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| Prime Minister Narendra Modi. |
PM Modi said,
“You will be informed about it before May 18,” PM Modi said. The Prime Minister also said scientists believe the coronavirus will be a part of our lives for a very long time, “but we can’t let our lives remain confined around corona”. “We will wear masks and maintain social distancing but we will not let it affect us. So lockdown 4 will be in a new form with new rules,”
Following are the highlights of PM Modi's Address:
- It has been over 4 months that the world is battling coronavirus. 42 lakh have been infected globally. Over 2.45 lakh have died. In India, many have lost their loved ones. I offer my condolences.One virus has led to global upheaval. Globally, crores of lives at stake.Entire world in a way, fighting a battle, working to save lives. This is an unprecedented crisis. Getting exhausted or accepting defeat not an option.
- Self-reliance is imperative. Self-reliant India is the only way out. We stand at a crucial juncture. This crisis has a message for India, an opportunity. I'd try explaining using an example.
- India can become self-reliant. This would be based on 5 pillars:
- Economy: An economy that takes quantum jumps and not incremental gains.
- Infrastructure: Infrastructure is synonymous with a modern India.
- Our system: A system that helps us realise dreams, which is based on tech-driven facilities.
- Demography: Vibrant demography our strength.
- Demand: The demand and supply chain, we need to utilise the potential. We need to increase demand in the nation. Each stakeholder must be active.
- Announcing a special economic package in a bid to make India self-reliant. An important link. Around Rs 20 Lakh Crore. Around Rs 20 Lakh Crores which is around the10% of GDP. Package addresses sectors on which crores depend for livelihood.
- Local manufacturing, local supply chain: We realize the importance now. Local met our demands, local saved us. Brands that are global were once similarly local. When people used them and these were branded, they became global from local. Its time to be vocal for local.
- We need to buy local products and spread the word. I am sure that we can do this. Your efforts have only increased my faith in you. I am proud to recollect that I had asked citizens to buy khadi and to support handloom workers; and in a short time, demand and sales touched record levels. You made it a big brand too. We got the results; and good results.
- Scientists and experts say that coronavirus will stay with us for long, but we can't make our lives revolve around this. We will wear masks, maintain distance, but not lose sight of our targets.
- In Lockdown 4.0, we will follow norms, fight COVID-19 and move ahead. It will be based on suggestions by the state.
- With new energy and new determination, we need to move ahead. Who can stop us then? We can make India self-reliant; and we will. With faith and hope, I urge citizens to take care of their health and the ones around them.
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