He has always used his oratorical skills to foreground concerns that have traditionally not been considered worthy of a Prime Minister’s personal attention. The very fact that he mentioned menstrual hygiene will encourage health workers to be more attentive to the issue and create more awareness. Sanitation and access to drinking water have been issues dear to Mr. Modi’s heart, and the speech reflected that. Mr. Modi has been an exceptional user of the I-Day pulpit to outline priorities, and deserves credit for it. Ambitious collective goals can inspire a community, which must be increasingly inclusive as it progresses.

Source: The Hindu August 16, 2020 18:22 UTC