Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation on the 68th edition of his monthly radio show Mann Ki Baat.
Earlier in the month, the Prime Minister had sought people’s ideas on the issues to be discussed during Sunday’s session. He had asked citizens to submit their comments using the NaMo or MyGov app or by recording their messages by calling 1800-11-7800. The telephone lines for it were opened as of August 10.
“What do you think should be discussed during this month’s #MannKiBaat, which will take place on the 30th?” Prime Minister Modi tweeted.
In the previous session, the Prime Minister paid tribute to the soldiers of the Kargil War and renewed his speech to be aware of the coronavirus disease and not become complacent. He had urged people to continue wearing masks and adhere to social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus.
Follow today’s Mann ki Baat highlights here:
Bring home an Indian breed dog: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the role of dogs in security operations in the nation. He also spoke about the Indian army dogs Vida and Sophie who received the ‘Commendation Cards’ from the Army Chief of Staff on the 74th Independence Day this year for their role in different operations.
He urged citizens to bring home Indian breed dogs the next time they think about adopting a pet.
PM Modi shares the value of nutrition
Prime Minister Modi said that India is marking Nutrition Month in September that will benefit young children. He also spoke about the importance of a nutritious diet for pregnant women.
India is known as a land of innovators: PM Modi
In the 68th Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi said that “India is known as a land of innovators.” He also spoke about an application innovation challenge from Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Our responsibility to make India self-sufficient: PM Modi
“The seed that was sown during the non-cooperation movement 100 years ago, it is our responsibility to transform it into a self-sufficient tree of India,” Prime Minister Modi says of Mann Ki Baat.
PM Modi urges startups to come together to make innovative toys locally
In a push for self-reliance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s share of the global toy industry worth Rs 7 million is very small and urged startups in the country to come together to make toys and speak for the local.
“The global toy industry is worth 7 lakh crore rupees, but India’s share in it is quite small,” he said.
“Making toys for everyone … India has the talent and the ability to become a toy hub,” he added.
The National Education Policy also focuses on toys: PM Modi
“We have also focused on toys in the National Education Policy. Learn by playing, making toys, etc. it has become part of the curriculum, ”says PM Modi of Mann Ki Baat.
PM Modi drives India to become a global toy manufacturing hub
“I thought about children during the Covid-19 shutdown and discussed ways to make India a global hub in toy making,” Prime Minister Modi says in Mann Ki Baat.
“The best toys are those that spark creativity,” he said.
PM Modi welcomes the close link between nature and our festivals
PM Modi said that there is a close link between nature and festivals in India. He said that many of our festivals inspire us to conserve the environment.
Sense of discipline among people due to Covid-19 situation: PM Modi
This is a time of festivals, but at the same time, there is also a sense of discipline among the people due to the Covid-19 situation, says Prime Minister Modi in Mann ki Baat.
Prime Minister Modi addresses the nation at the 68th Mann ki Baat
Prime Minister Modi addresses the nation at the 68th Mann ki Baat
PM Modi will address the nation at 11 a.m.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on his monthly Mann ki Baat show at 11am today.
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