COVID-19 pandemic 'unprecedented', once in a century crisis; India faced it confidently: PM Modi

Addressing the 42nd Convocation of Anna University in Chennai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the removal of retrospective tax and various sectoral reforms for aiding the country in various sectors

|Jul 29, 2022, 14:03:10 IST

Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday termed the COVID-19 pandemic as 'unprecedented' and once in a century crisis and said the country faced it confidently due to its scientists and common people.There was a "temperament" for reforms in the government, which is not restrictive but responsive, he said about the ruling NDA at the Centre and listed out various reforms, including in the drones and geospatial and infrastructure sectors.In his address at the 42nd Convocation of Anna University in Chennai, the Prime Minister described the COVID-19 pandemic as "unprecedented" and "once in a century crisis" for which nobody had a user manual.The pandemic "tested" every country, he added.Don't Miss: #WATCH: PM Modi meets students in classrooms who couldn't find place in overpacked hall at Anna University convocation"India faced the unknown confidently, thanks to its scientists, health care workers, professionals and common people. As a result, today every sector in India is bursting with new life, whether it is industry, innovation, investment or international trade" he said.The country was at the forefront in every sector and has been converting obstacles into opportunities.He hailed the removal of retrospective tax and various sectoral reforms for aiding the country in various sectors.Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, in his address, hailed the education atmosphere in the state and noted that it stood out in the number of persons receiving higher education.State Governor RN Ravi, Union Minister of State L Murugan and Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy participated in the event.A number of students were awarded degrees and medals.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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