He also addressed the issue by saying that India’s leadership is involved in promoting traditional medicine as a science-based approach, and people should take this seriously. He also called it a fast global action that is taking place, which will help balance the health and well-being of people. PM Narendra Modi also mentioned that research is being strengthened in this area; the use of digital technology in the field of traditional medicine is also gaining momentum, and traditional methods like Yoga and Ayurveda should play a major part in this. He appreciated every individual who had contributed significantly to the promotion and development of yoga. 

He also mentioned that the launch of the Traditional Medicine Global Library as a global platform will preserve scientific data and policy documents related to traditional medicine in one place, and it will be an easy source of information for all over the world equally. He specially mentioned that the library was made during India’s G20 Presidency at the first WHO Global Summit, and today the official announcement has been made.

The prime minister also mentioned the importance of Ashvagandha and other Ayush projects and said that traditional healthcare must not only focus on present needs but also address future responsibilities, which are a shared obligation for all.

P.M. Narendra Modi shared a very grateful note on his Twitter in Omani Arabic and in English, with a wonderful picture of the ‘Order of Oman’ award and with visionary leader His Majesty Sultan of Oman, Haitham bin Tari.

Prime Minister’s Tweet in English

Honoured to receive the Order of Oman (First Class). My gratitude to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, the government, and the people of Oman for this honour. This is a symbol of affection and trust between the people of India and Oman. For centuries, our ancestors have been connected with each other and engaged in maritime trade with one another. The Arabian Sea has become a strong bridge between our nations. I dedicate this honour to the people of India. I also dedicate this honour to our ancestors who laid the foundations of this relationship by travelling from Mandvi to Muscat. This honour is also dedicated to the seafarers who have, through centuries of exchange, contributed to the progress of both nations.

Prime Minister’s Tweet in Omani Arabic

تشرفتُ بتلقي وسام عُمان (من الدرجة الأولى). أتقدم بجزيل الشكر والامتنان لحضرة صاحب الجلالة السلطان هيثم بن طارق المعظم، ولحكومة وشعب عُمان على هذا التكريم. إنه رمزٌ للمودة والثقة بين شعبي الهند وعُمان. لطالما ارتبط أجدادنا، على مرّ القرون، ببعضهم البعض، من خلال التجارة البحرية. وقد أصبح بحر العرب جسراً متيناً يربط بين بلدينا. أهدي هذا الوسام إلى شعب الهند، وإلى أجدادنا الذين وضعوا أسس هذه العلاقة من خلال رحلاتهم من ماندفي إلى مسقط. كما أهديه إلى البحارة الذين أسهموا، عبر قرون من التبادل، في تقدم كلا البلدين.

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister exclaimed “Vikrant is huge, massive, and vast. Vikrant is distinguished, Vikrant is also special. Vikrant is not just a warship. This is a testament to the hard work, talent, influence and commitment of India in the 21st century. He further said, here on the coast of Kerala, every Indian is witnessing the sunrise of a new future. This event is held on the INS Vikrant as a tribute to the rising spirits of India on the world horizon.

The Prime Minister acknowledged and praised the contribution of the Navy, engineers of Cochin Shipyard, scientists and especially the workers who worked on the project.

Explaining the massive proportions of the indigenous INS Vikrant, the Prime Minister said it is like a floating city. It produces electricity that is sufficient to power 5000 households and the wiring used will reach Kashi from Kochi, he said. He said that INS Vikrant is a living embodiment of the Spirit of the Panch Prans that he proclaimed from the ramparts of Red Fort.

About INS Vikrant

• INS Vikrant is designed by Indian Navy’s in-house Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, a Public Sector Shipyard under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways

• INS Vikrant is the largest ship ever built in the maritime history of India.
• It is 262.5 m long and 61.6 m wide
• Vikrant displaces approx 43,000 T, having a maximum designed speed of 28 Knots with the endurance of 7,500 Nautical Miles.
• The ship has around 2,200 compartments, designed for a crew of around 1,600 including women officers and sailors.
• The carrier is designed with a very high degree of automation for machinery operations and is equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment and systems.
• INS Vikrant can operate an air wing consisting of 30 aircraft comprising of MiG-29K fighter jets, Kamov-31, MH-60R multi-role helicopters, in addition to indigenously manufactured Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) and Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) (Navy).
• INS Vikrant is equipped with a ski-jump for launching aircraft, and a set of ‘arrester wires’ for their recovery onboard.

The 5G testbed is launched via video conferencing at the silver jubilee celebrations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), the Prime Minister said the 5G testbed is an important step for self-reliance in the direction of critical and modern technologies. “I invite youth friends, researchers and companies to utilise the testing facility for making 5G technology,” Modi said.

The 5G testbed has been developed as a multi-institute collaborative project by eight institutes led by IIT Madras. The other institutes that participated in the project include IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Bombay, IIT Kanpur, IISc Bangalore, Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research (SAMEER) and Centre of Excellence in Wireless Technology (CEWiT).

In the absence of a 5G testbed, startups and other industry players were required to go abroad to test and validate their products for installation in a 5G network.

The testbed facility will be available at 5 different locations.

The fourth Edition of ParikshaPe Charcha- 2021 will be a virtual event where selected questions from school students of class 9 to 12 invited through the MyGov platform will be featured. He informed that school students, teachers, and parents from all across the country are to be selected through an online creative writing competition designed specifically for them on the MyGov platform. There are different topics assigned for students, parents, and teachers in the contest and the portal for the online creative writing competition will remain open till 14th March 2021.

Topics for creative writing competition on MyGov

For Students

Topic 1: Exams are like festivals, celebrate them

Activity: Draw a scene depicting a festival around your favourite subject.

Topic 2: India Is Incredible, Travel and Explore

Activity: Imagine your friend visits your city for three days. What memories would you create for him or her in each of the following categories?

Places to See: (Word Limit: 500 Words)

Food to Relish: (Word Limit: 500 Words)

Experiences to remember: (Word Limit: 500 Words)

Topic 3: As One Journey Ends, Another Begins

Activity: Describe the most memorable experiences of your school life in not more than 1500 words

Topic 4: Aspire, Not to Be, but to Do

Activity: If there was no restriction on resources or opportunities, what would you do for society and why? Submit a write up in not more than 1500 words

Topic 5: Be Grateful

Activity: Write ‘Gratitude Cards’ for those whom you are grateful to in not more than 500 words

For Teachers

Topic: Online Education System – Its benefits and how it can be improved further.

Activity: Write an essay on the topic in about 1500 words

For Parents

Topic 1: Your Words Make Your Child’s World – Encourage, As You Have Always Done

Activity: Write a story about the vision you share with your child for his or her future. Let your child write the first sentence. Then you write the next and so on. (Word Limit: 1500 Words)

Topic 2: Be Your Child’s Friend—Keep Depression Away

Activity: Write a postcard to your child and let him or her know why they are special. (Word Limit: 100 Words)

Direct link to Register for ParikshaPe Charcha-2021: https://innovateindia.mygov.in/ppc-2021/