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Arrived at #Rome late last night, on a 4-day visit to #Italy. A warm welcome at Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) by officers of the High Commission of India in Rome. Looking forward to a fruitful visit, exploring new avenues of cooperation between India and Italy.

On #WorldScienceDay, let's draw inspiration from Dr Vikram Sarabhai, the Father of the Indian space program #ISRO, who believed science education should be made compulsory for all citizens.

“India’s first Cannabis Medicine project is led by #Jammu’s #CSIR-IIIM, targeting potential treatment for chronic pain, such as pain related to diabetic neuropathy as well as other neuropathies, cancers, etc”.

At CSIR- #IIIM #Jammu, reviewed the progress of India's first of it's kind, Cannabis Medicinal Research Project, with a particular focus on its potential medical applications. Cannabis is sought to be developed as export quality painkiller drugs, sending out a message that a substance infamous for drug addiction, could also bring relief to mankind. The pre-clinical trials are planned at Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Mumbai. This is expected to pave the way for developing medicines for diabetic and other neuropathies, cancer, epilepsy, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). etc. The project has been undertaken in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with the participation of a French company, and is aimed exclusively at exploring the medicinal and life-science applications of cannabis. The project truly reflects PM Sh @NarendraModi's vision of a Whole-of-Government and Whole-of-Society approach. It brings together the Government of India, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir and private-sector partners in a coordinated effort to harness medical innovation for societal benefit.

Arrived at CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine #IIIM, #Jammu, to review India’s first “Cannabis Medicinal Project”. Thanks for the warm welcome from the Director CSIR-IIIM, Jammu, Dr. Zabeer Ahmed, the faculty members and other dignitaries.

Indian Express: #Delhi Confidential: Service Matters Read: indianexpress.com/article/de…

दीपों का यह त्योहार आपके जीवन में नई रोशनी और नई उम्मीदें लेकर आए। समस्त देशवासियों को दीपावली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं।  #HappyDiwali

आज अपने जन्मदिन के अवसर पर, नई दिल्ली स्थित अपने आवास पर, आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी द्वारा प्रारंभ किए गए #एक_पेड़_माँ_के_नाम अभियान के अंतर्गत, अपनी पूजनीय माताजी के नाम एक पौधा रोपित करने का सौभाग्य प्राप्त हुआ। आइए, हम सभी इस अभियान से जुड़कर प्रकृति संरक्षण का संकल्प लें और अपनी माँ के सम्मान में एक पेड़ अवश्य लगाएँ।

Inaugurated 'Cosmoserve' Space’s Base 1 facility at #Hyderabad developed by India's first and one of the world's first StartUps working on Active Space Debris Removal and in-orbit servicing. India is pioneering Space Debris Removal and is targeting the goal of "Debris-Free Space by 2030". Cosmoserve StartUp team, headed by young Dr Chiranjeevi Phanindra, embodies the spirit of 'Vishwamandhu Bharat', extending India's commitment to safe Space and sustainability beyond national boundaries to the benefit of humanity. The initiative showcases how Indian StartUps are combining indigenous capabilities to build integrated Space missions and establish global benchmarks. Thanks to PM Sh @Narendramodi's transformative Space reforms that unlocked India's immense potential. The journey that began just around five to six years ago, has led to India's Space economy growing to nearly USD 9 billion, projected to reach USD 40–45 billion in less than a decade.

An enriching interaction with officers and students at the “Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue 2026” #IPRD, organised by the National Maritime Foundation #NMF at Manekshaw Centre. Thanks Chairman NMF, Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi and Director General NMF, Vice Admiral Pradeep Chauhan for organising this thought-provoking session, providing insights into maritime security, strategic cooperation and India's growing role in the Indo-Pacific region.

My address at the 'Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) 2026', organised by  National Maritime Foundation, at Manekshaw Centre. Key Takeaways: "India's approach to ocean-related missions in recent years has increasingly been based on a mission-mode framework, bringing together multiple departments and institutions rather than confining research to individual ministries. There is growing convergence of ocean sciences, space technology, nuclear science, geology, electronics and robotics in advancing India's maritime and deep-ocean capabilities. India's indigenous capabilities in deep-ocean exploration include the 'National Institute of Ocean Technology' (NIOT), Chennai, having developed the capability to conduct trials at depths of 5,000 to 6,000 metres in the Central Indian Ocean Basin and the Ocean Mineral Explorer, which enables high-resolution exploration of hydrothermal sulphide deposits, several of which have already been identified. India is aiming for global competitiveness through indigenous capabilities and international cooperation. Deep Ocean resources will be a major source of economic value addition for achieving Viksit Bharat 2047. PM Sh @NarendraModi ji's reference to the 'Deep Ocean Mission' consecutively twice in his Independence Day address reflects the priority accorded to ocean resources at the highest level and their strategic importance for India's future. India is progressing towards sending its first human deep-sea mission to a depth of up to 6,000 metres by 2028, marking an important milestone in the country's indigenous deep-ocean exploration programme".

Driving Cleanliness, Efficiency & Good Governance through #SpecialCampaign6.0. The campaign has made significant progress in cleanliness initiatives, scrap disposal and freeing up valuable office space, contributing to improved workplace efficiency and better utilisation of Government resources. These achievements reflect PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s commitment to Swachhata, effective governance and maximising the productive use of public resources.

#Kishtwar में सुरक्षित एवं आपदा-सक्षम भविष्य की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण पहल! पृथ्वी विज्ञान मंत्रालय द्वारा स्थापित आधुनिक भूकंपीय वेधशाला हिमालयी क्षेत्र में 24x7 वैज्ञानिक निगरानी और आपदा प्रबंधन को मजबूती प्रदान करेगी। प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के #ViksitBharat के संकल्प के अनुरूप यह पहल स्थानीय समुदायों की सुरक्षा एवं बेहतर आपदा पूर्व तैयारी सुनिश्चित करने में सहायक होगी। #JammuAndKashmir