21 May 2015

Developed Nations Should Present Pre-2020 Targets before Paris: Javadekar

Developed Nations Should Present Pre-2020 Targets before Paris: Javadekar

Minister Attends Sixth Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Germany


            The Minister for State (Independent Charge) of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javadekar has said that developed countries should present their ambitious targets for pre-2020 action and roadmaps for the same well before Paris.  Addressing the Sixth Petersberg Climate Dialogue at Berlin today, the Minister also said that the Warsaw international mechanism for loss and damage should be operationalised by 2016.  Shri Javadekar added that India would like to see a Paris agreement that is based on trust and is balanced and realistic.

            Following is the text of the Minister’s speech on the occasion:

“India has emphasised that developed countries should present their ambitious targets for pre-2020 action and roadmaps for the same, well before Paris. We have suggested that the negotiators at Bonn ADP session should be directed to come up with the Draft decision text on pre-2020 actions. It will be ironical that we formulate post-2020 architecture without finalizing pre-2020 action plan.

The historical context of the constitution of the ADP (Ad-Hoc Durban Platform for Enhanced Action) in 2012 was the urgent need to enhance action on all aspects of the climate change agenda.  We must appreciate this while we move towards the culmination of the ADP process in Paris. 

Paris Conference will have delivered, if all countries demonstrate their will to tackle the problem of climate change frontally.  It is not about sharing of blame or finger-pointing, but acting with wisdom, understanding and cooperation. 

Ambitious pre-2020 actions of developed countries will create the carbon space required for the developing world, as every poor person has the right to equitable access to the atmospheric resources.

In this regard, the pre-2020 actions would be an important signal to the world about our commitment on climate change issues.  I say this with confidence, as India has launched an ambitious action, targeting 175 GW of renewable energy, and it has received a tremendous response from investors in the form of LOIs worth more than 200GW of energy.
Ø  India has increased cess on coal to Rs 200 per tonne, and the fund generated is being used for Clean Technologies.
Ø  We have recently launched a scheme of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid & Electric Vehicles in India with an aim of reducing dependency on fossil fuels.
Ø  We have incentivized afforestation (provided $ 9 billion or $125 per hectare) through the 14th Finance Commission, and we have already presented a bill for devolution of more than $6 billion for specific projects of afforestation to create more carbon sinks.
Ø  We have enhanced public and private investment in Railways and have plans for investing billions of dollars in Railways.
Ø  India has created architecture for 100 smart cities which will be essentially clean and green cities.
Ø  India has asked 3, 200 severely polluting industries to install 24X7 pollution monitoring devices for eflluents as well as emissions.
Ø  India is preparing ambitious plan of roooftop solar energy program and solar powered agriculture pumps. We are also planning to use irrigation canal tops and banks for generating solar energy.
Ø  Through a series of reform measures, LPG will be provided to millions of poor families thereby reducing carbon emissions.

These actions of India, that are voluntary, arise out of our commitment. This must be seen against the backdrop that these actions are from a country which is not mandated under the UNFCCC, and therefore developed world must take ambitious pre-2020 action.

India also demands that the Warsaw international mechanism for loss and damage should be operationalised by 2016. This mechanism should provide for specific commitments from developed country parties and Annex II parties to provide support for the financing and operationalization of this mechanism.

We would like to see a Paris Agreement that is based on Trust, that is balanced and realistic. Let us not create a document full of pious statements. Let us also not complicate it further and bring in newer elements and ideas at this stage. If Paris is to succeed, let us welcome a new beginning where all countries take actions on their own!

The Paris agreement should be rooted in the principles of CBDR-RC, Equity, and means of implementation, which enables the realisation of fair and ambitious goals of development, poverty eradication, as well as climate change.”

Suresh Prabhu Chairs the First Meeting of Newly Constituted Advisory Board of Railway Finances

Suresh Prabhu Chairs the First Meeting of Newly Constituted Advisory Board of Railway Finances
Shri Suresh Prabhu, Minister for Railways, chaired the first meeting of the newly constituted Advisory Board on financial matters at the Railway Ministry here today. The Minister of State for Railways Shri Manoj Sinha was specially presented on the occasion. Chairman, Railway Board, Shri A.K.Mital and Members of the Railway Board, other senior officers of the Ministry and Managing Director, IRFC attended the meeting. The member of the Advisory Committee presented on the occasion were; Shri K.V Kamath, Chairman, ICICI Bank Ltd., Ms. Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chairperson, SBI, Dr. Rajiv Lall, Executive Chairman, IDFC, and Shri Raghav Bahl, Founder, The Quintillion Media Pvt. Ltd.

It may be recalled that Minister of Railways, in his reply to the discussion on the Railway Budget in Parliament had announced the setting up of the Advisory Board. The Board consisting of top names of the financial world is expected to guide and advise on matters of sourcing investments into Railway infrastructure development.

In his first ever Budget, Shri Prabhu had announced an investment of Rs. 8.5 lakh crore in Railways in the next 5 years. Immediately thereafter, the Ministry signed a MOU with LIC of India for a funding assistance of Rs.1,50,000 crore to be drawn over the next 5 years. The Annual Plan size for 2015-16 was also doubled to cross Rs. 1 lakh figure in 2015-16.

Leading the discussion, Minister for Railways drew attention to the huge investment requirement in Railways and the various sources and structures under consideration to mobilize the required resources. A Financial Services Cell has been created in the Ministry to focus on this aspect. He drew attention to the complex task of matching projects with varying levels returns to various sources of finances, all available at various costs. In the ensuing discussion, several suggestions were made by members of the Advisory Board for attracting domestic and international funds, steps required to give comfort to investors/ lenders and to ensure sustainability of the funding models. 

Dr. P.K. Mishra calls for Innovative and Citizen Centric attitude among new recruits

Dr. P.K. Mishra calls for Innovative and Citizen Centric attitude among new recruits

The Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Dr. P.K. Mishra has called for innovative and citizen centric attitude among the new recruits. He was addressing the inaugural session of the Foundation Training Programme for direct recruit Assistants in the Central Government held today at the Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM), New Delhi.

Dr. P.K. Mishra has expressed his satisfaction to the fact that ISTM is organising a series of training programmes of approximately 1200 new recruits to the Government, within a short span of five months. Dr. Mishra called for new ideas from the young candidates, majority of whom are coming from technology background to foster Good Governance in the country. Dr. Mishra has also mentioned that ISTM has done a commendable job of conducting training of about 20% of the total strength of Assistants in the Central Secretariat. He expressed happiness that about 33% of total candidates are women, which would help in bringing a fresh perspective and sensitivity to a host of new emerging areas.

While addressing, the Secretary (Personnel), Shri Sanjay Kothari mentioned that ISTM is the oldest Training Institute in the country and have the legacy of capacity building of Central Government servants. Shri Kothari has also mentioned that the training programme has been designed in such a way that the trainee will be exposed to the life in the villages. The trainee will stay in the villages and will have hands on experience on Government schemes. They will also be given training of making office work simple through use of Information and Communication Technologies tools. He also hoped that on completion of training programme, the new recruits will have more insight about the government procedure and will be able to contribute in a meaningful way towards decision making process.

In ISTM, 295 candidates have reported for training out of 300 nominated candidates in Phase-I. ISTM has made elaborate plans to conduct this training in collaboration with Administrative Training Institutes (ATIs) of State Governments. 

Dr. Jitendra Singh reviews working of State GAD departments

Dr. Jitendra Singh reviews working of State GAD departments
The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh reviewed the functioning of State General Administration Departments (GAD) in a meeting with Principal Secretaries of GAD of all States and Union Territories as well as senior officers of Department of Personnel Training (DoPT), UPSC, CBI and Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie, here today. Dr. Jitendra Singh said the truth is that the Department of GAD/Personnel/DOPT is in fact virtually an R&D (Research & Development) wing of the government and serves as jugular vein of the administrative machinery. The responsibility of GAD/DOPT is to ensure optimum utilisation of the potential and talent of each officer at right time and right place, and at the same time, provide a work-friendly environment in which an officer can give his best without any intimidation or subjugation, he added.

Taking a review of a wide range of issues related to the Ministry, Dr Jitendra Singh said, cadre review of IAS is complete in respect of most of the States barring Jammu & Kashmir, but the state government has assured that they will submit all the requisite documents within next two weeks so that the cadre review for J&K could also be completed at the earliest.

Referring to Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s commitment to give “maximum governance with minimum government”, Dr Jitendra Singh referred to some of the revolutionary decisions taken by the DOPT during the one year of the present government which included introduction of self-attested single affidavit/certificate provision, introduction of pension portal based on biometric Aadhaar card to eliminate the need of producing life certificate by elder citizens, raising of cut-off age for state-level officers’ induction into IAS from 54 to 56 years, revision in the pattern and syllabus of IAS exam and successful allocation of IAS and other services officers between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

A significant proposal taken up at today’s meeting was to reduce the duration of induction training from 8 weeks to 6 weeks for state level Civil Service officers who get inducted into IAS. The meeting also discussed the progress made by State Government and Union Territory administrations to constitute Civil Services Boards in respective states and progress made in setting up of special CBI courts in different States including Jammu & Kashmir, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.

