Romba Nandri Chennai! Viksit Bharat Ambassador Chennai Meet Up A Huge Success

Published By : Admin | March 23, 2024 | 13:00 IST

A 'Viksit Bharat Ambassador' Meet Up in Chennai was held on Friday, 22nd March 2024. The Viksit Bharat Ambassador or #VBA2024 meet-up, held at the prestigious YMCA Auditorium, brought together a diverse audience of over 400 attendees, including professionals such as lawyers and engineers and enthusiastic students eager to contribute to the nation's growth.

The esteemed presence of Mr Anurag Thakur, Union Minister for I&B, Youth Affairs & Sports, GoI, graced the event. He delivered an impactful presentation highlighting India's achievements over the past decade and how the Modi government is charting a visionary path towards Viksit Bharat 2047. The voices of the youth from Loyola and Presidency Colleges enriched the dialogue.

During the presentation, Minister Thakur highlighted the government's commitment to financial inclusion and empowerment at grassroots levels, citing the opening of 43 crore bank accounts within just two years as a notable achievement.

Hitesh Jain, Vice President of BJP Mumbai Pradesh, emphasized the importance of amplifying India's development journey through the Narendra Modi App and encouraged attendees to download the NaMo App for active participation in the nation's progress.

Minister Thakur also addressed crucial issues such as national security, emphasizing the need to empower India while securing its borders and combating threats like Naxalism and terrorism. His insights shed light on the government's comprehensive approach to ensuring economic growth and national security, which are vital for Viksit Bharat's success.

The Vision of Viksit Bharat: 140 crore dreams, 1 purpose

The Viksit Bharat Ambassador movement aims to encourage citizens to take responsibility for contributing to India's development. VBA meet-ups and events are being organized in various parts of the country to achieve this goal. These events provide a platform for participants to engage in constructive discussions, exchange ideas, and explore practical strategies for contributing to the movement.
Join the movement on the NaMo
App: https://www.narendramodi.in/ViksitBharatAmbassador

The NaMo App: Bridging the Gap

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's app, the NaMo App, is a digital bridge that empowers citizens to participate in the Viksit Bharat Ambassador movement. The NaMo App serves as a one-stop platform for individuals to:

Join the cause: Sign up and become a Viksit Bharat Ambassador and make 10 other people

Amplify Development Stories: Access updates, news, and resources related to the movement.

Create/Join Events: Create and discover local events, meet-ups, and volunteer opportunities.

Connect/Network: Find and interact with like-minded individuals who share the vision of a developed India.

The 'VBA Event' section in the 'Onground Tasks' tab of the 'Volunteer Module' of the NaMo App allows users to stay updated with the ongoing VBA events.

The event also witnessed enthusiastic participation from Chennai residents, who expressed a shared optimism and commitment towards the Viksit Bharat 2047 mission. Chennai residents Srivatsa, Rangaraj, Umesh Agarwal, and Laxminarayanan, among others, lauded the government's initiatives in supporting entrepreneurship, job creation, and infrastructure development, all essential components for India's holistic growth.

A prominent Chennai-based entrepreneur, Umesh Agarwal, highlighted the government's focus on sectors like aviation, defence, and genetics, signalling India's journey towards self-reliance and global competitiveness. He also emphasized the crucial role of Micro, Small, and medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as the backbone of the economy, underscoring the government's support for their growth and innovation.

Chennai resident Laxminarayanan praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership on the global stage, his initiatives such as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Vaccine Maitri, and the widespread recognition of India's progress and influence under Modi's tenure.
The Viksit Bharat Ambassador programs are held nationwide to promote citizen engagement, constructive dialogues, and practical solutions to societal challenges. These events showcase India's achievements across various sectors and encourage people to take collective responsibility for the nation's ongoing development journey. Through these programs, individuals are inspired to contribute to the country's betterment actively.

