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  • Every initiative of the NDA Government reflects our belief in the limitless potential of our Nari Shakti: PM

    Every initiative of the NDA Government reflects our belief in the limitless potential of our Nari Shakti: PM

    New delhi. The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has shared articles, graphics, videos and information regarding the measure taken for women empowerment in the last 9 years.

    The Prime Minister tweeted :

    “Every initiative of the NDA Government reflects our belief in the limitless potential of our Nari Shakti. Their dreams are building a stronger, inclusive and brighter India. Do see the NaMo App for interesting content on #9YearsOfWomenLedDevelopment.”

  • Prez Murmu should inaugurate new Parliament, not PM: Rahul

    Prez Murmu should inaugurate new Parliament, not PM: Rahul

    NEW DELHI: Congress former president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said that the new Parliament building should be inaugurated by President Murmu and not by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    “The President should inaugurate the new Parliament House and not the Prime Minister,” Rahul Gandhi said in a tweet. The New Parliament House inauguration event is scheduled on May 28.

    “Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Parliament building on 28th May 2023, which is also the 140th birth anniversary of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, the great son of India,” BJP IT cell in-charge Amit Malviya tweeted.

    “Veer Savarkar was born on 28th May 1883 in Bhagur. The new Parliament is designed to last at least 150 years. The current premises has been in existence for 100 years now,” he said.

    PM Modi will be inaugurating the new Parliament building — a triangular-shaped four-storey building with a built-up area of 64,500 square metres. The Congress has called the new Parliament building as Modi’s vanity project. Earlier, Congress General secretary Jairam Ramesh also took a swipe at the government and said, “A complete insult to all our Founding Fathers and Mothers. A total rejection of Gandhi, Nehru, Patel, Bose, et al. A blatant repudiation of Dr. Ambedkar.”

    Ramesh also slammed the Prime Minister two days ago and said, “The sole architect, designer and worker for the new Parliament building, which he will inaugurate on May 28th. The picture tells it all – personal vanity project.”

    The triangular shaped building’s construction started on January 15, 2021 and was to be completed by August 2022. Built in an area of 64,500 square metres, the new building will house 1,224 MPs and is a four-storey structure. It has a library, multiple committee rooms and dining rooms. Tata Projects has constructed the building at an estimated cost of Rs 970 crore.

    -IANS

  • PM invites suggestions for episode 101 of Mann Ki Baat

    PM invites suggestions for episode 101 of Mann Ki Baat

    The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has shared the link and phone number for citizens to send their valuable suggestions for episode 101 of Mann Ki Baat.

    The Prime Minister tweeted;

    “I look forward to your valuable suggestions for the 101st #MannKiBaat episode, which will take place on the 28th. Record your message on 1800-11-7800 or write on NaMo App / My Gov.”

  • Odisha CM seeks PM’s help for early construction of int’l airport at Puri

    Odisha CM seeks PM’s help for early construction of int’l airport at Puri

    BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support for the early construction of the proposed international airport at Puri.

    Speaking at the flagging off of the Puri-Howrah Vande Bharat Express, he urged Modi for two more such trains between Puri and Rourkela, and Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad.

    ”I met the prime minister recently and had a detailed discussion on the proposed Shree Jagannath International Airport at Puri. We will incorporate all the suggestions given by him for making it a world-class seaside airport,” Patnaik said, addressing the programme through video conference in the presence of Modi.

    ”With the cooperation and support of the prime minister, this airport will be ready within three-four years. The prime minister will come to ‘Shreekhetra’ (Puri) to dedicate it to the nation,” he added.

    Patnaik said the state government was developing Puri as an international centre of heritage. ”It is the first city in India to have 100 per cent drink-from-tap water supply.” At the programme, Modi launched railway projects worth Rs 8,200 crore and also flagged off the state’s first Vande Bharat Express that will connect Puri to West Bengal’s Howrah.

    Thanking the prime minister, Patnaik said, ”I would take this opportunity to request him for the introduction of a Vande Bharat Express between Puri and Rourkela, and another one connecting Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad. These trains will facilitate faster movement of passengers between these important cities.” He said that the introduction of Vande Bharat trains was a step towards India’s aspiration of having bullet trains.

    ”I am sure, under your leadership, we would soon have our own bullet trains,” Patnaik told the prime minister who also joined the programme virtually. He also urged Modi the sanction of the Puri-Konark new railway line.

    Noting that the Odisha government has always been very proactive in supporting railway projects in the state, Patnaik said the people of the state have willingly pledged their land in the past, hoping for new economic avenues through railways.

