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FROM EDITOR’S DESK

Sadar Namaskar,

The second wave of Corona is definitely testing our patience, and the extent to which
we can all tolerate the grief. The country fought the first wave of this global pandemic with
solidarity, and set an exemplary example to the world. But the slightest lapse in observing
COVID protocol has shaken public life badly in this second wave. And its impact was seen
on oxygen and medicines. But the country’s leadership has made better use of technology
and resources to tackle the new wave of the pandemic with sensitivity and on a war-footing.
Whether it was increasing the supply of oxygen or medicines, arranging beds in hospitals,
the army, on which the country relies during times of crisis, was also called in. Other
countries are also standing by India. The Prime Minister had to once again take over the
leadership of the entire arrangement, and within 28 days he held more than 17 important
meetings to take swift actions for meeting all health needs at this time. At the same time,
mechanisms have been put in place to deliver the world’s most reliable indigenous vaccine
to the youth. While all these efforts are improving the structure to fight Corona, it is also
a matter of great satisfaction that the number of recoveries is increasing steadily. This
is the result of improving the health infrastructure and making health the cornerstone of
Government policies. All these efforts of the Government are a part of this issue of the New
India Samachar.
The leadership of the country is fighting in this war with utmost sensitivity and full
accountability and the need for all kinds of medicines and hospitals is being fulfilled, so
there is no need to panic because prevention is the most effective way to deal with it.
The Government’s efforts and the journey of ‘New India’ so far, make up special readable
content in this issue. Hopefully, the reading material about how the country is overcoming
challenges with the help of knowledge, will instil in you a confidence and trust in the
country’s leadership.

Finally, unless we are completely free from Corona, we all have to take precautions like
social distancing, using masks and getting vaccinated.

May you all be healthy and keep giving your suggestions as usual.

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