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List of Outcomes: Prime Minister of Japan’s visit to India for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit
July 02, 2026
Sl. No.OutcomeDescription
1. India-Japan Joint Declaration on Economic Security Promotes project-based collaboration for enhancing joint resilience in key sectors including semiconductors, critical minerals, information and communication technology including AI, clean energy and pharmaceuticals. India-Japan Fact Sheet 2.0 captures growing India-Japan G2G and B2B engagement in this crucial area.
2. India-Japan Joint Statement on Cooperation in the Field of Artificial Intelligence Elevates the India-Japan relationship to a strategic research and development partnership in the AI domain. Building on the India-Japan AI Initiative, the Joint Statement provides a roadmap for greater cooperation across the entire AI technology stack in pursuit of the shared vision of safe, secure, trusted, inclusive, and human-centric AI.
3 Joint Statement on Energy Resilience (between MoPNG and METI, Japan) Strengthens cooperation in strategic stockpiling and reserve mechanisms for crude oil and petroleum products. Promotes collaboration in joint investments across the maritime energy transport value chain.
4. Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of India-Japan Diplomatic Relations Outlines a series of commemorative events to celebrate 2027, the 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations, as the India-Japan Year of Shared Horizons
5. Memorandum of Cooperation for India-Japan Cooperative Biogas for Growth (CBG) Initiative Promotes cooperation towards the goal of establishing 1,000 biogas and organic fertilizer plants all across India, leveraging the extensive network of dairy cooperatives.
6. Memorandum of Cooperation in the Field of Batteries Promotes cooperation in battery-related projects and expands business opportunities with an aim of building a trusted, resilient and sustainable battery supply chain.
7. Memorandum of Cooperation in the Field of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Sector Strengthens pharma supply chains, including in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Key Starting Materials (KSMs), through promotion of bilateral investment and business linkages, technical collaboration and industry-academia collaboration.
8. Memorandum of Cooperation in the Field of Geology and Mineral Exploration Strengthens cooperation in upstream critical minerals exploration through exchange of technical expertise.
9. Memorandum of Cooperation between IndiaAI Mission and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan Promotes institutional cooperation between IndiaAI Mission and Japan’s GENIAC initiative – through B2B matchmaking, webinars on AI policies and challenges and support for joint projects through access to computing resources
10. Memorandum of Cooperation on Next Generation Mobility Partnership (NGMP) Establishes a framework for operationalizing the Next Generation Mobility Partnership (NGMP) which was announced at the 15th Annual Summit in August 2025. The NGMP would accelerate private sector-led cooperation and investment in mobility sectors including rail, automotive and road infrastructure, aviation, shipbuilding and ports, logistics, and urban development, positioning India as a hub for “Make in India for the World” exports to third countries.
11. Memorandum of Understanding between India’s Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) and RIKEN, Japan Establishes a framework for academic, translational research and start-up oriented innovation in deep-tech and life sciences, covering healthcare, agriculture and environment.
12. Memorandum of Understanding between National Center for Biological Sciences-Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and RIKEN, Japan Creates a framework for cooperation in basic biological and neuroscience research between the two leading research institutions
13. Memorandum of Understanding between IIT Bombay, BharatGen Technology Foundation and National Institute of Informatics, Japan Furthers collaboration on large language models (LLMs), with a focus on developing LLMs for enhanced scientific reasoning, through joint research exchanges
14. Memorandum of Understanding between SarvamAI and Preferred Network on LLM Development Creates a framework for cooperation across the full AI technology stack, including foundation models.
15. Memorandum of Understanding Between National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and Japan Network Information Center (JPNIC) Promotes cooperation in National Internet Registry operations, IPv6 adoption, internet security improvements, capacity building, student/professional exchanges and exchange of views on internet governance at regional and global forums.
16. Exchange of Letters Between International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) and Financial Services Agency, Japan (JFSA) Establishes a framework for cooperation in development, regulation and supervision of financial services as well as information exchange on financial-market trends and best practices, particularly in FinTech and RegTech.