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Indian law for protecting farmers can be model for entire world: Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said India's law on the protection of plant varieties and farmers' rights can be emulated for the entire world, as it gains importance amid the challenges of climate change. Addressing the first-ever global symposium on farmers' rights at the Pusa complex in the national capital, the President said India took the lead in bringing the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act (PPVFR) way back in 2001, which is aligned to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture to protect farmers. Under the PPVFR Act, India provides a range of rights to farmers that include use, reuse, save, share and sell the unbranded seeds of a registered variety. Besides, farmers can register their own varieties which get protection, she said. The President said, "Such an Act can serve as an excellent model worthy of emulation for the entire world." This also gains importance amid challenges posed by climate change and also to ...

Murmu to inaugurate Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights in Delhi today

President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the first 'Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights' (GSFR) at the ICAR Convention Centre, National Agricultural Science Centre Complex in New Delhi on September 12, said a government release on Monday.India is hosting its first 'Global Symposium on Farmers' Rights' from September 12 to 15, 2023.A curtain raiser press meet related to the hosting of the GSFR was held on Monday by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer's Welfare (MoAFW) and the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights (PPVFR) Authority.Briefing the media, PPVFR Authority Chairperson T Mohapatra informed that India has been the first country in the world to include Farmers' Rights in the context of Plant Variety Registration through its Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights (PPVFR) Act, 2001.He informed that eminent scientists would participate from 59 countries across the globe to deliberate during the sessions on how to recognize and reward the enormous ...

Who all will attend the President's G20 dinner today? Check full list here

G20 dinner: Apart from the event's host, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar with his wife Sudesh Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and former President Ram Nath Kovind will join the dinner

G20 Summit commences in New Delhi today: Check full schedule, agenda

India is hosting the G20 Leaders' Summit in the national capital at the newly inaugurated Bharat Mandapam on September 9-10

G20 presidency theme 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' road map for development: Prez

The theme for India's G20 presidency, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future', is a global roadmap for sustainable, inclusive and human-centric development, President Droupadi Murmu said on Saturday. The G20 summit will be held at the newly built international convention and exhibition centre, Bharat Mandapam, here over the weekend. "A warm welcome to all Heads of Delegations of the G20 nations, Guest countries, and International Organisations participating in the 18th G20 Summit in New Delhi. "India's G20 Presidency theme, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future', is a global roadmap for sustainable, inclusive, and human-centric development. I wish the participants of G20 Summit every success in their efforts towards realising this vision," Murmu said in a post on X. In its G20 presidency, India has been focusing on various issues such as inclusive growth, digital innovation, climate resilience and equitable global health access. The G20 mem

G20 Summit: Cong chief Mallikarjun Kharge not invited to President's dinner

The heads of other Opposition parties as well as floor leaders in Parliament have also not received invitations for the President's G20 dinner

'India' to 'Bharat': How much would it cost to rename our country?

Centre may bring up a bill to rename India as Bharat in the upcoming special session of the Parliament between September 18 and 22

Prez's G20 invite triggers 'India' vs 'Bharat' debate on country's name

Congress Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor said there couldn't be any constitutional objection to calling India 'Bharat'

President's dinner invite sparks controversy: India vs Bharat on G20 plate

As an explanation for the invite, officials pointed out that a booklet for G20 delegates, titled Bharat, The Mother of Democracy, states

Bharat or India: Dinner invite for New Delhi G20 Summit sparks controversy

Reports suggest that the Centre is also expected to bring in a resolution to rename India as Bharat in the upcoming special session of the Parliament

Shah, house panel on official language meet Prez Murmu; submit report

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, along with the members of the committee of parliament on official language, on Monday called on President Droupadi Murmu and handed over 12th volume of the report of the panel to her. Since independence till 2014, nine volumes of report of the committee were submitted and since 2019, three volumes have been approved. These volumes have been prepared subject-wise and the theme of 12th volume is 'Simplification'. "Today, called on Hon'ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu along with the members of the Committee of Parliament on Official Language and handed over the 12th volume of the report of the committee on official language to her. Also, discussed on making the official language more popular," Shah wrote on 'X' in Hindi. Over 15 MPs and Union Ministers of State for Home Ajay Mishra and Nisith Pramanik were also present at the meeting. The 12th volument of the report of the committee of parliament on official language was approved on August 4 at the 38th

President Murmu unveils 12-foot statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday unveiled a 12-foot statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat here. She also inaugurated a Gandhi Vatika where statues of Mahatma Gandhi in different poses have been installed. At the event, the president said Mahatma Gandhi is an invaluable gift for the world community and his values and ideals gave a new direction to the world. "From South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela to Civil Rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. to US' former president Barack Obama accepted that Mahatma Gandhi's path of non-violence is the path of global development, she said addressing a gathering. Murmu said that Mahatma Gandhi's statues at Gandhi Vatika will inspire the visitors, especially the children. Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena and Gandhi Darshan vice-chairman Vijay Goel were present at the programme.

