PM Modi: On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission 2047 at Lalpur village in Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh. During his address he announced that 500th birth anniversary of 16th century ruler Rani Durgavati will be celebrated at the national level. PM Modi also announced that a commemorative coin and postal stamp will also be issued in her honor. Rani Durgavati was a ruler in Gond dynasty who put brave resistance in face of multiple invasions on Gondwana kingdom.
Who was Rani Durgavati?
Rani Durgavati was born in Mahoba kingdom of Central India ruled by her father King Shalivahan. Her family was of Chandela Rajput descent and her marriage to Dalpat Shah of Garha Kingdom secured an alliance between two powerful dynasties in Central India. Upon death of her husband, she took reins of kingdom and served as regent to her young son, Vir Narayan. She is best remembered for her role in defending her kingdom against Mughal forces under King Akbar. She led her forces in a long and bitterly fought campaign against the numerically and technologically superior Mughal army but was eventually overrun. The Kingdom of Gondwana was then absorbed by the throne in Delhi.
PM Modi stated during his address that blessings and inspiration of Rani Durgavati will enable Madhya Pradesh to make great strides and usher in age of progressive future.
Sickle cell anemia elimination mission
The mission was announced during Union budget 2023-24 in Parliament. The aim of the mission is to address the health concerns of anemia and eradicate the disease by 2047.
During the launch on Saturday, PM Modi addressed the local community and said “Today, the country is taking a big resolution on the land of Shahdol. This resolution is to get rid of the disease of sickle cell anemia. Our government is committed to the welfare of tribal sisters and brothers. The launch of ‘Sickle Cell Anemia Mukti Mission’ in Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh will bring a significant change in their lives.”
He also stated that no attention was paid to anemia in the last 70 years despite India being home to half the cases of disease. He also highlighted past governments ignorance of tribal communities and how disease was not a matter of concern for them as most cases came form the tribal community.
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