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Prime Minister <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Narendra+Modi+">Narendra Modi </a>will announce the first batch of 20 smart cities early January. 
 
"Evaluation of <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=smart+city">smart city </a>plans of 97 cities in the second stage of 'City Challenge' competition is already in progress and the results will be announced shortly marking a high point in promoting competition among cities for resource allocation, the first of its kind," a Ministry of <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=Urban+Development">Urban Development</a> press release read. 
 
The Modi government has apparently reset the parameters for <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/searchresult.cms?query=urban+planning">urban planning</a>. It has approved an investment of about Rs 42,000 Crores in 2015 for developing basic urban infrastructure and for affordable housing . 
 
The investment includes Rs 19,170 Crores for improving infrastructure relating to water supply, sewerage networks, storm water drains, urban transport and open spaces in 474 cities in 18 states under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT). 
 
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PM Modi to announce 20 smart cities in January

New Delhi, India on Saturday announced the launch of the <keyword id="16473623" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Global-Biofuel-Alliance" source="Orion">Global Biofuel Alliance</keyword> and urged G20 nations to join the initiative with a plea to take ethanol blending with petrol globally to 20 per cent. Speaking at the G20 Summit session on 'One Earth', Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="Orion">Narendra Modi</keyword> also proposed launching the 'G20 Satellite Mission for Environment and Climate Observation' and urged leaders to commence work on the 'Green Credit Initiative'. "Today, the need of the hour is that all countries should work together in the field of fuel blending. Our proposal is to take an initiative at a global-level to take ethanol blending in petrol up to 20 per cent," he said. "Or alternatively, we could work on developing another blending mix for the greater global good, one that ensures a stable energy supply while also contributing to climate security," Modi said at the session attended by US President Joe Biden, Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak among others. The prime minister said energy transition is a significant need of the 21st century world considering the challenge of climate change. He said trillions of dollars are required for an inclusive energy transition and that the developed countries play a very crucial role in this. "Along with India, all the countries of the Global South are pleased that developed countries have taken a positive initiative this year, in 2023. Developed countries have expressed their willingness to fulfil their commitment of USD 100 billion for climate finance for the first time," he said. At the Copenhagen UN climate talks in 2009, developed countries had committed to providing USD 100 billion per year by 2020 to support developing countries in combating climate change. However, the wealthier nations failed repeatedly to fulfil this commitment. The Global Biofuels Alliance, which the world's third biggest oil consumer wants to push during its G20 presidency, mirrors the <keyword id="3155010" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="international-solar-alliance" source="Orion">International Solar Alliance</keyword> (ISA) piloted by New Delhi and Paris in 2015 to bring clean and affordable solar energy within the reach of all. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an exclusive interview told PTI that India's proposal for a global alliance on biofuels among members of the Group of 20 major economies would help accelerate sustainable biofuels deployment in support of the global energy transition. "Such alliances are aimed at creating options for developing countries to advance their energy transitions," he had said. "Biofuels are also important from the perspective of a circular economy. Markets, trade, technology, and policy all aspects of international cooperation are crucial in creating such opportunities," Modi had said. <keyword id="53632" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="biofuel" source="Orion">Biofuel</keyword> is a renewable source of energy which is derived from biomass. India, which imports over 85 per cent of its crude oil needs, is gradually building capacity to produce fuel from such items as crop stubble, plant waste, and municipal solid waste. While India is on schedule to double the mixing of ethanol extracted from sugarcane and agriculture waste to 20 per cent with petrol by 2025, it is also setting up dozens of compressed biogas (CBG) plants. The Global Biofuels Alliance is aimed at facilitating cooperation and intensifying the use of sustainable biofuels across sectors, including transportation. Its focus is primarily on strengthening markets, facilitating global biofuel trade, developing concrete policy lesson-sharing and providing technical support for national biofuel programmes worldwide. Such an initiative is also aimed at helping India's transition to alternative fuels and cutting its import bill, as it seeks to achieve its net zero carbon emissions goal by 2070. On the other hand, the ISA aims to mobilise more than USD 1,000 billion of investment needed by 2030 for the massive deployment of solar energy. The <keyword id="69313" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="international-energy-agency" source="Orion">International Energy Agency</keyword> (IEA) estimates that global sustainable biofuel production would need to triple by 2030 to put the world's energy system on track towards net zero emissions by 2050. Liquid biofuels provided more than 4 per cent of the total transport energy supply in 2022.

