Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of mental health awareness while addressing an event after presenting the first-ever National Creators Award at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Friday.
Recognizing the efforts of various content creators, he urged them to address the issue in local languages to reach a wider audience.
“Issues like mental health are very important. Many creators are doing very good work regarding mental health, but right now we need to work more on this and if possible, in the local language” the PM said.
He also mentioned insomnia and the lack of seriousness regarding this disease. PM Modi, who presented the Disruptor of the Year award to YouTube creator Ranveer Allahbadia (Beer Biceps) suggested that he delve into the importance of sleep on his show.
In a candid revelation, PM Modi disclosed his habit of minimal sleep over the years.
The event saw content creators from across the country being felicitated by PM Modi.
(Inputs from ANI)