<span style="color: #222222;">Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has appreciated efforts of the Armed Forces today for carrying out hundreds of activities at various locations across the country on ground, in water and air to Salute the Corona warriors. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">Referring to the fly pasts and showering of petals by helicopters of Indian Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard on hospitals, he said they saluted the nation's resolve and unity in overcoming the challenges posed by COVID-19. He thanked the Armed Forces for their special initiatives through several performances to express gratitude towards medical professionals, police and other frontline warriors and added that the entire nation stood united in these challenging times. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">He said these frontline warriors are doing commendable work in strengthening the morale of all those involved in India's fight against COVID-19. These Corona warriors, including doctors, nurses, hygiene and sanitation staff, police personnel, media and several others engaged in maintenance of essential services and supplies have steadfastly contributed to the national effort to prevent spread of COVID-19. </span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">These Warriors are risking their lives every day to ensure that basic amenities such as electricity and water are delivered to everyone, streets are clean, basic food items are available and no patient is returned untreated.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">From Srinagar to Thiruvananthapuram and Dibrugarh to Kachchh, the Army carried out various activities like laying wreath at the Police Memorials, honouring and felicitating health professions and emergency supply operatives.</span><br />''  <br />