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 extends greetings to people of Jharkhand on State Foundation Day
November 15, 2025
Prime Minister pays tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his 150th Jayanti

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has conveyed his heartfelt wishes to all people of Jharkhand on the occasion of the State’s Foundation Day. He said that Jharkhand is a glorious land enriched with vibrant tribal culture. Recalling the legacy of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the Prime Minister noted that the history of this sacred land is filled with inspiring tales of courage, struggle and dignity.

The Prime Minister also extended his good wishes for the continued progress and prosperity of all families in the State on this special occasion.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modihas also paid respectful tributes to the great freedom fighter Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his 150th Jayanti. He said that on the sacred occasion of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, the entire nation gratefully remembers his unparalleled contribution to protecting the honour and dignity of the motherland. The Prime Minister added that Bhagwan Birsa Munda’s struggle and sacrifice against the injustices of foreign rule will continue to inspire generations to come.

The Prime Minister posted on X;

“जनजातीय संस्कृति से समृद्ध गौरवशाली प्रदेश झारखंड के सभी निवासियों को राज्य के स्थापना दिवस की बहुत-बहुत शुभकामनाएं। भगवान बिरसा मुंडा जी की इस धरती का इतिहास साहस, संघर्ष और स्वाभिमान की गाथाओं से भरा हुआ है। आज इस विशेष अवसर पर मैं राज्य के अपने सभी परिवारजनों के साथ ही यहां की प्रगति और समृद्धि की कामना करता हूं।”

“देश के महान स्वतंत्रता सेनानी भगवान बिरसा मुंडा जी को उनकी 150वीं जयंती पर शत-शत नमन। जनजातीय गौरव दिवस के इस पावन अवसर पर पूरा देश मातृभूमि के स्वाभिमान की रक्षा के लिए उनके अतुलनीय योगदान को श्रद्धापूर्वक स्मरण कर रहा है। विदेशी हुकूमत के अन्याय के खिलाफ उनका संघर्ष और बलिदान हर पीढ़ी को प्रेरित करता रहेगा।”