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PM Modi’s France visit to go beyond defence deals, says former ambassador

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Rakesh Sood, former Ambassador of India, believes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France will not solely focus on defence matters but may also explore opportunities in the field of space technology and people-to-people connections.

Modi’s visit to France on July 13 and 14 comes after receiving an invitation as the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade from French President Emmanuel Macron. During his visit, the Prime Minister will engage with other French leaders, including Elisabeth Borne, Gerard Larcher, and Yael Braun-Pivet. Furthermore, he plans to meet with the Indian community in France and prominent CEOs from both countries.

Sood told CNBC-TV18 that the longstanding partnership between India and France in the space sector dates back to the 1970s. He also highlighted the increasing number of Indian students pursuing higher education in France.

“Defence is not going to be the only thing, I think we will probably see some announcements in the field of space cooperation. France has been an old partner in the field of space right from the 1970s onwards. So that is an area where we could probably see some developments or announcements. Third area could well be in the field of people-to-people connect. We have seen a boost in Indian students going to France for higher education. It used to be around 3,000 students per year, the idea was to take it up to 10,000 students by 2025, I understand that the target has already been crossed and now people are looking at increasing it to 20,000 over the next five years or so,” Sood said.

Notably, on Thursday, India’s defence ministry approved the proposed procurement of 26 Rafale marine aircrafts and cleared the acquisition of three additional Scorpene submarines. The Indian Navy seeks to obtain these 26 deck-based fighter jets for deployment on the indigenously-built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant.

Retired Captain DK Sharma, former spokesperson for the Indian Navy, believes that India’s defence sector has made remarkable progress in recent years, prioritising the enhancement of indigenous capabilities and reducing reliance on imports.

“Our own logistics is very robust. There are many MSMEs which have been brought in and have been encouraged to supply the spare parts and other machinery which are of international standards. So the indigenous content (IC) is increasing by the hour and the import dependency is going down. So we are going to reap huge advantage if we get this. This is a clear win-win in my opinion,” Sharma said.

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At least 15 US CEOs to call on PM Modi, Defence Production Roadmap a priority for US and India

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to have meetings with CEO’s on three out of four days during his state visit to the United States. He is likely to meet 15-20 CEO’s over the course of three days, with the meetings taking place in the afternoons of June 20, 21, and 23.

Among the leading US industry CEO’s likely to meet the PM are Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron Technology, Vivek Lall, CEO, General Atomics & Lawrence Culp, CEO of General Electric. CEO’s of leading US companies in semiconductors, AI, telecom, defence and healthcare are likely to call on the Prime Minister.

PM Modi is also expected to meet Tesla co-founder Elon Musk, Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Grammy award-winning Indian-American singer Falu (Falguni Shah), Paul Romer, Nicholas Nassim Taleb, Ray Dalio, Jeff Smith, Michael Froman Daniel Russel, Elbridge Colby, Dr Peter Agre, Dr Stephen Klasko and Chandrika Tandon.

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“Defence industrial production roadmap would be one of the key outcomes which addresses co-development and co-production​. The Defence industrial roadmap would pave the way for closer supply line and production linkages between India and US”, said Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra.

Additionally, India and the US will sign a government-to-government deal for the co-production of jet engines by General Electric and HAL, a deal for 31 Predator Drones from General Atomics and other agreements to enable smooth supply chain cooperation.

C Raja Mohan, Asia Society Policy Institute told CNBC TV18, “India emerging as a critical factor in Asian security is in US’ interest, which is why they’re willing to look at tech transfer. A strong, capable India which can deter Chinese adventurism is in US’ interest. An India that can contribute to regional security is also in US’ interest. A partnership with India in creating new supply chain order is also in the interest of US”.

​Micron Tech is all set to announce an investment of over one billion dollars in semiconductor manufacturing in India. “There have been extensive, wide and deep discussions on Critical and Emerging technologies between India and the US. Tech partnership between  India and the US is very rich and we are looking to make substantial progress on semi conductors and other critical technologies in the months and years to come,” said Kwatra.

PM Modi’s itinerary includes participating in Yoga Day events at UN Headquarters on June 21, followed by engagements in Washington DC, where he will participate in an event on skilling and capacity building and have a private meeting with President Biden. On June 22, PM Modi will receive a ceremonial welcome at the white house, followed by an address to US Congress and a State Dinner.

