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PM Modi Addresses First Mann Ki Baat Of New Year Today, Here Are The Highlights

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation in the 85th episode of his monthly radio programme “Mann Ki Baat” today. This is the first edition of the year of his monthly radio programme.

The Prime Minister had earlier urged the citizen to share their views on the episode of Mann Ki Baat.

“On the 30th of this month, the first #MannKiBaat of 2022 will take place. I am sure you have lots to share in terms of inspiring life stories and topics. Share them on @mygovindia or the NaMo App. Record your message by dialling 1800-11-7800,” PM Modi tweeted.

Here are the Highlights of the Episode From Mann Ki Baat :

1.More than 1 crore children have told me their ‘Mann Ki Baat’ through postcards from across the country and the world. I have read many of them. For India’s future, the thinking of today’s gen is important.

2.The Padma Awards have also been announced in the country. There are many such names among the recipients of Padma awards, about which very few people know. These are the unsung heroes of our country, who have done extraordinary things in ordinary circumstances.

3.The Prime Minister’s National Children’s Award: These awards should be given to those children who have done bold and inspirational work at young age.

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More Than 75% Adult Population Fully Jabbed Says Health Minister, PM Congratulates

Aleesha Sam

New Delhi: More than 75 per cent of the eligible population in the country is fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), Health Minister,Mansukh Madaviya said on Sunday.

The health minister’s tweet came amid the latest resurgence in Covid-19 cases, driven by the fast-spreading Omicron variant, with the country registering more than two lakh fresh cases on a daily basis over the past few days.

“With the mantra of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Prayas’, India has achieved the target of 75% of its adult population being administered both doses of the vaccine. We are getting stronger in the fight against the coronavirus. We have to follow all the rules and get the vaccine as soon as possible,” the health minister wrote on Twitter in Hindi.

Soon after Prime Minister Narendra modi shared Minister’s tweet and congratulated citizens for the achievement. “75% of all adults are fully vaccinated. Congratulations to our fellow citizens for this momentous feat. Proud of all those who are making our vaccination drive a success,” he wrote.

In a press release, the government said more than 62 lakh doses (62,22,682) were administer in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative coverage to more than 165.70 crore (1,65,70,60,692).

The nationwide vaccination drive to combat the pandemic’s spread was launched on January 16 last year starting with the inoculation of health and frontline workers. It was gradually expanded to senior citizens and those above 45 years with comorbidities. It was then given to all above 45, followed by all adults above 18 years.

Earlier this year, the government expanded the drive to children above 15 years and a third ‘precaution’ dose for frontline workers and senior citizens with comorbidities.

Meanwhile, the health ministry said more than 164.36 crore (1,64,36,66,725) vaccine doses have been provided to states and Union territories so far (free of cost channel) and through direct state procurement category.

It said another 12.43 crore (12,43,49,361) balance and unutilised vaccines are still available with the states and UTs.

The country recorded 2,34,281 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours pushing the active caseload 18,84,937.

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