PM Modi addresses public meeting in Shimla

Published By : Admin | April 27, 2017 | 11:56 IST
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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today addressed a public meeting at the historic Ridge Maidan in Shimla. Calling Himachal Pradesh the land of a Dev Bhoomi as well as Veer Bhoomi, the PM saluted the brave hearts of the state and paid respects to their families.

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At the event, PM Modi spoke about the tourism potential of the state. He said that the Central Government was giving impetus to infrastructure. “Be it roads, railways or airways, we want this region to grow.”

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Expounding about air connectivity and UDAN scheme, the PM said, “Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities are becoming growth engines. Today airways have got a big boost in Himachal Pradesh.”

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The PM remarked, “After Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi, now Himachal Pradesh awaits Imandari Ka Yug.” He said that the Government would continue to undertake steps to curb corruption. “We will continue taking steps to curb corruption. Those who have looted the poor will not be spared.”

Shri Modi shed light on several Central Government schemes like the Mudra Yojana and Ujjwala Yojana. He said, “We keep the aspirations of poor and youth in mind while formulating every policy. Every section of the society must grow.” He added that youth must get jobs, children must have access to good education, elderly must get affordable healthcare. PM Modi also talked about the scheme for the farmers’ welfare and making healthcare affordable for every Indian.

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PM Modi also urged people, particularly youth to undertake more digital transactions. “I urge everyone to undertake less cash and encourage more digital transactions. BHIM app can transform the way we transact”, the PM stated.

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Attacking the previous UPA government, Shri Modi remarked, “The previous government made mockery of One Rank, One Pension. We implemented it after coming to power & several ex-servicemen have benefitted.”

Several party leaders and karyakartas were present at the event.

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired a high-level review meeting on the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi earlier today.

Lauding the significant progress made in early detection and treatment of TB patients in 2024, Prime Minister called for scaling up successful strategies nationwide, reaffirming India’s commitment to eliminate TB from India.

Prime Minister reviewed the recently concluded 100-Day TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan covering high-focus districts wherein 12.97 crore vulnerable individuals were screened; 7.19 lakh TB cases detected, including 2.85 lakh asymptomatic TB cases. Over 1 lakh new Ni-kshay Mitras joined the effort during the campaign, which has been a model for Jan Bhagidari that can be accelerated and scaled across the country to drive a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach.

Prime Minister stressed the need to analyse the trends of TB patients based on urban or rural areas and also based on their occupations. This will help identify groups that need early testing and treatment, especially workers in construction, mining, textile mills, and similar fields. As technology in healthcare improves, Nikshay Mitras (supporters of TB patients) should be encouraged to use technology to connect with TB patients. They can help patients understand the disease and its treatment using interactive and easy-to-use technology.

Prime Minister said that since TB is now curable with regular treatment, there should be less fear and more awareness among the public.

Prime Minister highlighted the importance of cleanliness through Jan Bhagidari as a key step in eliminating TB. He urged efforts to personally reach out to each patient to ensure they get proper treatment.

During the meeting, Prime Minister noted the encouraging findings of the WHO Global TB Report 2024, which affirmed an 18% reduction in TB incidence (from 237 to 195 per lakh population between 2015 and 2023), which is double the global pace; 21% decline in TB mortality (from 28 to 22 per lakh population) and 85% treatment coverage, reflecting the programme’s growing reach and effectiveness.

Prime Minister reviewed key infrastructure enhancements, including expansion of the TB diagnostic network to 8,540 NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing) labs and 87 culture & drug susceptibility labs; over 26,700 X-ray units, including 500 AI-enabled handheld X-ray devices, with another 1,000 in the pipeline. The decentralization of all TB services including free screening, diagnosis, treatment and nutrition support at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs was also highlighted.

Prime Minister was apprised of introduction of several new initiatives such as AI driven hand-held X-rays for screening, shorter treatment regimen for drug resistant TB, newer indigenous molecular diagnostics, nutrition interventions and screening & early detection in congregate settings like mines, tea garden, construction sites, urban slums, etc. including nutrition initiatives; Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana DBT payments to 1.28 crore TB patients since 2018 and enhancement of the incentive to ₹1,000 in 2024. Under Ni-kshay Mitra Initiative, 29.4 lakh food baskets have been distributed by 2.55 lakh Ni-kshay Mitras.

The meeting was attended by Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, Principal Secretary to PM Dr. P. K. Mishra, Principal Secretary-2 to PM Shri Shaktikanta Das, Adviser to PM Shri Amit Khare, Health Secretary and other senior officials.