A joint statement on the talks between India and US will also be issued.

Additionally, the PM will be hosted for lunch by Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary Antony Blinken on June 23, before concluding the visit with an address to the Indian diaspora at the Reagan Center.

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Mission Swachhta Aur Paani | India’s initiative to ensure clean water and a sustainable sanitation

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Mission Swachhta Aur Paani is a nationwide campaign by News18 Network and Harpic for sustainable sanitation and clean water. This campaign is striving to mobilise the country towards a better sanitation and make it a Jan Andolan.

On the occasion of World Health Day, Mission Swachhta Aur Paani is moving into its third season. This season is going to be about how good sanitation practices especially clean toilets can lead to a healthier India.

The message that will be sent out to every Indian this time is ‘Healthy Hum Jab Saaf Rakhe Toilet Har Dam’.

On the occasion of World Health Day, Mission Swachhta Aur Paani is bringing the country together for a dialogue on sanitation empowerment.

Mission Swachhta Aur Paani is bringing the country together to encourage the adoption of good sanitation practices for a healthier tomorrow. From the snowy mountains to the deep peninsula, from the forests in the northeast to the rugged west, Mission Swachhta Aur Paani is cherished as a guide, a reminder, an advocate, a reformer, and an upholder of the global sustainable development goals.

Now in 2023, News18 Network and Harpic are renewing the focus on sanitation literacy with the aim of creating awareness of the importance of maintaining good hygiene and sanitation with the motto of ‘Healthy Hum Jab Saaf Rakhe Toilet Har Dam’.

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Health, education, economic growth, environment continue to be critically impacted by the lack of sustainable sanitation.

Starting in 2014, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clarion call for Swachh Bharat, India embarked on what is the biggest sanitation drive in the world. To achieve universal coverage, in an earnest conviction for the National Abhiyan, in 2019, Harpic and Network18 launched Mission Paani in India. And soon created a global splash at World Water Week 2019 in Stockholm.

People from all walks of life took the sacred Jal Pratigya or Water Oath led by the Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu.

On World Toilet Day 2021, Mission Paani created history. It unveiled the first of its kind Sanitation Pledge and Preamble at the Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra starting a high-impact conversation around sanitation security, behavioural change, immediate and effective policies and empowerment of sanitation workers.

In 2022, the campaign entered into a third year with a renewed focus on sanitation, cleanliness and a push for clean and hygienic toilets.

The campaign initiated a dialogue on sanitation empowerment with government leaders, sanitation warriors and celebrities, policy experts and citizens making an appeal for a right to dignity.

The big moment came, when the President of India, Draupadi Murmu complemented Mission Swachhta Aur Paani for championing a national cause to make sanitation a nationwide campaign.

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PM Modi says treating sports as extracurricular activity caused huge loss to country

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Treating sports merely as an extracurricular activity had caused a huge loss to the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Wednesday while inaugurating a sports event where he also urged athletes to include millets in their diets.

The pitch for the coarse grain comes as the world marks 2023 as the International Year of Millets.

The prime minister said that at one time sport was considered as a means of passing time and so the mentality that games are not important took root, as a result a lot of talents kept away from the playgrounds.

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But this mentality is changing now, he said.

He also advised sportspersons to include yoga in their daily life to stay fit.

“Every sportsperson knows how important it is for him to remain fit, and ‘Fit India Movement’ has its role in this. For fitness, all should include yoga in their lives…it will make them healthy and also help keep the mind alert,” the prime minister said after virtually inaugurating the second phase of ‘Saansad Khel Mahakumbh 2022-23’ in Basti.

The first phase of the competition was organised from December 10 to 16, 2022 and the second phase which began on Wednesday will continue till January 28.

Underlining the importance of millets popularly called ‘mota anaj’ (coarse grain), the PM said that “nutritious diet is also important for players, and millets can play an important role in this. On India’s request, 2023 has been declared as the International Year of Millets”.

Prime Minister Modi, who also watched the first event of the competition ‘kho-kho’, said the talents participating here exist in all parts of the country and such an event helps find out them.

The PM regretted that at one time sports were considered as an extracurricular activity, and this caused a huge loss to the country.

