QuoteFrom the Mahabharata to the freedom struggle, Gita has guided our nation at every point: PM
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi released a Manuscript with commentaries by 21 scholars on shlokas of Srimad Bhagavadgita. Jammu & Kashmir Lt. Governor Shri Manoj Sinha was also present on the occasion along with Dr Karan Singh,  the Chairman Trustee of Dharmarth Trust, J&K.

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Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister lauded the work done by Dr. Karan Singh on Indian philosophy. He added that his effort has revived the identity of Jammu and Kashmir, which has led the thought tradition of the entire India for centuries. He said thousands of scholars have dedicated their whole lives for in depth study of the Gita, which can be clearly seen in the analysis of different interpretations on every verse of a single scripture and the expression of so many mystics. He added that it is also a symbol of India's ideological freedom and tolerance, which motivates every person to have his own viewpoint.

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The Prime Minister said Adi Shankaracharya, who united India, saw the Gita as a spiritual consciousness. Saints like Ramanujacharya had put forth the Gita as an expression of spiritual knowledge. For Swami Vivekananda, Gita has been a source of unwavering diligence and indomitable confidence. For Sri Aurobindo, the Gita was a true embodiment of knowledge and humanity. Gita was a beacon in Mahatma Gandhi's most difficult times. The Gita has been the inspiration of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's patriotism and valor. This is the Gita, which was explained by Bal Gangadhar Tilak and gave new strength to the freedom struggle.

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The Prime Minister noted that our democracy gives us freedom of our thoughts, freedom of work, equal rights in every sphere of our life. This freedom comes from the democratic institutions that are the guardians of our constitution. Therefore, he said, whenever we talk of our rights, we should also remember our democratic duties.

The Prime Minister said that the Gita is a book for the whole world and every creature. It has been translated into many Indian and International languages, research is being carried out in many countries by many international scholars.

The Prime Minister said that it is in India’s culture to share its knowledge. He said that our knowledge in mathematics, textiles, metallurgy or ayurved are always treated as the humanities wealth.  Today when, once again, India is building its potential to contribute to the progress of the whole world and serve humanity. He noted that India's contribution was seen by the world in recent times. This contribution will help the world at a much wider scale in the efforts of an  AtmaNirbhar Bharat,  he concluded.

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July 26, 2025
SI No.Agreement/MoU

1.

Extension of Line of Credit (LoC) of INR 4,850 crores to Maldives

2.

Reduction of annual debt repayment obligations of Maldives on GoI-funded LoCs

3.

Launch of India-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (IMFTA) negotiations

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Joint issuance of commemorative stamp on 60th anniversary of establishment of India-Maldives diplomatic relations

SI No.Inauguration / Handing-over

1.

Handing-over of 3,300 social housing units in Hulhumale under India's Buyers' Credit facilities

2.

Inauguration of Roads and Drainage system project in Addu city

3.

Inauguration of 6 High Impact Community Development Projects in Maldives

4.

Handing-over of 72 vehicles and other equipment

5.

Handing-over of two BHISHM Health Cube sets

6.

Inauguration of the Ministry of Defence Building in Male

SI No.Exchange of MoUs / AgreementsRepresentative from Maldivian sideRepresentative from Indian side

1.

Agreement for an LoC of INR 4,850 crores to Maldives

Mr. Moosa Zameer, Minister of Finance and Planning

Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister

2.

Amendatory Agreement on reducing annual debt repayment obligations of Maldives on GoI-funded LoCs

Mr. Moosa Zameer, Minister of Finance and Planning

Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister

3.

Terms of Reference of the India-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

Mr. Mohamed Saeed, Minister of Economic Development and Trade

Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister

4.

MoU on cooperation in the field of Fisheries & Aquaculture

Mr. Ahmed Shiyam, Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources

Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister

5.

MoU between the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Ministry of Earth Sciences and the Maldives Meteorological Services (MMS), Ministry of Tourism and Environment

Mr. Thoriq Ibrahim, Minister of Tourism and Environment

Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister

6.

MoU on cooperation in the field of sharing successful digital solutions implemented at population scale for Digital Transformation between Ministry of Electronics and IT of India and Ministry of Homeland Security and Technology of Maldives

Mr. Ali Ihusaan, Minister of Homeland Security and Technology

Dr. S. Jaishankar, External Affairs Minister

7.

MoU on recognition of Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) by Maldives

Mr. Abdulla Nazim Ibrahim, Minister of Health

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Network-to-Network Agreement between India’s NPCI International Payment Limited (NIPL) and Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) on UPI in Maldives

Dr. Abdulla Khaleel, Minister of Foreign Affairs

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