Policy that Matters

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Mandi: A speech of the President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee on the occasion of the Second convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi was read out in abstentia by Shri M. Natarajan, Chairman of the Board of Governors. The President was unable to reach Mandi from Chandigarh …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]By ANANT MISHRA [Former Youth Representative to United Nations] New Delhi: From the last two decades China has been expanding phenomenally not only in terms of economics but also in terms of militarization and international relations. A home for almost one fifth of the global population, China is the …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]New Delhi: The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee addressed the Sixty Fourth Convocation of Punjab University, one of the country’s oldest and leading centres of higher education at Chandigarh. Speaking on the occasion the President said Punjab University has educated generations of students, many of whom have risen …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Colombo: Text of PM’s remarks at the Business Meeting hosted by the Ceylon Chambers of Commerce in Colombo, Sri Lanka: Business representatives from India and Sri Lanka, Distinguished guests, I am delighted to be here at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Thank you for coming here in such large …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Colombo: Prime Minister’s Media Statement during visit to Sri Lanka: I am delighted to be in Sri Lanka, in this beautiful city of Colombo. I have eagerly looked forward to visiting one of our closest neighbours and a nation with which we share so much. I am truly honoured …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]SAGAR – Security And Growth for All in the Region of Indian Ocean Mauritius: Text of the PM’s Remarks on the Commissioning of Coast Ship Barracuda: Hon’ble Prime Minister Sir Aneerood Jugnauth, distinguished guests, To our naval personnel from India, our guardian of the seas, who are here today …

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Mauritius: Text of PM’s Address to the National Assembly of Mauritius Madam Speaker, Mrs. Santi Bai Hanoomanjee, Prime Minister Sir Aneerood Jugnauth ji, Leader of the Opposition Mr. Paul Berenger, Members of the Assembly, Greetings on the Independence Day of Mauritius! It is always a great honour to speak …

Mauritius: PM of India Shri Narendra Modi’s Statement to the media in Mauritius: Prime Minister Sir Aneerood Jugnauth, members of the media I sincerely thank you for your warm welcome and the extraordinary hospitality. I am very grateful to you and the people of Mauritius for invitation as the Chief …

New Delhi: The Ministry of  is implementing a scheme, ‘Padho Pardesh’ to provide Interest Subsidy on Educational Loans for overseas studies for students belonging to minority communities’ from the current year ( 2014-15). Under this scheme, interest subsidy is awarded to pursue approved courses of studies abroad at Masters and …

New Delhi: I am keenly looking forward to my three nation tour of Seychelles, Mauritius and Sri Lanka on March 10-14. We have a strong, multifaceted and important relationship with each, and they all occupy a very important place in our foreign policy. My visit to the three Indian Ocean …