(PM i Narendra Modi interacting with State & District officials on Covid situation, through VC, in New Delhi on May 20, 202).
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi ion May 20, 2021, interacted with the state and district officials on Covid-19 situation through video conference (VC). During the interaction, the officials thanked the Prime Minister for his leadership in the battle against Covid-19. They briefed the Prime Minister about the improving covid situation in their respective districts. They shared their experience of using technology for real-time monitoring and capacity building. They also informed about the steps taken to enhance public participation and awareness in their respective districts.
Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister urged everyone to ensure full commitment to fight the pandemic. In the midst of these new challenges, new strategies and solutions are needed, the PM said. He said over the past few days, active cases have started to reduce in the country. But he warned that the challenge remains as long as this infection is present even on the minor scale. He lauded the outstanding work of the state and district officials in fighting the pandemic and said experiences and feedback from their work in the field helped in making practical and effective policies. He added that vaccination strategy is also being pushed forward by incorporating suggestions from states and various stakeholders at all levels.
On vaccine wastage, the Prime Minister said wastage of a single vaccine means not being able to provide the necessary security to an individual. Therefore he urged to stop vaccine wastage. He also emphasised on the priority of easing the lives of citizens while saving lives. He added facilities for free ration for the poor, other essential supplies must be provided and black- marketing should be stopped. He said these steps are also necessary to win this fight and to move forward.
The Prime Minister stressed on the need to use local experiences and the need to work together as a country. He stressed on keeping villages Corona-free and following Covid appropriate behaviour even when cases are declining. He asked the officials to devise their strategy in a rural and urban specific way and ensure that Rural India is Covid free.
The Prime Minister remarked that every epidemic has taught us the importance of continuous innovation and change in our ways of dealing with epidemics. He emphasised that the methods and strategies in dealing with the pandemic should be dynamic as the virus is expert in mutation and changing the format. He said virus mutation is concerning the youth and children and stressed on boosting vaccination drive.