition: PM during #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/UkJvqUlvQu

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 28, 2022

“In addition to festivals, September is dedicated to a large nutrition campaign.” “From September 1 to 30, we observe ‘Poshan Maah,’ or nutrition month,” Modi said. He noted that many innovative and diverse efforts are being made to combat malnutrition.

“Better use of technology and public participation have also become important components of the ‘Poshan Abhiyan.’

The Jal Jeevan mission will have a significant impact on eradicating malnutrition in India “he stated. Modi emphasised the importance of social awareness initiatives in addressing the problems caused by malnutrition and urged people to take action to end it.

PM Modi said of millets and their benefits to farmers, “Nowadays, the younger generation is much focused on Healthy Living and Eating.” Even when viewed in this light, millets are high in protein, fibre, and minerals. Many people even refer to it as a Superfood. Millets have numerous advantages, not just one. They reduce the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease as well as obesity. They are also beneficial in preventing stomach and liver ailments.”

PM Modi speaks with President Putin, discusses global energy, food situation

United News of India (UNI) — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 06:32:57 +0000

New Delhi, July 1: As the Ukraine conflict continues with no signs of abating, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin and reiterated India’s long-standing position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy to end the conflict. The two leaders also discussed the international food and energy situation.

During the phone call, the two leaders reviewed the implementation of the decisions taken during President Putin’s visit to India in December 2021 for the annual bilateral summit.

“In particular, they exchanged ideas on how bilateral trade in agricultural goods, fertilizers and pharma products could be encouraged further,” an official statement said.

“The leaders also discussed global issues, including the state of the international energy and food markets,” the statement said, amid the backdrop of rising international energy and food prices as a fallout of the Ukraine conflict that has crossed four months.

“In the context of the ongoing situation in Ukraine, Prime Minister reiterated India’s long-standing position in favour of dialogue and diplomacy.

“The leaders agreed to maintain regular consultations on global and bilateral issues,” the statement said.

Prime Minister Modi has spoken to President Putin on three earlier occasions after the Ukraine conflict broke out on February 24 this year, and sought Moscow’s help in the evacuation of Indian students from Ukraine, and to urge direct talks between Ukraine and Russia to end the hostilities.

According to a Russian readout of the talks. “As agreed during the BRICS summit on June 23–24. Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on July 1.”

The leaders discussed the bilateral relations, focusing on the further development of mutually beneficial economic ties.

The two noted the “significant increase in the volume of bilateral trade, including mutual deliveries of agricultural products”.

“They expressed mutual intention for the comprehensive strengthening of the special and privileged strategic partnership between Russia and India.”

At the request of Narendra Modi, Vladimir Putin briefed on the key aspects of the Russian special military operation. Emphasizing the dangerous and provocative nature of the line of the Kyiv regime and its Western patrons. Aimed at escalating the crisis and disrupting efforts to resolve it politically and diplomatically, it said.

They also discussed the current state of affairs in the global food market.

“Vladimir Putin drew attention to the systemic mistakes made by a number of states. Which led to the disruption of the entire architecture of the free trade of food products. And provoked a significant increase of their cost.

“Illegitimate sanctions against Russia have exacerbated an already difficult situation. The same factors had a negative impact on the global energy market. At the same time, the Russian leader stressed that Russia has been and remains a reliable producer. And supplier of grain, fertilizers and energy carriers, including to the Indian partners”. It noted

Both leaders agreed to continue personal contacts, as well as interaction at other levels.

PM Modi: All PMs & governments helped to make today’s India

United News of India (UNI) — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 10:26:48 +0000

New Delhi, April 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that every government and every Prime Minister post independence contributed to the making of today’s India. He was speaking after inaugurating the Pradhanmantri Sanghralaya. Which showcases the story of India after independence through the lives and contributions of its Prime Ministers. “Every government formed in independent India has contributed in taking the country to the height it is at today. I have repeated this thing many times from Red Fort also… Every Prime Minister of the country has contributed immensely towards achieving of the goals of constitutional democracy,” he said. Modi said the museum had become a living reflection of the shared heritage of each government. “To remember them is to know the journey of independent India.

People coming here will be familiar with the contribution of the former Prime Ministers of the country, their background, their struggles and creations.” Modi expressed pride that many of the Prime Ministers came from ordinary families. He said the fact of such leaders coming from extremely poor and farmer families. And then reaching the position of the Prime Minister strengthened the faith in Indian democracy and its traditions.

“It also gives confidence to the youth of the country. That even a person born in a ordinary family can reach the highest positions in the democratic system of India”. The Prime Minister said that India was the mother of democracy. “The great feature of India’s democracy is that it has been continuously changing with the passage of time. In every era, in every generation, there has been a continuous effort to make democracy more modern and empowered.” Recalling the rich history and prosperous era of India in the past, Modi laid stress on spreading awareness about the correct picture of the country’s heritage.

