“Whether village Pradhan or country’s Pradhan Mantri, no one is above rules,” PM Modi mentioned.
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned in the present day {that a} key authorities scheme to distribute free meals grains to 80 crore of India’s poorest – 2.5 occasions the inhabitants of US – could be prolonged to November-end to present aid through the pageant season because the nation fights coronavirus.
“Keeping in mind all the festivals that are coming up in the next few months, this scheme to provide 80 crore people with 5 kg free ration and 1 kg dal (pulses) per month will now be extended till Diwali and Chhath Puja, or till the end of November,” PM Modi mentioned, addressing the nation for the sixth time after the coronavirus outbreak.
The authorities plans to spend Rs 90,000 crore on increasing the free ration scheme, the Pradhan Mantri Gareeb Kalyan Yojana, until November.
Chhath Puja is likely one of the most essential festivals of Bihar, the place elections are due later this 12 months, round November. The Prime Minister’s announcement comes at a time his allies in Bihar’s ruling coalition have known as for aid for hundreds of migrants who stay with out jobs after they returned to the state, stranded and determined through the coronavirus lockdown.
Significantly, the PM made no point out of China within the 17-minute handle, which was his first to the nation because the June 15 conflict in Ladakh during which 20 troopers have been killed in a brawl with Chinese troops.
Focusing on Unlock2, the Prime Minister additionally talked concerning the “One Nation, One Ration Card” scheme which he mentioned would profit hundreds of migrant employees and their households who had no fastened house or paperwork.
He credited farmers and taxpayers with bolstering India’s struggle in opposition to the lethal virus that has contaminated 5.6 lakh folks within the nation. “You all have paid your taxes, that is the reason that the poor and migrants are not hungry. On behalf of the entire nation, I would like to thank all the farmers and the taxpayers.”
PM Modi mentioned negligence in social and private behaviour seen after Unlock1 got here into drive was trigger for concern at a time it was much more vital to take precautions in opposition to coronavirus.
“Whether the village Pradhan or country’s Pradhan Mantri, no one is above rules,” he mentioned, urging all to put on masks.
“Earlier, we were careful about masks, do gaj doori (social distancing) and washing our hands. But now, when we need to be more cautious, increasing carelessness is cause for concern. People have to become cautious again, especially in containment zones,” PM Modi mentioned.
“We are entering Unlock2. We are also entering a season in which cold, cough, fever increases. I appeal to all of you, please take care of yourself. Please don’t be careless.”
The Prime Minister mentioned India was higher off in comparison with many nations and lakhs of lives have been saved due to the lockdown and different selections taken well timed.