The issue of faculty for the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie also came up and Dr. Jitendra Singh called upon such officers who had an aptitude for teaching and academics to voluntarily offer themselves for a stint as faculty teacher at the LBSNAA, which will not only be of use to the IAS trainees in the Academy but will also give them a satisfaction of having served the alma matter which trained them for a coveted career.

The Secretary, DOPT, Shri Sanjay Kothari, Additional Secretary, DoPT, Shri T. Jackob and Establishment Officer, Shri Rajiv Kumar also addressed the participants. 

Text of PM’s address at the Indian Community Reception in South Korea

Text of PM’s address at the Indian Community Reception in South Korea

नमस्‍ते,

चीन में और मंगोलिया में मैंने भारतीय समुदाय के दर्शन करने के बाद में मैंने विदाई ली थी, लेकिन कोरिया में मैंने आते ही पहले आप के दर्शन करना तय किया। सबसे पहले आपके दर्शन के बाद ही और काम करना इसलिए तय किया क्‍योंकि रवीन्‍द्रनाथ टैगोर ने कोरिया को Lamp of East कहा था। शायद जो दीर्घदृष्‍टा लोग होते हैं, जो मनीषी होते हैं, उनके मुंह से जो शब्‍द निकलते हैं, उनकी कलम से जो वाक्‍य निकलते हैं, उस समय कोई कल्‍पना नहीं कर सकता था। 1925-30 का कालखंड। और तब कोरिया, कोरिया की प्रगति, कोरिया की स्थिति आज जो है वैसे नहीं थी। तीस साल पहले का कोरिया कैसा था, कोरिया के लोग भी उसका बखूबी वर्णन करते हैं। लेकिन करीब-करीब 80-90 साल पहले रवीन्‍द्रनाथ टैगोर ने ये देखा था कि कोरिया, ये Lamp of East है। यह पूरब का प्रकाशमान एक तेजस्वी तारले के रूप में देखा था। और यहां की जनता ने, जो रवीन्‍द्रनाथ जी टैगोर को दिखाई देता था, इसको पुरूषार्थ करके पूरा करके दिखाया।

मेरी सरकार की नीति का एक महत्‍वपूर्ण हिस्‍सा है, खासकर करके विदेश नीति का। . और वो है Act East Policy. पहले था Look East Policy. अब बहुत देख लिया। और हम देख रहे हैं कि यह भू- भाग, अड़ोस-पड़़ोस के सारे देश इस तेज गति से आगे बढ़ रहे हैं। भारत के संबंध में भी 21वीं सदी के प्रारंभ में वही बातें कही जाती थीं कि अब हिन्‍दुस्‍तान का सूर्य उदय हो चुका है, अब हिन्‍दुस्‍तान विश्‍व के अन्‍दर अपनी एक बहुत बड़ी अहम् भूमिका निभाएगा।

विश्‍व के अर्थवेत्‍ताओं ने, economists ने, एक नया शब्‍द दिया था दुनिया के सामने – BRICS. ब्राजील, रूस, इंडिया, चाइना, साउथ अफ्रीका – और उन्होंने कहा था कि ये जो BRICS देशों का समूह है, उसकी जो आर्थिक गतिविधि है, वो विश्व के आर्थिक जीवन को Drive करेगी, इसकी छाया बनी रहेगी। ये 20वीं सदी के आखिरी दिनों में और 21वीं सदी के प्रारंभ में कहा जाता था।

लेकिन पिछले 10 साल, 15 साल के भीतर-भीतर दुनिया के स्‍वर बदल गये हैं। आर्थिक विशेषज्ञों के स्‍वर बदल गये हैं और वो कहने लगे कि भई ये ब्रिक्‍स–ब्रिक्‍स हम जो कह रहे थे, जो सोच रहे थे। लेकिन लगता है कि BRICS में “I” तो लुढ़क रहा है, “I” तो नीचे जा रहा है, सब तरफ चिंता हो रही थी कि अगर जो सपना BRICS के रूप में पूरे विश्व की आर्थिक व्‍यवस्‍था के लिए देखा था वो अब लुढ़क रहा है। क्‍यों? क्‍योंकि “I” लुढ़क गया।

लेकिन पिछले एक वर्ष में दुनिया के स्‍वर बदले हैं, ऐसा नहीं, दुनिया का नज़रिया भी बदल गया है। दुनिया को अब लगने लगा है कि BRICS में “I” के बिना BRICS संभव नहीं होगा। जितनी Global Rating Institutions - है चाहे World bank हो, IMF हो, Rating Agency हों, Moody’s जैसी संस्थाएं हों – पिछले 2-3 महीने में, अलग-अलग जगह पर, अलग-अलग forum में, एक स्‍वर से कहा है कि भारत दुनिया की सबसे तेज गति से आगे बढ़ने वाली Economy है। Fastest Growing Economy of the World. एशिया की सदी है। तो लगता था कि एशिया की सदी में हम भी कहीं होंगे या नहीं होंगे? लेकिन आज एशिया को लगता है कि अब हिन्‍दुस्‍तान जिस प्रकार से उठ खड़ा हुआ है 21वीं सदी एशिया की सदी बनकर रहेगी।

एक बात निश्चित है कि आप हिन्‍दुस्‍तान से आए हैं, Professionals के रूप में आये हैं - कोई पांच साल पहले आया होगा, कोई दस साल पहले आया होगा - कोरिया में कोई भारतीय समुदाय की बहुत ज्‍यादा संख्‍या भी नहीं है। बहुत कम संख्‍या में हैं। ज्‍यादातर लोग तो एक-दूसरे को नाम से जानते होंगे, गांव से जानते होंगे, इतना निकट का छोटा सा परिवार है। लेकिन इस छोटे से परिवार का जो उत्‍साह में मैं देख रहा हूं, उससे मुझे लगता है कि आप आपने जो कोरिया में देखा है, आपने जो कोरिया में Technology का Revolution देखा है, आप भी चाहते हैं ना कि हिन्‍दुस्‍तान में वैसा ही हो? चाहते हैं कि नहीं चाहते? होना चाहिए कि नहीं होना चाहिए? आप के बिना कैसे होगा? आपका अनुभव, आपका ज्ञान, आपको जो यहां अवसर मिला है वो जितना भारत के साथ जुड़ेगा, भारत को आगे बढ़ने में सुविधा बढ़ जाएगी।

एक समय था जब लोग कहते थे - पता नहीं पिछले जन्‍म में क्‍या पाप किया है हिन्‍दुस्‍तान में पैदा हो गये, ये कोई देश है! ये कोई सरकार है! ये कोई लोग हैं! चलो छोड़ो, चले जाओ कहीं और। और लोग निकल पड़ते थे, कुछ वर्षों में हम ये भी देखते थे उ़द्योगजगत के लोग कहते थे कि अब तो यहां व्‍यापार नहीं करना चाहिए, अब यहां नहीं रहना है। और ज्‍यादातर लोगों ने तो एक पैर बाहर रख भी दिया था। मैं इसके कारणों में नहीं जाता हूँ। और न ही मैं कोई राजनीतिक टीका-टिप्‍पणी करना चाहता हूं। लेकिन यह धरती की सच्‍चाई है कि लोगों में एक निराशा थी, आक्रोश भी था। और मैं आज विश्‍वास से कह सकता हूं कि अलग-अलग जीवन क्षेत्रों के गणमान्‍य लोग, बड़े-बड़े Scientist क्यों न हों, विदेशों में कितनी ही कमाई क्‍यों न होती हो, उससे कम कमाई होती हो तो भी आज भारत वापस आने के लिए उत्‍सुक हो रहे हैं, आनंदित हो रहे हैं।

अभी तो मैं बोल रहा था तो वहां से आवाज आई थी कि हम आने को तैयार हैं। ये जो मूड बदला है, जो मिजाज़ बदला है। और आखिरकार देश होता क्‍या है जी! सरकार यानि देश नहीं होता, मोदी यानि देश नहीं होता है, सवा सौ करोड़ देशवासियों को ज़ज्‍बा ही तो होता है जो हिन्‍दुस्‍तान होता है। और आप कल्‍पना करिए, हम तो वो लोग हैं जो इसी पीढ़ी में हिन्‍दुस्‍तान से यहां आएं हैं। अभी भी हमारा परिवार वहां है। वो गांव, वो खेत, वो ‍खलियान, वो गलियां, वो Flat, वो University, वो यार, वो दोस्‍त- सब कुछ सामने हैं। आज भी Twitter, Facebook पर दोस्‍ती चलती है। लेकिन नाता कैसा होता है?

