Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi through video conference interacted with field officials from States and Districts regarding their experience in handling the Covid-19 pandemic. The interaction witnessed the participation of field level officials from various districts who are leading the battle of COVID-19.
During the interaction, the officials thanked the Prime Minister for leading the fight against the second wave of Covid from the front. The officials shared their experiences and apprised the Prime Minister about the innovative steps that were undertaken to manage the recent surge of cases. They also informed about the efforts being undertaken to augment the medical infrastructure and capacity building in rural areas. The Prime Minister asked the officials to compile the best practices and innovative steps so that these may be used in other districts of the country.
Addressing the officials after his interaction, the Prime Minister appreciated the dedication and perseverance shown by the nation’s healthcare workers, frontline workers and administrators during these difficult times, and urged them to continue working with similar vigour moving forward. The Prime Minister said that every district in the country is equally different and has its own unique challenges. He said to the district officials, “You understand the challenges of your district much better. So when your district wins, the country wins. When your district beats Corona, the country defeats Corona.” He commended the officials who were working without taking any leave in spite of contracting COVID-19. He added that they are inspiration to many and he understands the sacrifices made by them.
The Prime Minister said that all the officials have a very important role in this war against Corona like a field commander of this war. He remarked that Local containment zones, aggressive testing and correct & complete information to the people are the weapons against the virus. At this time, the number of corona infections are decreasing in some states as well as increasing in several other states. So he stressed on the need to be more vigilant in the face of decreasing infections. He emphasized that the fight is to save every single life and the focus should be in rural and inaccessible areas. He requested the officials to make the relief material easily accessible for the rural population.
The Prime Minister advised the officials also to take care of the ease of living of every citizen of their district. He stressed on the need to stop infection and at the same time ensure unhindered flow of essential supplies. He informed that work is being done rapidly to install oxygen plants in hospitals in every district of the country through PM CARES Fund and these plants have already started functioning in many hospitals.
The Prime Minister spoke about how getting vaccinated is instrumental to lowering the severity of the disease and reducing hospitalisations and mortalities. He said continuous efforts are being made to increase the supply of Corona vaccine on a very large scale. He added that the Health Ministry is streamlining the system and process of vaccination. Attempts are being made to give a schedule of the next 15 days to the states in advance. He stressed on the need to stop vaccine wastage. He said the convenience of the people increases when information of bed availability and vaccine availability are easily made available. In the same way, black marketing should be curbed and strict action should be taken against those who do so. Mobilizing the front-line workers by keeping their morale high.
The Prime Minister commended the way villagers were maintaining social distance in their farm. He said villages grasp the information and modify it according to their needs. This is the strength of villages. He added we must adopt best practices against coronavirus. He gives free hand to them says you are free to innovate, suggest policy changes. He appeals to stay alert even with covid cases reducing.
The meeting was attended by the Home Minister, Defence Minister, Health Minister, Chief ministers of Various states, Member (Health) NITI Aayog, Health Secretary, Pharmaceutical Secretary, and other officers from PMO, Ministries and Departments of Central Government.
हमारे देश में जितने जिले हैं, उतनी ही अलग-अलग चुनौतियाँ हैं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2021
एक तरह से हर जिले के अपने अलग challenges हैं।
आप अपने जिले के challenges को बहुत बेहतर तरीके से समझते हैं। इसलिए जब आपका जिला जीतता है, तो देश जीतता है।
जब आपका जिला कोरोना को हराता है, तो देश कोरोना को हराता है: PM
कोरोना के खिलाफ इस युद्ध में आप सब लोग एक बहुत महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका में है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2021
आप एक तरह से इस युद्ध के field commander हैं: PM @narendramodi
इस वायरस के खिलाफ हमारे हथियार क्या हैं?
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2021
हमारे हथियार हैं- Local containment zones, aggressive testing और लोगों तक सही और पूरी जानकारी: PM @narendramodi
इस समय, कई राज्यों में कोरोना संक्रमण के आंकड़े कम हो रहे हैं, कई राज्यों में बढ़ रहे हैं।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2021
कम होते आंकड़ों के बीच हमें ज्यादा सतर्क रहने की ज़रूरत है।
बीते एक साल में करीब-करीब हर मीटिंग में मेरा यही आग्रह रहा है कि हमारी लड़ाई एक एक जीवन बचाने की है: PM @narendramodi
Testing, Tracking, Treatment और Covid appropriate behavior, इस पर लगातार बल देते रहना जरूरी है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2021
कोरोना की इस दूसरी वेव में, अभी ग्रामीण और दुर्गम क्षेत्रों में हमें बहुत ध्यान देना है" PM @narendramodi
कोविड के अलावा आपको अपने जिले के हर एक नागरिक की ‘Ease of Living’ का भी ध्यान रखना है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2021
हमें संक्रमण को भी रोकना है और दैनिक जीवन से जुड़ी ज़रूरी सप्लाई को भी बेरोकटोक चलाना है: PM @narendramodi
पीएम केयर्स के माध्यम से देश के हर जिले के अस्पतालों में ऑक्सीजन प्लांट्स लगाने पर तेज़ी से काम किया जा रहा है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2021
कई अस्पतालों में ये प्लांट काम करना शुरु भी कर चुके हैं: PM @narendramodi
टीकाकरण कोविड से लड़ाई का एक सशक्त माध्यम है, इसलिए इससे जुड़े हर भ्रम को हमें मिलकर करना है।
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 18, 2021
कोरोना के टीके की सप्लाई को बहुत बड़े स्तर पर बढ़ाने के निरंतर प्रयास किए जा रहे हैं।
वैक्सीनेशन को लेकर व्यवस्थाओं और प्रक्रियाओं को हेल्थ मिनिस्ट्री लगातार स्ट्रीमलाइन कर रही है: PM
