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Mann Ki Baat: Let us continue the efforts towards national integration, says PM Modi

New Delhi, Oct 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation during the 70th edition of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, at 11am on Sunday.

Mann Ki Baat

Addressing the nation, in the 70th edition of his Mann ki Baat programme, PM Modi wished citizens on the occasion of Dussehra.

Modi lauded efforts of residents of Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir in producing pencil wood for the country.

"Unity is strength, Unity is power," said PM Modi. He also urged countrymen to visit a government-run website- ekbharat.gov.in and called for donations for efforts on national integration.

"During festivals, do remember lockdown times when we got to know those close associates of society without whom our lives would have been very difficult. Sanitisation workers, housekeepers & guards were with us in difficult times, now in festivals, we've to take them along," PM Modi.

Oct 25, 2020, 11:38 AM IST

Here are instances from Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh, of innovators in agriculture
Oct 25, 2020, 11:38 AM IST

With emerging possibilities in the agriculture sector, more and more youth are now engaging themselves in this field: PM
Oct 25, 2020, 11:38 AM IST

During the lockdown, many instances of technology based service delivery were explored in the country and it is not that only the big technology and logistic companies are capable of the same : PM
Oct 25, 2020, 11:36 AM IST

The Kashmir Valley meets almost 90% demand for the Pencil Slats, timber casings of the entire country, and of that, a very large share comes from Pulwama: PM
Oct 25, 2020, 11:33 AM IST

Pulwama in Kashmir is playing an important role in educating the entire country; the Kashmir Valley meets almost 90% demand for Pencil Slats, timber casings; in Pulwama, #Oukhoo is known as the 'Pencil Village'
Oct 25, 2020, 11:33 AM IST

On 31st October, we lost former Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi; I most respectfully pay my tributes to her
Oct 25, 2020, 11:33 AM IST

On 31 Oct., we will also celebrate '#ValmikiJayanti'; I pay my obeisance to Maharishi Valmiki; Maharishi Valmiki’s lofty ideals continue to inspire millions; he is a beacon of great hope for millions of the impoverished and Dalits
Oct 25, 2020, 11:33 AM IST

There have also been forces which continuously try to sow the seeds of suspicion in our minds, and try to divide the country; the nation too has given a befitting reply to these ill-intentions every time
Oct 25, 2020, 11:33 AM IST

In the last century, in our country, we have had luminaries such as Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar who forged unity among us all through the medium of the Constitution
Oct 25, 2020, 11:33 AM IST

Pilgrimage in itself knits India in a common thread; the chain of Jyotirlingas and Shaktipeethas binds India
Oct 25, 2020, 11:33 AM IST

Sardar Patel devoted his entire life for the unity of the country; today through our speech, our bearing and our actions, we have to carry forward the entire spectrum of values that unite us
Oct 25, 2020, 11:32 AM IST

Bapu had said that the jestful banter of Sardar Patel made him laugh so much that he would get cramps in the stomach - in it, there is a lesson for us too - Keep your sense of humour alive irrespective of how difficult the situations are
Oct 25, 2020, 11:31 AM IST

We have to constantly try through our creativity, love to bring out beautiful colors of '#EkBharatShresthaBharat' even in smallest of our tasks! In this context, I urge all of you to visit a website - http://ekbharat.gov.in: PM
Oct 25, 2020, 11:30 AM IST

Unity is Power, Unity is strength, Unity is Progress, Unity is Empowerment, United we will scale new heights : PM
Oct 25, 2020, 11:30 AM IST

Our centres of faith established from Tripura-Gujarat, J&K-Tamil Nadu,unite us as one.Bhakti movement became mass movement throughout India. Various rivers in country invoked before each ritual, ranging from Indus located in far north to Kaveri, lifeline of South IndiA
Oct 25, 2020, 11:30 AM IST

Today through our speech, bearing, actions & every moment we have to carry forward the entire spectrum of values that unite us so that sense of ease, belongingness is inculcated in mind of the citizen living in one part of country for citizen living in other
Oct 25, 2020, 11:25 AM IST

My dear countrymen, Sardar Patel devoted his entire life for the unity of the country. He integrated the Indian public with the Freedom Movement: PM
Oct 25, 2020, 11:25 AM IST

My dear countrymen, in a few days we will celebrate Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel’s birth anniversary, the 31st of October as ‘#NationalUnityDay’: PM
Oct 25, 2020, 11:25 AM IST

Vikas Vartul Trust, Bhav Nagar, Gujarat is very helpful to students who are preparing for competitive exams: PM
Oct 25, 2020, 11:25 AM IST

But you will be happy to know that all over India there are several people who get immense happiness spreading knowledge. These are people who are always eager to get everyone inspired to study: PM
Oct 25, 2020, 11:25 AM IST

My dear countrymen, it is said that learning is growing. Today in Mann Ki Baat, I will introduce you to a person who has a novel passion. This is the passion of sharing the joys of reading and writing with others
Oct 25, 2020, 11:24 AM IST

PM Modi speaks to Pon Mariyyapan ji from Thoothukudi. He has a very small salon where he has done an exemplary work of converting a small portion of his salon into a library.
Oct 25, 2020, 11:24 AM IST

Our country has many forms of martial arts. I would like our young friends to know more about them learn them and over the course of time bring about innovations in the same: PM
Oct 25, 2020, 11:23 AM IST

Ancient India had many such sports which would bring about extraordinary growth within oneself- they give new dimensions to our mind and body balance. However, probably our young friends of new generation are not that acquainted with Mallakhambh.Do search more about it
Oct 25, 2020, 11:17 AM IST

this time on Gandhi Jayanti the Khadi store in Cannaught Place at Delhi witnessed purchases of over one crore rupees in just a day. Similarly the khadi masks have also become very popular during Corona
Oct 25, 2020, 11:14 AM IST

When we take pride in our own things, the world’s curiosity around them also grows – Just like our spirituality, #Yoga, #Ayurveda has attracted the whole world: PM
Oct 25, 2020, 11:14 AM IST

Popularity of khadi rising, it is being produced in many places of the world. There is a place in Mexico called Oaxaca.Many villages in this area, local villagers weave khadi. Today, khadi of this place gained popularity by name Oaxaca Khadi
Oct 25, 2020, 11:14 AM IST

Today when we are going Vocal for Local, the whole world are also becoming a fan of our local products. Many of our local products have the potential of becoming global. One such example is Khadi: PM
Oct 25, 2020, 11:10 AM IST

We must also think of our braveheart soldiers who firmly stationed on our borders in line of duty, even during these festive time, all in service, security of Mother India. We have to light a lamp at home in honour of these brave sons, daughters of Mother India
Oct 25, 2020, 11:09 AM IST

This time, amid the enthusiasm of festival, when you go shopping make sure to remember your resolve of 'vocal for local.' When purchasing goods from market give priority to local products: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during MannKiBaat.
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