If your resolve is strong, all your hurdles halt in their tracks : PM Modi

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New Delhi : Addressing the 51st episode of “Mann Ki Baat’ on AIR on December 30, 2018, PM Narendra Modi said spreading negativity is fairly easy, but people must come together to make positivity viral.

” The year 2018 saw the launching of the world’s biggest health insurance scheme ‘Ayushman Bharat’. Electricity reached each & every village of the country this year. Noted world institutions have accepted that the country has taken strides in the area of poverty alleviation at a record pace. On account of the unwavering resolve of our countrymen, swachchata, sanitation coverage is rapidly advancing towards crossing the 95% mark.” the PM said.

The PM said after Independence, for the first time ever, the tricolor was hoisted at Red Fort on the 75^th anniversary of the formation of the Azad Hind Government. In honour of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who bonded the entire country around a common thread of unity, India witnessed the coming up of the tallest statue in the world, ‘Statue of Unity’, he said.

“The country secured a place of pride & glory in the entire world. The highest United Nations Environment Award ‘Champions of the Earth’ was conferred on India. The world duly took notice of India’s efforts in the areas of Solar Energy & Climate Change. The first General Assembly of the International Solar Alliance was held in India. It is due to our collective efforts that our country has seen unprecedented improvement in the ‘Ease of doing business’ rankings. It was during this very year that our country has successfully accomplished the Nuclear Triad, which means we are now armed with nuclear capabilities-in water, on land and in the sky as well,” PM Modi said.

The PM said, ” Daughters of the country have done her proud by circumnavigating the globe through the Navika Sagar Parikrama. India’s first inland waterway was launched in Varanasi. This has laid the foundation of a new revolution in the waterways sector. The longest rail-road bridge Bogibeel Bridge was dedicated to the Nation- Sikkim’s first & India’s hundredth airport Pakyong commenced operations. India scripted a thumping win in the under- 19 Cricket World Cup and the Blind Cricket World Cup. This time, India clinched a large number of medals in the Asian Games. India also performed very well in the Para Asian Games too.”

The PM said on December 25, 2018, he learnt of the loss of Sulagitti Narsamma in Karnataka. ” Sulagitti Narsamma was a midwife aiding pregnant women during childbirth. In Karnataka, especially in far-off, remote places, thousands of women availed of her services. In the beginning of this year, she was honoured with a Padma Shri. There are many exemplary personalities such as Dr Jaya Chandran and Sulagitti Narsamma, who dedicated their lives to the welfare of all in society. Since we are referring to healthcare, I would like to mention the social endeavour of doctors in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. Recently, I was told by some of our party workers that a few young doctors in the town set up camps offering free treatment for the underprivileged. Every month, the Heart Lungs Critical Centre there organises such camps, where free diagnosis and treatment for a host of ailments is done. Every month, hundreds of poor patients are benefitting from these camps. The dedication of these doctor friends engaged in selfless service is truly worthy of praise,” PM Modi said.

“If your resolve is strong, if your fervor, your enthusiasm is without bounds, all your hurdles halt in their tracks. Hardships can never turn into obstacles,” the PM said.

The world famous Kumbh Mela is going to be held in Prayagraj from January 15, 2019, the PM said adding that last year UNESCO marked Kumbh Mela in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. ” A few days ago the Ambassadors of many countries witnessed for themselves the preparations for Kumbh. The national flags of many countries were together hoisted at the Kumbh. The festival of Kumbh, to be organized at Prayagraj, is expected to have footfalls from more than 150 countries, the divinity emanating from Kumbh will spread the colours of India’s splendour throughout the world,” PM Modi said, according to a PIB release.