New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (February 20, 2023) interacted with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel concerned in “Operation Dost” in earthquake-hit Turkey and Syria and lauded them for his or her nice work. He mentioned that the Indian crew in Turkey and Syria mirrored the spirit of your complete world being one household for us.Â
Recalling the pictures of a mom who blessed the members of the Indian crew for his or her efforts, Prime Minister Modi famous the pleasure that each Indian felt after witnessing each picture of rescue and reduction operations that was carried out in the affected areas.Â
We Care.#IndianArmy#Türkiye pic.twitter.com/WoV3NhOYap
— ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) February 9, 2023
PM Modi recalled his time as a volunteer after an earthquake struck Gujarat in 2001 and underlined the issue of the duty of eradicating rubble and discovering individuals beneath that and the way your complete medical system was hit because the hospital itself had collapsed in Bhuj.Â
He additionally recalled the Machhu Dam tragedy in Morbi in 1979.Â
“On the basis of my experiences in these calamities, I can appreciate your hard work, spirit, and emotions. Today I salute you all,” he mentioned.Â
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Modi mentioned that those that are able to serving to themselves are known as self-sufficient however those that have the potential to assist others in their time of want are known as selfless.
This, he mentioned, applies not solely to people however to nations additionally.Â
That is why in the previous few years India has nurtured its selflessness together with its self-sufficiency, PM Modi mentioned.
“Wherever we reach with the ‘Tiranga’, there is an assurance that now that the Indian teams have arrived, the situation will start getting better,” he added.
India was considered one of first responders when earthquake hit Turkey, SyriaÂ
Prime Minister Modi underlined India’s dedication to humanity by way of ‘Operation Dost’ and mentioned that India was one of many first responders when the highly effective earthquake hit Turkiye and Syria on February 6 and killed over 47,000 individuals.Â
He gave examples of earthquakes in Nepal, and the disaster in Maldives and Sri Lanka and mentioned that India was the primary to come back ahead to assist.Â
Glimpses from the interplay with the human help and catastrophe reduction personnel who had been part of ‘Operation Dost.’ pic.twitter.com/xk5KUeRpG3
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 20, 2023
He expressed delight that the NDRF has constructed an excellent popularity among the many individuals of the nation through the years.Â
“The people of the country trust NDRF,” the prime minister mentioned.Â
Hard work & motivation pays;
NDRF crew in co-ordination with Turkish Army efficiently rescued one other reside sufferer (Girl aged 8Yrs) @ 1545hrs at Loc:Bahceli Evler Mahallesi, Nurdagi, Gaziantep, Turkiye@PMOIndia @HMOIndia @MEAIndia @BhallaAjay26 @PIB_India pic.twitter.com/wU8mePmewW
— NDRF (@NDRFHQ) February 10, 2023
He underlined that the religion and hope of the persons are reassured when NDRF reaches the sphere and mentioned that it’s a nice achievement in itself.Â
When sensitivity is added to a drive with talent, then the energy of that drive will increase manifold, PM Modi mentioned
Interacting with personnel concerned in #OperationDost in Türkiye and Syria. Their efforts in catastrophe response and reduction measures have been commendable. https://t.co/D80SShsFn3
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 20, 2023
Emphasizing the necessity to strengthen India’s capability for reduction and rescue on the time of the catastrophe, he mentioned, “We have to strengthen our identity as the best relief and rescue team in the world. The better our own preparation, the better we will be able to serve the world.”Â