Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah addressed the 62nd Raising Day ceremony of Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) as the chief guest in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, today. Shri Amit Shah virtually inaugurated Self Sustainable Energy Buildings (SSEB) for soldiers and drones for supply of vegetables, medicines and other essential commodities at BOPs (Border Observation Posts) located at difficult areas. Shri Shah also launched a flip book on 147 martyrs of ITBP. On this occasion, many dignitaries including Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami and Director General, ITBP were present.

In his address, Shri Amit Shah said that when the people of the country light a Diya in their homes on Diwali, then they also light a Diya for our brave soldiers posted on the border. He said that the 130 crore people of the country respect the sacrifice, courage and valour of the brave soldiers wholeheartedly. He said that the people of the country sleep peacefully throughout the year because the brave soldiers of the country dedicate the golden years of their lives for the security of the country on the borders. Shri Shah said that the sacrifice and service of Himveers is priceless and the entire country salutes this.

Union Home Minister said that today is the raising day of ITBP and with the motto of Shaurya, Dridhata and Karmanishtha (bravery, determination and devotion to duty), our Himveers have protected the inaccessible borders of India since last 62 years. He said that it has been the ITBP’s tradition to remain alert and protect the country’s borders in minus 45 degree temperature and always ready to make  supreme sacrifice. Shri Shah said that ITBP, which started 62 years ago with 7 divisions, has emerged as a strong force with one lakh Himvirs, 60 battalions, 17 training centres, 16 sectors, 5 frontiers and 2 command Head Quarters, today. He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, keeping in mind the demand of Himveers, the Central Government has also fixed the quota for the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in air and rail on the lines of the Army.

Shri Amit Shah said that among the many new initiatives taken today, Self Sustainable Energy Building (SSEB) is very special because built at an altitude of 17,000 feet in the cold desert this building will become a symbol of self-reliant India. He said that this building is a unique Diwali gift to the Himveers from the Prime Minister of the country, Shri Narendra Modi and the Ministry of Home Affairs. Shri Shah said that when the outside temperature drops to 40-45 degrees below zero and even petrol or diesel cannot be used, this building will keep the soldiers safe at a temperature of 18-19 degrees. He said that Self Sustainable Energy Building was completed in just 2 months.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that the idea of using drones for the supply of vegetables, medicines and other essential logistics items at BOP (Border Observation Post) situated at high altitude and difficult areas was put before all of us by Prime Minister Modi. He said that in realizing this vision, the first drone has reached a remote area carrying 15 kg of medicines and vegetables today, this is a big step. He said that the drone service started today will prove beneficial not only for our Himveers but also for the people of the border villages. Shri Shah said that to maintain security in remote areas, it is very important to fill the gaps and due these gaps many problems have to be faced. He said that recently, on the initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved 7 battalions of ITBP and this is the first time after the establishment of ITBP that 7 battalions have been approved together and out of 7 battalions 4 will be deployed shortly. Shri Shah said that these 7 battalions and 1 sector headquarters will be built at a cost of approximately Rs.  3000 crore.

Shri Amit Shah said that ITBP is known for Shaurya, Dridhata and Karmanishtha. He said that India has 7516 km long coastline and more than 15,000 km land border. He said that India shares its land borders with 7 countries and the responsibility of protecting the borders in the Himalayan region has been given to ITBP. He said that our brave Himveers have protected the borders in the best possible manner in the most difficult areas. Shri Shah said that ITBP, in its continuous service of 6 decades, has received 7 Padma Shri, 2 Kirti Chakras, 6 Shaurya Chakras, 19 President’s Police Medals, 14 Tenzing Norgay Adventure Medals and many other medals, which symbolises the bravery and sacrifice of this force. He said that as long as our ITBP and Army personnel are deployed on the border, no one can capture even an inch of India’s land. He said that now the Him Veeranganas are also working shoulder to shoulder in protecting the country’s borders. Union Home Minister specially congratulated and conveyed his best wishes to the Him Veeranganas deployed in protecting the country’s borders in such a remote area.

