Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sree Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru in Karnataka. (Express photo)
PM Modi in Karnataka Live Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 107th Indian Science Congress at Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra Campus, University of Agricultural Sciences, in Bengaluru. According to the varsity, the five-day event will also see the participation of Nobel laureates Stefan Hell from Max Planck Institut Germany and Ada E Yonath, an expert in structural biology from Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel. According to the organizers, around 15,000 people are expected to attend the event.
Modi, who arrived on Thursday for a two-day state visit, attended a series of events in Tumakuru city. He also visited the Sree Siddaganga Mutt where he defended the Citizenship (Amendment) Act which has sparked nationwide protests.
Accusing the Opposition of remaining silent on Pakistan’s “atrocities on Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Christians”, Modi said, “Jis tarah ki nafrat hum logon se karte hain, vaisa hi swar ab desh ki sansad ke khilaf dikh raha hai. In logon ne Bharat ki sansad ke khilaaf hi andolan shuru kar diya hai (The way they hate us, a similar voice can be heard against Parliament now. These people have started protesting against India’s Parliament).”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said that the growth story of India depends on the success in the science and technology sector as he urged young scientists to ‘innovate, patent, produce and prosper’. Addressing the 107th session of the Indian Science Congress in Karnataka’s Bengaluru, he said, “The growth story of India depends on its success in the science and tech sector. There is a need to transform the landscape of Indian science and technology.”
“My motto for young scientists is: Innovate, Patent, Produce and Prosper,” he added. READ
Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Delhi after concluding two-day visit to Karnataka. Modi, who arrived on Thursday for a two-day state visit, attended a series of events in Tumakuru city. He also visited the Sree Siddaganga Mutt where he defended the Citizenship (Amendment) Act which has sparked nationwide protests. On Friday Modi inaugurated the 107th Indian Science Congress at Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra Campus, University of Agricultural Sciences, in Bengaluru.
Former Chief Minister and Congress senior leader Siddaramaiah on Friday targets Narendra Modi over flood relief to Karnataka. “Centre only gave Rs 1,200 crores for flood relief work to Karnataka where the central government only estimated losses of Rs 3,800 crores. Karnataka suffered the worst flood situation, it's the responsibility of PM Modi to help states during such times. He must remember his promises made during an election rally.”
Speaking at the Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said along with plastic waste, we also need new technology, new solutions to remove and reuse metal from electronic waste.
“There is a need for revolution in technologies assisting agricultural practices. Can we find farmer-centric solutions to the problem of stalk burning for instance? Can we also redesign our brick kilns for reduced emissions and greater energy efficiency. Another important point I wish to make is the significance of "Make in India" in medical devices to bring the fruits of advances in diagnostics to our people.Mahatma Gandhi once said, "It is health that is the real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver,” Modi said.
“Our successes in space exploration should now be mirrored in the new frontier of the deep sea. Through "Make in India" in medical devices we should bring the fruits of advances in diagnostics to our people. We need to explore, map and responsibly harness the vast oceanic resources of water, energy, food and minerals. We know from science that the potential energy, the silent form of energy, can move mountains by its conversion to the kinetic energy of motion. Can we build a Science in Motion.” he added.
Addressing the gathering at 107th Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru, PM Narendra Modi said, “Bengaluru, the city of gardens, is now a wonderful field for startups. The world is coming to innovate here. Science and Technology is being used for governance in the country, like never before. Globally we aim to develop India into a 100 billion bio-manufacturing hub by 2024."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering at the 107th Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru. Modi extends New Year greetings to the scientists. “I am also happy to learn that India’s ranking has improved in the Innovation Index to 52. Our programs have created more technology business incubators in the last five years than in the previous 50 years. I congratulate our scientists for these accomplishments,” said Modi
As per the University of Agricultural Sciences registration data, the 107th Indian Science Congress will see the attendance of 73 resource-persons from 16 countries, who will present papers under different topics. Among them are 37 Americans, 10 Japanese and 5 Chinese. The event will also showcase ongoing research and discoveries in about 14 disciplines.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating the 107th Indian Science Congress at Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra Campus at the University of Agricultural Sciences in Bengaluru at 10 am, Bengaluru Police commissioner, Bhaskar Rao tweeted that airport passenger to plan their trip in advance.
