File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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In his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (June 29, 2025) said that India has been declared free of Trachoma — an eye disease.
In the 123rd episode, Mr. Modi said, “I am delighted to share with you that World Health Organisation [WHO] had declared India free of Trachoma, an eye disease.”
Trachoma is a bacterial infection of the eyes caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. It’s a leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide, particularly in impoverished areas with poor access to clean water and sanitation.
“International Labour Organisation has said over 64% of Indian population is getting some form of social protection benefit,” PM Modi noted.
“Over 95 crore Indians now benefitting from some social security scheme, govt schemes reached less than 25 crore people in 2015,” he added.
Published – June 29, 2025 11:43 am IST