    ”The Odisha government offers 50 per cent of the construction cost, and bears the entire cost of land for railway projects, making it extremely profitable for the railways,” the chief minister said.

  • PM condoles passing away of MP and former Minister Shri Rattan Lal Kataria

    PM condoles passing away of MP and former Minister Shri Rattan Lal Kataria


    The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of MP and former Minister Shri Rattan Lal Kataria.

    In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;

    “Pained by the passing away of MP and former Minister Shri Rattan Lal Kataria Ji. He will be remembered for his rich contribution towards public service and social justice. He played a key role in strengthening BJP in Haryana. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.”

  • 100th edition of Prime Minister’s “Mann Ki Baat” program heard across the state

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    Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami listened to the 100th edition of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat program at DSA Ground, Mallital, Nainital on Sunday. The Chief Minister said that the 100th edition of Mann Ki Baat program, which is being broadcast continuously since October 03, 2014, has set a historic precedent. Describing the Prime Minister’s words as inspirational, Chief Minister Shri Dhami said that the “Mann Ki Baat” program has worked to change the lives of many Indians today. Through this program, the Prime Minister mentions the tireless efforts of the person working at the last end of the society, which is inspirational for the society.
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    The Prime Minister has also mentioned all those people in “Mann Ki Baat” who are quietly engaged in social service. The Chief Minister said that today people are connected with PM’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’. The CM said that the Mann Ki Baat program has the task of providing a new positive energy by connecting the countrymen. Mann Ki Baat program has made government schemes successful by adding mass public participation. At the same time, the task of realizing the unfulfilled dreams of the struggling youth has been done. He said that Manaskhand Mandir Mala Mission in Uttarakhand will increase the number of tourists and strengthen the economy of the mountain. Along with this, self-help groups of the state have been empowered to promote Vocal for Local and better branding of their products is being done. Value addition is being done in local products for Local Four Global. Through value addition, farmers will get better price for their produce.

    The Chief Minister said that by following the inspiring words of the Prime Minister, we are determined to make Uttarakhand the best state in the country. In Uttarakhand too, special arrangements were made to listen to the PM’s “Mann Ki Baat” programme. Common people listened to the PM’s Mann Ki Baat with a huge number of students in schools, colleges etc. On this occasion, MLA Sarita Arya, District Magistrate Dhiraj Singh Garbyal, SSP Pankaj Pandey, District President Pratap Bisht, National Office Incharge Mahendra Pandey, MP Representative Gopal Rawat, Dr. Anil Kapoor Dabboo, CDO Sandeep Tiwari, Additional District Magistrate Ashok Joshi, Deputy Collector Rahul Shah, Paritosh Verma, Anand Bisht, Daya Kishan Pokharia, Manoj Joshi, CMO Dr. Bhagirathi Joshi including school children and general public were present.

  • Narendra Singh Tomar listened to the 100th episode of Prime Minister’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ along with the general public

    Narendra Singh Tomar listened to the 100th episode of Prime Minister’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ along with the general public

    New Delhi: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar listened to the 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ presented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the common people in Badnagar village of Ujjain district in Madhya Pradesh today.
    Addressing the program organized on this occasion, Narendra Tomar said that this period is very proud for all of us, when our country has a strong leader Narendra Modi as our leader. PM Modi is such a Prime Minister, who is aware of the smallest problem existing in the country, he is also concerned about the smallest and the biggest person. It is his priority to bring changes in the lives of the poor and farmers sitting in the villages.
    Union Minister Narendra Tomar said that the political, social, economic and spiritual progress of the country is on the priority of Prime Minister PM Modi, for which he is constantly striving. There was a time when India used to take a back seat on the world political stage, had no opportunity to speak, used to wait to speak, but in the last 8-9 years PM Modi’s personality-work, determination, As a result of efficiency, the changes and reforms being done by him in the country and his diplomacy, a situation has arisen in the world today that any country or organization, its agenda is not made until India gives its consent on it. Gives He said that it has been 75 years of independence, 2047 will be the 100th year, Amrit Mahotsav has been celebrated now, Centenary will be celebrated in 2047. Meanwhile, the journey of 25 years will be one in which this is an important period to realize the dream of the forefathers of India being great. He said that we all should use every moment to establish India as the best India, when the 100th year of independence comes, our new generation should thank for this.
    Narendra Tomar said that PM Modi is being known as the great leader of the world. Narendra Tomar said- Prime Minister Modi, referring to Laxmanrao Inamdar in Mann Ki Baat, said that he always used to say that we should worship the qualities of others. No matter who is in front of you, be it with you or your opponent, you should try to know their good qualities and learn from them. This thing of his has always inspired me. ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has become a great medium to learn from the qualities of others. Narendra Tomar said that crores of people of the country and the world listen to it, take inspiration from it, Prime Minister Modi directly connects with crores of countrymen through it, this has never happened before.
    Public representatives, officers and local residents were present in the programme.

