PM Modi addresses Swachh Bharat Diwas programme in Ahmedabad

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Swachh Bharat Diwas 2019 in Ahmedabad today. He released postage stamp and silver coin to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He also distributed the Swachh Bharat Puraskar to the winners. Earlier in the day, he paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram. He visited the Magan Niwas (Charkha Gallery) and interacted with the children there.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi while addressing a gathering of Sarpanches at the 'Swachh Bharat Diwas’ programme said that the entire world is commemorating 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the event has been made more memorable after UN released a postal stamp on Gandhiji a few days back. He said that he had the opportunity to visit Sabarmati Ashram many times in his lifetime and today like every other time got new energy there as well.

PM Modi said that today, the villages have declared themselves free from open defecation and he congratulated every countryman, especially those living in villages, Sarpanches and all those who have worked for 'Swachata'. He added that irrespective of age, social and economic status, everyone has contributed in this pledge of cleanliness, dignity and respect. He said that today the world is amazed by this success of ours and they are rewarding us. Entire world is amazed that India has provided toilet facilities to more than 60 crore population in 60 months by constructing more than 11 crore toilets, he added.

Public participation and voluntarism has been the hallmark of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and the reason for its success, the PM said. He thanked the entire country for the whole hearted support provided for the mission. Stressing on the importance of public participation, Prime Minister said that collective efforts are essential for the success of important government initiatives like Jal Jeevan Mission and eliminating single use plastic by 2022.

Prime Minister said that his Government is committed towards realizing the dreams of Mahatma Gandhi. In this context, he mentioned about the initiatives of the government to ensure self-reliance, provide Ease of Living, and taking development to the last mile. He urged the public to take a resolution for the betterment of the nation and strive hard to make it successful. He added that such 130 crore resolutions can bring about a massive transformation.

 

 

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Prime Minister’s Departure Statement ahead of his visit to the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy
May 15, 2026

Today, I embark on a five-nation visit to the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy from 15-20 May 2026.

My first stop is the UAE. This will be my eighth visit to the UAE in the past 12 years, a reflection of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership built on deep mutual trust, personal friendships, and strong people-to-people ties. I look forward to meeting my brother, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. Under his leadership, the UAE has stood out for its resilience amid the profound geopolitical churn in West Asia. In these turbulent times, our energy partnership has emerged as a pillar of stability, and a strategic anchor for India’s energy security. We will exchange views on the regional situation, deepen our cooperation on energy security and resilient supply chains, and explore new avenues to further strengthen our investment partnership. The welfare of the 4.5 million-strong Indian community in the UAE, a cornerstone of our friendship, will also be on our agenda.

From the UAE, at the invitation of Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Rob Jetten, I will pay an Official Visit to the Netherlands. I will call on Their Majesties King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima, and hold talks with Prime Minister Jetten. Coming on the heels of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, the visit will give a fresh impetus to our trade and investment ties, and to our cooperation across semiconductors, water, clean energy, green hydrogen, defence and innovation. I also look forward to engaging with the vibrant Indian community, our living bridge with the Netherlands.

From the Netherlands, at the invitation of Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Ulf Kristersson, I will travel to Gothenburg, Sweden on 17 May. My consultations with Prime Minister Kristersson will aim to add greater depth and breadth to our cooperation, particularly in trade and investment, innovation, green transition, joint R&D and defence. Together with PM Kristersson and the President of the European Commission, H.E. Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, I look forward to a constructive engagement with European business leaders at the European Round Table for Industry, a timely conversation that will boost investment inflows from European businesses.

From Sweden, at the invitation of Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Jonas Gahr Støre, I will pay a two-day visit to Norway. This will be my first visit to Norway, and the first by an Indian Prime Minister in 43 years. I will call on Their Majesties King Harald V and Queen Sonja, hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Støre, and jointly inaugurate the India-Norway Business and Research Summit. Building on the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement that entered into force on 1 October 2025, we will chart the next chapter of our bilateral cooperation in trade and investment, sustainability, offshore industry, research and higher education, Arctic and polar research, space, and talent mobility.

On 19 May, I will engage with my Nordic counterparts at the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, building on our previous Summits in Stockholm (2018) and Copenhagen (2022). Our exchanges will give new strength to the vibrant India-Nordic ties, and strengthen joint collaborations in technology and innovation, trade and investment, green transition, blue economy, defence, digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence, and reform of global governance institutions. I will also have the opportunity to meet Nordic leaders bilaterally.

The final leg of my visit takes me to Italy on 19-20 May, at the invitation of Prime Minister H.E. Ms. Giorgia Meloni. I will call on the President of the Italian Republic, H.E. Mr. Sergio Mattarella, and hold talks with Prime Minister Meloni. A central focus of our discussions will be the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), a transformative initiative linking India to Europe through the Gulf, in which Italy is a key European partner. As IMEC moves from vision to implementation, India and Italy share a special responsibility in shaping a connectivity architecture that delivers prosperity and resilient supply chains. We will also review the implementation of our Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029, and advance cooperation across trade and investment, defence and security, clean energy, and science and technology. In Rome, I will also visit the Headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), an occasion to reiterate India’s firm commitment to multilateralism and our resolve to work with FAO towards global food security and nutrition.

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