{"id":45664,"date":"2025-04-05T11:46:56","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T06:16:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=45664"},"modified":"2025-10-14T11:00:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T05:30:46","slug":"pm-modis-21-point-action-plan-at-6th-bimstec-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pm-modis-21-point-action-plan-at-6th-bimstec-summit\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Modi&#8217;s 21-Point Action Plan at 6th BIMSTEC Summit: Strengthening Connectivity, Trade and Security"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>What\u2019s in Today\u2019s Article?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>6th BIMSTEC Summit Latest News<\/li>\n<li>Key Highlights of the Speech delivered by PM Modi<\/li>\n<li>6th BIMSTEC Summit FAQs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>6th BIMSTEC Summit Latest News<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Recently, PM Modi attended the 6th <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/about-bimstec\/\" target=\"_blank\">Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC)<\/a> Summit in Bangkok.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>During the summit, PM Modi unveiled a <strong>comprehensive 21-point action plan<\/strong> aimed at revitalising BIMSTEC, positioning it as a key platform for regional connectivity, trade, and security\u2014especially important given SAARC\u2019s current dormancy.<\/li>\n<li>The summit brought together the leaders of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Key Highlights of the Speech delivered by PM Modi<\/h2>\n<h3>Appreciation of BIMSTEC Leadership and Vision<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Commended Thailand\u2019s leadership over the past three years.<\/li>\n<li>Welcomed the enforcement of the BIMSTEC Charter.<\/li>\n<li>Supported adoption of the Bangkok Vision 2030, highlighting its role in regional prosperity and inclusiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Strengthening Institutional Mechanisms<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Proposed expansion of BIMSTEC\u2019s institutional capacity.<\/li>\n<li>Welcomed the institutionalization of the Home Ministers\u2019 Mechanism and offered to host its first meeting in India.<\/li>\n<li>Stressed the role of this mechanism in combating cybercrime, terrorism, and human trafficking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Enhancing Connectivity<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Advocated for simultaneous growth of physical, digital, and energy connectivity.<\/li>\n<li>Noted the operationalization of the BIMSTEC Energy Centre in Bengaluru.<\/li>\n<li>Proposed acceleration of efforts for electric grid interconnection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Promoting Digital Public Infrastructure<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Offered to share India\u2019s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) experience.<\/li>\n<li>Suggested a pilot study on DPI needs in BIMSTEC countries.<\/li>\n<li>Proposed integration of India\u2019s UPI with payment systems of BIMSTEC countries to boost trade and tourism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Trade, Business and Economic Integration<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Proposed a BIMSTEC Chamber of Commerce and an Annual Business Summit.<\/li>\n<li>Suggested a feasibility study for trade in local currencies to strengthen economic collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Maritime Cooperation<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Welcomed the Maritime Transport Agreement for enhanced shipping and trade.<\/li>\n<li>Proposed creation of a Sustainable Maritime Transport Centre in India to support policy coordination and maritime security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Disaster Management Initiatives<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Recalled India\u2019s role as a first responder during disasters.<\/li>\n<li>Proposed establishment of a BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence for Disaster Management in India.<\/li>\n<li>Announced that the <strong>4th Joint Disaster Management Exercise<\/strong> will be held in India this year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Health and Agriculture Cooperation<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Announced support for training in cancer care.<\/li>\n<li>Proposed Centres of Excellence in:\n<ul>\n<li>Traditional medicine.<\/li>\n<li>Agriculture (knowledge sharing, best practices, and capacity building).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Space Cooperation<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Offered Indian support in space technology for BIMSTEC countries.<\/li>\n<li>He proposed:\n<ul>\n<li>A ground station for training.<\/li>\n<li>Nano-satellite development and launches.<\/li>\n<li>Use of remote sensing data for regional development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Youth Development and Education<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Launched the <i><strong>BODHI initiative<\/strong><\/i> (BIMSTEC for Organized Development of Human Resource Infrastructure).<\/li>\n<li>Announced:\n<ul>\n<li>Training of 300 youth annually in India.<\/li>\n<li>Scholarships at the Forestry Research Institute and Nalanda University.<\/li>\n<li>An annual training programme for young diplomats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Highlighted shared heritage through festivals like Odisha\u2019s Bali Jatra.<\/li>\n<li>Announced:\n<ul>\n<li>The BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival.<\/li>\n<li>BIMSTEC Young Leaders\u2019 Summit.<\/li>\n<li>Launch of a BIMSTEC Hackathon and Young Professional Visitors Programme.<\/li>\n<li>BIMSTEC Athletics Meet in 2025.<\/li>\n<li>BIMSTEC Games in 2027 on the organization\u2019s 30th anniversary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Concluding Remarks<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Reiterated BIMSTEC as a model for inclusive development and collective security.<\/li>\n<li>Quoted \u201cSabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas\u201d as the spirit guiding India\u2019s commitment.<\/li>\n<li>Welcomed Bangladesh as the incoming Chair and wished success in its leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>6th BIMSTEC Summit FAQs<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q1.<\/strong> What is BIMSTEC?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> BIMSTEC is a regional organization linking South and Southeast Asia, focusing on economic cooperation, trade, and security.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2.<\/strong> What was PM Modi&#8217;s proposal on connectivity?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> PM Modi proposed boosting physical, digital, and energy connectivity, including UPI integration and electric grid interconnection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3.<\/strong> What is the BODHI initiative?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> The BODHI initiative focuses on the organized development of human resource infrastructure, training 300 youth from BIMSTEC countries annually.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4.<\/strong> How does India support disaster management in BIMSTEC?<\/p>\n<p>India proposed a BIMSTEC Centre of Excellence for Disaster Management and hosting the 4th Joint Disaster Exercise this year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5.<\/strong> What cultural initiatives were announced?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ans.<\/strong> PM Modi announced events like the BIMSTEC Traditional Music Festival, Young Leaders\u2019 Summit, and BIMSTEC Games in 2027.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/india\/upi-energy-links-trade-in-local-currency-pm-modis-bimstec-initiatives-9925780\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IE<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mea.gov.in\/outoging-visit-detail.htm?39337\/English+Translation+of+Prime+Ministers+Statement+during+the+6th+BIMSTEC+Summit+April+04+2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">MEA<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/study-feasibility-of-trade-in-local-currency-says-pm-modis-bimstec-action-plan\/articleshow\/119992341.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">TOI<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PM Modi&#8217;s speech at the 6th BIMSTEC Summit outlined key initiatives for regional connectivity, trade, and security, focusing on cooperation across various sectors. 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