आप कल्‍पना कीजिए, सदियों पहले कोई कन्‍या अयोध्‍या से शादी करके कोरिया आई। सदियों बीत गयीं। सूर्यरतना की शादी यहाँ पर किम सुरो के साथ हुई। अयोध्‍या की राज घराने की बेटी विवाह करके आई, सदियों पहले आई। और आज भी कोरिया में बहुत से परिवार हैं, जो अपने नाम के साथ किम लिखवाते हैं। और वे सारे के सारे जिनकी तादाद भी लाखों में है, वो सारे के सारे, अपने आपको भारत के साथ नाता होने का गर्व करके जीते हैं। अगर सदियों पहले एक कन्‍या यहां आई, राजकुमारी आई शादी हुई, और वो सदियों में जो परिवार बढ़ता गया, बढ़ता, बढ़ता गया। और सदियों के बाद किम सरनेम से जुड़े हुए सारे लोग भारत के साथ अपनापन महसूस करते हैं। हम तो अभी-अभी आये हैं। और इसलिए हमारा भारत भक्ति का भाव, भारत की विकास की चिंता। भारत में कुछ भी बुरा हो, तो आप भी उतने ही चिंतित होते होंगे जितना कि वहां प्रत्‍यक्ष घटना को देखने वाला होता होगा। यही तो है जो ताकत होती है।

कभी-कभार बहुत सी चीजें ऐसी होती हैं, जो हम वहां रहते हमें नहीं दिखाई देती हैं। लेकिन आपको यहां से बराबर दिखाई देती है। हम क्रिकेट के स्‍टेडियम में बैठकर अगर मैच देखते हैं, तो बहुत ध्‍यान नहीं रहता है कि Ball किस तरफ गया, खिलाड़ी किस तरफ खड़ा है। लेकिन जो घर में बैठ करके टीवी पर देखते हैं उसको सब पता चलता है कि कौन कहां खड़ा है, Ball कहां गया, कैसे गया। तो आपको भी, हिंदुस्‍तान में क्‍या हो रहा है, कैसे हो रहा है, उसका दूर बैठे-बैठे भली-भांति हर चीज का पता होता है। और आज तो Communication world इतना बदल गया है कि आपको पल-पल की खबर रहती है, हर कोने की खबर रहती है। टेक्‍नोलॉजी ने युग बदल दिया है। भारत ने अपने विकास का रास्ता चुन लिया है। और हम ये मान के चलते हैं, आप लोग ने यहाँ आकर के देखा होगा कि आप जब हिन्दुस्तान में थे तब आपकी सोच, और कोरिया में आने के बाद आपकी सोच – बहुत बड़ा बदलाव आया होगा। वहां जब रहे होंगे, तो उन इश्यूज़ में उलझते होंगे, और यहाँ आकर के ध्यान में आया होगा – समस्याएं हर किसी को होती हैं। क्या ३० साल पहले कोरिया को समस्याएं नहीं थी क्या? क्या ३०-40 साल पहले जो देश आज़ाद हुए उनको समस्याएं नहीं थी क्या? समस्‍या हर किसी को थी लेकिन जब उस देश ने तय कर लिया, उन समस्‍याओं का समाधान खोज लिया और उस रास्‍ते पर हिम्‍मत से चल पड़े तो समस्‍याओं का समाधान भी हुआ और विकास की नयी ऊंचाइयों को भी प्राप्त कर पाए।

आज चीन इतनी तेज गति से आगे बढ़ा, कारण क्या है? 30 साल तक लगातार। उसका Growth करीब-करीब 10 प्रतिशत रहा, 9 प्रतिशत-10 प्रतिशत। इस विकास ने चीन के पूरे जीवन को, पूरी सोच को बदल दिया। कोरिया! 30-35 साल में एक बदला हुआ देश है। और इसलिए मेरा यह विश्‍वास है। मैं जानता हूं। सवां सौ करोड़ देशवासियों तक इस बात को पहुंचाना, इस काम के लिए हरेक को जोड़ना, वो काम कठिन तो है। लेकिन वैसे भी मैं उन लोगों में से नहीं हूं जो मक्‍खन पर लकीर खींचता हूं। मैं पत्‍थर पर लकीर करना जानता हूं।

इसकी जड़ी-बूटी मुझे नजर आ रही है, और जो जड़ी-बूटी लेकर मैं चल पड़ा हूं उस जड़ी-बूटी का नाम है- विकास। हमारी सारी समस्‍याओं का समाधान विकास है। गरीब से गरीब परिवार में शिक्षा पहुंचानी है, गरीब से गरीब परिवार में आरोग्य की सुविधायें पहुंचानी है, गरीब से गरीब को रहने के लिए पक्का घर देना है – तो ये विकास के बिना संभव नहीं होगा। और इसलिए विकास को ही हमने सर्वाधिक ध्‍यान केंद्र रखा है। और इसी का नतीजा है कि एक साल के भीतर-भीतर हम दुनिया की सबसे तेज़ विकास करने वाले देश के रूप में उभर कर खड़े हो गए। और विकास करना है मतलब सिर्फ बड़े-बड़े रोड बना दो, बिल्डिंग बना दो, ये मेरी सोच नहीं है। मुझे सामान्‍य मानव की जिंदगी बदलनी है - Quality of Life.

अब जैसे मैं बराबर पीछे पड़ा हूं कि भाई हर घर में Toilet होना चाहिए। क्या कारण है कि २१वीं सदी में हमारी माताओं-बहनों को खुले में जाना पढ़े शौच के लिए? क्या यह शोभा देता है? तो मैं लगा हूं इसके पीछे, कोशिश कर रहा हूं, सबको समझा रहा हूं, हरेक को आग्रह करता हूं कि आपके घर में Toilet होना चाहिए और देशवासी समझ रहें हैं। देशवासी लगेंगे। लेकिन काम कठिन है कि नहीं भई! जो काम सदियों से नहीं हुआ, वो काम करना मुश्किल तो है, कि नहीं है? लेकिन करना चाहिए कि नहीं चाहिए? करना चाहिए कि नहीं चाहिए? 100 प्रतिशत हो या नहीं हो, करना चाहिए कि नहीं चाहिए? बस इस मंत्र को ले करके चला हूं दोस्‍तों।

हमें काम बहुत बड़ा है, मुश्किल है, राजनीतिक लाभ नहीं मिल सकता, इसलिए नहीं करना, वो दिन अब देश सहन नहीं कर सकता। देश का नौजवान ये चीजें सहन करने को तैयार नहीं है। वो कहता है कि राजनीति को बाजू में रखो और कुछ परिवर्तन करके लाओ, ये देश चाहता है और हम उस दिशा में लगे हुए हैं। हर क्षेत्र में हमें विकास की नई ऊंचाईयों को पार करना है, नीतिगत निर्णय भी करने हैं, व्‍यवस्‍थाओं को भी सुधारना है। कुछ चीजों में तो हम लोगों की आदत इतनी खराब हो गई है। उसमें किसी सरकार का दोष मैं नहीं देखता। हम सब, हम सवा सौ करोड़ देशवासी Including नरेंद्र मोदी, हम सब जिम्‍मेवार हैं। कभी हम कार्यक्रम देर से शुरू करें तो कहा जाता है – ये तो Indian Time है। क्‍या भई, अपने देश के लिए ऐसा बोलते हैं क्‍या? ये हमें पता भी नहीं है, आदत हो गई है। सरकारी दफ्तर में Late आना। नहीं इसमें क्‍या है, Late आना है। मैं हैरान था, जब मैं प्रधानमंत्री बना तो खबरें ये नहीं आती थीं कि मोदी क्‍या कर रहा है, खबरें ये आ रहीं थीं कि सब लोग दफ्तर में समय पर जाने लगें हैं। दफ्तर समय से खुल रहे हैं। अफसर दफ्तर में समय से जा रहे हैं। ये खबरें पढ़ करके पल भर के लिए लगता है कि चलो, सरकार बदली तो नजरिया भी बदला, माहौल भी बदला, लेकिन मुझे ये खबर पढ़ करके पीड़ा होती थी। क्‍या सरकारी मुलाजिम को समय पर दफ्तर जाना चाहिए कि नहीं जाना चाहिए? अब ये कोई खबर की बात है? आज दोपहर को घर जाएं और मां समय पर खाना खिला दे, बढि़या खाना खिलाये तो ट्वीट करते हैं क्‍या कि मां ने बढि़या खाना खिलाया! ये सहज है। ये सहजता हम खो चुके हैं।

हमने कोशिश की है कि हमारे हर कदम से देश हित है कि नहीं है, मैं देश के काम आ रहा हूं, या नहीं आ रहा हूं। मैं एक कूड़ा-कचरा भी कहीं फेंक देता हूं, मतलब मैं देश की इच्‍छा के विरुद्ध काम करता हूं। यहां तक मेरी भक्ति जगती है कि नहीं जगती है। सवा सौ करोड़ देशवासियों में ये भक्ति जगाने की मेरी कोशिश है। अगर ये हम कर लेते हैं तो फिर सरकार कोई भी हो, कैसी भी हो, हिंदुस्‍तान को आगे जाने से कोई रोक नहीं सकता, दोस्तों। भारत का अपना एक वैश्विक दायित्‍व है। मानव जाति जो आज संकटों से घिरी हुई है, उसको रास्‍ता दिखाने का सामर्थ्‍य भारत के चिंतन में है, भारत की सोच में है, भारत के संस्‍कार में है, भारत की संस्‍कृति में है, आवश्‍यकता है भारतीयों का उसके प्रति भरोसा हो।

