Wash hands, wear the mask’: PM Modi’s advice amid Covid surge in China
Shorts -PM Modi said that Covid-19 cases are increasing across the globe and it is important to stay alert and follow Covid appropriate behavior.
PM Modi Mann Ki Baat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday advised citizens to follow all Covid-1p protocols including wearing masks and washing hands regularly to stay safe from the infection. PM made the remark in his monthly and 2022’s last edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
PM said, “At this time many people are also in the mood for holidays. Enjoy these festivals a lot, but be a little cautious too. You are also seeing that Corona is increasing in many countries of the world, so we have to take more care of precautions like masks and hand washing. If we are careful, then we will also be safe and there will be no hindrance in our enjoyment.”
Prime Minister extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of New Year saying that the next edition of the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ will be broadcast in 2023. He said, “We will now meet in 2023. I extend my greetings on the occasion of New Year celebrations. Next year will also be special for India and we have to take the country to new heights.”
Talking about the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM said, “My dear countrymen, now we are slowly moving towards the unprecedented milestone of the 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’. I have received letters from many countrymen, in which they have expressed great inquisitiveness about the 100th episode. I would like it if you send me your suggestions for what we should talk about in the 100th episode and how to make it special. “
PM also talked about a Karnataka couple who are making products from betelnut fiber. He said, “Friends, a couple from Karnataka is sending many unique products made from betelnut fiber to the international market. This is a couple from Shivamogga in Karnataka – Shriman Suresh and his wife Shrimati Maithili. These people are making many decorative things ranging from trays, plates, and handbags from betel nut fiber. Chappals made of this fiber are also being liked a lot today. Today their products are being sold in London and other markets of Europe.”
He said, “Friends, I would also like to inform the listeners of ‘Mann Ki Baat‘ about ‘Quemashree’ ji, who lives in the Gadag district of Karnataka. In the South, ‘Quemshree’ has been continuously engaged for the last 25 years in the mission of reviving the art culture of Karnataka. You can imagine how great his Tpasya is! Earlier he was associated with the profession of Hotel Management. But, his attachment to his culture and tradition was so deep that he made it his mission.”
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PM Modi said many people are on vacation or will go on vacation during Christmas and New Year’s. He urged them to follow protocols such as wearing masks and washing hands to ensure that their enjoyment is not harmed by the virus. “We are seeing that Covid cases are rising in many countries in the world. We need to remain careful and wear masks and wash our hands,” the prime minister said. With the number of cases increasing and the pandemic spreading, particularly in China where the zero-Covid policy was lifted, the central government has increased its efforts to contain any possible spread in India.
The Prime Minister praised India’s fast-growing economy and stated that the outgoing year, 2022, was inspirational to India in many ways. With its incredible vaccination doses of over 220 crores and the country becoming the fifth largest global economy, India has carved out a special place for itself in the world, he said. He highlighted the country’s achievement of the “magical” export figure of USD 400 billion. “The year 2022 was wonderful, India completed 75 years of Independence while ‘Amrit Kaal’ began. India progressed rapidly and became the world’s fifth-largest economy,” he added.
PM Modi said former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee took India to newer heights in every sector including education, foreign policy, and the field of infrastructure.” Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, saying his contribution to India is indelible.
