Mann Ki Baat

December 30, 2024 2:55 PM

PM Modi lauds India’s progress in fighting malaria and cancer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted India’s significant achievements in the fight against malaria and cancer, noting that these efforts are now being recognized and appreciated worldwide. In the 117th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ PM Modi referred to a WHO report that reveals India has achieved an 80 percent reduction in malaria cases and deaths between 2015 and 2023. He said, “Malaria has been a big challenge confronting humanity for four thousand years. Even at the time o...

December 30, 2024 2:20 PM

PM Modi calls on India’s creative industry to join WAVES summit, honors cinema legends

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a call to India’s entertainment and creative industries to come together and showcase the nation’s creative prowess on the global stage. In the 117th episode of his monthly radio program ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ the Prime Minister announced that India will host the inaugural World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit (WAVES) from February 5-9, 2025, marking a milestone moment for the country’s burgeoning media and entertainment sector. WAVES Summit Drawi...

December 29, 2024 12:07 PM

Mann Ki Baat: Nationwide campaign for citizens to read the Preamble, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the 117th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday launched a nationwide campaign to honour the milestone of India celebrating 75 years of the adoption of its Constitution He said, "2025 is just around the corner, knocking on the door. On January 26, 2025, it will be 75 years since the adoption of the Constitution. It is a matter of immense pride for all of us. The Constitution that our Consitution makers gave us has stood the test of time....

November 24, 2024 3:29 PM

“A Mini India exists in Guyana,” says PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 116th episode of his monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat,' highlighted the deep influence of the Indian diaspora in Guyana, describing the Caribbean nation as a "Mini India" where people of Indian origin have excelled in politics, business, education, and culture. Reflecting on the historical connection, PM Modi said, “About 180 years ago, people from India were taken to Guyana to work as laborers in the fields and for other work. Today, people of Indi...

November 24, 2024 2:11 PM

PM Modi lauds libraries as hub of creativity, highlights efforts to inspire children’s love for books

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 116th episode of his monthly radio program Mann Ki Baat, highlighted the transformative role of libraries as hubs of creativity and learning. He lauded efforts across India to cultivate a love for books among children and emphasized the importance of fostering creativity through such initiatives. “Books are said to be a man’s best friend, and what better place to strengthen this friendship than a library?” PM Modi said. The Prime Minister praised seve...

November 24, 2024 1:14 PM

“When the youth brainstorm on taking the country forward, we definitely get concrete results”: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the youth of the country for their significant contributions to India's progress and emphasized that when young people come together to brainstorm ideas for the country's future, "concrete results" are achieved. Speaking during the 116th episode of his radio program, Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister celebrated the National Cadet Corps (NCC) Raising Day and reflected on his own "invaluable" experience as an NCC cadet. He said that the Corps has play...

October 27, 2024 2:35 PM

PM Modi warns nation about rising ‘Digital Arrest’ scams in Mann Ki Baat

In his latest Mann Ki Baat broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over the rising cases of cyber fraud in India, particularly scams referred to as "Digital Arrests." During the address, he urged citizens to be vigilant and warned that there is no legal provision for such arrests under Indian law. PM Modi shared a recorded conversation between a victim and a scammer to illustrate the issue. Fraudsters posing as officers from the Police, CBI, or Narcotics Department use th...

October 27, 2024 1:00 PM

‘Mann Ki Baat’: PM Modi urges people to celebrate 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, Birsa Munda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the nation to participate in the celebrations of the 150th birth anniversaries of two revered leaders, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and Birsa Munda. Announcing this initiative on the 115th episode of his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi emphasized the importance of honoring the legacy of these great figures who championed unity and freedom for India. In his address, PM Modi shared that the government has decided to mark the 150th birth annivers...

September 29, 2024 12:37 PM

“Listeners are real anchors of this program”: PM Modi on 10 years of ‘Mann Ki Baat’

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio show 'Mann ki Baat' is set to complete ten years on October 3, he thanked the listeners of the program for being the "real anchors". On 114th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, PM Modi said, "The listeners of Mann Ki Baat are the real anchors of this program. A commonly held belief has become so ingrained that as long as there are no spicy or negative conversations, it does not receive much attention. But Mann Ki Baat has proved how hungry the people...

September 16, 2024 3:24 PM

Swachh Bharat Mission: A game changer for public health

The recent release of the scientific report in the journal Nature on the Swachh Bharat Mission’s (SBM) impact on the reduction in infant and child mortality broadly coincides with the 10th anniversary of the programme. Announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech to the nation from the Red Fort on August 15, 2014, it was formally launched on October 2 of the same year. This was the first time in history that any head of government in the world was publicly co...