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amid rising population and increasingly fragmented land-holdings, the need

of the hour for the nation is a second green revolution without any delay,
which could only happen in eastern India.
called upon farmers to raise the level of pulses production in the country, to
help make India self-sufficient in pulses. Invoking former Prime Minister
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastris call Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan,
agriculture has been lagging in several areas including inputs, irrigation,
value addition and market linkages.
Noting that population was rising and land holdings are getting fragmented,
the Prime Minister emphasised the need to enhance productivity to ensure
the nations food security as well as ensure good income for farmers.
proper research was required in all agro climatic zones of the country. This
would ensure best results, as well as greater acceptability among farmers.
need of the hour was a second green revolution, without any delay, in
eastern India.
animal husbandry and fisheries were equally important for the agriculture
sector. He laid stress on the importance of raising productivity in the dairy
sector.

PM's remarks at the launch of AMRUT, Smart Cities Mission and

Housing for All (Urban)
urbanization should be viewed as an opportunity, and urban centres should
be viewed as growth engines.
House was a turning point in the lives of poor, which led towards a better
life. He said the Government's effort was to not just provide a house, but to
provide the right environment to live life to the fullest.
urban and rural development in our country should be complimentary. One
way of doing this was to ensure waste water management in urban areas, so
that the treated water could be returned to rural areas for irrigation. Similarly

solid waste management could generate compost which could act as organic
fertiliser for the surrounding rural areas

PM's remarks at International Conference on Yoga for Holistic Health

described Yoga as a journey from "Aham to Vayam; Sva to Samasti." (I to
we; Self to Universe). He said that if we perceive our human body to be a
unique creation, then Yoga is similar to a "user manual" that made one aware
of the immense capabilities of that creation.
described Yoga as a "state of mind," (avasthaa), as opposed to being a
commodity or a system (vyavasthaa).
Yoga as a means to achieve harmony with oneself, one's body, surroundings
and nature. He said that when practised correctly and with discipline, Yoga
leads to greater fulfilment in life
reiterated India's resolve to reach out and foster a culture of inclusiveness, of
fraternity, of one global family Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.

PMs address at the first International Ramayana Mela

time has come for us to realize the potential of soft power as an important
strategy for external affairs and foreign relations.
India should leverage its great traditions and culture in forging ties with
countries around the world in a way that is deeper, more personal, and
therefore, far more powerful.
Giving the example of Jatayu in Ramayana as a character who strove to
protect a womans honour with and (fearlessness), he said
that the story of Ramayana has a message at its core that remains relevant
today, in this case, that of respect for women.
concept of Ram Rajya was a vision that is relevant to this day:
health sector today:
, i.e. None dies prematurely, all are physically healthy and strong.
social harmony:
, i.e. There is social harmony and an environment of mutual trust and
love amongst all. All are fulfilling their dharma, their responsibility.

 Of the conduct of citizens, it envisioned,

, i.e. All are generous and giving. All men and women
are in service of others.
Of social conduct, it said:
, i.e. Under Rams grace, all disparities and differences melt down
and none engage in enmity.
overcome the view that connection with Delhi is connection with India. the
International Ramayana Mela is a positive beginning for connecting with the
small towns and cities of India, thus truly connecting with the real India.

PM launches 'Soil Health Card scheme', presents Krishi

Karman Awards from Suratgarh, Rajasthan
PM gives slogan: "Swasth Dharaa. Khet Haraa." - Healthy Earth. Green Farm.

focusing attention on the health of soil in agricultural areas across

the country, to boost productivity and bring about increased
prosperity.
agriculture as the key to poverty eradication.
Referring to the song "Vande Mataram," he said that in order to
achieve land that is truly "Sujalam, Suphalam," it is necessary to
nurture the soil

PM delivers Convocation Address at the National Institute of

Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru
exhorted the graduating students to treat patients with empathy, and
to work towards eradication of superstition regarding mental illness
in society.
they should always attempt to live and work for the benefit of the
poor and underprivileged sections of society. He said this was the
way to find inner happiness - Swantah Sukhaaye.
superstition often blocked proper treatment and cure for the
mentally ill. He said that the field of mental health faces the triple
challenges of , , , i.e. lack of
knowledge, lack of awareness, and superstition.
He also said that people have to understand that mental illness can
be treated, and is curable scientifically.
along with skill and education, a certain empathy was also required
from doctors,

Text of address by Prime Minister at Aero India Show

reputation as the largest importer of defence equipment in the world.

We do need to increase our defence preparedness. We do have to modernize our
defence forces.
A nation with a strong defence industry will not only be more secure
It will also reap rich economic benefits.
It can boost investment, expand manufacturing, support enterprise, raise the
technology level and increase economic growth in the country.
In India, the defence industry in the government sector alone employs nearly
200,000 workers and thousands of engineers and scientists. They produce an
output of nearly 7 billion dollars annually. It also supports a very large pool of
small and medium enterprises.
Our defence industry in private sector is still small. But, it already employs
thousands of people.
This is despite the fact that nearly 60% of our defence equipment continues to
be imported. And, we are spending tens of billions of dollars on acquisitions
from abroad.
There are studies that show that even a 20 to 25% reduction in imports could
directly create an additional 100,000 to 120,000 highly skilled jobs in India.
If we could raise the percentage of domestic procurement from 40% to 70% in
the next five years, we would double the output in our defence industry.
We are reforming our defence procurement policies and procedures. There