“There was a time when sports used to be considered as an extracurricular activity. They were considered only a means of passing time. The children were also told the same. Due to this, generation after generation, a mindset developed in the society that sports are not so important. This mentality has caused a huge loss to the country,” he said.

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“Many talents remained away from the field. But in the last eight years, the country has left behind this old thinking. Work has been done to create a better environment for sports, so now more children and youths are looking at sports as a career option,” he said.

“It’s heartening that even parents are now taking sports seriously,” the prime minister said.

He said that the direct benefit of this change in people’s thinking is visible as India is constantly creating new records in the field of sports,” he said .

“We gave the best ever performance in the Olympics. Best ever performance in the Paralympics. India’s better performance in different sports is now becoming a topic of discussion. This is just the beginning. We still have a long way to go,” he said.

“This ‘Khel Mahakumbh’ will give new opportunities to young players. I am told that about 200 MPs in India have organized similar sports events in their respective places in which thousands of youths have participated,” he said, adding that in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi also, such events have started.

The prime minister also lauded girls performing well in the sports and made a mention of the spectacular showing of Shefali Verma in women’s Under-19 T-20 hitting 26 runs in an over with five fours and one six.

Stressing that the government was encouraging sportspersons at all levels, the PM said “the government is also providing financial assistance to the players. At present, there are more than 2,500 athletes in the country who are being given more than Rs 50,000 every month under the ‘Khelo India’ campaign”.

The players performing well in Saansad Khel Mahakumbh are being selected for further training at the Sports Authority of India centre and this will benefit them a lot, he said.

“Our players should have adequate resources, training and international exposure…all these aspects are being worked upon,” he said.

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Mumbai Metro: PM Modi to inaugurate Line 2A and 7 on January 19

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Phase 2 of the Mumbai Metro Line 2A and 7 will be opening on January 19. Metro Line 2A will run from DN Nagar Andheri to Dahisar while Line 7 will run from Dahisar East to Andheri East. Cumulatively, the two lines run about 35 km long and count 30 elevated stations in total. Phase 1 of the metro line was opened between Aarey and Dhanukarwadi last year.

Phase 2 will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 19. Currently, the two lines draw a daily average ridership of 25,000. The two Metro lines will now have a new interchange station at Gundavali in Andheri East and Andheri West. The MMRDA has already received the safety nod for the lines. Both trains will also connect with Versova-Andheri Line 1 as well.

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The same day will see the addition of the Mumbai Metro to the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) service. After BEST buses, the metro service is the second public transport service to be served on the NCMC.

“MMRDA has received the safety certificate for the commercial operations today. We are ready to provide world-class service to the Mumbaikars. Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister have inspected Gundavali Metro station today in the view of Commissioning of Phase II,” said SVR Srinivas, MMRDA Commissioner.

Ahead of its official inauguration, the two metro lines are currently undergoing supervision by the Commission of Metro Railway Safety (CMRS) for the final safety nod. After the safety certifications are awarded, the metro lines will be opened to the public on January 20. The fare for the ticket on the Mumbai Metro Line 2A and Line 7 is Rs 10 for 3 km, with an additional charge after 3 km.

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PM Modi to meet economists on January 13 in light of upcoming union budget

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting with economists on Friday, January 13, to seek their opinions and suggestions as well as to assess the state of the Indian economy and its challenges, ahead of the Union Budget, according to CNBC-TV18 sources.

The meeting will most likely take place around 12 noon, as per sources.

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17th edition of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention to begin in Indore today

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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The 17th edition of the ’Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’ convention will be held in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore city from Sunday on the theme ’Diaspora: Reliable partners for India’s progress in Amrit Kaal’, an official said.

More than 3,500 members of the Indian diaspora from 70 countries will take part in the three-day convention, which is being organised offline for the first time since 2019, he said.

The 16th edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention was held virtually in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated on January 9 to mark the arrival of Mahatma Gandhi in Mumbai from South Africa in 1915.

Since 2015, the convention has been organised every two years to mark the contribution of overseas Indian community to the development of the nation.

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The Centre is organising the 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention in partnership with the Madhya Pradesh government.

On Sunday, the inauguration of the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held in partnership with the Ministry of Youth affairs and Sports. Australia’s Member of Parliament Zaneta Mascarenhas will be the guest of honour on the occasion, officials said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the convention on Monday. Cooperative Republic of Guyana President Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali will be the chief guest and Republic of Suriname President Chandrikapersad Santokhi will be the special guest of honour, they said.