He said the government’s efforts to bring back the stolen heritage from abroad. Celebrating places of the glorious heritage, preserving memories of the freedom fighters. The Freedom Fighter Museum and the tribal history museum were steps in that direction. The Prime Minister bought the first ticket to enter the Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya.

The museum is an endeavour aimed at sensitising. And inspiring the younger generation about the leadership, vision and achievements of all Prime Ministers. Representing a seamless blend of the old and the new, the museum integrates the erstwhile Teen Murti Bhawan. Designated as Block I, with the newly constructed building designated as Block II. According to the PMO, the total area of the two blocks is over 15,600 square metres. The design of the museum building incorporates sustainable and energy conservation practices. Information for the museum was collected through resources and repositories with government and private media platforms. Defence Ministry and foreign news agencies.

Appropriate use of the collected works and other literary works. Important correspondences, some personal items, gifts and memorabilia. Felicitations, honours, medals conferred, commemorative stamps, coins, speeches of Prime Ministers. And anecdotal representation of ideologies and different aspects of the lives of Prime Ministers. Have been reflected in a thematic format in the museum. There are a total of 43 galleries in the museum.

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India to contribute $1 million to secretariat’s operational budget: PM Modi at 5th BIMSTEC Summit

Sathvika Chelakani — Wed, 30 Mar 2022 05:05:19 +0000

PM Modi addressing the 5th BIMSTEC summit says “India will contribute one million US dollars to the (BIMSTEC) secretariat’s operational budget… It is critical to boost the capacity of the (BIMSTEC) secretariat… I propose that the Secretary-General develop a road map for this.”

The summit conference was held virtually hosted by Sri Lanka, the current chair of the seven-country grouping. On March 28, BIMSTEC Senior Officials (SOM) met to prepare for the Summit, followed by BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers (BMM) meetings on March 29.

The BIMSTEC Summit is taking place in the midst of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has far-reaching global ramifications. The group will most likely discuss the current Ukrainian crisis and its implications for the region. Furthermore, the leaders of the BIMSTEC group are expected to speak about the group’s core institutional structures and methods.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the 18th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting in Colombo, where he emphasised the group’s determination to strengthen and expand cooperation in areas such as connectivity, energy, and maritime links. EAM Jaishankar wrapped up a “productive and congenial” BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting on Tuesday. “Thank you, FM Prof G. L. Peiris, for the excellent arrangements,” Jaishankar said in a tweet.

PM Modi to address a webinar today on Budget 22-23 impact on education sector

Sathvika Chelakani — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:53:00 +0000

On Monday, February 21, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak at a webinar hosted by the Ministry of Education about the implementation of the Union Budget 2022-23.

The webinar will feature sessions on various relevant topics with participation from government officials from various ministries and state governments, industry representatives, skill development organisations, educationists, students, and other experts. According to an official statement, the goal of the webinar is to brainstorm with experts from the public and private sectors, academia, and industry to identify strategies for moving forward with the implementation of various issues across sectors.

Under the identified themes, seven parallel breakout sessions will be held. The participating teams will identify action points, broad strategies, and timelines for implementation in accordance with the principles of ease of education and a focus on harnessing employment opportunities.

The following topics have been identified for the webinar:

The Digital University: Making World-Class Higher Education Available to Everyone
The Digital Teacher: Developing High-Quality E-Content and Virtual Labs for Inclusivity, Improved Learning Outcomes, and Skill Development
Extending the Reach of One Class One Channel: Delivering Quality Digital Education to the Most Remote Locations
Knowledge of India-Specific Urban Planning and Design
Towards a Stronger Industry-Skill Connection
GIFT City Educational Institutions Development
In AVGC, the industry-skill link is being strengthened.

This year’s Union Budget announced the creation of a new Digital University to provide students across the country with access to world-class quality universal education with personalized learning experiences right at their doorsteps. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also announced the establishment of 750 virtual labs in Science and Mathematics to foster critical thinking skills.

At 11 AM today, will be addressing a webinar on how this year’s Union Budget will have a positive impact on the education sector.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 21, 2022

PM Modi to address the TERI’s World Sustainable Development Summit on Wednesday

Malvika Choudhary — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:58:21 +0000

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address on the inauguration day of The Energy and Resources Institute’s (TERI) World Sustainable Development Summit on Wednesday. The upcoming edition will be held as a hybrid event scheduled from 16- 18 February 2022 in New Delhi. World Sustainable Development Summit is TERI’s annual flagship event. The prime minister will deliver his address through a video message around 6 pm, the PMO stated.

PM @narendramodi to deliver the inaugural address at TERI’s World Sustainable Development Summit on 16th February

Read here: https://t.co/J8tw0QaFDg

— PIB India (@PIB_India) February 15, 2022

The summit will discuss a wide range of concerning matters, like climate change, sustainable production, energy transitions, global commons and resource security.

