Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation. It was on the 82nd edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. The PM not only lauded the number of women police personnel but also spoke about the new drone policy. He also spoke about the 100 crore vaccine milestone.
The monthly programme, ‘Mann ki Baat’, is broadcast on AIR and Doordarshan. It is also broadcasted on AIR News and mobile app. The programme is live-streamed on the YouTube channels of AIR, DD News. Also the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the Information and Broadcasting ministry.
Here’re the key points from PM Modi’s address:
Prime Minister Modi hailed healthcare workers for the 100 crore vaccine milestone.
He said that India is working on using drones for transportation. Also for delivery of goods at home or assistance during emergencies or monitoring law and order. “New Drone Policy has been designed according to present and future possibilities related to it,” he said.
Modi expressed hope that women will lead the “new age policing” in future. The PM cited a report to say that the number of women police personnel rose to over 2.15 lakh against 1.05 lakh in 2014.
Remembering former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on the occasion of the United Nations Day, he said that “Vajpayee ji created history by addressing the UN General Meeting in Hindi.
Modi also highlighted the role Indian women have played in increasing the influence and strength of the United Nations.
Referring to the ‘vocal for local’ campaign, the Prime Minister urged people to buy local products in the festival season.
The Prime Minister also said that India is working together with World Health Organisation (WHO) to populate yoga and AYUSH since March 2021.
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