  • English rendering of PM’s address in the 100th Episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on 30 april

    English rendering of PM’s address in the 100th Episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on 30 april

    My dear countrymen, Namaskar. Today is the hundredth episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’. I have received thousands of letters from all of you, lakhs of messages … and I have tried to read as many letters as possible, have a look at them and try to understand the messages a bit. Many a time while reading your letters, I got emotional, was filled with emotions, got carried away in emotions and then also composed myself. You have congratulated me on the 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, but I say this from the core of my heart,…that in fact, all of you, the listeners of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, our countrymen, deserve congratulations. ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of crores of Indians, it is the expression of their feelings.

    Friends, the 3rd of October, 2014 was the festival of Vijaya Dashami and all of us together started the journey of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on the day of Vijaya Dashami. Vijaya Dashami is the festival of victory of good over evil. ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has also become a unique festival of goodness and positivity of the countrymen. A festival that comes every month, keenly awaited by all of us. We celebrate positivity in this. We also celebrate people’s participation in this. Sometimes it is hard to believe that so many months, so many years have passed since ‘Mann Ki Baat’ commenced. Every episode was special in itself. Every time, the novelty of new examples, every time the extension of new successes of the countrymen. In ‘Mann Ki Baat’, people from every corner of the country, people of all age groups joined. Whether it is about Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, or the Swachh Bharat movement, love for Khadi or nature, whether it is the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav or Amrit Sarovar, any subject with which ‘Mann Ki Baat’ got associated, turned into a mass movement, and you people have made it so. When I jointly shared ‘Mann Ki Baat’ with the then US President Barack Obama, it was discussed all over the world.

    Friends, for me, ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has been like worshipping the qualities in others. I had a guide – Shri Laxmanrao ji Inamdar. We used to address him as Vakeel Saheb. He always used to say that we should worship the qualities of others. No matter who is face to face with you, be it your compatriot, be it your opponent, we should try to know about their good qualities and learn from them. This trait of his has always inspired me. ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has become a great medium to learn from the qualities of others.

    My dear countrymen, this program has never let me be away from you. I remember, when I was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, it was natural to meet and interact with the common people there. The work and tenure of the Chief Minister is like that…, there are many opportunities to come together. But after coming to Delhi in 2014, I found that life here was very different. The nature of the work is different, the responsibility is different, one is bound by circumstances, the rigours of security & time limits. In the initial days, something felt different, there was an emptiness. Fifty years ago, I did not leave my home just to find one day it would be difficult to contact the people of my own country. The very countrymen who are my everything,… I could not live separated from them. ‘Mann Ki Baat’ gave me a solution to this challenge, a way to connect with the common man. The post and protocol remained limited to the system and public sentiment, along with crores of people, became an inseparable part of my inner world. Every month I read thousands of messages from the people of the country, every month I get to view one or the other wonderful manifestation of the countrymen. I see and feel the extremities of the penance and sacrifice of the countrymen. I just don’t feel that I am even a little far from you. For me ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is not a program, for me it is a matter of faith, of worship, or Vrat. Like when people go to worship God, they bring along a Thaal of Prasad. For me, ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is like a Thaal of Prasad at the feet of God in the form of Janata-Janardan, the people. ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has become a spiritual journey of my being.

    ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is a journey from the self to the collective.

    ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is a journey from myself to ourselves.

          It is not me, but you are its Sanskar Sadhana.

    Imagine, some of our countrymen have been planting trees on deserted hills and barren land for 40 odd years, many people have been digging stepwells and ponds for water conservation for 30 odd years, cleaning them as well. Some have been teaching underprivileged children for 25-30 years, some are helping in the treatment of the poor. I have become emotional while mentioning them many a time in ‘Mann Ki Baat’. Friends from AIR had to re-record it many times. Today, a lot from the past is coming in front of my eyes. These efforts of the countrymen have inspired me to continuously keep striving.

