The BJP government is boosting tourism in Uttarakhand, creating new job opportunities: PM Modi at Rishikesh rally
Uttarakhand, the land of Brahmakamal, awaits the blooming of the Panch-Kamal with full glory once again: PM Modi
It is Modi who has given more than Rs 1 lakh crore to ex-servicemen by implementing OROP: PM Modi
Congress opposes both development and heritage. They've even questioned the existence of Lord Ram: PM Modi taking a jibe against Opposition

Ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections of 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt gratitude to all the people who gathered in the Rishikesh rally upon the PM’s arrival. The PM said, “You have come in such large numbers to bless us in Rishikesh, the gateway to Char Dham, situated in the proximity of Mother Ganga.” The PM discussed several key aspects related to Uttarakhand’s vision and the milestones achieved already.

Addressing the crowd, the PM shared, “Yesterday I was in Tamil Nadu, situated on the ocean coast, at the southern end of India. There also people are saying –Phir Ek Baar, Modi Sarkar! Today I am in the lap of the Himalayas, in the company of Baba Kedar and Badri Vishal. So here also the same echo - Phir Ek Baar, Modi Sarkar!

With sheer confidence, the PM remarked, “Today there is a government in the country which in the last 10 years has made India many times stronger than before.”

PM Modi presented a glimpse of the milestones achieved by the BJP Government over the past years, which include the elimination of terrorists in their hideouts, the abolition of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir after seven decades, and the enactment of laws against triple talaq, addressing long-standing social issues. The PM also added, “Additionally, the BJP government ensured women's representation by granting them reservation in both the Lok Sabha and Assembly, fostering inclusivity and gender equality in governance.”

PM Modi elaborated on the One Rank One Pension scheme and said, “It is Modi who has given more than Rs 1 lakh crore to ex-servicemen by implementing OROP. Here in Uttarakhand too, military families have received more than Rs 3.5 thousand crores.”

Sharing the plight of soldiers during the Congress regime, PM Modi said, “Under Congress, soldiers lacked basic protective gear like bulletproof jackets, leaving them vulnerable to enemy bullets. It's the BJP that prioritized their safety, providing Indian-made bulletproof jackets. Today, thanks to the BJP, India manufactures modern rifles, fighter planes, and aircraft carriers domestically. Unlike the weak Congress government, BJP has developed modern infrastructure along the borders, including roads and tunnels, ensuring security and progress.”

PM Modi further went on to say, “The BJP government is boosting tourism in Uttarakhand, creating new job opportunities. Our aim is to improve accessibility for tourists across the state by enhancing road, rail, and air infrastructure in Devbhoomi.”

The PM also highlighted the expanding tourism in Uttarakhand, stating, 'Until 2017, around 5 lakh devotees visited Kedarnath annually. Last year, the number surged to 20 Lakhs pilgrims. The entire Chardham Yatra saw over 55 lakh visitors in the same period. Personally, I visited Adi Kailash and Om Parvat in Manaskhand last year.

Exposing the maladaptive mindset of Congress and observed that “Congress opposes both development and heritage. They've even questioned the existence of Lord Ram, opposed the Ram temple, and boycotted its consecration. Now, they're threatening the Shakti of the Hindu religion. Now they are raising questions on the existence of Ganga ji. The people of Uttarakhand will teach them a lesson.”

In his concluding statement, the PM reiterated his love for Uttarakhand and said, “Uttarakhand, the land of Brahmakamal, awaits the blooming of the Panch-Kamal with full glory once again. On April 19th, let's ensure victory for the BJP candidates at every booth for a brighter future.” The PM extended his thanks to everyone in the crowd individually, blessing them all.

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List of Outcomes: Visit of the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany to India (January 12-13, 2026)
January 12, 2026

I. Agreements / MoUs

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1.

Joint Declaration of Intent on Strengthening the Bilateral Defence Industrial Cooperation

Defence and Security

2.

Joint Declaration of Intent on Strengthening the Bilateral Economic Cooperation by Establishing a Chief Executive Officers’ Forum, integrated into, and as Part of, a Joint India-Germany Economic and Investment Committee

Trade and Economy

3.

Joint Declaration of Intent on India Germany Semiconductor Ecosystem Partnership

Critical and Emerging Technologies

4.

Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in the Field of Critical Minerals

Critical and Emerging Technologies

5.

Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in the Field of Telecommunications

Critical and Emerging Technologies

6.

MoU between National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology and Infineon Technologies AG

Critical and Emerging Technologies

7.

Memorandum of Understanding between All India Institute of Ayurveda and Charite University, Germany

Traditional Medicines

8.

Memorandum of Understanding between Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) and the German Technical and Scientific Association for Gas and Water Industries (DVGW)

Renewable Energy

9.

Offtake Agreement for Green Ammonia between Indian Company, AM Green and German Company, Uniper Global Commodities on Green Ammonia

Green Hydrogen

10.

Joint Declaration of Intent for Joint Cooperation in Research and Development on Bioeconomy

Science and Research

11.

Joint Declaration of Intent on the extension of tenure of the Indo-German Science and Technology Centre (IGSTC)

Science and Research

12.

Indo-German Roadmap on Higher Education

Education

13.

Joint Declaration of Intent on the Framework Conditions of Global Skill Partnerships for Fair, Ethical and Sustainable Recruitment of Healthcare Professionals

Skilling and Mobility

14.

Joint Declaration of Intent for Establishment of a National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Renewable Energy at National Skill Training Institute, Hyderabad

Skilling and Mobility

15.

Memorandum of Understanding between National Maritime Heritage Complex, Lothal, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Government of the Republic of India and German Maritime Museum-Leibniz Institute for Maritime History, Bremerhaven, Germany, for the Development of National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC), Lothal, Gujarat

Cultural and People to People ties

16.

Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in Sport

Cultural and People to People ties

17.

Joint Declaration of Intent on Cooperation in the Field of Postal Services

Cultural and People to People ties

18.

Letter of Intent between the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications, and Deutsche Post AG

Cultural and People to People ties

19.

Memorandum of Understanding on Youth Hockey Development between Hockey India and German Hockey Federation (Deutscher Hockey-Bund e.V.)

Cultural and People to People ties

II. Announcements

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20.

Announcement of Visa Free transit for Indian passport holders for transiting through Germany

People to people ties

21.

Establishment of Track 1.5 Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue

Foreign Policy and Security

22.

Establishment of Bilateral dialogue mechanism on Indo-Pacific.

Indo-Pacific

23.

Adoption of Work Plan of India-Germany Digital Dialogue (2025-2027)

Technology and Innovation

24.

New funding commitments of EUR 1.24 billion under the flagship bilateral Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP), supporting priority projects in renewable energies, green hydrogen, PM e-Bus Sewa, and climate-resilient urban infrastructure

Green and Sustainable Development

25.

Launch of Battery Storage working group under the India-Germany Platform for Investments in Renewable Energy Worldwide

Green and Sustainable Development

26.

Scaling up of Projects in Ghana (Digital Technology Centre for design and processing of Bamboo), Cameroon (Climate Adaptive RAC Technology Lab for Nationwide Potato Seed Innovation) and Malawi (Technical Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub in Agro Value Chain for women and youth) under India-Germany Triangular Development Cooperation

Green and Sustainable Development

27.

Opening of Honorary Consul of Germany in Ahmedabad

Cultural and People to People ties