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List of Outcomes : State visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Bhutan

Published By : Admin | March 22, 2024 | 15:10 IST
Sr. No.Name of MoUs/Agreement/Plan of ActionDescriptionRepresentative from Bhutanese sideRepresentative from Indian side
1 MoU on general supply of Petroleum, Oil, Lubricants (POL) and related products from India to Bhutan

This MoU provides for a list of Petroleum, Oil, Lubricants related items. GoI would facilitate its supply to Bhutan through agreed entry/exit points.

 Ms Tashi Wangmo,
Secretary, Ministry of Industry Commerce, and Employment, RGoB		 Shri Sudhakar Dalela,
Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bhutan
2 Agreement for recognition of official control exercised by Bhutan Food And Drug Authority (BFDA) by Food Safety and Standards Authority Of India (FSSAI)

The agreement will facilitate the trade between India and Bhutan by promoting ease of doing business and reducing compliance cost on both sides. The MoU will make the export inspection certificate issued by BFDA acceptable by FSSAI for compliance with requirements prescribed by FSSAI, while exporting the products to India.

 Mr. Pemba Wangchuk,
Secretary, Ministry of Health, RGoB		 Shri Sudhakar Dalela,
Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bhutan
3 MoU on cooperation in the field of Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation measures

This MoU aims to assist Bhutan to enhance energy efficiency in the household sector by promoting star labeling programme developed by Bureau of Energy Efficiency. The MoU covers facilitating the formulation of building codes based on India's experience, creation of a pool of energy professionals at Bhutan by institutionalizing training of energy auditors etc.

 Mr. Karma Tshering,
Secretary, Ministry of Economic and Natural Resources, RGoB		 Shri Sudhakar Dalela,
Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bhutan
4 MoU on cooperation in Sports and Youth

This MoU would help further people to people linkages between India and Bhutan by advancing linkages between sports agencies of both sides and conduct sports activities/programmes.

 Ms. Pema Choden,
Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, RGoB		 Shri Sudhakar Dalela,
Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bhutan
5 MoU on cooperation concerning sharing reference standard, pharmacopoeia, vigilance and testing of medicinal products

This MoU would help further developing our close cooperation and exchanging information in the field of the regulation of medicines in accordance with the respective laws and regulations of each side. The MoU would allow for acceptance of Indian Pharmacopoeia by Bhutan as a book of standards for medicines and supply of generic medicines at affordable price.

 Mr. Pemba Wangchuk,
Secretary, Ministry of Health, RGoB		 Shri Sudhakar Dalela,
Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bhutan
6 Joint Plan of Action (JPOA) on Space Cooperation<

The Joint Action Plan provides a concrete roadmap for further developing our space cooperation through exchange programmes, training etc.

 Mr. Jigme Tenzing,
Secretary, Government Technology Agency, RGoB		 Shri Sudhakar Dalela,
Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bhutan
7 Renewal of MoU on Peering Arrangement between National Knowledge Network of India (NKN) and Druk Research And Education Network of Bhutan

This MoU is between the National Knowledge Network (NKN) of India and Druk Research and Education Network (DrukREN) of Bhutan to renew the peering agreement between NKN and DrukREN, The MoU will enhance digital connectivity between India and Bhutan and will benefit the scholars and research institutions of Bhutan.

 Mr. Jigme Tenzing,
Secretary, Government Technology Agency, RGoB		 Shri Sudhakar Dalela,
Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Bhutan

In addition, both sides have also agreed on and initialled the text of the MoU on Establishment of Rail Links between India and Bhutan.- The MoU provides for establishment of two proposed rail links between India and Bhutan, including the Kokrajhar-Gelephu rail link and Banarhat-Samtse rail link and their implementation modalities.

 

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today chaired the valedictory session of the two-day National Departmental Summit on Water, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The Summit is the first in a series of Departmental Summits envisioned by Prime Minister to strengthen the spirit of Team India, deepen cooperative federalism and foster collective ownership of national priorities through closer collaboration between the Centre and the States. It brought together Ministers and senior officials from States and Union Territories for focused deliberations on various dimensions of India’s water security.

Prime Minister appreciated the intensive two-day deliberations and emphasised that the actionable and time-bound action points emerging from the Summit should be pursued through a continuous process of review and learning. He suggested that the Summit should not remain a one-time exercise and called for a continuous process of review and follow-up.

Prime Minister called for sensitising Urban Local Bodies to the challenges arising from urbanisation, including population growth and future water requirements, and suggested organising similar Chintan Shivirs for Urban Local Bodies. He called for greater adoption of water-saving technologies. He also suggested dedicated exhibitions and workshops, including exposure to global best practices, to enable Indian manufacturers and stakeholders to develop and scale efficient solutions.

Emphasising Jan Bhagidari, Prime Minister suggested promoting “Jal Utsav” to create greater awareness among people. Prime Minister called for making de-silting a regular programme and developing clear criteria and SOPs for de-silting. On dam safety, he stressed rigorous preparedness before every monsoon, adherence to prescribed precautions and creating awareness among school students, including through suitable incorporation in educational curricula.

Prime Minister further called for strengthening knowledge and capacity on water management and governance in universities and higher educational institutions. He suggested structured inter-State study-visits involving public representatives, officials and farmers to facilitate practical learning and replication of successful interventions.

Prime Minister called for robust water data governance, with water-sector data brought together, systematically managed, analysed and effectively utilised. He recommended the use of AI for data collection and analysis through a uniform format. He also stressed anticipatory and integrated planning to address water scarcity through suitable utilisation of treated water for agriculture and industrial purposes.

Drawing upon his experience as Chief Minister of Gujarat, Prime Minister noted that instances of water scarcity could be transformed into opportunities through systematic planning, commitment and deployment of adequate resources and capable officers.

Union Minister for Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil highlighted four key outcomes of the summit: accelerated completion of water infrastructure projects; strengthening water conservation as a sustained people’s movement; ensuring long-term sustainability of drinking-water sources; and institutionalising effective operation and maintenance of rural drinking-water schemes.