Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package to tackle the impact of coronavirus and weeks of lockdown.

PM Modi's speech 5 major takeaways | India 20 Lakh Crore package | India News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a Rs 20 lakh economic package for a 'self-reliant' India -- in order to revive an economy ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic. This is expected to benefit farmers and middle-class families, he said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will give more details in the coming days.

PM Modi announces economic package worth Rs 20 lakh crore, lockdown 4.0 guidelines to be out soon

On Tuesday, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses nation on India's further strategy to fight & contain COVID-19 pandemic across the country. He announces the beginning of Lockdown 4.0 from May 18 in the country, which is going to be with new rules. This was PM Modi's fifth address on COVID-19 lockdown.

Watch: PM Modi's address on Lockdown 4.0 & further strategy to fight COVID-19