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Mann Ki Baat 2.0 29th Episode, October 24, 2021

"AFTER 100 CRORE VACCINE DOSES,

INDIA IS MOVING AHEAD WITH NEW

ENTHUSIASM AND NEW ENERGY"

After India crossed the landmark of 100 crore vaccine doses its mention in the 'Mann Ki Baat'
program' was not unexpected. While addressing the nation in his monthly interaction PM Modi
shed light on the government initiative of 'Sabka Prayas' which enabled India to carry out
vaccination at a brisk pace. During the program, he also interacted with health workers who
went to inaccessible areas to provide vaccination to the common masses. While remembering
Lord Birsa Munda he called upon the youth to read about the contribution of tribals in the
freedom struggle. Among other issues, he also asserted the role of Swachhagrahis in the
cleanliness drive and praised women's contribution to national security. An excerpt:

VACCINE: After 100 crore vaccine doses, today the country is moving ahead with new enthusiasm,
new energy. The success of our vaccine program shows the power of India and the effectiveness of
the mantra of 'Sabka Praya'.
A GLOBAL HUB FOR TRADITIONAL MEDICINE: India is working extensively with the World Health
Organization for providing better infrastructure for traditional medicine. India is playing an important
role in solving the issues related to poverty alleviation and climate change. The country is working
closely with WHO to popularize Yoga and AYUSH. WHO will set up a global center for traditional
medicine in India.
REMEMBERING ATAL JI: Atal Ji made history by addressing the United Nations in Hindi. Atal
Ji had said- “Here I am not thinking about the power and importance of nations. The prestige and
progress of the common man are far more important to me. Ultimately, the only criterion to measure
our successes and failures is whether we strive to assure justice and dignity to the whole of human
society, virtually every man, woman, and child.” These words of Atal ji show us the direction even
today.
EMPOWERED WOMEN: Women like Hansa Mehta and Lakshmi Menon introduced the concept of
gender equality and women empowerment in the United Nations. In 1953, Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
became the first woman President of the United Nations General Assembly. The number of women
police personnel has doubled in the last few years. In 2014, their number was close to 1.05 lakh, in
2020 it has increased to 2.15 lakh. Many daughters are undergoing one of the toughest commando
training of special jungle warfare combat and soon they will be part of our COBRA battalion.
NEW DRONE POLICY: India's new drone technology is being used for the supply of COVID-19
vaccine and agriculture. India is working on using drones for mass transportation purposes. It will
also help in providing assistance during emergencies and monitoring law and order situations and
keeping an eye over major infrastructure projects. After the new drone policy, foreign and domestic
investors are investing in many drone start-ups and setting up manufacturing units.
NEW INITIATIVES IN AMRIT MAHOTSAV: Three competitions are going to start from October 31,
the birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, to connect India with Amrit Mahotsav through music, art, and
songs. Competition on Patriotic Songs, National Competition on the Art of Rangoli, and Competition
for Writing Patriotic Lullabies to Revive the Art.

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