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It has been more than four months the world is fighting against COVID-19: PM Narendra Modi in his address to the nation

One virus has destroyed the world, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi

"We can't give up."

PM Modi begins his address by offering condolences to those who lost their lives due to the the COVID-19 pandemic.

We have to save ourselves from this virus and also move ahead

We are in a state of war against coronavirus

This is an unprecedented crisis for humanity. However, we won't get tired or give up

Making India self-reliant is only way to make 21st century belong to India: PM Modi in address to nation

Today, India is producing 2 lakh PPEs and 2 lakh N95 masks. We were able to do this because we turned into the crisis into an opportunity

This pandemic has brought a message for India

It should not be just our dream but also our responsibility to ensure that the 21st century belongs to India

We have to save ourselves from this virus and also move ahead

When the crisis started, not even a single PPE kit was manufactured in India, only a few N95 masks were available. Today 2 lakh PPE kits and 2 lakh N95 masks are manufactured in India daily

This reflects our ability to be self-dependent

When we talk of self-reliance, we don't just think of ourselves. We believe the entire world is one family

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Making India self-reliant is only way to ensure that 21st century belongs to India

The world now believes that India can do very well. Can contribute greatly towards the welfare of mankind

India, as this example demonstrates, turned crisis into an opportunity.

The meaning of self-reliance has changed, the global definition is changing. India's heritage, culture talk about self-reliance, the essence being 'the world is one'.

India's tech experts helped the world come out of the Y2K crisis at the turn of the century

Today we have the resources, we have the power, we have the best talent in the world. We will make the best products, improve our quality, and modernize the supply chain, we can and we will

We have heard that the 21st century will be India's. Our resolve is much bigger than the crises. We have to save ourselves and continue our fight. We will not give up or accept defeat," the prime minister says.

We have the resolve to make ourselves self-reliant

No task is impossible, no path is difficult if our resolve is strong

Medicines supplied by India have infused new hopes in the world which is fighting battle of life and death: PM Modi

First Pillar: Economy, an economy that brings quantum jump, not just incremental change

Second Pillar: Infrastructure, an infrastructure that becomes the hallmark of modern India

Third Pillar: Our System - A system that is based on the technology-driven systems that fulfill the dreams of the 21st century, not the policy of the past century

Today, I am going to announce a special financial package as the nation fights this pandemic

RS. 20 lakh crore relief package for India: PM Narendra Modi in his address to the nation

The recent decisions by the government, the decisions by the RBI combined with today's financial package announcement come to about Rs 20 lakh crore - almost 10% of the country's GDP

"This package - worth Rs 20 lakh crore - will give fillip to country's economy"

This package will make India self reliant

Special economic package will have emphasis on land, labour, liquidity and laws: PM Modi

This economic package is for that laborer of the country, for that farmer of the country who is working day and night for the countrymen in every situation, every season. This economic package is for the middle class of our country, which pays taxes honestly and contributes to the development of the country

This package is for our farmers, the middle class and the industry

We are making reforms to ensure that rural India stays free from the Covid crisis

It is the need of the hour for India to play a significant role in the global supply chain

You have also experienced that due to the reforms that took place in the last 6 years, today even in this time of crisis, India's systems have looked more efficient. Now the scope of the reforms has to be broadened.

Special economic package is for our labourers, farmers, honest tax payers, MSMEs and cottage industry: PM Modi

PM bats for local products, says every Indian must be "vocal about local"

"We mustn't just purchase local products but also promote them globally"

Experts say that coronavirus will stay for a long time. But we must not let this crisis overwhelm us. We will take all precautions but still move ahead

The fourth phase of the lockdown will be different from the previous ones. The announcement for Lockdown 4.0 will be made before May 18

Beginning Wednesday, finance minister will announce details of special economic package

No one can stop us from turning into a self-reliant country