    Friends, the people who we mention in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ are all our Heroes who have made this program come alive. Today, when we have reached the milestone of the 100th episode, I also wish that we once again go to all these Heroes to know about their journey. Today, we will also try to talk to some colleagues. Brother Sunil Jaglan of Haryana is joining me. Sunil Jaglan ji has had such an impact on my mind because there used to be a lot of discussion on Gender Ratio in Haryana and I also started the campaign of ‘Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao’ from Haryana itself. And meanwhile, when I came across Sunil ji’s ‘Selfie With Daughter’ campaign, I felt very happy. I also learned from him and included it in ‘Mann Ki Baat’. In no time ‘Selfie With Daughter’ turned into a Global Campaign. And the issue in this was neither selfie, nor technology,… importance was accorded to the daughter. The importance of a daughter in life also comes to the fore through this campaign. The result of many such efforts is that today the Gender Ratio has improved in Haryana. Let’s chat with Sunil ji today.

    Mr. Prime Minister – Namaskar Sunil ji,

    Sunil- Namaskar sir, my joy has risen a lot after hearing your voice sir.

    Prime Minister- Sunil ji everyone remembers ‘Selfie with daughter’… Now when it is being discussed once again, how do you feel?

    Sunil – Prime Minister, in fact, the fourth battle of Panipat that you started from our state Haryana to bring smiles on the faces of the daughters, which the whole country has tried to win under your leadership, is really important for me, for every daughter’s father and those who love daughters.

    Prime Minister- Sunil ji, how is your daughter now, what is she doing these days?

    Sunil- Yes, my daughters are Nandani and Yachika, one is studying in class 7, one is studying in class 4 and they are big fans of yours. Actually they and their classmates have written letters to you saying Thank you Prime Minister.

    Prime Minister – That’s great! Give lots of blessings to the daughters on my behalf and that of listeners of Mann Ki Baat.

    Sunil- Thank you very much. Because of you, smiles on the faces of the daughters of the country are continuously on the rise.

    Prime Minister – Thank you very much Sunil ji.

    Sunil – Ji. Thank you.

    It’s a matter of fulfilment for me that in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ we have mentioned hundreds of inspiring stories of woman power of the country. Be it our army or the sports world, whenever I have talked about the achievements of women, it has been praised a lot. Like we discussed about the women of Deur village of Chhattisgarh. These women, through self-help groups, run campaigns to clean village squares, roads and temples. Similarly, the country also took a lot of inspiration from the tribal women of Tamil Nadu, who exported thousands of Eco-Friendly Terracotta Cups. In Tamil Nadu itself, 20 thousand women came together to revive the Nag river in Vellore. Many such campaigns have been led by our woman power and ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has served as a platform to bring their efforts to the fore.

    Friends, we now have one more gentleman on the phone line. His name is Manzoor Ahmed. In ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Manzoor Ahmed ji was referred to while talking about Pencil Slates of Jammu and Kashmir.

    Prime Minister – Manzoor ji, how are you?

    Manzoor ji – Thank you sir… doing very well sir.

    Prime Minister- It is a great pleasure to talk to you in this 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat.

    Manzoor ji – Thank you sir.

    Prime Minister- Well, how is the pencil-slates work going on?

    Manzoor ji – It is going very well sir. Ever since you mentioned our Man Ki Baat in Mann ki Baat programme, sir, work has increased a lot since then sir and employment for others has also increased a lot in this work.

    Prime Minister- How many people would be getting employment now?

    Manzoor ji – Now I have 200 plus…

    Prime Minister – Great! I am very happy.

    Manzoor ji – Ji sir..ji sir…now I am expanding it in a couple of months and employment for 200 people will increase sir.

    Prime Minister – Well great! See Manzoor ji…

    Manjoor ji – Yes sir…

    Prime Minister- I remember very well and on that day you told me that this is such a work which has no identity, there is no self-recognition, and you underwent a lot of distress and because of this you had to face a lot of difficulties. But now there is recognition and you are giving employment to more than 200 people.

    Manjoor ji – Yes sir…

    Prime Minister- And you have given us delightful news of carrying out new expansions and giving employment to further 200 people.

    Manzoor ji- Even sir, the farmers who are here, sir, also got a lot of benefit from this, sir. Used to sell a tree for 2000, now the same tree has reached 5000 sir. Demand has increased a lot in this since then… and it has also gained its own identity. Sir, I have many orders for this, now I am going to expand further in one or two months and cover two to four villages, taking 200 to 250 boys and girls who can be adjusted in this and they can carry on with their livelihood sir.

    Prime Minister- See Manzoor ji, how tremendous the power of Vocal for Local is.., you have manifested it on the ground.

    Manjoor ji – Yes sir.

