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India PM | March 12, 2026: Your Essential Daily Briefing on India's Prime Minister
The India PM Newsletter for March 12, 2026 covers PM Modi stating India beacon of hope stability amid global challenges, speaking with Iran President Pezeshkian, scheduled to inaugurate & launch projects worth over ₹47,600 crore in Assam and ₹18,680 crore in West Bengal, paying homage to participants of historic Dandi March on anniversary, and sharing article on yoga’s evolution global impact.
NEWS IN DETAIL
India Beacon Of Hope And Stability: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the NXT Summit 2026 in New Delhi. The forum brings together political leaders, diplomats, scientists and business executives from across the world.
Reflecting on the unique challenges of the 21st century, the Prime Minister noted that India is emerging as a beacon of hope and stability despite global conflicts and disrupted supply chains.
“If you want to be part of the future, you must be associated with India and you must be in India,” asserted PM Modi.
Referring to the ongoing geopolitical unrests, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that there is a need to move forward by increasing public confidence and raising public awareness, and everyone has a role to play in it.
PM Modi added that no country has been left untouched by this West Asia crisis and the Indian government is doing everything possible to safeguard India’s energy Security.
The Prime Minister observed that the current global instability has underscored the strategic necessity for national self-reliance, particularly in critical sectors.
The Prime Minister highlighted the government’s strategic focus on ethanol and biofuels as a primary means to curtail petroleum dependency.
Prime Minister Modi underscored the transformative impact of railway electrification and renewable energy on national fuel savings.
The Prime Minister detailed the government’s robust efforts in capacity building and waste-to-energy initiatives, noting that over 100 Compressed Bio-Gas plants are now operational under the GOBARdhan scheme with 600 more in progress.
Furthermore, the Prime Minister pointed out that India’s emergence as a global refining hub is the result of increasing annual refining capacity by over 40 million tonnes in the last decade.
PM Modi expressed confidence that these structural strengths would allow the nation to navigate the current global energy challenges effectively. “We will certainly be able to face the crisis created by this war and continue our work to make India self-reliant on a massive scale,” asserted PM Modi.
He expressed his profound confidence in the collective strength of India’s 140 crore citizens to navigate the current global uncertainties.
Prime Minister Modi ssued a call to action for state governments, emphasizing the need for heightened vigilance and coordination during the current global situation.
PM Modi Speaks With Iran President Pezeshkian
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation with the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian.
President Pezeshkian briefed the Prime Minister on the current situation in Iran and shared his perspective on recent developments in the region.
The Prime Minister expressed deep concern about the evolving security situation in the region and reiterated India’s consistent position that all issues must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy.
The Prime Minister highlighted India’s priority regarding the safety and well-being of Indian nationals in the region, including in Iran, as also the importance of unhindered transit of energy and goods.
The two leaders agreed to remain in touch.
PM Modi To Inaugurate, Launch Projects Worth Over ₹47,600 Crore In Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on March 13-14, 2026 to inaugurate, dedicate to the nation, lay foundation stones, perform Bhoomi Poojan and flag off multiple development projects worth more than ₹47,600 crore across Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar.
PM in Kokrajhar
In the afternoon on March 13, Prime Minister Modi will perform Bhoomi Poojan of Assam Mala 3.0, a major road infrastructure initiative worth over ₹3,200 crore in Kokrajhar.
PM Modi will perform Bhoomi Poojan for six road infrastructure projects in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area, including four flyovers and two bridges, with an investment of around ₹1,100 crore. The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of a Periodic Overhauling (POH) Workshop at Bashbari in Kokrajhar district.
He will also flag off three new train services: Kamakhya-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express, Guwahati-New Jalpaiguri Express, and Narangi-Agartala Express.
PM in Guwahati
In the evening on March 13, Prime Minister will distribute land pattas to tea garden workers, release the 22nd installment of the PM-KISAN scheme to over 9.3 crore farmers across the country, dedicate to the nation ₹2,300 crore Kopili Hydro-Electric Project and the Capacity Enhancement Project of the Numaligarh-Siliguri Product Pipeline (NSPL) of Oil India Limited.
Major railway electrification projects will be dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister, including ₹420 crore the Rangiya-Murkongselek rail line electrification (558 km), ₹1,180 crore Chaparmukh–Dibrugarh rail line electrification (571 km), and ₹650 crore Badarpur-Silchar and Badarpur-Churaibari rail lines.
Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for the Furkating-Tinsukia rail line doubling project (194 km) costing over ₹3,600 crore.
In the waterways sector, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for cruise terminals at Bishwanath Ghat in Biswanath district and Neamati in Jorhat district. He will also perform Bhoomi Poojan for the Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) at Bogibeel in Dibrugarh.
Prime Minister Modi will also inaugurate the PM Ekta Mall in Guwahati.
PM in Silchar
In the morning on March 14, Prime Minister Modi will perform the Bhoomi Poojan of ₹22,860 crore Shillong-Silchar Corridor (166 km), the first access-controlled Greenfield four-lane High-Speed Corridor in North-East India.
He will also perform Bhoomi Poojan for an Elevated Corridor on NH-306 from Trunk Road near Capital Point to Rangirkhari Point in Silchar (Phase-I). Additionally, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for a new College of Agriculture at Patharkandi in Karimganj district.
PM Modi To Launch ₹18,680 Crore Infra Projects in West Bengal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth around ₹18,680 crore in Kolkata, West Bengal on March 14, 2026.
In a major boost to road infrastructure, the Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for several National Highway projects with a combined length of more than 420 km, worth around ₹16,990 crore.
The projects being inaugurated include sections of NH-19 in West Bengal and Jharkhand and NH-114 in West Bengal. These projects are expected to enhance road safety, reduce travel time, ease congestion and pollution, improve regional connectivity, promote tourism, and boost economic growth.
The Prime Minister will also lay the foundation stone for new highway projects, including five packages of the 231 km four-lane Kharagpur–Moregram economic corridor on NH-116A.
Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate the mechanization project of Berth No. 2 at Haldia Dock Complex and the rejuvenation project at Khidderpore Docks.
The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for several port infrastructure projects in the state. These include mechanization of Berth No. 5 at Haldia Dock Complex, renovation of the Bascule Bridge at Kolkata Dock System, yard development with drainage at Kidderpore Dock-I and Dock-II, bank protection along the Kolkata riverfront from Howrah Bridge to Nimtala Ghat, and construction of a terminal building for river cruise and tourism near the Indenture Memorial complex.
He will also flag off the Purulia–Anand Vihar Terminal Express and inaugurate six redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Station Scheme, while dedicating key railway safety and capacity enhancement projects to the nation.
PM Modi Pays Homage To Participants Of Historic Dandi March
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to all the great personalities who participated in the Dandi March, which began on this day in 1930.
The Prime Minister shared a Sanskrit verse emphasizing the triumph of truth:
“सत्यमेव जयति नानृतं सत्येन पन्था विततो देवयानः।
येनाक्रमन्त्यृषयो ह्याप्तकामा यत्र तत्सत्यस्य परमं निधानम्॥”
The verse conveys that truth always prevails and falsehood is ultimately destroyed. It urges people to follow the path on which the sages attained bliss and realized the supreme truth.
On X, the Prime Minister wrote: “On this day in 1930, the Dandi March began. Respectful remembrance to all the greats involved! Truth alone triumphs, not falsehood; That by which the sages attain to the fulfillment of their desires is the supreme treasure-house of truth.”
On March 12, 1930, Mahatma Gandhi began the historic Dandi March from Sabarmati Ashram along with 78 volunteers.
Walking nearly 385 kilometres over 24 days, the march drew people from villages and towns who joined the call for civil disobedience.
On reaching the coastal village of Dandi, Gandhi broke the British salt law by making salt from seawater.
This simple act challenged the colonial monopoly on salt and inspired protests across the country.
The Salt Satyagraha soon became a powerful symbol of non-violent resistance and strengthened India’s movement for independence.
Prime Minister Shares Article On Yoga’s Evolution
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article written by Union Minister of State Prataprao Jadhav on how over the past decade, Yoga has evolved from a traditional wellness practice to an evidence-based approach to health and well-being.
The PMO handle posted on X: “Union MoS Shri @mpprataprao elaborates how, over the past decade, Yoga has evolved from a traditional wellness practice to an evidence-based approach to health and well-being. Scientific research, digital innovation and global collaboration are helping the world better understand its benefits.
https://dailypioneer.com/news/yoga-leading-the-way-in-preventive-healthcare
via NaMo App”