In the 130th installment of his popular radio show ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi painted an optimistic picture of India’s journey, weaving together tales of innovation, community spirit, and cultural revival. Broadcast on a Sunday, the episode resonated deeply with listeners across the country.
The address opened with a tribute to Republic Day, commemorating the Constitution’s enforcement on January 26. Modi invited the nation to honor the framers who shaped modern India.
A proud retrospective on Startup India marked its 10-year milestone. ‘Our youth’s innovations are scripting history,’ PM Modi said, positioning India as home to the third-largest startup hub globally, excelling in cutting-edge fields like AI and space tech.
Amid rapid economic expansion, the focus shifted to quality enhancement. Modi stressed that Indian goods should stand out for superior standards, binding everyone to this commitment.
Grassroots triumphs stole the show: Azamgarh’s Tamasa River rejuvenation by locals and Anantapur’s reservoir revival under Ananta Neerum, breathing life into water bodies through public-private efforts.
Modi spotlighted the rising trend of ‘Bhajan Clubbing’, where Gen Z blends bhajans with concert vibes, infusing youth culture with devotion and music.
Indian festivals thrive worldwide, exemplified by over 500 Tamil schools in Malaysia teaching in Tamil. The diaspora keeps cultural flames alive with enthusiasm.
For National Voters’ Day, Modi reframed voting at 18 not as routine, but a monumental democratic rite. He called for nationwide celebrations to honor this privilege.
Three years after declaring 2023 as Millet Year, enthusiasm endures. Millet prasad in temples exemplifies health benefits and farmer prosperity.
Swachh Bharat gets a youthful boost: Itanagar youth cleared 1.1 million kg of waste; Bengaluru tackles sofa disposal; Chennai excels in urban cleanups.
Environmentally, Cooch Behar’s Banoei Das’s tree-planting legacy inspires the 200-crore-tree ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ drive, signaling a greener India.