The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS) is the annual event of The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI). The WSDS 2022 will be held under the umbrella theme of “Towards a Resilient Planet: Ensuring a Sustainable and Equitable Future.”

The three-day summit commencing on 16th February will be attended by Luis Abinader, President of the Dominican Republic, Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Amina J Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations, heads of various intergovernmental organisations, Ministers and envoys from more than a dozen countries and representatives from over 120 countries.

“It is our conscious effort at creating a platform where stakeholders from across the world sit together to deliberate on solutions that are based on sustainability and green growth. TERI is a pioneer in these areas and WSDS 2022 will play a crucial part in accentuating our role in providing technological, policy as well as knowledge solutions as India works towards realising the commitments made at COP26,” Director General, TERI, Dr Vibha Dhawan conveyed.

Apart from Modi’s inaugural address, the other notable addresses will be delivered by President of the Republic of Guyana Dr Irfaan Ali and Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations, Amina J. Mohammed. India’s Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav will make the opening address.

The Energy and Resources Institute is a research institute in New Delhi that specializes in the fields of energy, environment and sustainable development and was established in 1974.

PM Modi to address One Ocean Summit tomorrow, Check details here

Sathvika Chelakani — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 14:43:56 +0000

In an official statement released on Thursday, the Prime Minister’s Office declared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to address the high-level segment of the One Ocean Summit On 11 February 2022. The PM will address the conference via video conferencing at around 2:30 pm, according to the official statement.

The summit objective is to mobilize the international community to take tangible action towards preserving and supporting healthy and sustainable ocean ecosystems. The one ocean summit is going to be organised by France from 9-11 February, In Brest, France, in cooperation with the United Nations and the World Bank.

The summit will also be addressed by several heads of states and governments including Germany, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Japan, Canada, among others.

Budget 2022: Check key highlights from PM Modi’s address to the Parliament

Malvika Choudhary — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:55:26 +0000

The Budget Session of the Parliament has already begun at 11 am, which started with the President’s address, and will be followed by the Finance Minister tabling the Economic Survey 2022.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi enunciated that the session would showcase India’s economic growth to the world. “In today’s global situation, there are a lot of opportunities for India. This session instils confidence in the world regarding the country’s economic progress, vaccination program, and Made in India vaccines,” said PM Modi.

The Prime minister in his speech requested the legislators not to miss the session while campaigning for the elections. “It is true that polls affect sessions and discussions. But I request all MPs that elections will go on but the Budget Session draws a blueprint for the entire year. The more fruitful we make it, the better our economic progress will be.”

Acclaiming India’s battle against the pandemic, President Ram Nath Kovind, while addressing the Budget Session of the Parliament, said “India’s capability to fight COVID-19 was evident in its vaccination program. In less than a year, we made a record of administering over 150 crore doses of vaccine. Today, we’re one of the leading nations in the world when it comes to the number of doses given.”

“I bow down to the freedom fighters who prioritised their duties and helped India get its rights. I also respectfully remember the personalities who contributed to the development of India in the 75 years of Independence,” the president added.

The President lauded the Central government for its welfare schemes, he stated, “To ensure that no one returns home hungry, my govt distributed free rations to the poor every month as part of the PM Gareeb Kalyan Yojana. Today, India is running the world’s largest food distribution program. Also, the Ayushman Bharat card has benefitted the poor. Availability of medicines at low prices at Jan Aushadi Kendra was also a great move.”

Other highlights of President Kovind’s address included some major key points upon the heath and common needs of the public. He stated that the WHO Traditional Centre of Medicine will be set up in the country.

He said, “My govt. follows B.R. Ambedkar’s vision, and backward castes are getting represented in the country.” The government is furnishing free rations to beneficiaries through PM Garib Kalyan Yojana. He further added that the government has begun an e-shram portal and street vendors have linked with food delivery organizations in the country.

On the emerging digital India movement, he stated that through Digital India and Digital Economy, citizens’ accounts are linked, and the country is getting digitally strong.

PM Modi to address the World Economic Forum Davos Agenda summit on January 17

Shifali Gorka — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 11:42:43 +0000

The World Economic Forum will host an online Davos Agenda Summit starting from next week on Monday, January 17. The event will be a five-day-long event.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Davos Agenda Summit hosted by The World Economic Forum on the first of the event, which is on January 17. Various global leaders will join the Davos Agenda summit and share their respective visions for 2022.

The theme of this year’s summit is ‘The State of The World’. While announcing the schedule the WEF said ‘Davos Agenda 2022’ will be the first global platform for key world leaders to share their visions for 2022 and it is being convened on the theme of ‘State of the World’.

The summit will be completely virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic. Leaders of various states and governments along with CEOs will join the virtual summit.

