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dedication and complete these achievements. WHO i.e.
discipline, we also get rewarded ‘World Health Organisation’
with its fruits. I extend my best and ILO i.e. International Labour
wishes to all the fortunate Organisation have heaped
devotees going on the Yatras. praises on these achievements
I also commend those, who are of the country. The first
engaged in making these Yatras achievement is related to our
successful and safe with a spirit health. Many of you must have
of service. heard about an eye disease–
Trachoma. This infection spreads
My dear countrymen, I now through bacteria.
want to tell you about two such There was a time when this
achievements of the country, ailment was common in many
which will fill you up with pride. parts of the country. If not taken
Global institutions are discussing care of, this disease gradually
used to lead to loss of eyesight.
We resolved to eradicate
Trachoma from its roots. And I
am very happy to share with
you that WHO has declared
India Trachoma free. India now
has become a Trachoma free
country. This is the result of the
hard work of lakhs of people who
fought this disease tirelessly;
without a break. This success
belongs to our health workers.

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