    Prime Minister- Many many good wishes to you and all the farmers of the village and also to all the colleagues working with you, thank you brother.

    Manzoor ji – Thank you sir.

    Friends, there are so many talented people in our country who have reached the pinnacle of success through their hard work. I remember, Venkat Murali Prasad ji of Visakhapatnam did an Atmanirbhar Bharat Chart Share. He had told us how he would make maximum use of Indian products only. When Pramod ji of Bettiah set up a small unit to make LED bulbs or Santosh ji of Garhmukteshwar started making mats, ‘Mann Ki Baat’ became the medium to bring their products in front of everyone. We have discussed many examples from Make in India to Space Start-ups in ‘Mann Ki Baat’.

    Friends, you may remember that a few episodes ago I had also mentioned about Manipur’s sister Vijayashanti Devi. Vijayashanti ji makes clothes from lotus fibers. This unique eco-friendly idea of her was discussed in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ and her work became more popular. Today Vijayashanti ji is with us on the phone.

    Prime Minister :- Namaste Vijayashanti ji! How are you?

    Vijayashanti ji :- Sir, I am fine.

    Prime Minister :- and how’s your work going on?

    Vijayashanti ji :- sir, still working along with my 30 women

    Prime Minister :- in such a short period you have reached 30 persons team!

    Vijayashanti ji :- Yes sir, this year also more expand with 100 women in my area

    Prime Minister :- So your target is 100 women

    Vijayashanti ji :- Yaa! 100 women

    Prime Minister :- and now people are familiar with this lotus stem fiber

    Vijayashanti ji :- yes sir, everyone’s know from ‘Mann Ki Baat’ Program all over India.

    Prime Minister :- so now its very popular

    Vijayashanti ji :- yes sir, from Prime Minister ‘Mann ki Baat’ program everyone knows about lotus fiber

    Prime Minister :- So now you got the market also?

    Vijayashanti ji :- Yes, I have got a market from USA also they want to buy in bulk in lots quantities, but I want to give from this year to send the U.S also.

    Prime Minister :- So, now you are an exporter?

    Vijayashanti ji :- yes sir, from this year I export our product made in India Lotus fiber

    Prime Minister :- so, when I say Vocal for Local and now Local for Global

    Vijayashanti ji :- yes sir, I want to reach my product all over the globe of all world

    Prime Minister :- so congratulations and wish you best luck

    Vijayashanti ji :- Thank you sir

    Prime Minister :- Thank you, Thank you Vijayashanti

    Vijayashanti ji :- Thank you sir

    Friends, there has been another specialty of ‘Mann Ki Baat’. Through ‘Mann Ki Baat’, many mass movements have come into being and gained momentum. For example, the very mission to re-establish our toys and our toy industry started with ‘Mann Ki Baat’. The beginning of raising awareness about Indian breed dogs, our native dogs, was also started with ‘Mann Ki Baat’ only. We had started another campaign that we will not bargain with the poor small scale shopkeepers,… we will not haggle with them. Even when the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign started, ‘Mann Ki Baat’ played a big role in connecting the countrymen with this resolve. Every such example has become an agent of change in the society. Pradeep Sangwan ji too has taken up such a task to inspire the society. In ‘Mann Ki Baat’, we discussed Pradeep Sangwan ji’s ‘Healing Himalayas’ campaign. He is with us on the phone line.

    Modi ji – Pradeep ji Namaskar!

    Pradeep ji – Sir Jai Hind!

    Modi ji – Jai Hind, Jai Hind, brother! How are you?

    Pradeep ji – Very nice sir. Even better on hearing your voice.

    Modi ji – You thought of healing the Himalayas.

    Pradeep ji – Yes sir.

    Modi ji – Also launched a campaign. How is your campaign going on these days?

    Pradeep ji – Sir it is going on very well. From 2020, imagine that the amount work we used to do in five years is now done in one year.

    Modi ji – That’s great!

    Pradeep ji – Yes, yes, sir. In the beginning, I was very nervous, I was very scared that whether I would be able to do this for the rest of my life or not, but got some support and till 2020, we were struggling a lot honestly. Not many people were joining …, there were many people who were not able to support. They were not even paying that much attention to our campaign. But after 2020, when it was mentioned in ‘Mann Ki Baat’, many things changed. Meaning, earlier we used to do 6-7 cleaning drives in a year, or 10 cleaning drives. Today, we collect five tons of garbage on a daily basis from different locations.

    Modi ji – Wonderful!