In addition to Modi, the world leaders delivering ‘State of the World’ special addresses will include Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Indonesian President Joko Widodo, Israeli Prime Minister Neftali Bennett, us treasury secretary Janet l Yellen, and Nigeria’s Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, said, “Everyone hopes that in 2022 the COVID-19 pandemic, and the crises that accompanied it, will finally begin to recede. But major global challenges await us, from climate change to rebuilding trust and social cohesion.

“To address them, leaders will need to adopt new models, look long term, renew cooperation and act systemically. The Davos Agenda 2022 is the starting point for the dialogue needed for global cooperation in 2022.

The summit will enable the business leaders, government, international organizations to share their individual outlook over the theme and will also help them to share their plans for the global issues including climate change, social contracts and the COVID-19 vaccination drive.

“Now all Indians understand the power of Made in India,” says PM Narendra Modi while addressing the nation

Ayisha Farah — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 05:40:55 +0000

While addressing the nation on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the 100 crore vaccine breakthrough displays a new image of India and is an answer to all those challenging the country’s vaccination drive. This will be Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenth address to the nation since March 2020. The first was on March 19, 2020, in which PM Modi had declared the Janta Curfew amidst rising COVID-19 cases.

Calling India’s vaccination drive as a journey from “anxiety to assurance” that has made the country rise mightier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote: “The journey from anxiety to assurance has happened, and our nation has emerged stronger, thanks to the world’s largest vaccination drive. It has been a truly bhagirath effort involving multiple sections of society.”

He added, “The vaccine drive is an example of what India can achieve if the citizens and the government come together with a common goal in the spirit of Jan Bhagidari. When everyone takes ownership, nothing is impossible.”

Even while inaugurating a new building at the Delhi AIIMS campus via video conferencing, the prime minister said that the nation now has a protecting guard of 100 crore vaccination doses against the worst pandemic that the world has seen in over 100 years.

PM Narendra Modi says that the 100 crore vaccine dose accomplishment goes to all 130 crore Indians. PM Modi congratulates all Indians for the vital breakthrough accomplished on Thursday. “This is not just a number, it is a beginning of a new chapter, a new India,” said PM Modi.

There was a lot of tension from different interest groups to give special treatment to them during vaccination drives. But the government assured that, like our other schemes, there is no VIP lifestyle in the vaccination drive.

PM Narendra Modi says some concerns were also raised about the strict COVID-19 restrictions. “Many noted that how can such severe limitations be inflicted in India. But in a democracy, we have considered the needs of all, following our sabka saath, sabka vikaas principle.”

PM Narendra Modi explains how world nations are still fighting vaccine hesitation while related concerns were asked in India. But the 100 crore vaccine dose accomplishment proves how India conquered the vaccine scepticism. With faith in science and innovations, India has managed to accomplish this significant feat.

Last year, many traders had experienced massive failures as sales during Diwali had dropped significantly due to the COVID-19 virus. However, this year, thanks to 100 crore people getting vaccinated, people feel much safer, and our dealers can do business like usual, the Prime Minister said.

PM Narendra Modi says that “we would hear ‘made in this country’, ‘made in that country’, but now all Indians understand the power of ‘Made in India’. I request all Indians to support Indian manufacturers by purchasing ‘Made in India’ products, promoting ‘Vocal for Local’.”

The Prime Minister said specialists in India and abroad are very optimistic about India’s economy. “Today, not only record investment is coming to Indian companies, but new employment opportunities are also being created for the youth,” he added.

PM Narendra Modi requested everyone to wear masks and follow all COVID-19 customs even though the country has vaccinated over 100 crore people. He also advised those who are yet to take the vaccine to get their jabs at the earliest.

IIT Directors to be addressed at 11am today by PM Modi

Vaibhav Agrawal — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:00:02 +0000

At 11:00 a.m. on Thursday the directors of various Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) shall be addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Given the coronavirus disease pandemic, the event shall be taking place virtually and the Dharmendra Pradhan, the newly appointed Union education minister of India shall also have his presence on the occasion, as per a report released by The Indian Express.

To drop former education minister Ramesh Pokhriyal along with 11 others which include Paroshottam Rupala, Kiren Rijiju, Hardeep Singh puri and Anurag Thakur along with G Kishan Reddy, the event comes a day after the Prime Minister expanded his cabinet.

By following the mantras of self-confidence, selflessness and self-awareness, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had urged the students to recognize their potential and move forward with confidence during his address at the 66th convocation ceremony of IIT Kharagpur in February. Mentioning that the engineers should be equipped with the capability to move things from patterns to patents he termed IIT as an ‘institute of indigenous technology’.

Further, he also mentioned that patience is required in everything that a person wants to do and what he wants to achieve while a technological failure shall always lead to innovation. He also said that there is no scope for hurry in the field of Science and technology and innovation.