कोई भी देश, उसके पड़ोसियों के साथ किस प्रकार से अपना व्‍यवहार करता है, पड़ोसियों के साथ संबंध कैसे हैं, ये सर्वाधिक महत्‍वपूर्ण होता है। हमारे यहां विदेश नीति की जब चर्चाएं होती हैं तो पहले क्‍या होती है? किसी समय वो डिप्‍लोमेटिक रिलेशन और वो बड़े-बड़े शब्‍द हुआ करते थे। फिर trade and commerce यही चीजें आती रही। भाईयों और बहनों हम एक नया रास्‍ता चुन रहे हैं। और जो रास्‍ता भारत की सच्‍ची पहचान है, हमने नया कुछ नहीं किया, और वो रास्‍ता है – मानवता का। मानवता को केंद्र बिंदु में रख करके, मानवीय मूल्‍यों को केंद्र बिंदु में रख करके क्‍या विश्‍व के साथ हम अपने को जोड़ सकते हैं क्‍या? इन दिनों सार्क देशों के Revival की चर्चा हो रही है, सार्क Concept में प्राण आ रहा है, उसकी चर्चा हो रही है। और भारत अपना दायित्‍व निभा रहा है। इन सार्क देशों में कौन-कौन हैं – बांग्‍लादेश, श्रीलंका, नेपाल, भूटान, पाकिस्‍तान, मालदीव, भारत - ये देश हैं। हमने मानवता के आधार पर इन देशों को जोड़ा है। संवेदनाओं को प्राथमिकता दी है।

श्रीलंका के अंदर हिंदुस्‍तान के पांच मछुआरों को फांसी की सजा हुई। भारत सरकार ने अपने जो भी राज-द्वारी संबंध थे, उनका भरपूर उपयोग किया और मानवता के मुद्दे के आधार पर किया और पांचों मछुआरों को जीवित वापस लाया गया। श्रीलंका एक स्‍वतंत्र देश है, वो फांसी पर लटका सकते थे, उनके कानून ने निर्णय किया था। लेकिन कभी-कभार मानवता की भी एक ताकत होती है।

मालदीव। सार्क में हमारा पड़ोसी देश है। वहां पर पीने के पानी का संकट रहता है तो टेक्‍नोलॉजी से water purification करके पानी पिया जाता है। पूरे देश में एक दिन पूरा उनके पीने के पानी के plant संकट में पड़ गये, बहुत बड़ा नुकसान हो गया। एक देश के नागरिकों के पास पीने का पानी नहीं था। मालदीव के राष्‍ट्रपति जी ने हमें संदेश दिया साहब, कि खासी तकलीफ है। हमने कहा कि आप चिंता मत कीजिए। विमान के द्वारा उस देश को पानी भिजवाया, दूसरे दिन स्‍टीमर चालू कर दिए और जब तक उनका plant शुरू नहीं हुआ, मालदीव के एक भी नागरिक को प्‍यासा नहीं रहने दिया।

हमारी प्रेरणा राज द्वारी संबंधों के केंद्र में मानवता थी। हम मानवता को केंद्र में रखकर चले हैं। अफगानिस्‍तान में हिंदुस्‍तान का एक नौजवान ईसाई संप्रदाय के पादरी के रूप में काम कर रहा था। करीब-करीब एक साल से आतंकवादी उसको उठाकर ले गये, तालिबान के कब्‍जे में था। जिंदा है या मर गया, कुछ पता नहीं चला। लेकिन हम लगे रहे थे, मानवता का काम था। Father Prem, जिसको तालिबान के लोगों ने उठा लिया था, उसको वापस लाना है। अफगानिस्‍तान और भारत के राज द्वारी संबंधों में मानवता का वो तत्‍व था। एक साल के बाद तालिबान के हाथ में से उस फादर प्रेम को वापस लाये और उसके मां-बाप को सुपुर्द कर दिया।

बांग्‍लादेश। जिस दिन से बांग्‍लादेश का जन्‍म हुआ, एक सीमा विवाद का भी जन्‍म हो गया। 41 साल से उस समस्‍या का समाधान नहीं हो रहा था। आशंकाओं के बीज बोये जाते थे, सरकारें बदलती रहती थीं, समस्‍या खड़ी रहती थी, हमने एक साल के भीतर-भीतर बांग्‍लादेश और भारत के सीमा-विवाद को समाप्‍त कर दिया। और मैं देश के सभी राजनीतिक दलों का अभिनंदन करता हूं, सभी राजनीतिक दलों का! पहली बार हिंदुस्‍तान की lower house और upper house दोनों ने... अगले कार्यक्रम के लिए सूचना आ गई है। Lower house और upper house दोनों ने संपूर्ण सहमति से... एक भी वोट against में नहीं गया... पूर्ण बहुमत से निर्णय किया, संपूर्ण बहुमत से, सर्वसम्मति से। केंद्र बिंदु? मानवता।

अभी नेपाल में भूकंप आया और नेपाल के प्रधानमंत्री ने publicly कहा। और मैं उनका बड़पन्‍न मानता हूं, उन्‍होंने publicly कहा... नेपाल के प्रधान मंत्री publicly कहे कि नेपाल में भूकंप आया, ये मुझे मोदी के टि्वटर से पता चला। ये उन्‍होंने publicly कहा और जिस तेज गति से भारत नेपाल के आंसू पोंछने के लिए दौड़ पड़ा। और नेपाल पे संकट बहुत बड़ा आया है। मैं गुजरात में जन्‍मा हूं, मैंने गुजरात के भूकंप को देखा है, मुझे मालूम है कि भूकंप की त्रासदी कितनी भयंकर होती है। लेकिन भारत नेपाल के साथ कंधे से कंधा मिला करके खड़ा हो गया है। हमारे राज द्वारी संबंधों के केंद्र बिंदु में है मानवता।

यमन में हमारे चार हजार भारतीय फंसे हुए थे, बमबारी हो रही थी, चारों तरफ मौत का साया था, हिंदुस्‍तान के नागरिक बच पाएंगे या नहीं ये सबकी शंका थी। हमने साहस किया, राज द्वारी संबंधों का उपयोग किया, बमबारी के बीच में दो घंटे बमबारी रोकने के लिए हम समझा पाये और इतने में हम विमान ले ले करके चार हजार लोगों को बाहर लाये। चार हजार लोगों को लाये, उसमें 48 देशों के लोगों को लाये थे। अमेरिका ने अपने नागरिकों को सूचना दी थी कि आप फंस गये हो तो आप भारत सरकार से संपर्क करो, वो बचा पाएगी आपको।

नेपाल में 50 से अधिक देशों के लोग फंसे हुए थे, दुनिया के सभी देशों ने दिल्‍ली में भारत सरकार से संपर्क किया और भाईयों और बहनों नेपाल से भी 50 से अधिक देशों के नागरिकों को बचा करके बाहर निकालने का काम हमने किया। हमने यमन में से पाकिस्‍तान के नागरिकों को भी बचाया और पाकिस्‍तान ने भी 12 भारतीय नागरिकों को बचाया। बचाया, इतना ही नहीं, special plane से पाकिस्‍तान ने उन नागरिकों को हिंदुस्‍तान छोड़ने की व्‍यवस्‍था भी की। इन सबके केंद्र में, हमारे पड़ोसी देशों के साथ मानवता के अधिष्‍ठान पर हम दुनिया को अपनेआप जोड़ने की कोशिश कर रहे हैं।

दूसरी तरफ है टेक्‍नोलॉजी। कोरिया जानता है कि टेक्‍नोलॉजी के द्वारा विकास को कितनी नई ऊंचाईयों पर ले जाया जा सकता है। हमारी कोशिश है भारत manufacturing hub बने। हमारी कोशिश है दुनिया के पास जो टेक्‍नोलॉजी है वो टेक्‍नोलॉजी भारत में भी हो और भारत के पास जो Talent है, उसमें नया innovation और research हो ताकि दुनिया को हम कुछ दे सकें। और इसलिए मेक इन इंडिया का मंत्र ले करके मैं पूरे विश्‍व को निमंत्रित कर रहा हूं।

आप वो नौजवान हैं जो टेक्‍नोलॉजी से जुड़े हुए हैं, जो आधुनिक विज्ञान से जुड़े हुए हैं। आपके पास एक अवसर है, अनुभव पाने का। आप यहां आएं हैं। जितना ज्‍यादा सीख सकते हैं सीखे, जितना ज्‍यादा जान सकते हैं जानिए,आखिर वो किस काम आएगा, मुझे मालूम है! और इसलिए मैं आप सबको, आप सबको विकास के लिए नई ऊचाईयों को पाने के लिए दूर भारत के बाहर रहते हुए भी अपने जीवन को नई ऊचाईयों पर ले जाइये, ये शुभकामना देने आया हूं और मैं आपको विश्‍वास दिलाता हूं। हिन्‍दुस्‍तान - उस पर जितना अधिकार नरेन्‍द्र मोदी का है - उतना ही अधिकार आप सबका है। संकट की घड़ी में हिन्‍दुस्‍तान पासपोर्ट के कलर नहीं देखता है। हमारा खून का रिश्‍ता काफी होता है और इसलिए हिन्‍दुस्‍तान से भले ही आप दूर हों लेकिन वह भारत मां के आर्शीवाद सदा सर्वदा पर बने रहें। ये मैं आपको शुभकामनाएं देता हूं और मैं चाहता हूं आपकी प्रगति, आपका जीवन, आपका आचार-विचार कोरिया में भी भारत के प्रति गौरव बढ़ाने वाला रहेगा और आज मैं।

