PM Modi says, Apps like UPI and E-Sanjeevani proved to be very helpful in Ease of Living for the common man

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said Apps like E-Sanjeevani and UPI have proved to be very helpful in raising the Ease of Living of the common man. In his Mann Ki Baat, programme on All India Radio on Sunday, the Prime Minister expressed pride at the power of India's UPI. He said, many countries are being drawn towards it. He said that UPI-Pay Now Link was launched between India and Singapore recently.

The Prime Minister noted that the power of Digital India is visible in every corner today. He said, different apps play a big role in taking the power of Digital India to every home. The Prime Minister hailed E Sanjeevani App for being a boon for the people during the COVID period.

He expressed happiness that the number of tele-consultantations in E-Sanjeevani App has crossed ten crores.  

Mr Modi spoke to Dr. Madan Mani from Sikkim to know how effective Tele-consultation has been for the people. Prime Minister also spoke to Madan Mohan Lal, a resident of Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh, who availed the E Sanjeevani facility. 

Prime Minister urged the people to resolve to contribute towards Clean India and pledge to replace plastic bags with cloth bags. He said the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has changed the meaning of public participation in the country.



He mentioned a cleanliness campaign by the youth of Haryana in a village called Dulhedi. The Prime Minister noted with satisfaction that these youth have so far cleared tons of garbage from different areas of the city.

Mr Modi described 'Waste to Wealth' as an important dimension of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. He gave the example of women of a self-help group in Kendrapada district of Odisha, who make items like baskets and mobile stands from milk pouches and other plastic packing materials. This is a good source of income for them along with ensuring cleanliness.

 

Modi informed that more than five lakh people from more than 700 districts across the country participated in the competitions announced on, 'Unity Day, Sardar Patel's birth anniversary. The competitions were 'Geet', 'Lullabies' and 'Rangoli'. He said, entries were sent in more than 20 languages. Mr Modi congratulated them.

The Prime Minister also spoke about the 'Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar’ which were conferred recently. These awards were given away to emerging, talented artists in the field of music and performing arts.

 

The Prime Minister wished everyone a Happy Holi. He reminded listeners to celebrate the festival with the resolve of 'Vocal for Local'.