LIVE: Our saints and seers always served society, says PM Modi at Bahubali Mahamasthakabhisheka Mahotsava

PM Modi added that the Palace Queen Humsafar Express that connects Mysuru and Udaipur would boost tourism

This Palace Queen Humsafar Express train which connects Musuru to Udaipur is a historical step & would boost tourism: PM Narendra Modi in Mysuru pic.twitter.com/bNfiMw2Z2G

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Our Saints and seers have always served society & made a positive difference. The strength of our society is that we have always changed with the times and adapted well to new situations: PM Modi

PM Modi to flag off Mysuru-Udaipur Palace Queen Humsafar Express between later today

PM Narendra Modi to flag off Palace Queen Humsafar Express between Mysuru & Udaipur later today. pic.twitter.com/AwLO26pIcF

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PM Modi arrives in Shravanabelagola for the Bahubali Mahamasthakabhisheka Mahotsav

#Karnataka: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Shravanabelagola for the Bahubali Mahamasthakabhisheka Mahotsav pic.twitter.com/Baw1w8gyQh

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Skilling citizens for the workplace of the future is now a global imperative. In India, we have launched the National Skill Development Mission to prepare our children and youth for a productive and bright future: PM Modi 

Disruptive technologies such as Block-chain and the Internet of Things, will have a profound impact in the way we live and work. They will require rapid adaptation in our workplaces: PM Modi 

We stand today, at a moment in history, when technology, if used well for public good, can deliver lasting prosperity to mankind and a sustainable future for our planet: PM Narendra Modi

Government e-Marketplace has been envisioned as the National Procurement Portal of India. It enables small and medium enterprises to compete in meeting the procurement requirements of the Government: PM Modi 

We have come a long way with the convergence of Make In India & Digital India. From only two mobile factories in India in 2014, today there are 118 mobile manufacturing factories operational in India, including some of the best global brands: PM Modi 

To ensure digital literacy reaches each household, we have initiated an Pradhan Mantri Rural Digital Literacy Mission to make 60 million adults digitally literate in rural India. Under this 10 million people have already been trained: PM Modi 

While most Government initiatives depend on a Government push, Digital India is succeeding because of the people’s pull: PM Modi 

Digital India has not remained merely a Government initiative, but has become a way of life. Technology has transcended powerpoint presentations and has become an inseparable part of people’s lives: PM Modi 

Leveraging technology in such a holistic manner was unthinkable some years ago. We have successfully completed this life-cycle in the last 3 and a half years: PM Modi 

Digital India is a journey bringing about digital inclusion for digital empowerment aided by digital infrastructure for digital delivery of services: PM Modi 

In the 21st century, technology is becoming an enabler for this concept. It helps us create a seamless, integrated world. A world where geographical distance no longer remains a barrier in collaborating for a better future: PM Modi

The concept of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – the world is one family”, is deeply imbibed in Indian philosophy. It reflects our inclusive traditions: PM Modi  

I am sure, it shall be of mutual benefit to investors, innovators, think-tanks and other stakeholders from across the world: PM Modi

I am happy to inaugurate the World Congress on Information Technology. This event is being held in India for the first time. It has been organized in partnership with NASSCOM, WITSA and the Government of Telangana: PM

Today, India is the hot-spot of digital innovation, across all sectors. We not only possess a growing number of innovative entrepreneurs, but also a growing market for tech innovation. We were and we remain one of the most tech friendly populations in the world: PM Modi

PM Modi to address a public meeting at Mysuru in the evening 

PM Modi to flag off the Palace Queen Humsafar Express between Mysuru and Udaipur

PM Modi to attend a function at Mysuru Railway Station, where he will dedicate to the nation, the electrified Mysuru-Bengaluru Railway Line

PM Modi to visit Shravanabelagola for the Bahubali Mahamasthakabhisheka Mahotsava

At 11 am, PM Modi to address via video conference, the World Conference on Information Technology, being held at Hyderabad.