18 key HIGHLIGHTS of meeting of pm modi SPEECH ON Lockdown
Extension 4.0 HELD on 12th may, 2020
1. PM Modi's address to the nation begins
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently addressing the nation, five
days before the end of the coronavirus-induced lockdown. This is his fifth
address to the nation since the coronavirus outbreak.
2. PM Narendra Modi Speech Live 2020:
PM says, "We have never ever seen
or heard of a crisis of this magnitude."
3. World is in state of war against
COVID-19, says Modi
Prime minister Narendra Modi
started speaking on COVID-19 situation, and said the world has been battling
the pandemic for over four months now. Over 3 lakh people have succumbed to the
infection, he says, condoling the deaths.
4. Won't accept defeat, says PM Modi
PM Modi said that one virus has destroyed the world, infecting more than
42 lakh people. But "we will not give up or accept defeat," he said.
5. India turned Covid-19 tragedy into opportunity: PM
Modi
Prime Minister Modi lauded the country's effort in dealing with the
pandemic. He said the country has turned the tragedy into an opportunity.
"Before the outbreak, we didn't have PPE or enough N95 masks, now we have
at least 2 lakh of protective equipments," he said.
6. PM Narendra Modi Speech Live 2020: India is committed to global
welfare, says PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is his address
the nation said, “The Indian IT industry has helped the world prevent the Y2K
crisis. We have the best talent in the world, we will make the best products in
the world and improve on quality, have modern supply chains. We will strengthen
our supply chains. India today has the resources and the best talent, we will
take forward the supply chain of the world.”
7. PM Narendra Modi Speech Live 2020:
“India has fought TB, polio
successfully, we have set an example for the world. International Solar
Alliance and International Yoga Day are India's contribution to the world,”
says PM Modi.
8. COVID-19 lockdown: PM Modi talks of self-dependent
India
PM Modi said that India has given a ray of hope to the world. Talking
about self-dependent, he said, "When India speaks of self-reliance, it
does not advocate for a self-centered system. In India's self-reliance there is
a concern for the whole world's happiness, cooperation & peace."
9. India's medicines today bring a new hope: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a world that
is fighting life and death, India's medicines today bring a new hope.
"With these steps, when India is being praised everywhere in the world,
every Indian feels proud," he said.
10. PM Modi announces special economic package worth Rs
20 lakh crore
PM Narendra Modi has announce a special economic package. "This
will play an important role in the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan'. The
announcements made by the government over COVID, decisions of RBI & today's
package totals to Rs 20 Lakh Crores. This is 10% of India's GDP," he said.
11. PM Modi lists five pillars for a self-reliant India
Listing five pillars for a self-reliant India, Prime Minister Narendra
Modi spoke on strengthening the country
1)Economy
2)Infrastructure
3)Tech-driven System
4)Vibrant Demography
5) Demand
12. PM Modi's address to nation: Indians have to be
'vocal about local'
Spelling out the furture, PM Modi said the coronavirus will be a part of
everybody's lives for a long time. "Coronavirus going to be part of our
lives for long time, but we can't let our lives revolve around it only,"
he said.
"In this hour of crisis, local suppliers have met our demands;
Indians have to be 'vocal about local' and buy products from them," the
prime minister sa
13. PM Modi's address to nation: Special economic
package is for labourers, farmers
PM Modi said from tomorrow Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will
announce details of special economic package. "Special economic package is
for our labourers, farmers, honest tax payers, MSMEs and cottage industry.
Beginning Wednesday, finance minister will announce details of special economic
package."
14. 20 lakh crore economic package for India: PM Modi
An economic package worth Rs 20 lakh crore or 10% of the GDP has been
announced to enable a foothold for the country's economic self reliance.
"I announce a special economic package today. This will play an important
role in the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan'. The announcements made by the govt
over COVID, decisions of RBI & today's package totals to Rs 20 cakh crores.
This is 10% of India's GDP. Special economic package is for our labourers,
farmers, honest taxpayers, MSMEs and cottage industry," said Prime Minister
Modi.
15. Not a single PPE was manufactured in India before
outbreak, today we're making 2 lakh PPE: PM Modi
When the coronavirus crisis started then not even a single PPE kit was
manufactured in India, only a few N95 masks were available. Today 2 Lakh PPE
kits and 2 Lakh N95 masks are manufactured in India daily: PM Narendra Modi
16. India moving towards self-sufficiency in PPEs and
N95 Masks
India is now making 200,000 PPEs and 200,000 N95 masks daily, says PM
Modi. "Earlier we were not making any PPEs and hardly any masks," PM
says.
17. India has turned covid tragedy into opportunity: PM
Modi
Addressing the nation on the coronavirus pandemic, Prime Minister
Narendra Modi lauded India's effort in dealing with the pandemic, saying the
country has turned the tragedy into an opportunity. "Before the outbreak,
we didn't have PPE or enough N95 masks, now we have at least 2 lakh of
protective equipments"
18. PM Narendra Modi Speech Live 2020: Lockdown 4.0 will be of new
norms, to be announced on May 18
“All experts have said that COVID-19 will be a
part of our lives for a long time. We will wear masks and maintain social
distancing, but not compromise on our goals. The fourth phase of lockdown will
be of new norms. Lockdown 4.0 will have new guidelines. What is in our control
is our happiness. India can succeed in the 21st century only with
self-reliance. I congratulate all Indian citizens,” said PM Modi.
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