New Delhi, Dec 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 60th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday morning. The programme will be broadcasted on the entire network of AIR and Doordarshan and Narendra Modi App at 11 am.
Here are the Highlights:
Dec 29, 2019, 11:34 AM IST
Concluding 60th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Modi said,''Let's show immense faith in the pursuits (actions), the abilities and the resolve of 130 crore countrymen, and come – let's move forth. Many many thanks, many many good wishes.''
Dec 29, 2019, 11:33 AM IST
The countrymen have the proud privilege to celebrate the last day of Pongal as the birth anniversary of the great Tiruvalluvar. This day is dedicated to the great writer-philosopher-saint Tiruvalluvar and his life.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:33 AM IST
These festivals remind us of India's unity as well as its diversity
Dec 29, 2019, 11:33 AM IST
During this time, we will see the celebration of Lohri in Punjab, Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Maagh Biihu in Assam. These festivals have a close link with the prosperity of farmers and their crops.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:33 AM IST
Makar Sankraanti and Uttaraayan is celebrated with great fervour in the month of January.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:33 AM IST
From Punjab to Tamil Nadu...from Gujarat to Assam...people will celebrate various festivals.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:33 AM IST
Movement of sun, moon and earth doesn't just determine eclipses, rather many other things are also associated with them.
We all know, that based on the sun's motion, various festivals will be celebrated throughout India in the middle of January.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:33 AM IST
In the last 6 months, both the sessions of the 17th Lok Sabha have been very productive.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:32 AM IST
We consider our Parliament as the temple of our democracy. Today, I wish to proudly mention, that the parliamentarians that you have elected have broken all the records of the last 60 years.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:32 AM IST
There are many such schools and colleges that form astronomy clubs, and such steps must be encouraged.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:32 AM IST
Our young scientists not only display a great desire to know their scientific history, but also are resolute in fashioning astronomy's future.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:32 AM IST
ISRO has an astronomical satellite called ASTROSAT. ISRO is planning to launch a satellite called Aditya, to study the sun.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:32 AM IST
In 2016, the then prime minister of Belgium and I, had inaugurated the 3.6 metre Devasthal optical telescope in Nainital. This is known as Asia's largest telescope.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:31 AM IST
We have a giant meter-wave telescope near Pune. Not just that, in Kodaikkaanal, Udagamandala, Guru Shikhar and Hanle Ladakh as well, powerful telescopes are located.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:31 AM IST
India is quite advanced in the field of astronomy, and we have taken path-breaking initiatives in this field.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:31 AM IST
Maalam was a navigator and whatever he experienced professionally, he recorded it in his diary.
Even in the modern age, the very same Maalam's volume' exists as a collection of ancient Gujarati manuscripts.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:31 AM IST
A few years ago, I had unveiled a book called “Pre-modern Kutchi Navigation Techniques and Voyages'. This book, in a way, is the diary of Maalam.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:31 AM IST
Who doesn't know about the prodigious talent of the great Aryabhatta. During his career, he has expounded in great detail about the Solar Eclipse eclipse, as well as the Lunar Eclipse.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:30 AM IST
Our connection with the twinkling stars in the sky is as old as our civilisation.
Many of you might be aware that at various places in India, there are magnificent observatories (Jantar Mantars) – which are worth seeing.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:30 AM IST
ut unfortunately, on that day overcast skies in Delhi prevented me from enjoying the sight. Though, I did get to see beautiful pictures of the solar eclipse that was visible in Kozhikode and some other parts of India.
#PMonAIR🎙️ | But unfortunately, on that day overcast skies in Delhi prevented me from enjoying the sight. Though, I did get to see beautiful pictures of the solar eclipse that was visible in Kozhikode and some other parts of India.#MannKiBaatpic.twitter.com/SqytQ2FgaA
Like my countrymen, especially the youth among them, I too was eager to watch the solar eclipse on the 26th of December.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:30 AM IST
This program has given a new found confidence to the youth in Jammu and Kashmir, and shown them a way to forge ahead.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:30 AM IST
This program has given a new found confidence to the youth in Jammu and Kashmir, and shown them a way to forge ahead.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:30 AM IST
There are many examples of talented youth who have become symbols of change in Jammu and Kashmir, benefiting from 'Himayat Mission'.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:29 AM IST
The Himayat Programme is actually associated with Skill Development and Employment.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:29 AM IST
“Come, we will buy only local, products, emphasize on local products, carrying the fragrance of the sweat of our countrymen - That will be the exultant moment of my free India; let these be the dreams with which we proceed!
Dec 29, 2019, 11:29 AM IST
My dear countrymen, can we pledge, that by 2022, when we achieve 75 years of independence we insist and remain steadfast at least, for about two-three years on buying local products?
Dec 29, 2019, 11:29 AM IST
They all made sacrifices, firmly carrying that dream in their hearts….that of a free India…for the sake of a prosperous, flourishing and free India.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:16 AM IST
We attained freedom owing to sacrifice and penance of innumerable people; a freedom that we are fully enjoying
Dec 29, 2019, 11:16 AM IST
Mahatma Gandhi viewed this spirit of Swadeshi as a lamp illuminating the lives of millions as well as bringing prosperity in the lives of the poorest of the poor.
