Viksit Bharat Ambassadors in Mumbai convened at the National Stock Exchange in Bandra, Mumbai, for an interesting gathering. The meetup drew an audience of over 300 eminent industrialists, healthcare professionals, chartered accountants, and professionals, including representatives from the vibrant start-up community of the EDGE platform and esteemed members of the film fraternity.

The event, graced by the esteemed presence of Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways, Communications, and IT, was marked by insightful discussions and interactions to foster growth and innovation in Mumbai's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Before the public proceedings, Sh. Vaishnaw engaged in private meetings with leading entrepreneurs and representatives from the film industry, urging them to actively participate in the democratic process by exercising their voting rights.

During his address, Sh. Vaishnaw provided a comprehensive overview of the transformative journey of India's railways and telecommunications sectors. He emphasized the government's commitment to driving sustainable development and connectivity across the nation, and highlighted the ongoing efforts to enhance mobile network infrastructure, including installing 5G mobile towers, to meet the evolving needs of India's digital economy.

Furthermore, Sh. Vaishnaw announced plans to establish three additional corridors for high-speed trains, underscoring the government's vision to revolutionize the country's transportation infrastructure and facilitate faster, more efficient connectivity between major cities.

Minister of Communications, IT, and Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed optimism about India's potential to become one of the top seven semiconductor manufacturers globally within the next five to six years. He highlighted the rapid development in the semiconductor industry in India and cited the extension of fiscal support to several projects, including those by Micron, Tata Electronics, and CG Power, in partnership with Renesas. Vaishnaw emphasized the significance of India's semiconductor subsidy scheme and predicted that global brands would soon integrate chips made in India into their products.

Regarding manufacturing as a pivotal aspect of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Viksit Bharat" vision, Vaishnaw stressed the importance of bringing high-quality jobs to young Indians through initiatives like the production-linked incentive scheme. He responded to concerns about Indian consumers' preference for Chinese smartphones by advocating for a shift towards export-led growth, citing Apple's substantial exports of iPhones from India as evidence of the country's potential in the global market.

The Viksit Bharat Ambassador event was attended by prominent figures, including filmmaker Subhash Ghai and actor-turned-politician Shekhar Suman. Residents, such as Akanksha Rathi and Naresh Ojha, echoed pride in India's economic growth and praised the government's initiatives for bringing about positive changes in infrastructure and governance.

Renowned Indian film director Subhash Ghai expressed optimism about India's developmental trajectory under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Ghai supported PM Modi's continued leadership for a third term, citing his track record of inclusive governance and development.

Actor Shekhar Suman echoed similar sentiments, urging citizens to exercise their voting rights and highlighting the significant strides made under PM Modi's leadership for the country's development.

In his closing remarks, Sh. Vaishnaw reflected on India's resilience and stability amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, applauding the nation's efforts in maintaining steady economic growth and emerging as a beacon of hope amidst global uncertainties.

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.

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India - Republic of Korea Joint Statement on Cooperation in the field of Sustainability
April 20, 2026

The Republic of India and the Republic of Korea, hereafter referred to as "the two sides,” agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation to address global sustainability challenges through practical collaboration in climate change, maritime and Arctic issues.

As environmentally responsible nations, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to fulfill the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with respect to environment in an integrated manner. To achieve this, the two sides decided to promote cooperation on environmental matters and climate change, including the sustainable management of natural resources including land, air, water, biodiversity, and wastes.

Climate Change Cooperation

Reaffirming their support for the rules-based international order and their commitment to the Paris Agreement, the two sides recognised the critical importance of enhancing climate action to address the unprecedented climate crisis that threatens sustainability of humanity and nature.

In this context, the two sides welcomed the conclusion of an MOC under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, which establishes a cooperative approach for investment-driven mitigation projects, advances the achievement of their respective Nationally Determined Contributions, and further strengthens their strategic partnership in the area of climate action. The two sides will promote cooperation on climate change issues including carbon market, the Article 6.2 cooperative approach, renewable energy and low-carbon technologies.

Environmental Cooperation and Sustainable Development

As environmentally responsible nations, India and the ROK decided to pursue institutional cooperation through an MOU on Cooperation in the Field of Climate and the Environment. The Indian side welcomed the ROK joining as a member of International Solar Alliance (ISA). The ROK side welcomed India joining as a member of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI).

Oceans and Marine Sustainability

Recognising the importance of the oceans for economic development, ecological balance, and food security, the two sides agreed to expand cooperation in marine science, sustainable fisheries, coastal ecosystem protection, and marine pollution prevention.

The two sides will enhance collaboration in the blue economy and promote closer exchanges between scientific institutions and maritime agencies in both countries.

Arctic Research and Polar Cooperation

India and the ROK noted their growing engagement in Arctic research and scientific cooperation. The two sides recognised the Arctic as an important region for advancing understanding of climate change and agreed to expand cooperation in the Arctic, including Arctic science and Arctic shipping.

The two sides will promote closer collaboration between their respective Arctic research institutions and explore opportunities for joint research initiatives, scientific exchanges, and participation in international polar research programmes.

Way Forward

The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to advancing practical cooperation that contributes to sustainable development and climate action.

India and the ROK expressed confidence that the expanded cooperation outlined in this joint statement will contribute to the development of innovative and scalable solutions that can support sustainable development in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond.