Courtesy All India Radio :
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon the countrymen to make a sacred Amrit resolve on Amrit Mahotsav that the country remains to be our highest faith and topmost priority. He said, we have to move forward with the mantra ‘Nation First, Always First’. Sharing his thoughts in his monthly Mann Ki Baat Programme on All India Radio today , the Prime Minister said that just the way the Quit India Movement, Bharat Chhoro Andolan steered under Bapu’s leadership, every countryman today has to lead a Bharat Jodo Andolan. He said, it is our duty to ensure that our work helps to closely knit, and bind our India which is filled with diversity.
Sharing his thoughts about the upcoming Independence Day on the 15th of August, the Prime Minister said that this time on this day the country is entering her 75th year of Independence. He added that we are indeed very fortunate that we are witnessing 75 years of Freedom, a freedom that the country waited for centuries.
Mr Narendra Modi recalled that to commemorate 75 years of Freedom, Amrit Mahotsav commenced on the 12th of March from Bapu’s Sabarmati Ashram.
Prime Minister Modi said that this time an event is about to take place on the 15th of August connected with the National Anthem. He said under this programme, Ministry of Culture strives to have the maximum number of Indians sing the National Anthem together.
Mr Modi stressed that we have to live for the country, work for the country and in that, even the smallest of efforts too produce big results. He emphasized that we can contribute to nation building even while performing our routine chores such as ‘Vocal for Local’.
The Prime Minister urged the people to buy Handloom products being made in rural areas and share it on #MyHandloomMyPride. Recalling his thoughts shared in his Mann Ki Baat Programme in 2014 on Khadi, Mr Narendra Modi said that it is only on account of the efforts of people that today, the sale of Khadi has risen manifold.
Sharing his thoughts about Tokyo Olympics, the Prime Minister exhorted the countrymen to extend their best wishes and encourage the Indian contingent. He said, on the social media, our Victory Punch Campaign in support of Olympics sportspersons has begun and people should share Victory Punch with their teams. The Prime Minister said that at the Tokyo Olympics, watching Indian sportspersons march carrying the Tricolour exhilarated not just him but the entire country.
The Prime Minister said, the 26th of July is the Kargil Vijay Diwas as the Kargil war is one symbol of bravery and patience on part of India’s Armed Forces. He added that this time the pride filled day will be celebrated amid Amrit Mahotsav and that is why this day becomes all the more special. Mr Modi urged the people to read the enthralling saga of Kargil and bow to the bravehearts of Kargil.
Mr Modi also extended his special thanks to the people tuned in to Mann ki Baat. He mentioned that as per a study of MyGov regarding the listeners of Mann ki Baat it was revealed that out of those sending messages and suggestions, close to 75 per cent are below the age of 35.
The Prime Minister also mentioned about the efforts of Saayee Praneeth, a Software Engineer, hailing from Andhra Paradesh who decided to use his interest and talent for the welfare of farmers. Sharing his thoughts on use of technology, Mr Modi said that there was a time when it would take years to complete even a minor construction and today due to technology the situation is changing in India. He added, some time ago, the government had launched a Global Housing Technology Challenge to invite such innovative companies from all over the world. He said, this is a unique attempt of its kind in the country and hence we gave it the name Light House Projects. Mr Modi said now, work on Light House Projects is on at a fast pace at 6 different locations in the country in which modern technology and innovative methods are used.
The Prime Minister also talked about apple farming in Ukhrul district of Manipur, where it is picking up fast. He said, farmers are growing apples in their orchards and to learn apple farming these people have taken formal training by going to Himachal. In addition to it, the Prime Minister also mentioned that the cultivation of Ber is increasing especially after the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Prime Minister talked about a unique initiative in Lakhimpur Kheri of Uttar Pradesh about training women to manufacture fibre from the waste banana stems. A woman from the area earns four to six hundred rupees per day. He said, on the one hand products are being manufactured from banana fibre and on the other delicious dishes like dosa and gulab jamun are being made from banana flour.
The Prime Minister said, such examples become the inspiration to do something new in life and urged the people to share all this with him on Namo App or MyGov site. The Prime Minister talked about Sanjay Rana who runs a food stall and sells Chole-Bhature on his cycle in Sector 29 of Chandigarh.
Mentioning about the India-Georgia relationship, the Prime Minister said that a few days back a very interesting and emotional event occurred, which imparted new strength to the India-Georgia friendship. He said, in this ceremony, India handed over the Holy Relic of the icon of Saint Queen Ketevan to the Government of Georgia and the people there. Mr Modi said, this single ceremony has not only strengthened the relations between the two nations but as well as between Goa and Georgia. He said, this is because these holy relics of Saint Queen Ketevan were found in 2005 from Saint Augustine Church in Goa.
Mr Modi also talked about Singapore where the Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong inaugurated the recently renovated Silat Road Gurudwara. Mr Modi recalled that this Gurudwara was built about a hundred years ago and there is also a memorial dedicated to Bhai Maharaj Singh who fought for the independence of India.
Mr Modi also stressed on the need of water conservation saying that saving every drop of water, prevents any kind of wastage of water.
