PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat Highlights: Large part of economy active now, time to be more careful, says PM

PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat radio address has concluded.

Talking about Cyclone Amphan’s impact, PM Modi has said that “India stands with Odisha and West Bengal and that people of these states have shown remarkable courage”.

Help will be extended to all those affected by the recent locust attack.

This monsoon, it should be our objective to harvest rain water. I would also urge all of you to plant a tree.

One more thing that has touched my heart is innovation at this moment of crisis. A multitude of countrymen from villages and cities, from small scale traders to startups, our laboratories are devising even new ways of fighting against coronavirus; with novel innovations.

A large part of the economy is active now. There should be no laxity in maintaining ‘do gaj doori’ (six feet distance), wearing masks and staying indoors as much as possible. We need to be more vigilant now. Due to everyone's support, fight against COVID-19 is being fought strongly.

The road ahead is a long one. We are fighting a pandemic about which little was previously known.

There is no section of the society that is not in difficulty right now. Our poor, workers and labourers have been the worst-affected. We all must strive to reduce this difficulty. The Centre, states and various organisations are working to reduce difficulties.

When I last time spoke with you in ‘Mann Ki Baat’, passenger trains, buses, air services were closed. But this time, curbs have been lifted. Shramik Special trains, other special trains and flights have resumed with adequate precautionary measures.

During this pandemic, we Indians have shown that services is our way of life.India has displayed ‘seva bhakti’ during this pandemic.

Our population is more than most countries. We have various challenges. However, coronavirus has not been able to spread the way it has in many other countries.

Prime Minister's address to the nation has begun.