A commemorative postal stamp ‘Surakshit Jaayen, Prashikshit Jaayen’ will be released to underline the importance of safe, legal, orderly and skilled migration.

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The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the first-ever digital PBD exhibition on the theme ”Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav – Contribution of Diaspora in Indian Freedom Struggle” to highlight the contribution of the diaspora freedom fighters in India’s Independence, an official said.

In view of India’s ongoing Presidency of the G20, a special town hall will also be organised on Monday.

On Tuesday, President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Awards 2023 and preside over the valedictory session.

The PBD convention will have five thematic plenary sessions.

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PM ‘violating’ model code by taking out roadshow during polling; EC ‘afraid’, ‘under pressure’: Congress

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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The Congress on Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of violating the model code by taking out a roadshow before casting his vote in the second phase of polling in Gujarat and alleged that the Election Commission is “afraid” and is “under pressure” not to act against him.

Congress head of media and publicity Pawan Khera said the Congress has seen that over the last several weeks, inaction on the part of the Election Commission is evident from the watchdog of our democracy, the watchdog of our elections.

“We have been making representations to the Election Commission at various levels. Every second or third day we have made some representations or the other in Gujarat, in Delhi, but, I am afraid the Election Commission looks like it is willingly under pressure,” he told reporters.

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The Congress leader said the party is deliberating on taking necessary legal measures on the issue.

Khera said the value of the vote of the prime minister or that of any common man is the same. “But how is it that the PM holds a roadshow fo 2.5 hours when he goes to vote,” he said.

“What are the compulsions of the Election Commission that it cannot see any violations by the prime minister,” he said.

He said in the second and the last round of polling in Gujarat, Prime Minister Modi while voting in Ahmedabad decided to do a roadshow of two and half hours which was covered live by all channels free of cost.

“Is this not an advertisement? Shouldn’t you be charging the BJP, why you are doing it for free,” he asked.

“We will take necessary steps, and prevail upon the Election Commission of India through whatever means possible, legal means possible, to ensure that such publicity comes under the purview of election expenditure of the party, which undertakes this publicity, which forces you to run these roadshows live, especially when the election is under way,” he also said.

The Congress leader also alleged that its tribal candidate and sitting MLA of Danta in Gujarat, Kantibhai Kharadi, wrote to the Election Commission seeking additional security as he apprehended a threat to his life.

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he was attacked by 24 people, who he alleged were ‘goons’ of the BJP and he had to take cover of the forest at night, where we finally rescued him at 2.33 am.

“The Election Commission did not pay timely attention to his pleas. We have also shared time and again visuals of the BJP distributing liquor in a state, where there is a prohibition, openly, shamelessly and distributing liquor in their vehicles with BJP logos on the vehicles. They are not afraid,” he claimed, questioning the EC’s “silence” on such violations.

Khera alleged that the EC has not acted on the Congress’ complaints so far on several violations made against the BJP in Gujarat.

“The government, the party, the administration, the election machinery, everything is rolled into one, in Gujarat. The logo of Gujarat government should now be Kamal (Lotus). That’s the situation of governance in Gujarat, that’s the situation of the election machinery in Gujarat. We beseech upon you, we request you to please join hands with us in saving democracy. Democracy will be a thing of the past, if we don’t act today,” he said.

“The BJP is continuously violating the model code but the EC is not acting against them and has turned silent. It seems the EC is afraid of taking action,” he also said.

The second phase of polling in Gujarat was held on Monday and the results will be out on December 8.

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‘One Earth, One Family, One Future’: PM Modi says India’s G20 presidency will promote universal sense of oneness

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Today, India commences its G20 presidency. The previous 17 presidencies of the G20 delivered significant results: Ensuring macroeconomic stability, rationalising international taxation, and relieving the debt-burden of countries, among many other outcomes. We will benefit from these achievements and build further upon them.

However, as India assumes this important mantle, I ask myself – can the G20 go further still? Can we catalyse a fundamental mindset shift, to benefit humanity as a whole?

I believe we can.

Our mindsets are shaped by our circumstances. Through all of history, humanity lived in scarcity. We fought for limited resources, because our survival depended on denying them to others. Confrontation and competition – between ideas, ideologies and identities – became the norm.