Modi will inaugurate the 107th Indian Science Congress at Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra Campus at the University of Agricultural Sciences in Bengaluru today at 10 am. According to the University of Agricultural Sciences, the participants include Nobel laureates, scientists, intellectuals, students, academicians, policymakers and delegates from various institutions of 24 countries.
Inaugurating five 5 Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Young Scientists Laboratories in Bengaluru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I am happy that work was done sincerely on the suggestion of setting up five labs in the field of Advanced Technologies and today five such institutes are coming up in Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai. These labs will help in building the nature of research and development in the field of emerging technologies in the country."
"The best scientific minds of the country are in DRDO. The achievements of DRDO are uncountable. As the Prime Minister, I want to say that the government is ready to support the scientists of the country and innovators," he added.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches five Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Young Scientists Laboratories in Bengaluru.
Talking about the schemes which had been introduced by the government for farmers, Modi said that the BJP government had done all these keeping in mind the welfare of the agricultural community in India and said, 'The government has increased Minimum Support Price (MSP) 1.5 times keeping in mind the demands of the farmers. The government has also introduced cold-storage facilities and e-mandis for farmers', he said.
With the encouragement of the government, the production and export of spices has increased drastically. 'Our government is taking steps to ensure that coconut farmers are being paid well. For this, we are planning to come up with welfare societies for coconut farmers. I am aware that 550 such societies exist in Karnataka', he said. With the encouragement of the government, production and export of spices has increased drastically.
"Our government is taking steps to ensure that coconut farmers are being paid well. For this, we are planning to come up with welfare societies for coconut farmers. I am aware that 550 such societies exist in Karnataka", he said.
Speaking about horticulture in South India, Modi said, "To increase the production of dal, the government is planning to set up seed banks, with 30 centres in South India in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Telangana." Modi ends his speech at the Tumakuru Farmers rally with the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'.
Addressing the farmers, Modi also extended his greetings to the fishermen in the country and said, 'Today, deep sea fishing boats and transponders are being provided to fishermen in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka for their safety. I congratulate them as well', he said.
Addressing the farmers during the Krishi Karman and Krishi Samman Awards function in Tumakuru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced his speech in Kannada and extended his wishes for New Year and Sankranti to the farmers and said, 'There is no greater pleasure than meeting farmers for new year.' Modi then congratulated all the winners and farmers who were gathered at the function.
"It is an honour for me to be graced with the presence of the food providers of India. I extend my new year greetings to you all on behalf of 130 Indian citizens," he added.
Former chief ministers of Karnataka Siddaramaiah and H D Kumaraswamy on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi ashe embarked on a two-day visit to the state attend events in Tumakuru and Bengaluru.In a series of tweets, the Congress and the JD(S) leaders took a dig at Modi for his alleged failure on various fronts."You did not visit Karnataka when it was devastated by floods, you did not visit Karnataka when our farmers cried for help, but all of a sudden, when you want to launch your political propaganda, you remember the innocent people of Karnataka. Wah Modi Wah!!" Siddaramaiah tweeted.
Strongly defending the CAA, PM Modi said it was adopted by Parliament in a historic move, but that the Congress and its
allies and the ecosystem created by his party's rival were now against the very institution.
He said India cannot leave the Hindus, Christians and Sikhs apparently fleeing Pakistan to "their fate" and added it was the country's responsibility to protect them.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Krishi Karman and Krishi Samman Awards function, with a touch of a button, Modi releases Rs. 12,000 crore to the accounts of Six Crore Farmer families under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) Yojana in Tumakuru.
Defending the BJP government, Prime Minister Modi said that the government was working for the welfare of the people in the country. "Our government is working towards providing gas connections, toilets, electricity and internet in every household in villages across India."
We are celebrating 150 years of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi ji. To commemorate this, let us work towards an open defecation-free India. Let us also work towards saving water and the environment.
Defending the Citizenship amendment act(CAA), Narendra Modi in his speech at Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru said, “If you want to protest, raise your voice against atrocities in Pakistan. Pakistan was created based on religion. Minority people including Hindus, Jains, Christians in Pakistan were mistreated for the last 70 years, why Congress did not raise this issue wall these years? but now the opposition is protesting against the CAA.”