मैं अनुभव करता हूं दुनिया में भारत सरकार की कचहरी में बैठे हुए अफसरों से ज्‍यादा, भारत के नागरिक हिन्‍दुस्‍तान का झंडा ऊंचा कर देते हैं। एम्बेसी में बैठे हुए लोगों की संख्‍या तो पांच, दस, पंद्रह, बीस, पचास होती है, लेकिन आप हजारों की तादाद में होते हैं। और आज मैं पहली बार देख रहा हूं कि एम्बेसी और भारतीय समाज कंधे से कंधा मिलाकर काम करने लग गये हैं। ये बहुत बड़ा परिवर्तन आया है। बहुत बड़ा परिवर्तन आया है।

और इसलिए मैं आपको फिर से एक बार कोरिया की धरती पर आपके उत्‍साह और उमंग के लिए बहुत-बहुत आभार व्‍यक्‍त करता हूं, आपने जो मेरा सम्‍मान किया, स्‍वागत किया, ये सम्‍मान स्‍वागत मोदी नाम के एक व्‍यक्ति का नहीं है सवा सौ करोड़ देशवासियों का सम्‍मान है। मैं फिर एक बार आप सबको बहुत-बहुत धन्‍यवाद देता हूं।

भारत माता की जय, भारत माता की जय, भारत माता की जय।

धन्यवाद। 

India - Republic of Korea Joint Statement For Special Strategic Partnership

India - Republic of Korea Joint Statement For Special Strategic Partnership

1. H.E. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a State Visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) at the invitation of H.E. Mme. Park Geun-hye, President of the Republic of Korea (ROK) on May 18-19, 2015. During the visit, Prime Minister Modi held a summit meeting with President Park.

2. Prime Minister Modi and President Park held substantive discussions in areas of mutual interest. They welcomed the rapid expansion and diversification of bilateral ties in recent years. Both sides shared the view that President Park’s State Visit to India in January 2014 provided impetus to development of bilateral relations in a comprehensive manner. The two leaders agreed to upgrade the bilateral relationship to a ‘Special Strategic Partnership’.

3. Recalling the historical and cultural bonds that connect the two peoples, the two sides noted that their shared commitment to values of democracy, open society and liberal international economic order has further strengthened the foundation of the ROK-India Special Strategic Partnership. The two leaders resolved to add new substance, speed and content in the partnership in a wide range of areas including foreign affairs, defense, trade and investment, science and technology, culture and people-to-people exchanges and regional cooperation to take the bilateral relations to a qualitatively higher level.

Political and Security Relations

4. India sees the ROK as an indispensable partner in its "Act East" strategy, and the ROK and India recognize the value of the bilateral partnership and its contribution to bringing peace, stability and security in the Asia Pacific Region. President Park informed Prime Minister Modi about ROK’s Northeast Asia Peace and Cooperation Initiative (NAPCI). Prime Minister welcomed ROK's desire to enhance cooperation and security among countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The two leaders agreed that the two sides should work together to find complementarities between NAPCI and Act East Policy to achieve shared goals.

5. The two sides agreed to further intensify bilateral high-level exchanges. They shared the view that bilateral defence and security cooperation has large potential to grow.

6. Welcoming the visit of the Speaker of the Korean National Assembly to India in May 2015, the two sides hoped for increased exchange of India-Korea parliamentary delegations. They shared the view that the exchange of India-Korea parliamentary delegations will contribute towards greater interaction and understanding between the two Parliaments.

7. To substantiate the Special Strategic Partnership the two sides agreed to the following:

a. Establish annual Summit meetings, in either country, or on the margins of plurilateral events;

b. Hold Joint Commissions led by the two Foreign Ministers annually;

c. Facilitate greater parliamentary exchanges to strengthen democratic institutions in their respective regions;

d. Strengthen the partnerships between Indian and Korean institutions of defense education, including the National Defence College of India and the National Defense University of Korea, by activating the dispatch of military officers for education;

e. Further strengthen regular consultations between the National Security Council structures of the two countries on security, defence and cyber related issues;

f. Establish a joint Vice Ministerial level defence and foreign affairs dialogue in the "2+2" Format;

g. Encourage greater cooperation between their shipyards for defence needs;

h. Pursue further deepening of defence cooperation through commencement of staff level talks between the two navies and regular exchanges of visits between the two armed forces;

i. Seek the means of the cyber security cooperation to prepare against transnational cyber threats;

j. Cooperate appropriately in the area of UN Peacekeeping; and

k. Hold a track 1.5 dialogue annually between Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security of ROK (IFANS) - Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA).

Trade and Investment

8. President Park welcomed India’s ‘Make in India’ initiative as it provides new avenues to enrich and add substance to the bilateral relations. Prime Minister Modi invited the ROK to become a privileged partner in ‘Make in India’ to which President Park conveyed her appreciation. Both leaders acknowledged that trade and investment between both countries have enormous potential for further development. They directed their respective officials to undertake in-depth consultations to leverage fully the potential of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the Republic of Korea and the Republic of India and to make full use of the current discussion mechanisms under the CEPA, such as the Joint Committee, for that purpose.

9. Recognizing the salience of trade and investment to the bilateral partnership, the leaders called upon the business community from India and Korea to leverage the enormous synergies between their economies for mutual prosperity. The leaders welcomed:

a. Signing of the revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement;

b. The Ministry of Strategy and Finance and the Export-Import Bank of Korea expressed their intention to provide US $10 billion for mutual cooperation in infrastructure, comprising Economic Development Cooperation Fund (US $ 1 billion) and export credits (US $ 9 billion) for priority sectors, including smart cities, railways, power generation and transmission, and other sectors to be agreed. The two governments and the EXIM Banks of the two countries will hold consultations to chalk out a roadmap in order to materialize the envisioned financial support for priority sectors;

c. Commencement of negotiations to amend the India-Korea CEPA by June 2016 with a view to achieving qualitative and quantitative increase of trade through an agreed roadmap;

d. Mutual cooperation to be explored for enabling cities with updated technologies including smart grids for building of smart cities, in view of their crucial influence on improving the quality of residential environments and achieving sustainable economic development;

e. Cooperation in the steel sector by encouraging the steel industry of both countries to develop mutually beneficial projects;

f. Interest of companies of the two countries in cooperation in the area of shipbuilding, including the construction of Indian vessels such as LNG carriers. The Indian government expressed its hope to discuss partnership with Korea with an aim to modernize the Indian shipbuilding industry. The governments of both countries decided to provide support for facilitating private sector discussion on ways to cooperate in this area. A Joint Working Group that includes the government and private sectors of the two countries will be established to facilitate cooperation in the shipbuilding sector;

g. Cooperation for stable maritime transport, possible joint business projects in the area of shipping and logistics, and promotion of employment of both countries’ seafarers;

h. Cooperation to expedite the necessary procedures for mutual export of fresh fruits and horticultural products;

i. Progress made in establishment of the Korean Industrial Park in the State of Rajasthan. They agreed that the Industrial Park will help Korean small and medium enterprises to benefit from ‘Make in India’ initiative. They shared the same view that it is desirable to establish more offices of both countries’ respective trade agencies, including KOTRA, to facilitate trade, investment and industrial cooperation between the two countries;

j. The first meeting of the Korea-India CEO Forum which will be held in Seoul on 19 May 2015. The CEO Forum will play a significant role to boost exchanges and dialogues between enterprises of the two countries, enhance mutual investment and further pragmatic bilateral business cooperation; and

k. The decision to set up an India-Korea Joint Working Group in the field of Electronics Hardware manufacturing to enhance co-operation and facilitate business collaboration through joint ventures and technology transfer on a commercial basis between Indian and Korean electronics manufacturing companies, and the creation of a business friendly environment in this field.

10. Reaffirming the important role that friendly contact between the Indian and Korean people has played in building this partnership, the two leaders welcomed and encouraged the ongoing efforts, including through an aviation cooperation conference, by their respective civil aviation authorities to amend the bilateral Air Services Agreement with a view to enhancing flight connectivity and to covering more cities.

Technology, Energy and Environment

11. President Park lauded Prime Minister's Swacch Bharat Abhiyan as an effort to transform India. Recognizing that Saemaul Undong (SMU), Korea’s successful rural development initiative in the 1970s, can make a substantial contribution to accomplishing the vision of Swacch Bharat Abhiyan, the two leaders agreed that both sides would promote cooperation to create synergies by combining development experiences of both sides.