    Pradeep ji – After being mentioned in ‘Mann Ki Baat’, believe me Sir, that I was at the stage of almost giving up at that point of time and after that a lot of change came in my life and then speeded up so fast which was beyond our comprehension. So I’m really thankful how you find out people like us. Who works in such a remote area, we are working sitting in the Himalayan region. We are working at this altitude. You found us there. You brought our work in front of the world. So it was a very emotional moment for me even then and even today that I am able to talk to the Principal Servant of our country. Nothing can be more fortunate for me than this.

    Modi ji – Pradeep ji! You are doing sadhna in true sense on the peaks of the Himalayas and I am sure now on hearing your name, people remember how you are involved in the cleanliness campaign of the mountains.

    Pradeep ji – Yes sir.

    Modi ji – And as you told us now a huge team is being formed and you are doing such a huge amount of work daily.

    Pradeep ji – Yes sir.

    Modi ji – And I have full faith that through your efforts and discussion about it, now many mountaineers have started posting photos related to cleanliness.

    Pradeep ji – Yes sir! A lot.

    Modi ji – It is good. Through the efforts of friends like you, waste is also a wealth is now becoming stable in the minds of the people, and the environment is also being protected now and the Himalayas which we are proud of, are being taken care of and conserved… the common man is also connecting. Pradeep ji I liked it very much. Thank you very much brother.

    Pradeep ji – Thank you Sir Thank you so much Jai Hind

    Friends, Today tourism is growing very fast in the country. Be it our natural resources, be it rivers, mountains, ponds or our pilgrimage sites, it is very important to keep them clean. This will help the tourism industry a lot. Along with cleanliness in tourism, we have also discussed the Incredible India movement often. Through this movement, for the first time, people came to know about such places, which were just in their neighbourhood. I always say that before going abroad for tourism, we must visit at least 15 tourist destinations of our country and these destinations should not be from the state where you reside…they must be from any other state outside your state. Similarly, we have continuously talked about serious topics like clean Siachen, single use plastic and e-waste. Today, this effort of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is very important in solving environmental issues about which the whole world is concerned.

    Friends, this time I have received another special message from UNESCO DG Audrey Azoulay regarding ‘Mann Ki Baat’. She has given best wishes to all the countrymen for this wonderful journey of 100 episodes. Also, she has asked some questions too. Let us first listen to the Mann Ki Baat of the DG of UNESCO.

    Audio (UNESCO DG)

    DG UNESCO: Namaste Excellency, Dear Prime Minister on behalf of UNESCO I thank you for this opportunity to be part of the 100th episode of the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ Radio broadcast. UNESCO and India have a long common history. We have very strong partnerships together in all areas of our mandate – education, science, culture and information and I would like to take this opportunity today to talk about the importance of education. UNESCO is working with its member states to ensure that everyone in the world has access to quality education by 2030. With the largest population in the world, could you please explain Indian way to achieving this objective. UNESCO also works to support culture and protect heritage and India is chairing the G-20 this year. World leaders would be coming to Delhi for this event. Excellency, how does India want to put culture and education at the top of the international agenda? I once again thank you for this opportunity and convey my very best wishes through you to the people of India….see you soon. Thank you very much.

    Thank you Excellency. I am happy to interact with you in the 100th ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme. I am also happy that you have raised the important issues of education and culture.

    Friends, The DG of UNESCO has wanted to know about India’s efforts regarding Education and Cultural Preservation. Both these topics have been favorite topics of ‘Mann Ki Baat’.

    Whether it is about education or culture, whether it is about its preservation or promotion, this has been an ancient tradition of India. The work that the country is doing in this direction today is really commendable. Be it the National Education Policy or the option of studying in a regional language, or technology integration in education, you will notice many such efforts. Years ago, programs like ‘Gunotsav and Shala Praveshotsav’ had become a wonderful example of public participation in Gujarat to providing better education and reducing dropout rates. In ‘Mann Ki Baat’, we have highlighted the efforts of many such people, who are selflessly working for education. You may remember, once we discussed about Late D. Prakash Rao, a tea vendor in Odisha who was engaged in the mission of teaching poor children. Be it Sanjay Kashyap, who runs Digital Libraries in the villages of Jharkhand, Hemlata N.K., who helped many children through e-learning during Covid. Yes, we have referred to examples of many such teachers in ‘Mann Ki Baat’. We have also accorded regular place to the efforts of Cultural Preservation in ‘Mann Ki Baat’.

