Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi Says Success Of India's COVID Vaccination Drive Shows Nation's Capability To World

<p><strong>New Delhi:</strong> Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation on the 82nd edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' today. The address comes after India registered a landmark feat of administering more than 100 crore doses of the Coronavirus vaccines.</p> <p>"Today, after 100 crore COVID-19 vaccinations, the country is moving ahead with new energy. The success of our vaccination program shows the capability of India to the world": PM Modi said during 'Mann Ki Baat'.</p> <p>He added, "I am aware of the capabilities of the people of my country. I knew that our healthcare workers would leave no stone unturned to vaccinate countrymen".</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-partner="tweetdeck"> <p dir="ltr" lang="hi">मन की बात | देश नई ऊर्जा के साथ आगे बढ़ रहा है, 100 करोड़ टीकाकरण का आंकड़ा बहुत बड़ा- PM नरेंद्र मोदी<a href="https://twitter.com/romanaisarkhan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@romanaisarkhan</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PMNarendraModi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PMNarendraModi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19Vaccination?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COVID19Vaccination</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/COVID19?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#COVID19</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> <a href="https://t.co/bzbGIa9Rgm">pic.twitter.com/bzbGIa9Rgm</a></p> &mdash; ABP News (@ABPNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/ABPNews/status/1452148734742106113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 24, 2021</a></blockquote> <p>The Prime Minister interacted with Poonam Nautiyal, who hails from Uttarakhand who has contributed towards making India's vaccination a success.</p> <p>He also remembered Sardar Patel ahead of the iconic leader's birth anniversary on October 31. "On behalf of every listener of 'Mann Ki Baat', I bow to the Iron Man," PMMoid said during 'Mann Ki Baat'.</p> <p>"We celebrate 31st October as National Unity Day. We must associate with at least one activity that promotes national unity," he added.</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ |<span style="color: #e03e2d;"> <a style="color: #e03e2d;" title="" href="https://ift.tt/3CdxYbo" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-toggle="tooltip" data-html="true" data-original-title="Story ID: 1489407" aria-describedby="tooltip267606">India Reports 15,906 New COVID Cases With 561 Deaths, Situation Concerning In Bengal Post Durga Puja</a></span></strong></p> <p>Remembering Bhagwan Birsa Munda, he said India will celebrate the Jayanti of Bhagwan Birsa Munda next month. "His life taught us how to be proud about one's own culture, care for the environment and fight injustice. I urge the youth to read about him," PM Modi said.</p> <p>The Prime Minister also stated that India is working on using drones for transportation, be it for delivery of goods at home or assistance during emergencies or monitoring law and order.</p> <p>"Soon drones will be deployed for all such needs. Drones are being used in the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines. New Drone Policy is designed according to present and future possibilities related to it," he informed.</p> <p>"After the introduction of this policy, many foreign and domestic startups have invested in drone start-ups. Army, Navy, and IAF have placed orders of more than Rs 500 crore to Indian companies for drones," PM Modi added.</p>

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