12. Recognizing the integral link between economic growth, preservation of environment and clean energy, India and Korea agreed to enhance exchanges between their respective Ministries and agencies.

13. Lauding the Korean Green Economy initiative, India expressed willingness to work with Korea for mutually-beneficial partnerships in deploying innovative policies and technologies to improve urban water and air quality and to protect natural resources.

14. The two leaders expressed their appreciation on ongoing cooperation in science & technology and noted that joint R&D projects are being implemented in focused areas of Renewable Energy, Materials Science, Robotics & Engineering Sciences and Health Sciences. The leaders further emphasized that both sides should develop strong academia-industry connect programmes in areas such as Cleantech, Robotics & Automation and Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM), which can address economic and societal challenges of the two countries.

15. Two sides agreed that cooperation in space sector has many possibilities. They welcomed the agreement between Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) to pursue cooperation in the areas of lunar exploration, satellite navigation and space science and application as below:

a. Deep space cross tracking and communication support for Korean and Indian deep space missions;

b. Sharing of data of lunar surface and radiation data collected by Chandrayan–1;

c. Collaboration in GAGAN-KASS interoperability and sharing experience in GAGAN (GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation system) and KASS (Korea Augmentation Satellite System);

d. Technological cooperation in the field of space science and its application, satellite launch, and other areas they agree; and

e. Holding working-level talks regularly between ISRO and KARI to strengthen the substantive way of cooperation in the areas mentioned above.

Culture, Education and People-to-People Exchanges

16. In view of the long history of cultural contact between the Indian and Korean people, President Park welcomed Prime Minister Modi's decision to send a full Festival of India in Korea in autumn of 2015. India also welcomed an opportunity to host a Festival of Korea in India in 2016. In this context, the two leaders also welcomed efforts to strengthen their historic connection by enhancing linkages of Korean people with Ayodhya, and agreed to upgrade the monument for Queen Suriratna /Hur Hwang-ok in Ayodhya as a joint project between the two sides. President Park expressed deep appreciation of Korean people for the gift of holy Bodhi tree sapling.

17. The President and the Prime Minister called for an intensification of youth delegations to encourage greater understanding and interaction between the future leaders of the two countries. Indian side expressed interest in enhancing cooperation among educational institutes of the two sides, including among relevant technological institutes and in language teaching.

18. Both leaders agreed to encourage establishment of twin city and twin province/state relationships to deepen and broaden people-to-people exchanges.

19. Korea invited India to participate in the exhibition titled “Masterpieces of Early Buddhist Sculpture, 100 BCE-700CE” which will commemorate National Museum of Korea’s 10th anniversary of reconstruction and opening to the public. India welcomed the invitation and agreed to actively cooperate for the exhibition. The two leaders hoped to promote mutual understanding and appreciation between the two countries, and to broaden cultural relations of the two countries. In addition, they agreed to further explore cooperation on preservation, restoration, and joint research in the field of cultural heritage of both countries.

20. India invited Korea to participate in the two day seminar on “Shared Heritage as New Variable in the Indo-Korean Relations: Historicizing the Legend of Princess from Ayodhya and its Legacy” being organized by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in collaboration with India International Center in New Delhi. Korea welcomed the invitation.

Regional and Multilateral Cooperation

21. The two leaders underlined the paramount importance of peace and stability on the Korean peninsula. In this regard, they expressed concern over the development of DPRK’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, which is in violation of its international obligations and commitments. They urged the DPRK to fully comply with all of its international obligations, including under the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, and to fulfil its commitments under the 2005 Joint Statement of the Six-Party Talks. Prime Minister Modi expressed support for President Park's efforts to build trust in the Korean peninsula and to lay the groundwork for peaceful reunification of the Korean peninsula.

22. Recognizing the increasing and evolving threat posed to world peace and stability from international terrorism, the two leaders reiterated their commitment to the eradication of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and called on international community to work closely to address this challenge. They called for an early conclusion of negotiations on the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. They recognized the need to eliminate terrorist safe havens and infrastructure, disrupt terrorist networks and their financing, and stop cross-border movement of terrorists, including by implementing the relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions, as well as enhancing countering violent extremism efforts. They called on all States to work sincerely to achieve these objectives.

23. President Park highlighted her Eurasia Initiative and the Northeast Asia Peace and Cooperation Initiative (NAPCI), and agreed to explore ways to work with India's Act East and Connect Central Asia policies for the common prosperity of the region. Prime Minister Modi also expressed his willingness to explore ways to work with the NAPCI and the Eurasia Initiative for the peace and stability of the region and beyond.

24. India and the ROK underlined their shared interest in strengthening global non-proliferation objectives. The ROK took note of India’s wish to join the international export control regimes and agreed that India’s entry will have a positive influence on strengthening the global non-proliferation regimes. The ROK expressed its support for India’s early membership of the four multilateral export control regimes, namely, the Nuclear Suppliers Group, Missile Technology Control Regime, Australia Group and Wassenaar Arrangement, based upon consensus within each regime.

25. Recognizing the need for comprehensive UN reforms including Security Council expansion to make the body more representative, accountable and effective, both sides agreed to work towards UNSC reforms to reflect contemporary realities and include major developing countries.

26. Prime Minister Modi thanked President Park and the Government and People of the ROK for the warmth of their hospitality. The two leaders agreed that this Summit meeting had qualitatively raised the partnership to the next level. Prime Minister Modi invited President Park to visit India again soon to ensure that the high momentum of this partnership is sustained. President Park accepted the invitation with pleasure.

27. During the visit following Agreements and MOUs were signed in the presence of the two leaders:

a. Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Korea for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income;

b. Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Korea on Cooperation in Audio-Visual Co-production;

c. MOU for Cooperation between the National Security Council Secretariat of the Republic of India and the Office of National Security of the Republic of Korea ;

d. MOU between the Ministry of Power of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea concerning Cooperation in the field of Electric Power Development and New Energy Industries;

e. MOU between the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family of the Republic of Korea on Cooperation in Youth Matters;

f. Framework of Cooperation in the Field of Road Transport and Highways between the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea; and

g. MOU between the Ministry of Shipping of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea on Cooperation in the Fields of Maritime Transport and Logistics. 

List of Agreements/MoUs signed during the visit of Prime Minister to Republic of Korea

List of Agreements/MoUs signed during the visit of Prime Minister to Republic of Korea (May 18, 2015)

S.No.
Agreement/MoU
Remarks
1
Agreement between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the Republic of Korea for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income
India-Republic of Korea  Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (signed 1985) has been revised with a view to avoiding the burden of double taxation on taxpayers in the two countries.
2
India-Republic of Korea Agreement on Cooperation in Audio-Visual Co-Production
The Agreement is being signed under the provisions of India-ROK CEPA; it would enable co-production of films, animation and broadcasting programmes. The Agreement would enable opportunities for collaboration between Indian and Korean film industries, and facilitate collaboration and exchange.
3
MOU for Cooperation between the National Security Council Secretariat of the Republic of India and the Office of National Security of the Republic of Korea
The MoU would formalize consultations between National Security Council structures of the two countries in a number of areas.
4
MOU between the Ministry of Power of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea concerning Cooperation in the field of Electric Power Development and New Energy Industries
The MoU envisages cooperation in areas of electric power development and new energy industries such as renewable energy, smart grids and power information and technology, transmission and distribution of electric power, energy efficiency and storage system.
5
MOU between the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family of the Republic of Korea on Cooperation in Youth Matters
The MoU will strengthen and encourage cooperation on youth matters through participation in events and activities through exchanges, international conferences, seminars, youth camps, festivals etc.
6
 Framework of Cooperation in the Field of Road Transport and Highways between the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea
To be signed under the provisions of India-ROK CEPA, the FOC envisages cooperation in areas  including  road policies, design and construction, road operation, road management and safety, intelligent transport systems and electronic toll collection systems
7
MOU between the Ministry of Shipping of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries of the Republic of Korea on Cooperation in the Fields of Maritime Transport and Logistics
The MoU envisages cooperation between the two countries in the fields of maritime transport and logistics including through  sharing of technologies, information and experiences, the training of seafarers, exchange of experts and port operations etc

Legislators must always keep in mind that young and aspirational Indians expect them to be service providers, says President

Legislators must always keep in mind that young and aspirational Indians expect them to be service providers, says President
The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressed the special session of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly in Dehradun today (May 18, 2015).

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that governing a country of the size and diversity of India and managing challenges that arise on account of region, language, ethnicity, caste and religion is a stupendous task. Yet, the Parliamentary system has taken deep roots in our soil and we have successfully conducted sixteen General Elections to the Lower House of Parliament as well as innumerable elections to our State Legislatures and local bodies. Our Parliamentary democracy today evokes awe and admiration across the world.

The President said that the job of a legislator is a 24x7 responsibility. Legislators must at all times be committed to addressing the problems of the people. They must give voice to the grievances of the public by raising them on the floor of the Legislature and act as the link between people and the Government. They must always keep in mind that young and aspirational Indians expect them to be service providers. They will demand an account of how they have performed at the end of five years. Every one of us who are in an elected office must remember that the people are our masters. Each one of us is here because we solicited votes and received their endorsement.

