This Article is From Jul 14, 2023

Work Visas, New Consulate: PM Modi's Big Announcements In France

The Prime Minister made the announcements while addressing the Indian community at the La Seine Musicale, a performing arts centre on an island in river Seine.

PM Modi addressing the Indian community in Paris.

A statue of Tamil philosopher Thiruvalluvar will be built in France, five-year post-study visa for students pursuing masters programme, a new consulate, among others, were some of the big announcements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Paris.

Here are the big announcements by PM Modi:

  1. In France, an agreement has been made for the use of India's UPI...It will be started from the Eiffel Tower, and now Indian tourists would be able to make payments in Rupees.

  2. Indian government has decided to open a new consulate in Marseille with the help of the French government.

  3. It has been decided that Indian students pursuing Masters in France will be given 5-year long term post-study visa.

  4. In a few weeks or months from now a statue of great Tamil philosopher Thiruvalluvar will be built in the Cergy Prefecture.

  5. Today every rating agency is saying that India is a bright spot. You invest in India now. This is the opportune time. Those who invest early will reap benefits.



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