Today, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi addressed the country for the sixth time after the outbreak of the Covid-19 epidemic. He addressed the nation at 4 pm today. The address came amidst a tense situation between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh. The agenda was to speak about the guidelines for “Unlock 2”, which will be effective from July 1, 2020.
The highlights of the Prime Minister’s 16-minute speech today are as follows.
India still in a stable situation
PM Modi started his speech by saying that compared to other countries, India is still in a very stable position regarding the fight against coronavirus. He mentioned that timely decisions and measures taken by the government played a great role in achieving this.
PM Urges the public to be cautious
PM Modi said that India will enter Unlock 2.0 from 1st July. Above all, he urged people to take care of themselves and be vigilant as it is a season of cold, fever, and cough.
PM Warns against Negligence
Narendra Modi mentioned that during 1.0 we saw negligence from the end of some people. He requested the citizens of India to be more careful this time during Unlock 2.0. Furthermore, Modi said that during the lockout, people followed the rules. Now the time has come for the government, local people, and citizens to take equal precautions. Container zones will be under special focus.
Govt taking care of the poor and needy
The Prime Minister in his speech highlighted the figures of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana. Under PMGKY, 20 crore accounts have got 31,000 crores in their Jan Dhan account. In addition, the government is taking various measures to ensure that the epidemic does not adversely affect the poor.
Free Ration Scheme extended till November
During the address, the PM announced that the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana would continue till the end of November. Due to this about 80 crore people will be benefited. Apart from this, 90 thousand crore rupees are expected to be spent on this scheme. He thanked all the honest taxpayers and farmers of India.
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One Nation, One Ration Card
PM Narendra Modi announced that a single ration card is being made for the whole of India. This scheme is called ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’. The aim is to benefit the poor traveling to other states in search of employment.
PM Narendra Modi concluded his speech by urging all citizens to follow the norms of social discrimination in society and wear masks and wash their hands regularly.
As said by PM, it is very important to stay safe and healthy during this epidemic. Here are some astrology (Vastu) tips to keep you healthy during an epidemic.
Use of Salt remedies to keep away diseases
Instead of using ordinary salt, using rock salt or black salt in your diet can improve your immune system and health. It also helps in maintaining a calm and serene environment in the house.
Use of Neem bark
The practice of putting neem bark in an earthen pot with water improves one’s immune system. To increase immunity, drink this water for a few days in the month of Chaitra.
Burning of Kapur and Dhuna
According to Vastu, burning camphor and dhuna in the evening helps in maintaining a happy, cheerful, and healthy environment in the house. This creates a healthy form of life for the family.
Offering water to the Sun
It is said that the old practice of offering water to the sun in the morning provides many health benefits according to Vastu. This helps us maintain a clean and healthy environment.