PM interacts with social welfare organizations, praises their dedication towards serving humanity

New Delhi (30/03/2020) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with representatives of organizations working towards social welfare, via video conference. Advisor to the Prime Minister and CEO, NITI Aayog also participated in the interaction.

PM Modi praised the dedication and commitment of several organizations working towards serving the poor during coronavirus lockdown, saying, “Mahatma Gandhi used to say that serving the poor and downtrodden is the best way to serve the nation.”
He added that the entire nation was displaying immense resilience, grit and patience in facing the challenge of COVID-19.

The Prime Minister noted three distinct specialities of such organizations: humane approach, massive reach and connect with people and a service mindset, due to which they were trusted completely. He said that the nation is facing an unprecedented crisis and needs the service of these organizations and their resources like never before.

The PM also suggested that the organizations can play a huge role in arranging for basic necessities for the poor, and can also dedicate their medical facilities and volunteers to serving patients and the needy. He highlighted that the nation needs both short-term measures and a long-term vision to overcome the challenge.

The representatives of the social welfare organizations praised the leadership of PM Modi in operating a complicated situation with dexterity. They lauded the pro-active measures of the government which have been effective in controlling the spread of the virus.

They pledged support to the PM-CARES Fund, adding that their workforce will be dedicated completely to the cause of serving the nation in this time of crisis. They also talked about the work being done currently by them to meet the challenge through awareness campaigns through digital means, distribution of essentials, food packets, sanitizers, medicines and provision of medical help to those in need.

Prime Minister restated the importance of spreading awareness, helping the poor and needy through arranging for basic necessities, provision of medical facilities and dedicating the volunteers to the cause of serving those impacted by COVID-19.

He also stressed on the importance of giving medical and scientific advice and countering misinformation, underlining the need to keep working together to face the challenge of the pandemic.