                Be it Lakshdweep's Kummel Brothers Challengers Club, or platforms such as Karnataka's 'Kwemshree' ji's 'Kala Chetna', people from every corner of the country have sent me such examples through letters. We had also talked about the three competitions which were related to songs, lullabies and 'Rangoli' on patriotism. You must remember, once we had discussed Indian forms of education through Story Telling with Story Tellers from across the country. I have an unwavering belief that the biggest change can be brought about by collective effort. This year, where we are moving forward in the Azadi Ka Amritkaal, we are also presiding over the G-20. This is also one of the reasons why our resolve to enrich Diverse Global Cultures along with education has become stronger.

    My dear countrymen, a mantra from our Upanishads has been inspiring our collective thought for centuries.

    Charaiveti Charaiveti Charaiveti |

    Keep moving – keep moving – keep moving

    Today we are completing the 100th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ with the same spirit of Charaiveti Charaiveti. In strengthening the social fabric of India, ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is like the thread of a rosary, holding each bead together. In every episode, the spirit of service and capability of the countrymen have inspired others. In this program, every countryman becomes an inspiration to other countrymen. In a way, every episode of Mann Ki Baat prepares the ground for the next episode. ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has always moved ahead with goodwill, the spirit of service-spirit and the sense of duty. This positivity will take the country forward in the Azadi Ka Amritkaal…, will take her to a new heights and I am happy that the beginning made by ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is becoming a new tradition in the country today. A tradition in which we see the spirit of everyone’s effort.

    Friends, today I would also like to thank the personnel of All India Radio who record this entire program with great patience. I am also thankful to the translators, who translate ‘Mann Ki Baat’ into different regional languages really fast in a very short time. I also thank the personnel of Doordarshan and MyGov. I express my gratitude to all the TV channels, people from electronic media across the country, who show ‘Mann Ki Baat’ without commercial breaks and lastly, I would also like to express my gratitude to those who don the mantle of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ – the people of India, people who have faith in India. All this has been possible only because of your inspiration and strength.

    Friends, by the way, I have so much to say today that both time and words are falling short. But I am sure that you all will understand my expressions, understand my feelings. As a member of your family, I have been in your midst with the help of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, will remain in your midst. We will meet again next month. We will again celebrate the successes of the countrymen with new topics and new information, till then I take leave of you. Take good care of yourself and your loved ones.

    Thank you very much, Namaskar!

  • PM flags off Vande Bharat Express, Kochi Water Metro in Kerala

    PM flags off Vande Bharat Express, Kochi Water Metro in Kerala

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off Kerala’s first Vande Bharat Express and dedicated to the nation various developmental projects, including the Kochi Water Metro, and said as states develop, the country will develop faster. The PM laid foundation stone and dedicated projects worth more than Rs 3200 crores at the Central Stadium here.

    He said the central government lays emphasis on cooperative federalism and believes that if the states develop, it will help in the development of the country. “The central government lays emphasis on cooperative federalism. It believes that development of the states is the key to the development of the nation. So if Kerala develops, only then will India develop faster,” Modi said.

    On a two-day visit of the southern state starting Monday, the PM earlier today flagged off the state’s maiden Vande Bharat Express service, which will connect the state capital with Kasaragod, Kerala’s northernmost district. Addressing a massive crowd at the stadium, Modi — dressed in a traditional Kerala attire of ‘kasavu’ mundu, shawl and kurta — said Keralites were literate, hardworking, capable, intellectual and aware about the economic situations in the countries across the world.

    Despite global headwinds, India has been globally seen as the ‘Vibrant Spot of Development’, Modi said. The PM added there were several reasons behind the world’s belief in India and these were a decisive government at the Centre, unparalleled investments in the infrastructure development by it, investments for reaping demographic dividend, skilling of youth and the central government’s commitment to ‘Ease of Living’ and ‘Ease of Doing Business’.

    He said one of the reasons for the growing stature of the country was the outreach efforts of the central government and it has benefited the Keralites living abroad. “India’s growing might is helping the Indian diaspora greatly,” he said.

    Referring to development in the country, Modi said that in the last nine years, work on connectivity infrastructure has been undertaken at an “unprecedented speed and scale”. He said that in order to keep up the momentum, over Rs 10 lakh crore has been earmarked in this year’s budget for developing infrastructure.

    Regarding the development of railways in Kerala, Modi said that compared to funds allocated to the state in the rail budget prior to 2014, the amounts have increased five-fold now.

    Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw echoed similar views when said at the event that prior to 2014 the southern state got only Rs 370 crore for railway development, whereas this year the allocation stood at Rs 2,033 crore. Both the PM and Vaishnaw highlighted the work being carried out to enhance the speed of trains, like Vande Bharat Express, on the tracks in the state. Vaishnaw said that within the next 18-24 months, the Vande Bharat service in Kerala can touch 100 kmph speed and clock about 150 kmph in 36 to 48 months.