Union Home Minister said that ITBP’s participation in the field of sports has also increased a lot, which is quite appreciable. Apart from this, in their efforts for environmental protection, ITBP has planted more than 36 lakh saplings in remote areas. He asked all the soldiers to associate themselves with the trees, which will not only bring about a huge change and sensitivity in their minds but this association with nurturing of the trees will also bring a huge change in the minds of the soldiers. Shri Shah said that these 36 lakh saplings will become big trees in 5 years and will purify the environment of the country as well as the whole world. Shri Shah said that recently Prime Minister Modi has presented a new concept to the country through the Vibrant Village Programme. Earlier, the village situated on the border was known as the last village of the country, but Prime Minister Modi went there and said that this is not the last village, but the first village of the country. Shri Shah said that Prime Minister Modi ji has initiated the Vibrant Village Programme with the approach of not only sustaining the population of villages situated on the border but also increasing it and providing facilities like other parts of the country. Shri Shah said that in the first phase of this programme, the Modi government has worked to streamline electricity, roads, employment, skill development, education and health for 662 villages of 46 blocks in 19 districts with a budget of Rs 4800 crore.

Shri Amit Shah said that the security of the country’s borders is the responsibility of the Himveers, but if these border villages become vacant then there will be a lot of problems in this work. He said that wherever our CAPFs are deployed, we should accept them as the nodal agency for development works and work should be done to ensure that all the facilities reach the villages. Shri Shah said that in the coming year, 168 unconnected villages will be connected to roads, electricity, telecommunication and health services. Union Home Minister said that the country cannot remain safe without the development of facilities on the borders. He said that the average expenditure on the development of Indo-China border facilities before 2014 was Rs 4,000 crore per year, but in the last 9 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi this has been increased to Rs 12,340 crore per year. He said that the Government of India has increased the expenditure three times for building roads on the border, building BOPs, ensuring facilities for Jawans and providing amenities to villages. Shri Shah said that the Modi government has constructed more than 350 bridges and culverts in this difficult area. He said that the government has initiated many schemes in the last 9 years for the welfare of the soldiers.

Shri Amit Shah said that under the leadership of shri Modi, there has been a lot of change in the internal security situation of the country in the last 9 years. After the removal of Article 370 from Kashmir, we have succeeded in gaining complete control over terrorism. There has been a 72% decline in deaths. There has been 80% reduction in left-wing extremism. Shri Shah said that under the leadership of Shri Modi, the internal security scenario of the country is becoming very strong and our Himveers are taking care of the security of the borders. He said that the Azadi ka Amrit Varsh has just ended and during the Amrit Kaal of Azadi, we all have to resolve to make India first in every field of the world by 2047. Shri Shah said that by 2047 we have to make India a country that leads the world in every area.

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy & Department of Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said, the government under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has sought several measures to make medical education affordable and accessible, so that no deserving candidate finds himself at disadvantage. The number of MBBS seats increased by 79% from 51,348 to 91,927 while MD seats by 93% from 31,185 to 60,202 in just over 9 years, he said.

In a quantum jump, Dr Jitendra Singh said, from 145 government medical colleges in 2014, India now has 260 such GMCs, while the number of AIIMS in the country went up to 23 in over 9 years, he informed.

The Minister was  speaking after flagging off a 32-seater bus donated to AIIMS, Jammu by the SBI. The function was held at Bakshi Nagar Camp Office of AIIMS, Jammu.

Director AIIMS, Dr Shakti Gupta expressed his gratitude to Dr Jitendra Singh and commended his commitment in coming straight from Telangana to grace the occasion despite his hard pressing schedule.

Talking about India’s vaccination programme, Dr Jitendra Singh stated that India has emerged as a world leader in protective healthcare. Earlier, the country wasn’t taken seriously as a healthcare provider, he noted.

The Minister commended the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for freeing the healthcare sector of shackles and doing away with obsolete regulations, adding that a more enabling milieu has been created.

The Minister suggested incorporating telemedicine provision in SBI-donated buses to hospitals on the pattern of ‘Doctors on Wheels’ facility. He called for an integrated health management protocol to add value to delivering medical services in far-flung areas.

