The box also includes Til or white sesame seeds sourced from Tamil Nadu, offered for Tildaan (donation of sesame seeds). Handcrafted in Rajasthan, a 24K pure and hallmarked gold coin has been offered as Hiranyadaan (donation of gold).
The box also contains ghee or clarified butter sourced from Punjab for Ajyadaan (donation of clarified butter). A handwoven textured tussar silk cloth sourced from Jharkhand has been offered for Vastradaan (donation of cloth). Long-grained rice sourced from Uttarakhand has been offered for Dhaanyadaan (donation of food grains).
AdvertisementJaggery sourced from Maharashtra has been offered for Guddaan (donation of jaggery). A 99.5 per cent pure and hallmarked silver coin, aesthetically crafted by Rajasthan artisans, has been offered as Raupyadaan (donation of silver). Lavan or salt from Gujarat has been offered for Lavandaan (donation of salt).
PM Modi also gifted a copy of the first edition print of this book, The Ten Principal Upanishads published by M/s Faber and Faber Ltd of London and printed at the University Press Glasgow to US President Joe Biden.
The Prime Minister gifted a lab-grown 7.5-carat green diamond to US First Lady Jill Biden. The diamond reflects earth-mined diamonds' chemical and optical properties. The diamond is also eco-friendly, as eco-diversified resources like Solar and wind power were used in its making.
He also gifted a papier mache box to Jill Biden in which the green diamond is placed. Known as 'kar-e-kalamdani', Kashmir's exquisite papier mache involves sakthsazior - meticulous preparation of paper pulp - and naqqashi, where skilled artisans paint elaborate designs.
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a private dinner at the White House. The dinner included a few of the US President's favourite foods, including pasta and ice cream.
Joe Biden, Jill Biden and PM Modi enjoyed a musical tribute to the regions of India, performed by youth dancers from Studio Dhoom, a DMV-based Indian dance studio that helps connect a new generation to the vibrant culture of Indian dance, according to the White House.
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcomed PM Modi at the White House. The camaraderie between leaders was visible as they were seen laughing and engaged in conversation during the warm welcome.
PM Modi is currently on a State visit to the US. Prior to the visit to the White House, PM Modi met Gary E Dickerson, the President and CEO of Applied Materials, Sanjay Mehrotra, President-CEO of Micron Technology and H Lawrence Culp Jr, Chairman and CEO, of General Electic and CEO of General Electic Aerospace.
PM Modi, who arrived in Washington DC on Wednesday, started his day by attending the 'Skilling for Future' event where he said that India and the United States partnership will serve as the driving engine behind sustainable and inclusive global growth.
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