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January 25, 2026 1:52 PM

Proud to See Youth Conscious About Cleanliness: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed pride in the growing awareness and proactive efforts of India’s youth in promoting cleanliness and protecting the environment, emphasizing that small, sustained initiatives are making a meaningful impact across the country. Speaking during his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said, “In Mann Ki Baat, we have consistently raised the issue of cleanliness. I am proud to see that our youth are very conscious about the cleanliness arou...

January 25, 2026 1:10 PM

PM Modi Urges Voter Participation, Start-up Growth and Quality Manufacturing in Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 130th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, addressed voters, start-ups, quality manufacturing, environmental efforts, cultural trends, and people-led initiatives across India. Marking the eve of Republic Day and National Voters’ Day, the Prime Minister called voters the “soul of democracy” and urged young citizens turning 18 to register as voters. He suggested celebrating first-time voters with sweets and community gatherings to raise a...

December 28, 2025 3:09 PM

PM Modi reflects on country’s achievements in ‘Mann Ki Baat’, says 2025 gave India greater self-confidence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the major and historic events that occurred in the country in 2025, saying the year gave India “even greater self-confidence,” and added that the nation is now ready to move forward in 2026 with new hopes and resolutions. Addressing his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said, “In just a few days, the year 2026 will knock on our door, and today, as I speak to you, memories of the entire year are swirling in my mind – many ...

December 1, 2025 10:45 AM

PM Modi praises ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ for boosting fitness awareness

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the growing popularity of the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ initiative, saying such activities are encouraging more people, especially the youth, to adopt healthier lifestyles. He made the remarks during the 128th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ initiative is a weekly event which reinforces PM Modi's vision of "Fitness Ka Dose, Adha Ghanta Roz" and "Fight Against Obesity". “There are man...

November 30, 2025 6:43 PM

PM Modi encourages winter tourism, highlights growing footfall in Uttarakhand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India has significant potential to become a major destination for winter tourism and noted the rising popularity of Uttarakhand among travellers. He made the remarks during the 128th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. PM Modi said that several countries have built successful tourism models around winter sports and activities such as skiing, snowboarding, trekking and ice climbing. He added that India, with its diverse landscap...

November 30, 2025 6:43 PM

India doubles honey production to 1.5 lakh metric tonnes, exports triple: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India has doubled its annual honey production to more than 1.5 lakh metric tonnes, while honey exports have tripled in recent years. He made the remarks during the 128th episode of his radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. PM Modi highlighted several regional initiatives contributing to the growth of honey production. He noted that Ramban Sulai honey from Jammu and Kashmir, made from wild basil, gained wider recognition after receiving a Geographical I...

November 30, 2025 2:47 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi highlights India’s recent achievements in sports

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India is making rapid progress in the world of sports, noting several recent achievements across multiple disciplines. Speaking during the 128th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', he said that the month had been “significant” for Indian sports. PM Modi began by congratulating the Indian women’s team on winning the ICC Women’s World Cup. He also highlighted India’s best-ever performance at the Deaf Olympics in Tokyo, where the country secured 20...

November 30, 2025 2:43 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges citizens to support ‘Vocal for Local’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reiterated his appeal for citizens to strengthen the “vocal for local” movement, encouraging people to prioritise Indian-made products. He made the remarks during the 128th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. PM Modi said that the message of promoting local craftsmanship was reflected even in the gifts he presented to world leaders during the recent G20 Summit. These included a Chola-era inspired bronze Nataraja statue for the Presid...

November 30, 2025 5:49 PM

PM Modi hails INS Mahe induction, highlights Indian Navy’s push for self-reliance

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the induction of INS Mahe into the Indian Navy reflects the force’s rapid progress towards self-reliance. Speaking during the 128th episode of his radio programme Mann Ki Baat, he described the development as a matter of national pride. INS Mahe, inducted last week in Mumbai, has an indigenous design. PM Modi noted that its name has historical significance linked to Mahe in Puducherry and that many people from Kerala and Tamil Nadu observed tha...

November 30, 2025 2:35 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi highlights global interest in Bhagavad Gita, India’s cultural heritage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday underscored the growing global engagement with India’s cultural and spiritual traditions, noting increasing international interest in the Bhagavad Gita and Buddhist relics. He was addressing the 128th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat. PM Modi said that visitors can now “literally experience” the Mahabharata at the Mahabharata Experience Centre in Kurukshetra, where the epic is presented using 3D, light, sound, and digital technolo...