Later, the Minister interacted with the students and faculty of AIIMS, Jammu. He shared his experiences and offered tips to the students as to how to excel in their field.

Dr Jitendra Singh exchanged views on latest tools of medical practice like Artificial Intelligence, Quantum therapies etc and shared his experiences on the same. He also suggested Theme-based CMEs involving multiple streams and disciplines under one roof. He also spoke about integrating clinical medicine with Deep Technology for drawing maximum outcomes.

On the occasion, Dr Jitendra Singh released a book titled “Handbook of Policies, Guidelines and Procedures”. The book highlights the importance of collaboration between institutions and conducting trials across multiple centres.

Dr Jitendra Singh also advised the students to work towards realising the Prime Minister’s vision of a Developed nation by 2047.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, a festival symbolizing health, happiness and prosperity.

Shri Modi has sought the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari and wished that all the citizens remain healthy, prosperous and happy, so that the determination of a developed India continues to get new energy.

The Prime Minister posted on X;

“देश के मेरे सभी परिवारजनों को आरोग्य एवं सुख-समृद्धि के प्रतीक पर्व धनतेरस की बहुत-बहुत बधाई। मेरी कामना है कि भगवान धन्वंतरि की कृपा से आप सभी सदैव स्वस्थ, संपन्न और प्रसन्न रहें, जिससे विकसित भारत के संकल्प को नई ऊर्जा मिलती रहे।”

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended best wishes to the people of Uttarakhand on Uttarakhand Foundation Day.

Shri Modi said that Devbhoomi Uttarakhand has made an invaluable contribution to the richness of Indian culture and tradition.

In a X post, the Prime Minister said;

“भारतीय संस्कृति और परंपरा की समृद्धि में देवभूमि उत्तराखंड का अमूल्य योगदान है। प्राकृतिक पर्यटन के लिए प्रसिद्ध इस प्रदेश के मेरे सभी परिवारजन अत्यंत परिश्रमी होने के साथ-साथ बेहद पराक्रमी भी हैं। आज राज्य के स्थापना दिवस पर उन्हें मेरी बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं।”

An organized Ayurveda eco-system is being built by the Ministry of Ayush at the global level through education, research, products, and services. Union Ayush Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal said this in the inaugural session of the conference being held in the context of the eighth Ayurveda Day Mahaparva in Panchkula, Haryana. Ayurvedic medicine is part of a culture thousands of years old and has been present in the society, education, service, and lifestyle of India since ancient times.

Shri Sonowal said that in the recent G20 meeting, India presented the message of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ to the member countries, which received everyone’s consent, and unprecedented success was achieved through the G20 Declaration. The spirit of constantly moving forward with new experiments, of which the development of Ayush is one, has transformed India from a developing country to the fifth-largest economy in the world.

Youth and common people can create successful startups by commercially manufacturing Ayurvedic products related to agriculture, horticulture, and veterinary medicine. With the formation and growth of such startups, India’s economy will become stronger by becoming a self-reliant economy.

Union Minister of State for Ayush, Shri Munjpara Mahendrabhai was also present as a special guest at the inauguration of the conference being held in the context of ‘Ayurveda Day’. Shri Munjpara said that the development of ‘health’ service is the responsibility of the government and the special thing about Ayurveda medicine is that it emphasizes on public participation to stay healthy. By making Ayurveda a part of lifestyle, service delivery in the health sector can be further strengthened.

Special guest of the function, Padmashree Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, said that Ayurveda is a never-ending treasure of knowledge that keeps moving forward according to time and culture. Today we have come here with the sole purpose of seeing how we can take forward this culture of Ayurveda with the global thought of public health.

A month-long global campaign organized by the Ministry of Ayush with the message ‘Ayurveda for One Health’ ended today. Crores of people from all over the world joined this campaign and understood how humans, animals, the environment, and plants can remain healthy through Ayurveda and create a unique Ayurveda system.