    Besides that, world class signalling and automatic train protection systems, railway stations and other facilities would be added to the rail infrastructure in the state, he said. The PM in his speech said that major railway stations in Kerala would soon be transformed into multimodal transport hubs.

    He also referred to the Vande Bharat Express and said that it will ease travel to places of pilgrimage like Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Kannur and without harming the environment. Modi further said that efforts were on to provide Made in India solutions as per local needs with regard to infrastructure.

    Citing examples like semi-hybrid train, Regional Rapid Transport System, Ro-Ro ferry, and ropeway, he said these were situation-specific solutions that were made in India to address connectivity problems. Even the coaches of the Vande Bharat and the Kochi Water Metro and Kochi Metro were made in India, he said.

  • Under the guidance and leadership of the Prime Minister, unprecedented work is being done in the field of cultural renaissance of the country: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh

    Under the guidance and leadership of the Prime Minister, unprecedented work is being done in the field of cultural renaissance of the country: Defense Minister Rajnath Singh

    Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Saurashtra-Tamil Sangam programme, the country’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that Tamil Nadu and Gujarat in the presence of the world’s first Jyotirlinga Somnath Mahadev; This program of union of these two states shows the cultural splendor of India. In the holy presence of Lord Somnath Mahadev and in the inspiring presence of dignitaries including Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, the ‘Saurashtra-Tamil Sangam’ program was grandly inaugurated on Monday by the lotus hands of Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. Saurashtra-Tamil Sangam program has been organized in Gujarat in the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of ‘One India-Best India’, due to which the Tamil people who have come here have got the opportunity to see Lord Somnath and their ancestral land. .

    Along with border security, economic security, food security, social security, cyber security, security of culture is also essential in the country today.

    Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that along with border security, economic security, food security, social security, cyber security, security of culture is also essential in the country today. Border security is necessary to keep the border of any nation safe, similarly cultural security is also very important to maintain its identity. He said that unprecedented work is being done in this direction under the guidance and leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We have become witnesses of the cultural renaissance era of the country.

    This program of meeting of two states shows the cultural splendor of India.

    Rajnath Singh further said that due to the efforts of the Prime Minister, a grand event of the Kashi-Tamil Sangam had taken place in the past. Such events further strengthen the ties between the different cultures of India and strengthen the unity of the country. India is an idea as well as a feeling which cannot be explained in words. Even centuries of foreign invasions could not destroy this idea. Similarly, many attacks on the land of Saurashtra by sea route could not break the spirit of Saurashtra. The invaders looted wealth, they simultaneously broke and destroyed temples, houses, schools, libraries, but those invaders could not break the morale of the people of Saurashtra and the people of Saurashtra have been rising again and again. Such Saurashtrians settled in Tamil Nadu centuries ago to save their religion and culture, prospered with their hard work and wisdom, and contributed significantly to the development of Tamil Nadu.

    Various programs will be organized in Gir Somnath and Dwarka till 30th April

    Mixing with each other like sugar in milk and adopting others is a distinctive feature of Indian culture. The Saurashtra-Tamil Sangam is a classic example of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. Today, when such original Saurashtra resident Tamils have come on a journey to their ancestral land, then such a confluence seems as if the waters of the western sea of India are merging with the waters of the southern sea. The Defense Minister further said that ‘Janani Janmabhoomischa Swargad Api Gariyasi’ means mother and motherland are higher than heaven. Today’s holy confluence has become a live example of this verse and spirit. He said that today
    The program is taking forward the program of inviting Tamil brothers by Saurashtra University in the year 2006 under the guidance of the then Chief Minister of Gujarat, Narendra Modi.

    300 Tamil yatris reached Somnath on the first day of the ten-day program

    Recalling saints like Venkataraman, Tyagarag Bhagwapar and Narasimha Mehta of Gujarat on the occasion, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said that the devotional Saurashtrian Tamils carried forward the tradition of worshiping Lord Krishna. Lord Someshwara Shiva resides at one end of the sea, while at the other end is Rameshwaram established by Lord Rama. This confluence is a wonderful confluence connecting both the cultures. The history of this community has been one of development. Referring to the contribution of Saurashtra in the field of art, literature and language, Rajnath Singh further said that all these areas have been considered with precision in this Sangam. I am sure that this confluence will prove to be an important step in the development of both the states and the people of both the states.