‘Cheer for Bharat’: Top quotes from PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation with 112th episode of his radio programme ‘Mann ki Baat‘. Starting the programme with “Cheer for Bharat” at 2024 Paris Olympics, PM Modi said that it gives our players a “chance to hoist the tricolour on the world stage.”
“You too should encourage our players. Cheer for Bharat!,” he said encouraging the citizens to support the players participating in Paris Olympics.
He further informed that the government has set up a special centre named ‘Manas’ to fight against drug menace.PM Modi also connected with the winners of the International Mathematics Olympiad who won 4 gold and 1 silver medal for the country.
Earlier this month, PM Modi had called upon the citizens to share ideas for for Mann Ki Baat episode.
“I’ve been getting numerous inputs for this month’s #MannKiBaat, which will take place on Sunday the 28th. Happy to see several youngsters in particular highlight collective efforts aimed at transforming our society. You can keep sharing inputs on MyGov, the NaMo App or record your message on 1800-11-7800. https://mygov.in/group-issue/,” he had said in a post on X.
The post attracted over 4246 submissions with some asking the prime minister to talk about examination system in the light of recent alleged NEET paper-leak issue. The talk, however, focused majorly on the schemes by central government that had benefitted women, art and culture of the nation.
Following are top quotes from 112th ‘Mann ki Baat’ episode:
- Right now the whole world is engrossed with Paris Olympics. The Olympics give our players a chance to hoist the tricolour on the world stage, to do something for the country. You too should encourage our players. Cheer for Bharat!
- Charaideo Moidam of Assam is being included in the Unesco world heritage site. This will be the 43rd site in India but the first site in the north east. Charaideo Moidam means ‘shining city on the hills’.
- The government has opened a special centre named ‘Manas’. This is a big step in the fight against drugs. A few days ago, the helpline and portal of ‘Manas’ were launched. The government has issued a toll free number ‘1933’. Anyone can call on this number and get necessary advice or information related to rehabilitation.
- The turnover of Khadi Village Industries has crossed Rs 1.5 lakh crore for the first time and Khadi sales have increased by 400%. This increasing sale of Khadi and handloom is also creating a large number of new employment opportunities. Most of the women are associated with this industry, hence they are the ones who are getting the maximum benefit.
- We will celebrate ‘National Handloom Day’ on 7th August. Nowadays, the way handloom products have made their place in the hearts of people is really very successful, tremendous. Now many private companies are also promoting handloom products and sustainable fashion through AI.
- A country can progress only by taking pride in its culture. Many such efforts are being made in India as well, one such effort is Project Pari. Pari means Public art of India. Take for example Bharat Mandapam of Delhi. Here you will get to see amazing artworks from all over the country. I urge art and culture lovers to work more on public art.
- Let’s talk about colours. Such colours that filled the lives of more than 250 women of Rohtak district of Haryana with colours of prosperity. These women associated with handloom industry. Earlier they used to run small shops and do minor work to make ends meet. But everyone has desire to move forward. So, they decided to join Unnati self help group. And by joining this group, they got training in block printing and dyeing.