Along with the conference, the ‘Ayurveda Mahaparva’ expo and review meeting of the National Ayush Mission (NAM) of eight states was also organized. Ayurveda product manufacturers, start-ups and Ayurveda professionals from across the country presented their products. In the meeting of the National Ayush Mission (NAM), the work and activities of all the eight states were reviewed and the Ministry of Ayush urged the representatives of all the states to make the National Ayush Mission successful and during the inauguration ceremony itself. The Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Ayush Smt. Kavita Garg gave a review presentation on various activities and the progress of the Ayush Mission in the eight states. Vaidya Manoj Nesari, Ayurveda Advisor, Ministry of Ayush, made introductory remarks on the objective and scope of the conference. Tomorrow on November 10, the main function of the eighth Ayurveda Day will be held at Indradhanush Auditorium, Panchkula on the occasion of Dhanvantari Day.

Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) Kanpur announced 3 key partnerships today with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Dassault Aircraft Services India (DASI), today, aligned with the objectives of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), which is to empower and prepare the local youth for the aerospace and defence sector particularly to support the Defence Industrial Corridor in Uttar Pradesh. The MoUs were exchanged today in the esteemed presence of Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India in New Delhi.

The partnerships focus on the holistic development of youth, especially those in Uttar Pradesh, giving them access to quality modules in new-age courses in Aviation and Defence sectors.

This is the first time ever that as envisaged under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, we are witnessing a collaboration between education, skilling and leading industries to build the capabilities of IIS Kanpur. The thought of conceptualizing these IISs was envisioned by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi himself, during his visit to Singapore’s Institute of Technical Education, one of the leading institutions equipping students for jobs and career advancement. Similarly, IISs are being established in the country to enhance training standards in the current skill ecosystem.

Speaking on the occasion Shri Pradhan said that the collaboration between IIT Kanpur, Indian Institute of Skills, Kanpur, HAL and Dassault Aircraft Services India, marks a significant chapter towards shaping the future of skill development and empowering India’s youth. He stated that for the first-time ever-educational institute, skilling institution and industry are coming together to synergise efforts to certify and future-proof youth.

Shri Pradhan further said that futuristic courses under this collaboration is PM’s gift to the youth and workforce of our country. This collaboration will pave the way for leveraging opportunities emerging out of UP’s defence corridor as well as for creating new opportunities for skilling, up-skilling, employment and entrepreneurship in the aerospace, aviation and defence sectors, he added.

Lauding the partnership, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE said that it’s an important day for India as we build the capabilities in IISs with the exchange of three MoUs for IIS Kanpur today. With these partnerships, stakeholders envision the setting up of best-in-class infrastructure accompanied with modern training methodology to build a strong foundation for the youth, particularly those in Uttar Pradesh. It is certain that the young cadre associated with IIS will benefit immensely with the commitment showcased by IIT Kanpur, HAL, and DASSAULT in offering high-quality education in new-age courses, defence and aviation sectors.

The vision behind setting up IIS is to build world-class skill training centres by learning from and imbibing best practices from internationally renowned existing skill institutions. And the designed courses have been put together in consultation with the subject matter experts from the most respected institution of the country IIT, Kanpur. The planned modules will provide knowledge around Industry 4.0 courses such as AI, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Advance Manufacturing, Krishi 2.0 Smart Agriculture, Robotics and Automation and more.

Under another strategic partnership with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), HAL will develop a training infrastructure for a CNC lab at the new IIS Kanpur building as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). This initiative aims to offer IIS Kanpur’s faculties and trainees exposure to advanced CNC machining technology while also facilitating training, re-skilling, and up-skilling for the target group. The goal is to better prepare trainees for industrial jobs, thus supporting the Skill India initiative. Additionally, this project seeks to foster improved collaboration between academia and industry by creating a common engineering environment that is familiar to both parties, enabling more effective know-how sharing.

Overall, from the purview of infrastructure development, 12 laboratories, 12 classrooms, multipurpose room, open theatre, outdoor training area, conference and discussion rooms and a cafeteria.

Further, the partnership envisioned with the Dassault Aviation will help commence a course in Aeronautical Structure and Equipment Fitter (AS&EF) at IIS for providing long-term training in the aviation sector in Kanpur. As a part of the partnership, Dassault Aviation Centre of Excellence is being set up for Aeronautical Vocational Training in the IIS building in the Kanpur Campus.

