Talking about the Covid-19 pandemic, while delivering the keynote speech at the inaugural function of 16th Grand Challenges Annual Meeting 2020, PM Narendra Modi said, “It has taken a global pandemic to make us realise yet again the importance of teamwork.” The Prime Minister heaped praise on the "strong and vibrant scientific community" as well as the "good scientific institutions of India" and said they have been India’s greatest assets during the Covid-19 pandemic. "From containment to capacity building, they have achieved wonders," the Prime Minister said.