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Dec 29, 2019, 11:06 am IST
I extend my heartiest greetings to all countrymen on the arrival of year 2020
Dec 29, 2019, 11:07 am IST
One thing certain about the decade to come is, it will witness active contribution of those who were born in 21st century, in country’s progress; these are people who are growing up, understanding the significant issues pertaining to this century
Dec 29, 2019, 11:07 am IST
All of us experience that this generation is extremely talented. It thrives on the dream to do something new, something different
Dec 29, 2019, 11:08 am IST
Not just that, they prefer to follow the system. And in the event of the system not responding properly, they get restless and even courageously question the system itself! I consider this attribute as a virtue.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:08 am IST
Our new generation is an embodiment, a reflection of a new system, a new order, a new age, a new thought.
These are the very people who have to elevate the country to greater heights.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:08 am IST
Swami Vivekanand ji had observed, “My faith is in the younger generation, the modern generation; out of them will come my workers”.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:08 am IST
This generation will play a major role in modernizing India; I feel it beyond any doubt.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:09 am IST
On birth anniversary of Vivekanand on Jan 12, on the occasion of National Youth Day, every young person should give a thought to this responsibility, taking on resolve or the other for this decade.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:09 am IST
Many of you must be aware of the rock in Kanyakumari where Swami Vivekanand ji had entered into the meditative state, the spiritual ‘Antardhyan’.
That very rock Memorial is completing 50 years of existence.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:09 am IST
Whoever visits the place, naturally experiences a surge of inner energy, a sense of positivity; the resolve to contribute something to the country.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:11 am IST
ecently, in connection with the 50 years, our Honourable President paid a visit to the Rock Memorial.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:12 am IST
And it’s a matter of joy that our Vice President too visited the Desert Festival held in Rann of Kutch, Gujarat for the inauguration.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:12 am IST
When our Hon’ble President & Vice President are visiting such important tourist destinations in India, it is bound to inspire our countrymen. I urge you too to travel & visit these places.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:12 am IST
All of us study in myriad colleges, universities & schools. But after completing studies, Alumni Meets are joyous occasions.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:12 am IST
If this union comprises a shared purpose, a resolve, an emotional connect, it lends additional hues to the event.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:12 am IST
I wish to present before you a special occasion. Just recently, I came across on the media, a story on the Bhairavganj Health Centre in the West Champaran district of Bihar.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:12 am IST
At this Bhairavganj Health Centre, thousands of people from neighbouring villages converged for a free health check up
Dec 29, 2019, 11:15 am IST
This was not a government programme, nor was it a government initiative. This was a step taken as part of an Alumni Meet organized by former students of the local K.R. High School. They named it Sankalp 95.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:15 am IST
‘Sankalp 95’ means, the resolve undertaken by the 1995 Batch of that High School
Dec 29, 2019, 11:16 am IST
On one hand, in Bettiah in Bihar, a group of alumni took up the task of health care delivery, on the other, some of Phulpur in Uttar Pradesh have inspired the entire region with their tenacity.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:16 am IST
These women of Phulpur were hampered by financial constraints and poverty, but, they had the resolve to do something for their families and society.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:16 am IST
I especially congratulate the local police and their families, who encouraged these women entrepreneurs by purchasing slippers for themselves and their families made by these women.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:16 am IST
Whenever I hear about the police personnel of Phulpur or their families, you will also recollect, that I had urged from the ramparts of Red Fort on the 15th of August, requesting the countrymen to buy local produce preferably.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:16 am IST
Mahatma Gandhi viewed this spirit of Swadeshi as a lamp illuminating the lives of millions as well as bringing prosperity in the lives of the poorest of the poor.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:16 am IST
We attained freedom owing to sacrifice and penance of innumerable people; a freedom that we are fully enjoying
Dec 29, 2019, 11:29 am IST
They all made sacrifices, firmly carrying that dream in their hearts….that of a free India…for the sake of a prosperous, flourishing and free India.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:29 am IST
My dear countrymen, can we pledge, that by 2022, when we achieve 75 years of independence we insist and remain steadfast at least, for about two-three years on buying local products?
Dec 29, 2019, 11:29 am IST
“Come, we will buy only local, products, emphasize on local products, carrying the fragrance of the sweat of our countrymen - That will be the exultant moment of my free India; let these be the dreams with which we proceed!
Dec 29, 2019, 11:29 am IST
The Himayat Programme is actually associated with Skill Development and Employment.
Dec 29, 2019, 11:30 am IST
There are many examples of talented youth who have become symbols of change in Jammu and Kashmir, benefiting from 'Himayat Mission'.
READ MORE
In his last 'Mann Ki Baat' address on November 24, Modi had announced the launch of 'Fit India School grading system' in schools across the country. He also encouraged people to use one's mother tongue saying all progress is meaningless if one's mother tongue is neglected.
The radio programme is broadcast on the last Sunday of every month and suggestions, stories and ideas are invited from people for it.
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