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Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted achievements made in the fight against Malaria and Cancer in today's 117th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'. He remarked that these two achievements are attracting the attention of the world today.
Prime Minister stated, "Malaria has been a big challenge confronting humanity for four thousand years. Even at the time of Independence, it was one of our biggest health challenges. Malaria ranks third among all infectious diseases that kill children between one month and five years of age. Today, I can say with satisfaction that the countrymen have collectively, strongly fought this challenge." He highlighted the report of the World Health Organization - WHO which mentions, "In India, there has been an 80 per cent reduction in the number of malaria cases and deaths due to it between 2015 and 2023." Underscoring that this success has been achieved through everyone's participation, Prime Minister credited everyone from every corner of India for becoming a part of this campaign. He especially mentioned the contribution of tea garden dwellers of Jorhat in Assam and the people of the Kurukshetra district of Haryana for taking the war against Malaria more rapidly. He said, "In the tea gardens of Jorhat in Assam, malaria used to be a major cause of concern for people until four years ago. But when the tea garden dwellers united to eradicate it, they started getting success to a great extent. In this effort, they have made full use of technology as well as social media". "Similarly, Kurukshetra district of Haryana has presented a very good model for controlling malaria. Here, public participation in monitoring Malaria has been quite successful. Through street plays and radio, emphasis was laid on messages which helped a lot in reducing the breeding of mosquitoes", he further stated. In the fight against cancer, Prime Minister commented on a study by the world-renowned Medical Journal Lancet which stated that the chances of starting cancer treatment on time in India have increased a lot. Prime Minister emphasized the role of Ayushman Bharat Yojana in ensuring timely treatment of cancer patients within 30 days. He stated, "Because of this scheme, 90 per cent of cancer patients have been able to start their treatment on time. This has happened because earlier, due to lack of money, poor patients used to shy away from getting tested for cancer and its treatment. Now, the Ayushman Bharat Yojana has become a big support for them. Now they are coming forward to get themselves treated". "The Ayushman Bharat Yojana has reduced the financial problems in cancer treatment to a great extent", he stated. He further urged the people to resolve to eliminate the feelings of division and hatred in society as they participate in the Mahakumbh Mela in 2025. The Mahakumbh held once every 12 years, is scheduled to begin on January 13 and conclude on February 26, 2025, in Prayagraj. PM Modi said, "The Mahakumbh is going to be held in Prayagraj from January 13. At this time, mammoth preparations are going on at the Sangam banks there. When we participate in the Kumbh, let us make a resolve to annihilate the feeling of division and hatred in society." PM Modi said that the Kumbh is the Mahakumbh of unity as there is no discrimination here and everyone is equal. "For the first time, an AI chatbot will be used in the Kumbh event. All kinds of information related to Kumbh will be available in 11 Indian languages through the AI chatbot. There is no discrimination anywhere, no one is big, no one is small. Therefore, our Kumbh is also the Maha Kumbh of Unity. Devotees will be provided information about government-approved tour packages, accommodation and homestay on their mobile phones," he said. He also said that in the 2025 Mahakumbh digital navigation will be available to aid devotees reach different ghats and temples with ease. "With the help of digital navigation, you will be able to reach different ghats, temples, and akharas of sadhus in Mahakumbh 2025 The same navigation system will also help you reach parking spaces. The entire Fair area is being covered with AI-powered cameras. If someone gets separated from one's kith and kin during the Kumbh, these cameras will help in finding them. Devotees will also get the facility of a digital lost & found centre," he added. The main bathing festival, known as the "Shahi Snan" (royal baths), will take place on January 14 (Makar Sankranti), January 29 (Mauni Amavasya), and February 3 (Basant Panchami) when the attendee's number is likely to be highest. Over 45 crore people are expected to attend the Mahakumbh which is held once every 12 years. Mann Ki Baat is Prime Minister Modi's monthly radio programme, where he discusses important national issues with the citizens of India. The programme is broadcast on the last Sunday of every month. Launched on October 3, 2014, Mann Ki Baat aims to connect with various segments of Indian society, encompassing women, the elderly, and the youth. Apart from 22 Indian languages and 29 dialects, 'Mann Ki Baat' is broadcast in 11 foreign languages, including French, Chinese, Indonesian, Tibetan, Burmese, Baluchi, Arabic, Pashtu, Persian, Dari, and Swahili. Mann Ki Baat is broadcast by more than 500 centres of All India Radio. (ANI)
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