Unfortunately, we remain trapped in the same zero-sum mindset even today. We see it when countries fight over territory or resources. We see it when supplies of essential goods are weaponised. We see it when vaccines are hoarded by a few, even as billions remain vulnerable.

Some may argue that confrontation and greed are just human nature. I disagree. If humans were inherently selfish, what would explain the lasting appeal of so many spiritual traditions that advocate the fundamental one-ness of us all?

One such tradition, popular in India, sees all living beings, and even inanimate things, as composed of the same five basic elements – the panch tatva of earth, water, fire, air and space. Harmony among these elements – within us and between us – is essential for our physical, social and environmental well-being.

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India’s G20 presidency will work to promote this universal sense of one-ness. Hence our theme: One Earth, One Family, One Future. This is not just a slogan. It takes into account recent changes in human circumstances, which we have collectively failed to appreciate.

Today, we have the means to produce enough to meet the basic needs of all people in the world. Today, we do not need to fight for our survival – our era need not be one of war. Indeed, it must not be one!

Because today, the greatest challenges we face – climate change, terrorism, and pandemics – can be solved not by fighting each other, but only by acting together. Fortunately, today’s technology also gives us the means to address problems on a humanity-wide scale. The massive virtual worlds that we inhabit today demonstrate the scalability of digital technologies.

Housing one-sixth of humanity, and with its immense diversity of languages, religions, customs, and beliefs, India is a microcosm of the world.

With the oldest-known traditions of collective decision-making, India contributes to the foundational DNA of democracy. As the mother of democracy, India’s national consensus is forged not by diktat, but by blending millions of free voices into one harmonious melody.

Today, India is also the fastest-growing large economy. Our citizen-centric governance model takes care of even our most marginalised citizens while nurturing the creative genius of our talented youth. We have tried to make national development not an exercise in top-down governance, but rather a citizen-led people’s movement.

We have leveraged technology to create digital public goods that are open, inclusive and interoperable. These have delivered revolutionary progress in fields as varied as social protection, financial inclusion and electronic payments. For all these reasons, India’s experiences can provide insights for possible global solutions.

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During our G20 presidency, we shall present India’s experiences, learnings and models as possible templates for others, particularly the developing world.

Our G20 priorities will be shaped in consultation with not just our G20 partners, but also our fellow travellers in the global South, whose voice often goes unheard. Our priorities will focus on healing our One Earth, creating harmony within our One Family, and giving hope for our One Future.

For healing our planet, we will encourage sustainable and environment-friendly lifestyles, based on India’s tradition of trusteeship towards nature.

For promoting harmony within the human family, we will seek to depoliticise the global supply of food, fertilisers and medical products, so that geopolitical tensions do not lead to humanitarian crises. As in our own families, those whose needs are the greatest must always be our first concern.

For imbuing hope in our future generations, we will encourage an honest conversation among the most powerful countries – on mitigating risks posed by weapons of mass destruction and enhancing global security.

India’s G20 agenda will be inclusive, ambitious, action-oriented, and decisive.

Let us join together to make India’s G20 presidency a presidency of healing, harmony, and hope. Let us work together to shape a new paradigm – of human-centric globalisation.

NOTE: This article first appeared in PM Modi’s blog. The original piece can be read here.

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PM Modi distributes appointment letters to over 71,000 recruits under ‘Rozgar Mela’

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As part of the government’s ‘Rozgar Mela’ (employment fair), Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday distributed over 71,000 appointment letters to new recruits via video conferencing.

Physical copies of appointment letters were handed over at 45 locations across the country, except Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh where the Model Code of Conduct is in force.

The Prime Minister’s Office has said the drive is a step towards fulfilling his commitment to according highest priority to employment generation, and it is expected to be a catalyst in creating more jobs and providing meaningful opportunities to the youth for their empowerment and participation in national development directly.

In October, appointment letters were handed over to 75,000 people.

Modi had in June asked various government departments and ministries to undertake the recruitment of 10 lakh people on a “mission mode” in the next year and a half.

Modi on Tuesday also launched the Karmayogi Prarambh module.

The module is an online orientation course for all new appointees in various government departments. It will include a code of conduct for government servants, workplace ethics and integrity, human resource policies and other benefits and allowances that will help them to get acclimatised to the policies and transition smoothly into the new roles.

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