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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today attended a function at Parliament House, for the unveiling and demonstration of a retrofit electric bus. The bus has been converted from a diesel bus to a battery-operated electric bus. This is an initiative of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, to provide clean, pollution-free transport for Members of Parliament.

The Prime Minister briefly visited the bus, and handed over the key of the bus to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Smt. Sumitra Mahajan.

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said that the environment had been a topic of discussion for long, but in recent times, the impact of damage to the environment is being felt by the common man.

The Prime Minister recalled the recent CoP-21 Summit at Paris, and talked about two significant initiatives taken there. One of these was "Mission Innovation," launched jointly by US, France and India, with the help of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to work towards development of green technologies. The other was the creation of the International Solar Alliance of countries blessed with abundant sunlight. The Headquarters of this alliance will be in Delhi, the Prime Minister said.

In this context, the Prime Minister appreciated the efforts of the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, in the launch of this bus. The Prime Minister exhorted entrepreneurs to work towards producing cheap and efficient electric batteries in India, which could spur a drive towards clean public transportation.

Speaker of the Lok Sabha Smt. Sumitra Mahajan, Union Ministers Shri Nitin Gadkari, Shri Venkaiah Naidu, Shri Prakash Javadekar, and a large number of MPs were present on the occasion.

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List of Outcomes: Visit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Australia
July 09, 2026
S. No.TitleBrief description

 

1

 

Joint Declaration on Defense and Security Cooperation (JDDSC)

Renews the existing Joint Declaration on Security (2009). It identifies interoperability of forces, capacity building, maritime domain, defense industrial collaboration, cyber security and technology, counter terrorism, HADR, and unified approach in UNCLOS, ASEAN, PIF, IORA, as areas of cooperation.

2

Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap (MSCR)

Enhances maritime security cooperation by promoting information sharing, and capability development, and operational coordination.

3

India-Australia Joint Statement on Energy Security

Reaffirms the commitment of both countries to energy security in the face of geopolitical tensions.

4

Finalisation of Administrative Arrangement of the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Agreement

Operationalises the India-Australia Civil Nuclear Agreement signed in 2014, and enables supply of uranium from Australia to India.

5

Australia-India Partnership for Cyber, Critical Technologies, Supply Chains (PACTS)

Builds on the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation. Aims to support national and regional security, promote collaboration to make critical supply chains more resilient, and strengthen collaboration in critical technologies, cyber security, and digital resilience.

6

MoU between Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and Maritime Border Command (MBC) of Australia

Establishes cooperation in the field of Maritime Law Enforcement, domain awareness, and maritime border protection between ICG and MBC

7

Australian invite for an Indian military instructor in Australian Defense College for 2028-29

Announces the deployment of an Indian military instructor in Australian Defense College in 2028-29

8

MoU between Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE),and Technical and Further Education (TAFE), Government of Western Australia to set up a Centre of Excellence in Mining and Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS

Sets up a Centre of Excellence in Mining Equipment, Technology and Services at National Skill Training Institute (NSTI), Bhubaneswar to develop a Centre of academic excellence in sub-domains of mining operations, mine safety, mineral processing, mine machinery, etc. It will enable exchange of students/trainees between National Centre for Excellence and TAFE, Western Australia.

9

Handing over Letter of Intent (LoI) to Flinders’ University for setting up its campus in India (Bengaluru)

Enables setting up of the campus of Flinders University in Bengaluru.

10

Signing of Letter of Intent (LoI) between National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)

Acknowledges the importance of quality assurance in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). It will strengthen regulatory frameworks in vocational training systems, co-development and alignment of occupational standards in priority sectors, and enable capacity building of officials, staff exchanges, joint workshops/research activities.

11

Repatriation of Indian artifacts

Brings back 3 Indian antiquities:

a. The sacred bull Nandi, vehicle of Shiva [Description: Tamil Nadu, India, 11th to 12th century Granite]
b. Trident with Auspicious Kali [Bhadrakali][Description: Tamil Nadu, India, 11th century bronze]
c. The six-headed Skanda (Karttikeya) [Description: Tamil Nadu, India, 12th century basalt]

12

Operationalisation the Rooftop Solar Training Academy

Established and operationalised in the Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar in collaboration by Department of Climate Change, Environment and Water (DCEEW), India’s Sector Skills Council for Green Jobs (SSCGJ), ReNEW. Aims to train 2000 women and youth as solar technicians/installers/helpers. Supports the PM Surya Ghar Yojana launched by Hon PM in January 2024, and India’s green energy journey

13

MoU under Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership

Aims to advance trilateral cooperation in emerging technologies and innovation, under the Australia–Canada–India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership

14

MoU between GeoScience Australia (GA) and Geological Survey of India (GSI)

Builds on the MoU on Scientific and Technical Cooperation signed in 2015. Aimed at adoption of advanced exploration methodologies, capacity building and skill development, and enable technological upgradation and modernization of GSI infrastructure.

15

Traditional Knowledge Digital Library access agreement between Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and IP Australia

Provides access of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) database to IP Australia.

16

MoU between Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and University of Melbourne

Establishes linkages between both institutions for future collaboration including collaborative research programs towards drug target identification, trainee programs, and faculty exchange Programs

17

MoU between Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata with Griffith Film School, South Brisbane, Australia.

Establish flexible and open-ended framework for collaboration including joint academic activities and workshops, development of joint projects in cinema and allied fields, and collaboration on short-term workshops, or summer schools.

18

Handing over of Letter of Approval to Victoria University

Permits the Victoria University to set up and operate its campus in Gurugram.