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New Delhi, Mar 27 () Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had taken giant steps to safeguard the economy from the impact of the coronavirus.The RBI cut the benchmark interest rate by 75 basis points to 4.4 per cent on Friday to deal with the hardship caused due to the outbreak of COVID-19."The announcements will improve liquidity, reduce cost of funds, help middle class and businesses," Modi wrote on Twitter. NAB RC

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<ul><li>According to PM Modi, a task force has started work on rolling out a <keyword id="8604718" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="6g-network" source="Orion">6G network</keyword> by 2030.</li><li><keyword id="764355" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="5g" source="Orion">5G</keyword> network launch in India is expected in the coming months.</li><li>Transitioning to a 5G network will add $450 billion to the Indian economy.</li></ul>On Tuesday, Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi announced that India is aiming to roll out 6G telecom network that will provide ultra-high-speed internet connectivity by the end of the decade. He added, “Connectivity, will decide the progress of the country in the 21st century and so modern-day infrastructure needs to be rolled out.” Noting, India is preparing to launch 5G, the PM said, the upcoming 5G technology will add $450 billion to the Indian economy. According to him, it is not just about increasing internet speed but also the pace of development and creating jobs. 5G/ 6G technology- gear up for positive changes In an announcement prime minister also talked about changes that 5G connectivity will bring. He said it will bring positive change in the governance of the country like the ease of doing business and living. It will boost the growth in health, agriculture, education, logistics, and infrastructure. While speaking, PM Modi said, India has transparently moved to 4G and now moving to 5G. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has played a major role in this smooth transition. Criticising the Congress-led UPA government, PM Modi said, the 2G era was a symbol of policy paralysis and corruption. Later he added that whenever the telecom industry faced a crisis our government responded and undertook reforms. “These efforts have created new trust. The result of this is that over one-and-a-half times more FDI in the telecom sector has come in the last 8 years compared to the amount that came into the country before 2014," PM Modi said. While concluding, PM Modi said, India has become the biggest mobile manufacturing hub in the world. Our government has led India to have one of the cheapest data charges in the world. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/netflix-lays-off-around-150-employees-amid-slowing-growth-and-subscriber-losses/articleshow/91626747.cms">Netflix lays off 'around 150 employees' across divisions amid slowing growth and subscriber losses</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/enterprise/news/cybersecurity-is-facing-a-massive-talent-crunch-experts-explain-how-diversity-strong-workplace-cultures-and-better-internships-can-fix-it-/articleshow/91627123.cms">Cybersecurity is facing a massive talent crunch. Experts explain how diversity, strong workplace cultures, and better internships can fix it.</a>

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PM Modi announces vaccine shots for teens above 15 from January 3, 2022

Finally, the star of the startup show – Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Narendra-Modi">Narendra Modi</keyword> - is on the stage amid thousands of VCs, investors, CEOs, and government officials at the 'Startup India, Standup India' launch in the national capital, unveiling his government's much-awaited ambitious action plan for Indian <keyword id="6362513" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Startups">startups</keyword>. 
 
As all eyes remain glued to the TV sets around the world watching our Prime Minister unfold his dream project layer-by-layer, Business Insider gets you the fastest coverage of the key announcements made by Mr Narendra Modi which will pave the way for enabling a startup ecosystem in India: 
 
1) No Income Tax for 3 years 
Start-ups will be exempted from paying income tax on their income for the first 3 years. 
 
2) No Capital Gains Tax 
Capital gain tax exemptions will be provided to startups. 
 
3)Faster patent registration 
PM announced simplyfing IPR (Intellectual Property Regime) for start-ups and 80% reduction in patent fees. There will be a panel of legal facilitators for startups to file IP (patents, designs, trademarks), and all the costs will be borne by the government. 
 
4) Easier government procurement policy 
 
5) Clear Exit policy 
Startups will be able to exit within 90 days as per the provisions already tabled in the Parliament via the new bankruptcy bill. 
 
