Pm mann ki baat

December 28, 2025 3:08 PM

PM Modi says traditional arts are empowering society, becoming a vehicle for economic progress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India's traditional arts are empowering society and emerging as a major vehicle for people's economic progress. He cited inspiring examples from Andhra Pradesh and Manipur, while highlighting the role of women-led initiatives. Addressing the 129th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', the Prime Minister said he wanted to share stories of individuals, especially women, who have taken the lead in promoting culture and art while gen...

December 28, 2025 2:03 PM

PM Modi highlights Manipur youth’s solar initiative in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the efforts of a young entrepreneur from Manipur, Moirangthem Seth, who has helped bring solar power to hundreds of households in the state, during his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat. Referring to Seth’s work, the Prime Minister said the initiative demonstrated how local solutions could address long-standing challenges such as lack of electricity in remote areas. “There is an old saying: where there is a will, there is a way. A young ma...

August 31, 2025 5:55 PM

PM Modi hails Bihar’s ‘Solar Didi’, urges citizens to adopt solar power

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday narrated the inspiring story of Devki, fondly known as Bihar's 'Solar Didi', who transformed her village in Muzaffarpur through the use of solar pumps that boosted irrigation and enhanced farmers' incomes. He also urged people across the country to adopt solar panels and harness the abundant energy radiated by the Sun in India. Speaking during the 125th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said: "These days you must have...

August 31, 2025 3:47 PM

Proudly say, this is Swadeshi!: PM Modi pitches ‘Vocal for Local’ as path to Viksit Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to people across the country to mark the upcoming festive season by embracing Swadeshi goods, adopting the mantra of Vocal for Local, and walking the path of Aatmanirbhar Bharat to realise the vision of Viksit Bharat. Addressing the 125th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said, "At this time, the whole country is celebrating the pomp and fervour of Ganesh Utsav. The radiance of many festivals will spread in th...

August 31, 2025 2:18 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi cites Italy, Canada, Russia to highlight global reach of Indian culture

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised the expanding influence of Indian culture across the world, citing examples from Italy, Canada, and Russia, where awareness and appreciation of Indian traditions are steadily rising. Addressing the 125th episode of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister said, “Wherever you go in the world, you will definitely find the influence of Indian culture, and this influence is not limited to the big cities alone, but is visi...

August 31, 2025 1:11 PM

PM Modi hails Surat security guard’s tribute to martyrs in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Jitendra Singh Rathore, a security guard from Surat in Gujarat, for his unique way of paying homage to martyrs, describing him as a "great inspiration for every patriot" and someone who teaches the nation a "true lesson" of patriotism. While working as a security guard, Rathore has devoted himself to collecting information about soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country, beginning with those who fought in the First World War. Addressing ...

August 31, 2025 12:03 PM

PM Modi lauds rescue teams in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ as monsoon wreaks havoc across India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the Indian Armed Forces, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), social workers, and locals who have stepped in to support rescue efforts as the monsoon continues to wreak havoc in several parts of the country. The monsoon has caused widespread devastation across India, from North to South, since its onset. States such as Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Kar...

July 27, 2025 6:30 PM

PM Modi lauds fish farmer who turned Maoist-hit Gumla into aquaculture hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spotlighted a compelling example of grassroots transformation, sharing a poignant story from Gumla district in Jharkhand — a region once shadowed by Maoist violence that now glows with the promise of peace and livelihood. The Prime Minister narrated the journey of Om Prakash Sahu, a young man from Basia block who once stood at the precipice of violence but chose a different path. Amid threats and isolation, Sahu took up fish farming, gradually steering ...

July 27, 2025 3:14 PM

Aim is to make India a sporting superpower, says PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared his vision for making India a sporting superpower and praised the Indian contingent for winning nearly 600 medals at the recent World Police and Fire Games. In the 124th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said that the government’s ‘Khelo Bharat Niti 2025’ has been widely appreciated. “The goal of this policy is clear — to make India a sporting superpower,” he said, adding that startups related to sports, wheth...

July 27, 2025 1:41 PM

From hills to rivers, PM Modi lauds grassroots efforts powering Swachh Bharat Mission

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 124th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, lauded the unwavering spirit of the nation in carrying forward the Swachh Bharat Mission, calling it a shining example of collective will transforming the seemingly impossible into reality. “Sometimes a task appears impossible to some people. They wonder, would this even be possible? But when the country comes together with one thought, even the impossible becomes possible. The Swachh B...