Get economically empowered, bring progress in life: President to students

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday met students and members of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) at Raj Bhavan in Chhattisgarh capital Raipur and asked them to utilize their full potential to bring about development. PVTGs should empower themselves economically by availing the benefits of Central and state government schemes and contribute in the progress of the country, an official statement quoted her as saying. "Before concluding her two-day visit to Chhattisgarh and leaving for Delhi this evening, the President interacted with students and members of PVTGs at the Governor House," it said. The state has five PVTGs declared by the Centre comprising Abujmadia, Baiga, Kamar, Birhor and Hill Korva, while the Chhattisgarh government has given status of PVTGs to Pando and Bhunjia communities, it said. The students should utilize their full potential and move forward in their life and also take their society ahead, the President said on the occasion. Whenever she trave

Prez Murmu approves renaming of Nehru Memorial as Prime Ministers' Museum

President Droupadi Murmu has approved the renaming of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) as the Prime Ministers' Museum, a Union cabinet secretariat notification said

Former Prez Kovind-led committee to explore 'one-nation, one-election'

The government has constituted a committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of "one nation, one election", sources said on Friday. The move comes a day after the government called a special session of Parliament between September 18 and 22, the agenda for which is under wraps. Over the years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pushed strongly for the idea of simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly polls, and the decision to task Kovind to look into it underscores the government's seriousness as a host of elections approach. Assembly polls are due in five states in November-December and they will be followed by the Lok Sabha elections in May-June next year. However, the recent moves by the government have thrown open the possibility of advancing the general elections and some state polls, which are scheduled after and with the Lok Sabha contest.

Prez Murmu in Chhattisgarh for 2 days, accorded Guard of Honour at airport

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday arrived in Raipur on a two-day visit to Chhattisgarh during which she will visit two temples and also attend the convocation ceremony at Guru Ghasidas Central University in Bilaspur. Murmu arrived shortly after 11 am by a special aircraft at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in state capital Raipur where Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and other senior officials welcomed her, government officials said. She was accompanied by her daughter Itishree Murmu, they said. The President received a Guard of Honour at the airport, the officials said. This is her first visit to Chhattisgarh after assuming charge as President in July last year. From the airport, the President left for Lord Jagannath temple in Raipur to join aarti puja. Later, she will inaugurate 'Sakaratmak Parivartan ka Varsh' (Year of Positive Change) programme at a Brahma Kumaris Centre in Raipur. In the afternoon, she will visit Guru Ghasidas museum, as per

President Droupadi Murmu greets citizens on eve of Raksha Bandhan

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday greeted citizens on the eve of Raksha Bandhan and hoped that this festival of love, affection and faith nurture the spirit of harmony in society besides enhancing the respect for women. In her message, Murmu said the festival of Raksha Bandhan is a symbol of love between brothers and sisters. "On this day, sisters tie Rakhi to their brothers and pray for their happiness, prosperity and good health. This festival gives us the message of protecting our sisters and daughters as well as protecting the glory of our country," the president said. "May this festival of love, affection and faith nurture the spirit of harmony in our society and enhance the respect for women," she said. Murmu said, "On the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all my fellow citizens".

Envoys of Ukraine, 3 more countries present credentials to President Murmu

Envoys of four countries including Ukraine presented their credentials to President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday.

Prez Murmu releases commemorative coin on NT Rama Rao on his centenary yr

The President said that NTR's popularity was equally wide as a public servant and leader. He created a unique chapter in Indian politics through his extraordinary personality and hard work

President releases commemorative coin on former Andhra CM N T Rama Rao

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday released a commemorative coin on legendary actor and former chief minister of unified Andhra Pradesh late N T Rama Rao on his centenary year at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre here. Speaking on the occasion, the president said NTR enriched Indian cinema and culture through Telugu films, according to a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement. He breathed life into the prominent characters of Ramayana and Mahabharata through his acting. The characters of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna played by him became so alive that people started worshipping NTR, Murmu said. She noted that NTR also expressed the pain of the common people through his acting. He spread the message of social justice and equality through one of his films 'Manushulanta Okkate' -- all human beings are equal, Murmu said. The president said NTR's popularity was equally wide as a public servant and leader. "He created a unique chapter in Indian politics through his extraordinary personality an