Modi on Sunday said that as the daily cases of Coronavirus infection have started to decline, the momentum of economic activities should be maintained.
Addressing the nation through the radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi said, "Now the cases of corona infection have also started decreasing, this is a very positive sign.
People should be safe, the pace of economic activities of the country should be maintained. This is the wish of every countryman." The Prime Minister and the Centre have stressed on the need to continue economic growth and on the requirement to ensure the least possible covid-related restrictions on economic activities during the ongoing third wave brought about by the rapid spread of the Omicron variant.
During a recent virtual meeting with the chief ministers of states also, he had said that the state governments should ensure that the livelihoods of common people and economic activities are least impacted and the momentum of India's economic growth is maintained.