NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday delivered the 120th edition of his radio broadcast programme Mann ki Baat. He extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Navratri and Gudi Padwa. He also announced the launch of a calendar “MY-Bharat” designed for students to make their summer vacations productive.
“These festivals of ours may be in different regions, but they show how unity is woven into the diversity of India. We have to keep reinforcing this spirit of unity, on our way ahead,” he said.
Addressing the students who are set to start a new session in schools subsequently leading to summer vacations, PM Modi urged them to be productive.
“Urge children and their parents as well to share their holiday experiences with #HolidayMemories,” he said.
“Today I would also like to discuss with you the special calendar of MY-Bharat, which has been prepared for this summer vacation. I want to share some unique efforts through this calendar,” he added.
Here are top quotes from the programme:
- Today is the Pratipada date of the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Chaitra Navratri is starting from today and the Indian New Year is also starting from today. Between April 13 and 15, there will be a lot of festive fervour in different parts of the country. That means this whole month is full of festivals. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of the country on these festivals.
- Young friends, today I would also like to discuss with you the special calendar of MY-Bharat, which has been prepared for this summer vacation… I want to share some unique efforts from this calendar. In MY-Bharat’s study tour, you can know how our ‘Jan Aushadhi Kendras’ work. You can get a unique experience in the border villages by becoming a part of the vibrant village campaign
- Our indigenous games are now becoming a part of popular culture. You all must know the famous rapper Hanumankind. Nowadays his new song “Run It Up” is becoming quite famous. It includes our traditional Martial Arts like Kalaripayadu, Gatka and Thang-Ta.
- India is the third country in the world where the maximum textile waste is generated. This means that we also face a huge challenge. But I am happy that many commendable efforts are being made in our country to deal with this challenge.Many Indian start-ups have started working on textile recovery facilities. There are many teams who are also working for the empowerment of our brothers and sisters who are waste pickers.
- By conserving raindrops, we can save a lot of water from getting wasted. In the last few years, under this campaign, unprecedented work has been done in many parts of the country for water conservation. Let me give you an interesting statistic. In the last 7-8 years, 11 billion cubic meters and more than that, water has been conserved through newly constructed tanks, ponds and other water recharge structures.
- A grand event in Delhi has inspired people a lot and filled them with enthusiasm. Fit India Carnival was organised for the first time as an innovative idea. Around 25 thousand people from different areas participated in it. All of them had the same goal – to stay fit and spread awareness about fitness.
- In the
Khelo India Para Games held a few days ago, the players once again surprised everyone with their dedication and talent. This time more players participated in these games than before. This shows how popular Para Sports is becoming. I congratulate all the players who participated in the Khelo India Para Games for their great efforts.
