India targets to eradicate tuberculosis by 2025, says PM Modi in 102nd episode of Mann ki Baat

India has set an aim of eliminating tuberculosis (TB) by 2025, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated in his monthly radio show ‘Mann ki Baat’ on Sunday that ‘Ni-kshay Mitra’ has assumed control of this drive. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is implementing the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (Ni-kshay Mitra Initiative). “India has set a target of eradicating TB by 2025. Ni-kshay Mitra has taken charge of this movement against TB. Thousands of people are adopting TB patients in rural areas. This is the true strength of India. The youth is also contributing to achieving the target of eradicating TB by 2025,” PM Modi said during the 102nd episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat.’ Stating the reason for the radio address being scheduled a week earlier, PM Modi said, “Usually ‘Mann Ki Baat’ comes to you on the last Sunday of every month, but this time it is happening a week earlier. As you all know, I will be in America next week and the schedule there is going to be very busy, so I thought what could be better than the blessings of the people to give me energy.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the 1975 Emergency, imposed by the then Indira Gandhi-led Central government was a “dark period” in Indian history adding that millions opposed it with all their might. “India is the mother of democracy. We consider our democratic ideals as paramount, we consider our Constitution as Supreme… therefore, we can never forget June the 25th. This is the very day when Emergency was imposed on our country. It was a dark period in the history of India. Lakhs of people opposed the emergency with full might. Many books have been written on these atrocities; the punishment meted out by the police and administration. The supporters of democracy were tortured so much during that time that even today, their mind shudders,” PM Modi said during the 102nd episode of his monthly radio address ‘Mann Ki Baat’. Remembering Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, PM Modi said, “Along with the bravery of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, there is a lot to learn from his governance and his management skills. The works done by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, especially regarding water management and the navy, increase the pride of Indian history even today.” “The forts built by him, even after so many centuries, are still standing proudly in the middle of the sea,” he added. Praising the efforts of people reviving a river in UP, PM Modi said, “In the Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh, people have revived an extinct river. The river’s source is also being developed as an Amrit Sarovar.” Elaborating on the theme of this year’s International Day of Yoga, PM Modi said, “The theme for this year’s International Day of Yoga is ‘Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. This expresses the spirit of Yoga that unites and takes us together.” “This time I will lead a yoga session for the first time at UN Headquarters on the 9th International Day of Yoga,” added the Prime Minister. The International Day of Yoga is celebrated on 21 June. Stating that the strength of disaster management that India has developed over the years has become an “example”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the people of Kutch for facing Cyclone Biparjoy with “full courage and preparedness.” Cyclone Biparjoy, which originated in the Arabian Sea and swept across the west coast of India, made landfall on Thursday night around 10 km north of the Jakhau Port in Kutch, Gujarat. “The strength of disaster management that India has developed over the years is becoming an example today. Cyclone Biparjoy wreaked so much havoc in Kutch, but the people of Kutch faced it with full courage and preparedness,” said PM Modi during the address. Read all the Latest News, Trending News,  Cricket News, Bollywood News, India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.