The President said that in the Assembly, discipline and decorum must be always maintained and rules, conventions and etiquette observed. Parliamentary practices, procedures and conventions are meant to provide for orderly and expeditious transaction of business of the House. Dissent should be expressed with decency and within the contours and parameters of Parliamentary devices. It is unfortunate that time devoted by legislators towards legislation has been gradually declining across the country. With the heightened complexity of administration, legislation must be preceded by adequate discussion and scrutiny. If not, it will fail to deliver the desired results or meet its objectives. In particular, there is need for utmost caution in matters of legislation, money and finance.

The President urged the Uttarakhand Assembly as well as other Assemblies to consider increasing the number of sittings so that issues of the state can be thoroughly discussed and debated. He suggested Legislative Assemblies to establish museums for the public on legislative practices in order to bring people closer to the Legislatures. They could also invite students to witness sessions and organize capacity building programmes for members of local bodies such as Gram Sabhas and Panchayats.

The President said that every legislator should ensure that the content and quality of debates that take place in the chambers are of the highest order. In a parliamentary democracy, the oversight function of the Legislature is important and dynamic. The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly has over the years promoted the welfare of the people of the State through numerous progressive enactments. The time has now come to show leadership in catapulting the state to new heights.

mass emission standards for flex-fuel

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways issues notification for mass emission standards for flex-fuel ethanol E85 and ED95
The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways today released the Notification for mass emission standards for flex-fuel ethanol E85 and ED95 in vehicles. The Ministry has notified the test requirements for Type Approval and extension for two, three and four-wheeled vehicles. It has also notified the technical specifications of reference fuel E85 and ED95 used for testing of such vehicles. This Notification will enable vehicle manufacturers to manufacture vehicles running on bio-ethanol E85 and ED95. A bio-ethanol fuel bus is already under trial in Nagpur.

The Ministry is amending the rules under CMVR, 1989 to facilitate the use of greener alternate fuels in vehicles. Alternative fuels are either produced in the country for e.g. Ethanol, Bio-CNG etc. or generated locally like solar photovoltaic and other sources of electric power which can be stored in electric batteries.

The Ministry has already notified Draft Rules for mass emission norms and testing standards of vehicles running on bio-CNG which are under finalisation. The standards of small series testing of vehicles running on electric power have already been notified by the Ministry. All the above steps will enable use of alternative fuels in vehicles in India.

Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today chaired a presentation for replacement of engines of BS-III and lower specifications used in buses, with electric motors, to be run in cities facing the problem of pollution, to reduce emissions. The companies involved in research and development of such technologies promised that they will develop economically-viable model so that the purchasers of such buses may find it viable for a longer duration. Hybrid systems of IC engine and electric motors for cars have been successfully tested and are in the process of notification under CMVR. Hybrid systems for bus and three-wheelers are under testing process in some of the test agencies.

One developer has got the testing of three-wheeled auto-rickshaws retrofitted with electric motor completed on the test bench in one of the test agencies and will very soon start on-road testing in three cities. The Minister stressed that the promotion of such technologies will encourage the “Make in India” objective and also reduce dependence of the country on imported fossil fuels. 

Partnership between the Centre, states and private stakeholders

Partnership between the Centre, states and private stakeholders can boost India’s share to one percent in global tourism: Dr Mahesh Sharma

Extending e-Tourist visa to China can help bridge the gap between inbound and outbound tourists between India and China

The Union Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge), Culture (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation, Dr Mahesh Sharma has said the Government is making all possible efforts to take the share of India in global tourism to one percent from the current 0.64%. It is to this end that the scheme of e-Tourist Visa was launched by the new government , which has given very good results. Dr. Mahesh Sharma was addressing a joint Press Conference with Karnataka Tourism Minister , Sh R V Deshpande in New Delhi today. The Press Conference was organized by the Union Ministry of Tourism and Government of Karnataka in connection with the PATA Travel Mart 2015 to be held at Bangalore from 6th – 8th September, 2015.

Dr. Mahesh Sharma that the efforts of the Government to give Tourism a place of pride are beginning to show results, and India has jumped up 13 ranks in the WEF Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index, 2015. Referring to the importance of events like PATA, the Minister said that we should partner with all stake holders including private organizations and state governments to achieve our goal of one percent share in world tourism. The new National Tourism Policy, 2015 is on the anvil, which will be interactive and deliver in a mission mode, the Minister explained.

Addressing the media, Shri R.V. Deshpande said that this is the event of the entire country and he invited all stake holders to participate enthusiastically in it. He also informed that for the first time, an Investors’ Meet is being organized during the event. The Karnataka Tourism Minister explained that the state government has adopted a professional approach towards tourism including several measures like rating of ‘home stays’ and restaurants. Sh. Deshpande also said that Karnataka Government is bringing out Tourism and Trade Facilitation Act and will soon set up Tourist Friendly Police or ‘Tourist Mitra’. The State has also come out with a novel initiative of Adoption of Tourist destinations by Corporates for their maintenance and providing facilities there, he added. Sh. Deshpande further informed that 134 buyers from 43 countries and 114 sellers from 66 organizations have already confirmed their participation.

Dr. Mahesh Sharma congratulated the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi for his focus on tourism and stressing upon it as an important engine of economy for generating income and employment. The announcement by the Prime Minister in China to extend e-Tourist visa to Chinese nationals will help attract more tourists from that country to India and fill the gap of in bound and out bound tourists between India and China, Dr Mahesh Sharma said.

Shri Jatinder Singh Taneja, representative from PATA informed that the small and medium enterprises will get an opportunity to show case their business during the event. The Travel technology pavilion is also being set up to promote the use of technology in Tourism sector.

The PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Travel Mart (PTM) is the premier travel trade show in the Asia Pacific region, which brings together international buyers and sellers for one-to-one meetings, educational forums and networking sessions. It provides an excellent platform for showcasing and promoting the varied tourism destinations and products of countries, to a target international audience. This is the third PATA Travel Mart being held in India.

The Secretary Tourism, Dr. Lalit Panwar and senior officials of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and Government of Karnataka were also present during the Press Conference. 

Operation Maitri by Army

Operation Maitri by Army
(Update from 15 to 20 May)


                The Indian Army continues to provide aid to affected population and areas in close coordination and cooperation with the Nepal Army.
            The ALHs are being employed for rescue efforts in Pokhra and Kathmandu and have conducted 134 sorties since 15 May 15 and evacuated 09 person and moved 167 others apart from delivering 43.2 tons of relief material to inaccessible areas.
            The Indian Army Field Hospitals and the medical teams treated 220 patients since 15 May 15 including 36 surgeries, out of which 21 patients were admitted to administer medical care. The medical team at Charikot has been moved to Singati as part of the Indian Army outreach programme to reach .
            The ETFs are involved in clearance of collapsed buildings and have cleared over 2055 m of track while clearing 2380 cubic meters of debris apart from debris of 40 damaged houses.  The Engineers have helped in conducting controlled demolitions of six highly damaged RCC walls and six houses apart from constructing four houses, one roof top shelter, two tent shelters and two shelters, since 15 May.

            Brig J Gamlin, Task Force Commander, Pokhara alongwith Brig Tara Bahadur Karki, Acting GOC of Western Division of Nepal Army undertook an aerial and ground recce of Laprak and Barpak region of Gorkha district of Nepal on 19 May. They interacted  with the villagers and ex-servicemen of Barpak village and also with Engineer Task Force of Army under the command of Lt Col Nikhil Sankaran who briefed on ongoing reconstruction of school building at Barpak.
            The Army Everest Expedition team was evacuated from Namche Bazar in small groups by air and road and have reached New Delhi

Global crude oil price

Global crude oil price of Indian Basket was US$ 63.01 per bbl on 19.05.2015

The international crude oil price of Indian Basket as computed/published today by Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas was US$ 63.01 per barrel (bbl) on 19.05.2015. This was lower than the price of US$ 64.79 per bbl on previous publishing day of 18.05.2015.
In rupee terms, the price of Indian Basket decreased to Rs 4013.11 per bbl on 19.05.2015 as compared to Rs 4117.40 per bbl on 18.05.2015. Rupee closed weaker at Rs 63.69 per US$ on 19.05.2015 as against Rs 63.55 per US$ on 18.05.2015. The table below gives details in this regard:

Particulars    
Unit
Price on May 19, 2015 (Previous trading day i.e. 18.05.2015)                                                                  
Pricing Fortnight for 16.05.2015
(April 29 to May 13, 2015)
Crude Oil (Indian Basket)
($/bbl)
63.01              (64.79)
64.51
(Rs/bbl
4013.11          (4117.40)
4115.09
Exchange Rate
(Rs/$)
63.69              (63.55)
63.79

Apparel and Garment Making Centre to come up in Tripura

Apparel and Garment Making Centre to come up in Tripura
An Apparel and Garment Making Centre is all set to come up at Agartala; the foundation stone for the same was laid by Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Hon'ble Minister of State for Textiles (I/C), Government of India and the Chief Minister of Tripura, Shri Manik Sarkar, on 20th May, 2015.

