PM Modi inaugurates End TB Summit

Published By : Admin | March 13, 2018 | 11:00 IST
QuoteWe have set the aim to eradicate TB from India by 2025, says PM Modi
QuoteToday I'm confident that in the duration of 1 year we'll be able to achieve 90% immunisation: PM Modi at End TB Summit
QuoteWhether the mission of getting relief from TB is in India or in any country, frontline TB practitioners & workers have a large role: PM
QuoteSeveral ministers from all states & concerned officers are present in the event, indicate how we, as Team India, are determined to eradicate TB from India: PM at End TB Summit

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the inaugural session of the “END TB” summit in New Delhi.

He expressed confidence that the Delhi End TB Summit would be a landmark event towards the complete elimination of TB. He said every step taken towards the eradication of this disease, is also linked to the betterment of the lives of the poor.

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The Prime Minister announced that India has set a target for complete elimination of TB by 2025, as against the global target date of 2030. He said the Government is working comprehensively towards this goal. He said State Governments have a key role to play in this regard, and he has personally written to all Chief Ministers to join in this campaign.

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The Prime Minister said frontline TB physicians and workers are a crucial part of the drive to eliminate TB. He said those patients who overcome this disease also inspire others.

The Prime Minister gave examples of Mission Indradhanush and Swachh Bharat, to show how the Union Government is speeding up progress towards desired targets.

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PM to participate in International Air Transport Association's 81st Annual General Meeting on 2nd June in New Delhi
June 01, 2025
QuoteIATA AGM being held in India after a gap of 42 years
QuotePM to address Global Aviation CEOs

In line with his commitment to developing world-class air infrastructure and enhancing connectivity, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 2nd June, at around 5 PM at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. He will also address the gathering on the occasion.

The IATA 81st Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) will be held from 1st to 3rd June. The last AGM in India was held 42 years ago in 1983. It brings together more than 1,600 participants including top global aviation industry leaders, government officials and international media representatives.

The World Air Transport Summit will focus on key issues facing the aviation industry including Economics of the Airline industry, Air Connectivity, Energy Security, Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production, Financing Decarbonisation, Innovations among others. The aviation leaders and media representatives from around the world will also get to witness India's remarkable transformation in the aviation landscape and its contribution to the country's socio - economic development.