Strong industry and employer connect is envisioned through these collaborations for supporting latest training facilities in IIS and provide opportunities for on-the-job trainings with leading industries. Further, these partnerships are contributing to the benefit of the society by enabling the local ecosystem to adapt to the state-of-art technology. The Government of India has already set up IISs in 3 locations in the country namely Mumbai, Kanpur and Ahmedabad.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today urged the masses to celebrate India’s entrepreneurial and creative spirit by supporting the local talent using digital media.

He also shared a link on which people can post a selfie with the product or its maker on the NaMO App.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

“This Diwali, let us celebrate India’s entrepreneurial and creative spirit with Vocal for Local threads on NaMo app.

narendramodi.in/vocal4local

Buy products which have been made locally and then post a selfie with the product or the maker on the NaMo App. Invite your friends and family to join your thread and spread the spirit of positivity.

Let us use the power of digital media to support local talent, encourage the creativity of fellow Indians and keep our traditions thriving.”

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah addressed the National Symposium on ‘Promotion of Organic Products through Cooperatives’ organized by National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL)  as the Chief Guest in New Delhi today. Shri Amit Shah launched the logo, website and brochure of NCOL and also distributed membership certificates to NCOL members. On this occasion, many dignitaries including Union Minister of State for Cooperation Shri B.L. Verma, Secretary, Ministry of Cooperation and Chairman, NCOL were present.

In his address, Shri Amit Shah said that natural farming is one of the many goals set by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in the year of Amrit Mahotsav for building a self-reliant India. In order to achieve this goal, we have to work on many fronts and move ahead by coordinating between them. He said that the goal of taking natural farming above 50 percent in India cannot be achieved without a multidimensional approach and these three works completed today are very important to achieve this goal. He said that it is a matter of great satisfaction for India that today we are not only self-reliant in the field of agricultural produce but are also surplus and we have to assess this journey. Shri Shah said that the bad consequences of excessive use of fertilizers and pesticides to increase production have started appearing before us today. Their excessive use has not only reduced the fertility, polluted the land and water but has also given many diseases. He said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has called upon farmers across the country to adopt natural farming. He said that in the last 5-6 years, lakhs of farmers of the country have adopted natural farming and the number of such farmers is gradually increasing. He added that the problem for both farmers and consumers arises without proper certification. To solve this problem, the Union Cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the formation of National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) on January 11, 2023.

Union Minister of Cooperation said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, National Cooperative Organics Limited has been formed to provide a platform to all the farmers doing natural farming across the country and to make arrangements for marketing of their products. He said that today 6 products of Bharat Organics have also been launched in the market. Shri Shah said that in the coming days, Bharat Organics will become the most trusted and biggest brand not only in India but also in the global organic market. He said that our track record shows, when cooperatives and farmers get the right platform, we perform best. He said that including the 6 products launched today, a total of 20 products will be launched by December this year and the farmers producing them will start getting its benefits. He said that the sale of 6 products is starting from today through 150 outlets of Mother Dairy and these products will also be available online. Along with this, with the concept of Organic Under One Roof, a retail outlet network of all organic products is also being started today.

Shri Amit Shah said that the government led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has strengthened the agricultural economy by keeping the small farmers of the country at the centre. He said that if all farmers connect with natural farming through cooperatives, then we will be able to achieve the 4 goals i.e. every citizen should be healthy, land should be safe, water should be safe and our farmers should be prosperous set by the Prime Minster Shri Narendra Modi.

Union Minister of Cooperation said that in our country, crores of cattle farmers commercially produce cow dung every day. Its commercial use can bring a huge revolution and can also significantly increase income of the farmers. He said that today the website of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Soil Limited and organic fertilizer produced from Varanasi biogas plant also inaugurated. Cow dung should be used in land conservation, natural farming and increasing the income of farmers in the country. He said that NDDB and Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GSFC) have also registered a brand for high quality cow dung. They have also set up a cow dung gas plant with a capacity of 4000 cubic meter in Varanasi.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that due to the efforts made by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to strengthen cooperatives with the mantra of “Sahakar se Samriddhi”, the rural and agricultural sector of the country, small and marginal farmers, more than 8 lakh registered cooperative societies and 90 percent of the people of the country have joined the cooperative movement. He said that natural farming will reduce the demand for fertilizers and it will also increase the production of food grains. He said that the sooner we assimilate this new beginning, the more our country will move forward in the field of agriculture and for this the Modi government has taken many initiatives.