“It is our responsibility to help Hindus coming from Pakistan, people from the minority are targeted in Pakistan. The opposition is protesting against the decision of Parliament of India,” he added.
Addressing a gathering in Tumakuru, Karnataka, PM Narendra Modi said religious minorities were being persecuted in Pakistan. "Pakistan was formed on the basis of religion, religious minorities were being persecuted there. The persecuted were forced to come to India as refugees. But Congress and its allies don't speak against Pakistan," PM Modi said.
Earlier in the afternoon, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had unveiled the foundation stone of the museum which is dedicated to the late Siddaganga seer Shivakumara Swami at a ceremony in Siddaganga Mutt today. Speaking about the museum, Modi said that he had been given the opportunity to visit the mutt today after several years and said, "Shivakumara Swamiji had touched the lives of hundreds of people and I consider it a blessing that I was able to unveil a museum dedicated to him today."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles death of Pejawar Seer Vishwesha Teertha Swami who died in Udupi on December 29.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his speech with a salutation in Kannada, "Ellarigu Namaskara". Continuing in Kannada, he said, "I am happy to have come to Tumkur to visit Siddaganga mutt. I extend my hearty New Year greetings to you. I consider it a blessing that I am commencing my 2020 in Tumkur."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a plaque to mark the laying of Foundation Stone for a memorial museum of Shri Shri Shivakumar Swamiji. Narendra Modi addresses students of Siddaganga Mutt and extends new year greetings to students.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru. Modi was felicitated by Siddalinga Swami of Siddaganga Mutt and Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. Sree Siddaganga Mutt is a Lingayat mutt with an educational institution.
Karnataka Congress hits out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting flood-hit areas in Karnataka. Accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of 'neglecting' Karnataka the state Congress in a series of tweets questioned why he did not give adequate relief and pay a visit to the state when most of its parts were affected by severe floods last year. Meanwhile, farmers stage protest in Bengaluru against Modi.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Bengaluru, city traffic police issue traffic restrictions in the city. Modi will visit the Defence Research and Development Organisation in Bengaluru on Thursday evening and he will stay at the Raj Bhavan. On January 3, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the 107th Indian Science Congress at the Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra Campus at the University of Agricultural Sciences in Bengaluru, before flying back to New Delhi in the afternoon.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Yelahanka air base, Bengaluru. He was received by Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. Modi will leave for Tumakuru to visit the Siddaganga Mutt. He will then attend an event in Junior College Grounds, Tumakuru and address a gathering at the Krishi Karman Awards presentation ceremony.
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Tumakuru, sale of alcohol in bars and wine shops in Tumakuru has been banned from 6 am on January 2 till midnight. But, alcohol will be sold at the KSBCL outlet during this period according to the police.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will plant a ‘Bilva Patre’ sapling, near the Gadduge (final resting place) of late Siddaganga Seer Shivakumara Swami during his visit to the mutt in Tumakuru on Thursday. After planting the ‘BilvaPatre’ near Gadduge, he will interact with students at the mutt.
The prime minister will arrive at the Tumkur University helipad at 2.10 pm and pay a visit to the Siddganga Mutt.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will inaugurate five DRDO Young Scientists' Laboratories on Thursday. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate five DRDO Young Scientists Laboratories to the nation on Thursday, January 2, 2020. The development is a boost to indigenous research capabilities in the defence sector," the statement said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address over 1.5 lakh farmers and will launch the 4th phase of the Kisan Samman Yojana in Tumakuru and later address a farmers’ rally. According to Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, Modi will take part in the Krishi Karman and Krishi Samman Awards function which about 1.5 lakh people are likely to attend. He is going to give awards to 28 progressive farmers from 21 states.
Yediyurappa said that the fourth installment of Rs 2,000 each under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) Yojana would be released by Modi to beneficiaries across the nation by pressing a button at a farmers’ convention.
Narendra Modi will visit the Sree Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru where he will unveil a plaque to mark the laying of Foundation Stone for a memorial museum of Shri Shri Shivakumar Swamiji. The Prime Minister will offer prayers and also plant a sapling at the Mutt.
Citing security concerns, the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao issued a notification prohibiting the flying of unmanned aerial objects, including drones, balloons, unmanned aerial vehicles, unmanned aircraft systems etc during the visit of the Prime Minister.