A Silk Processing and Printing Unit was also inaugurated on the occasion, by the Union Textiles Minister and the Tripura CM. The project cost is Rs. 3.41 crore.

These units are expected to provide employment to a large number of people in Tripura and would lead the large scale production and processing of garments in the region. The project contributes to the "Make In India" programme in textile sector, with particular emphasis to the North Eastern States.

Implementation of corrective actions in SAI training center

Implementation of corrective actions in SAI training centers in the wake of the Suicide Attempt by four Girl trainees in SAI centre at Alappuzha
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has asked DG, Sports Authority of India (SAI) to implement the following corrective actions in SAI training centers in the wake of the suicide attempt by four girl trainees in SAI centre at Alappuzha immediately primarily to ensure the well-being of inmates in its centres. The corrective actions have been formulated by the Ministry after examining the report submitted by DG, SAI to the Ministry earlier on the said incident.

I. SAI should empanel counseling psychologists to visit its centers once in a fortnight or once in a month, as may be required, for the purpose of group counseling as well as one-on-one counseling.

II. All girls hostels must compulsorily have a full-time Lady Warden.

III. All SAI centers should preferably be run at least by Assistant Director (AD) level officers. Vacant posts of ADs may be filled based on relevant Recruitment Rules (RR) / MYAS guidelines. For remaining positions, officers eligible for promotion as per RR to the post of AD may be deputed for running the SAI centres as per seniority. No post of AD should be created for this purpose since cadre review is being proposed by SAI and also because SAI has been referring the issue of Grade Pay of ADs to MYAS for which the matter is still pending. As far as possible, Coaches should not be made in-charge of a SAI centre.

IV. Yoga should be introduced as a compulsory activity in all SAI centers, as it would have a salutary effect on holistic development and emotional well-being of SAI trainees. Part-time Yoga instructors may be engaged for this purpose. Organizations imparting Yoga courses should be roped in to provide training on Yoga.

V. Two-day module on sports psychology should be prepared in consultation with AIIMS and introduced in all SAI centers.

VI. Iconic sportspersons should be requested to adopt SAI centers and act as SAI Trainee Mentors so as to inspire young SAI trainees and also enable them to emulate the qualities of their role model. The sportspersons may adopt a SAI centre each as per their choice and visit it once in a quarter. Apart from interacting with the trainees, they should also provide feedback to SAI for bringing about continuous improvement.

VII. A 24X7 Helpline should be introduced for SAI trainee related grievance redressal, especially for reporting the cases of sexual harassment and ragging.

VIII. Security should be hired for all SAI hostels.

IX. Parent Coach Administrator Meet (P-CAM) should be held at least once in three months.

X. SAI Governing body members should visit at least one SAI centre in a quarter for strong supervision.

XI. A robust institutionalised mechanism should be put in place to maintain close rapport and coordination with the State Sports department.

XII. All eligible SAI trainees should be covered under the newly introduced Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY). The remaining should be covered under normal insurance scheme. All SAI trainees, including day boarding trainees should be assisted for opening bank account.

XIII. Suitable recreational facilities may be provided at all the SAI centers.

Expenditure on these measures will be met from the allocated budget of SAI.

Law Ministry’s Consultative Committee Meeting

Law Ministry’s Consultative Committee Meeting
The Minister for Law and Justice Shri D. V. Sadananda Gowda has said that the National Litigation Policy, 2015 aims to suggest mechanism to reduce the Government litigation and to make Government as an Efficient and Responsible litigant. He was responding to concerns of the Members of the Consultative Committee of the Parliament attached to his Ministry on the framing of National Litigation Policy, 2015 which was the Agenda Item for the meeting held today.

The Minister said that the policy suggest mechanism to reduce filing of cases by or against the Government. It also aims to transform Government as an Institution which does not believe in entering into unnecessary and avoidable litigation in the courts by taking appropriate steps at pre-litigation stage itself.

During the meeting members of the Committee Shri Kalyan Bannerjee and Shri Ayannur Manjunath , said there is dire need to change the Arbitration system and emphasized that there should be a fixed time frame for any Arbitration. They also vouched for the cost effectiveness of the entire process. The members stressed action against the government counsels for their casual approach during the litigation process and said that a provision for submitting the status report of court cases by the Nodal officers to the head of departments on regular basis. The Member also persisted for the availability of WiFi facility in various High Courts and subordinate Courts. The Minister while agreeing with the members said that there concerns will be taken care of.

A Presentation were also made during the meeting to highlight the need to have a litigation Policy in which it was shown that due to the very high number of pending court cases in different courts this has become utmost necessary. More over the need to reduce Government Litigation in courts so that valuable court time would be spent in resolving other pending cases. In its 126th Report on “Government and Public Sector Undertaking Litigation Policy and Strategies”, the Law Commission has also expressed the need of having a Litigation Policy to avoid litigation or reduce it at any cost which will bring down the load on the court system resulting in reduction of expenses on judicial set up.

During the meeting Minutes and ATR (Action Taken Report) of the last meeting of the Consultative Committee meeting held on 15th December, 2014 were also ratified which comprised the agenda items regarding e-Courts/ Computerizations of Courts and Repeal of obsolete and redundant Laws.

Earlier the Ministers welcomed the Members and gave details of the passing of two bills in the Parliament out of the four tabled bills. 

Centre invites suggestions for proposed amendment to the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act 1984

Centre invites suggestions for proposed amendment to the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act 1984

                       
The Ministry of Home Affairs has invited suggestions for proposed amendments in the Prevention of Damage to Public Property (PDPP) Act, 1984. The proposed amendments seek to deter the prospective violators from vandalizing and destroying public/private property during agitations and other forms of protests. The proposed amendments will also deter the office-bearers of these organizations.

The Supreme Court had set up a Committee under the Chairmanship of Mr. Justice K.T. Thomas, former Judge of the Supreme Court, to examine modalities to be adopted to make the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984 (PDPP Act, 1984) more effective and also suggest suitable changes, which could make the Statute more meaningful.

The Committee concluded that the present law was inadequate and ineffective to deal with the increasing number of instances of public property damage and made some recommendations for amendment in the Prevention of Damage to Public Properties Act, 1984. MHA had decided to accept the recommendations of the Justice K.T. Thomas Committee. 

The present provision of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984 and the proposed draft Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act are also available on the Ministry of Home Affairs website www.mha.nic.in

The suggestions/comments on the proposed draft PDPP Act (Amendment) Bill, 2015 from the Public and other stakeholders are solicited on or before 20th July 2015 and the same may be sent to the Ministry of Home Affairs, CS Division, 5th Floor, NDCC Building, Jai Singh Road, New Delhi-110001. The suggestion could also be sent on e-mail:  dircs1-mha@mha.gov.in

26 Feb 2015

Ranking of Indian Universities


 Ranking of Indian Universities

 
The UGC has launched the following schemes for making higher education relevant to the needs of the society and industry, namely: Career Oriented Programmes (COC), Community Colleges (CC) and introduction of degrees in vocational subjects in line with National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). The UGC, through collaboration with National Mission on Education thought ICT (NMEICT), has undertaken e-content development of post graduate programmes called e-PG Pathashala.
The UGC has notified several regulations with the objective of sustenance and improvement in the quality of higher education and for undertaking academic reforms. The regulations are on the following matters, namely: mandatory assessment and accreditation of higher educational institutions; affiliation of colleges by universities; regulation of private and deemed to be universities; minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers; minimum standards for grant of first degree, Master’s degree, M.Phil/Ph.D;  grievance redressal; promotion of equity; curbing the menace of ragging etc. The regulations are available at http://www.ugc.ac.in/page/UGC-Regulations.aspx.

The UGC also laid down a list of Degrees specified for the Purposes of Section 22 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956. No other degree can be granted by a University/College and Institutions empowered to grant degrees by an Act of Parliament. 

The UGC supports access and expansion by financing development of the Central Universities, recognition of new State Universities and Colleges, regulation of private and deemed to be universities and establishment of Community Colleges. The UGC conducts inspection of private universities. These Private Universities are also inspected by the UGC with the help of Expert Committees, constituted by the UGC, which includes representatives from the concerned Statutory Council(s), to check their compliance with the laid down regulations and gives them opportunity for rectification of defects and non-conformity with the regulations.
The Ministry of Human Resource Development had launched a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) namely Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) which seeks to improve overall quality of existing State higher educational institutions by ensuring their conformity to prescribed norms and standards and adoption of accreditation as a mandatory quality assurance framework.  RUSA is incentivizing State Governments to reform affiliating system, governance and academic and examination system in State higher educational institutions.  The total outlay for RUSA for the 12th Plan is Rs. 22,855 crores.
The Project Approval Board of RUSA has approved infrastructure grants for five universities and thirty five colleges, two new professional colleges and grants for faculty improvement, vocationalization of higher education and equity initiatives in higher educational institutions in Gujarat.
This information was given by the Union Human Resource Development Minister, Smt. Smriti Irani in a written reply to the Lok Sabha question. 

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