PM Modi inaugurates End TB Summit

Published By : Admin | March 13, 2018 | 11:00 IST
QuoteWe have set the aim to eradicate TB from India by 2025, says PM Modi
QuoteToday I'm confident that in the duration of 1 year we'll be able to achieve 90% immunisation: PM Modi at End TB Summit
QuoteWhether the mission of getting relief from TB is in India or in any country, frontline TB practitioners & workers have a large role: PM
QuoteSeveral ministers from all states & concerned officers are present in the event, indicate how we, as Team India, are determined to eradicate TB from India: PM at End TB Summit

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the inaugural session of the “END TB” summit in New Delhi.

He expressed confidence that the Delhi End TB Summit would be a landmark event towards the complete elimination of TB. He said every step taken towards the eradication of this disease, is also linked to the betterment of the lives of the poor.

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The Prime Minister announced that India has set a target for complete elimination of TB by 2025, as against the global target date of 2030. He said the Government is working comprehensively towards this goal. He said State Governments have a key role to play in this regard, and he has personally written to all Chief Ministers to join in this campaign.

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The Prime Minister said frontline TB physicians and workers are a crucial part of the drive to eliminate TB. He said those patients who overcome this disease also inspire others.

The Prime Minister gave examples of Mission Indradhanush and Swachh Bharat, to show how the Union Government is speeding up progress towards desired targets.

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Prime Minister condoles the loss of lives in a factory mishap in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh
April 13, 2025
QuotePM announces ex-gratia from PMNRF

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the loss of lives in a factory mishap in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs. 50,000 to the injured.

The Prime Minister’s Office handle in post on X said:

“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a factory mishap in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is assisting those affected.

An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi”

"ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ లోని అనకాపల్లి జిల్లా ఫ్యాక్టరీ ప్రమాదంలో జరిగిన ప్రాణనష్టం అత్యంత బాధాకరం. ఈ ప్రమాదంలో తమ ఆత్మీయులను కోల్పోయిన వారికి ప్రగాఢ సానుభూతి తెలియజేస్తున్నాను. క్షతగాత్రులు త్వరగా కోలుకోవాలని ప్రార్థిస్తున్నాను. స్థానిక యంత్రాంగం బాధితులకు సహకారం అందజేస్తోంది. ఈ ప్రమాదంలో మరణించిన వారి కుటుంబాలకు పి.ఎం.ఎన్.ఆర్.ఎఫ్. నుంచి రూ. 2 లక్షలు ఎక్స్ గ్రేషియా, గాయపడిన వారికి రూ. 50,000 అందజేయడం జరుగుతుంది : PM@narendramodi"