6) New Rs 10,000 cr dedicated fund 
It will start with 2,500 crore and a dedicated fund of Rs 10,000 crore will be created for funding of start-ups. 
 
7) Credit guarantee scheme 
Credit guarantee scheme will be introduced for start-ups in the next 4 years, funds of around 500 crores will be given every year 
 
8) No inspection of startups for 3 years 
No inspection for 3 years of start-up businesses in respect of labour, environment law compliance post self-certification. Thereafter, they will get exemption on the basis of their experience and turnover. 
 
9) Compliance regime based on self-certification and One-page registration form 
One page registration form can be available on smartphone via an app. Mobile app will be launched on April 1. Registration of startup company can be done in one day! 
 
10) New <keyword id="94495" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="20" keywordseo="Innovation">innovation</keyword> centres will come up 
Atal Innovation mission will give encouragement to state-of-the-art innovation centres. 31 innovation centres at national institutes, 7 new research parks like IIT-M and 5 new bio-clusters will come up. 
 
11) New women entrepreneur-centric policies 
New women entrepreneur centric policies will be announced to promote more and more women in setting up businesses.

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Modi announces mega #Startup India policy amidst wild cheering from the industry

The Prime Minister <keyword id="6354642" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Modi">Modi</keyword> on his address to the nation applauded people’s patience to deal with cash crunch and look forward to a better future. He said that 125 crore people of the country has given him the assurance that they want a country free from corruption. 
 
While he has assured that those arrested in links with corruption during this phase will be strictly dealt with, he thanked technology and bank employees for smoothening cash crunch. 
 However, his main agenda wasn’t to address on the topic of <keyword id="6362150" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="demonetization">demonetization</keyword>. Rather he came out with a lot of goodies for the people, keeping in mind the budget session ahead. 
 
Here are the key highlights of the speech.

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<ul><li>In a video released on Instagram, <keyword id="2104801" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kartik-Aaryan">Kartik Aaryan</keyword> delivered a monologue-style PSA on <keyword id="1754604" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="coronavirus">coronavirus</keyword>. </li><li>Aaryan shared his appeal to Indians after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the <keyword id="1814675" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Janata-Curfew">Janata Curfew</keyword>. </li><li>Modi announced that on March 22nd (Sunday), 1.3 billion Indians will have to head for a self imposed curfew (Janata curfew) from 7 am to 9 pm.</li></ul>Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan who shot to fame with his almost 5-minute monologue in the film Pyaar ka Punchnama, has given his famous dialogue a new twist. In a video released on instagram, Aaryan has delivered a monologue-style PSA on Coronavirus, as opposed to the misogynistic original. In the two-minute video, Aaryan is seen requesting people to stay home and also reprimanding people who continue to go to work even though they have been given work from home. 
	
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 Using the hashtag #CoronaKorona, Aaryan shared his appeal to Indians after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Janata Curfew. Modi has announced that on March 22nd (Sunday), 1.3 billion Indians will have to head for a self imposed curfew (Janata curfew) from 7 am to 9 pm. Aaryan has also been advocating on the short videos platform TikTok, by participating in a hand wash challenge, where he is seen requesting people to wash their hands regularly in the wake of Coronavirus. He had also shared a scene from his film sets where everyone was seen wearing masks. 
	
	<div type="twitter" handle="TheAaryanKartik" handlename="Kartik Aaryan" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1192821355013644290/R0duNRKC_normal.jpg" favoritecount="4381" retweetcount="147" status="Stay safe guys. Can’t stress this enough #WashYourHands #CoronaStopKaroNa https://t.co/GzDLPvqi6W" createdat="1584064759000" id="1238283468712206337"></div>




 As the Coronavirus cases rise in India, Indian film associations put a stop on shoots and productions until March 31. See Also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/top-highlights-from-prime-minister-narendra-modi-speech-on-coronavirus-news/articleshow/74715505.cms">Prime Minister Narendra Modi tells 1.3 billion Indians to impose a symbolic 'janata curfew' on March 22</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/what-is-janata-curfew-that-pm-narendra-modi-suggested-coronavirus-impact/articleshow/74716089.cms">What is Janata Curfew that PM Narendra Modi suggested: Coronavirus Impact</a>

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