Shri Amit Shah said that National Cooperative Organics Limited is jointly promoted by Amul, National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India Ltd (NCCF), National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd (NAFED), National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC). It is launched with an authorized capital of Rs 500 crore. Till now, it has more than 950 members in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Nagaland and membership applications from more than 2000 cooperative institutions have been received. He said that National Cooperative Organics Limited is a multipurpose initiative, which will give momentum and direction to the country’s mission of land and water conservation and increasing the food production. This will be the biggest undertaking of the country in the next 5 years and will prove to be a big leap towards achieving Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s goal to provide better health to all the countrymen. Shri Shah said that this organization will also work as a platform for marketing, branding and export of the products of farmers engaged in natural farming. After integration, certification, testing, standardization, procurement, storage processing, branding, labeling, packaging and marketing of organic products, the entire export work will be done by National Cooperative Organics Limited, which will give recognition to our organic products in the global market in the coming days.

Union Minister of Cooperation requested Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), Farmers Producer Organizations (FPOs) and progressive farmers across the country to associate with NCOL, strengthen the ‘Bharat Brand’ and make themselves prosperous through this brand. He said that every farmer associated with natural farming in the country should join National Cooperative Organics Limited. He added that whatever profit is earned from organic products in India and the world, should go directly into the bank accounts of the farmers. It has been decided to ensure that 50% of the price received above the Minimum Support Price (MSP) will be deposited directly into the farmer’s bank account on per kilogram basis. Shri Shah said that the Modi government has decided that by the year 2024, more than 25,000 members will join NCOL and this organization has also started the work of creating a database of organic farmers. He expressed confidence that after the launch of ‘Bharat Brand’, India will stand very strongly in the world organic market in the next 10 years.

Shri Amit Shah said that to make a long-term market plan, it is very important to have a laboratory recognized by National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) in every District and Tehsil of the country. He said that at present there are a total of 246 laboratories in the country, out of which 147 are private and 99 are of the government, but out of these only 34 labs are recognized by NPOP. Shri Shah said that with the Whole of Government Approach, the government has decided to set up about 100 mobile laboratories and 205 laboratories by next year in collaboration with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and other government institutions. It will increase 300 laboratories and almost every district of the country will be covered, due to which testing and certification of land and products can also be done. Thus, there will be 439 laboratories across the country by the next year, which will provide great convenience to the farmers in getting their products certified and also to the National Cooperative Organics Limited in purchasing the certified products.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has welcomed rise in patent applications in India.

He also shared a link to WIPO post which said that patent applications by residents of India grew by 31.6% in 2022, extending an 11-year run of growth unmatched by any other country among the top 10 filers.

The Prime Minister posted on X :

“The rise in patent applications in India demonstrate the rising innovative zeal of our youth and is a very positive sign for the times to come.”

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remarked the Vocal For Local movement is getting great momentum across the country as he shared an inspirational video on promoting local products. Shri Modi also urged the citizens to share selfies with indigenous products on Namo App and make payments via UPI.

The Prime Minister posted on X:

“The Vocal For Local movement is getting great momentum across the country.”

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of Islamic Republic of Iran, H.E. Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi.

The two leaders exchanged views on the difficult situation in the West Asia region and Israel-Hamas conflict.

Prime Minister expressed deep concern at the terrorist incidents, violence and loss of civilian lives. He reiterated India’s longstanding and consistent position on the Israel-Palestine issue.

President Raisi shared his assessment of the situation.
Both the leaders expressed emphasised on the need for preventing escalation, ensuring continued humanitarian aid and early restoration of peace and stability.

The leaders also reviewed and positively assessed progress in multifaceted bilateral cooperation. They welcomed focus and priority accorded to Chabahar port in Iran for improving regional connectivity.

Both sides agreed to remain in touch given shared interest in regional peace, security and stability.