Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his gratitude to the listeners for their continued support as the monthly radio programme ‘Mann ki Baat’ reached the milestone of 75 episodes.
“It seems like just yesterday when in 2014 we began this journey called Mann Ki Baat. I want to thank all listeners and those who have given inputs for the programme. During this journey, we have discussed a wide range of subjects. We all have learnt so much. Diverse topics have been covered,” PM Modi said.
Key Takeaways
- “Recently Mithali Raj has become the first Indian woman cricketer to have made ten thousand runs. Many congratulations on her achievement.”
2. “The world’s biggest vaccination program is underway in India. In UP’s Jaunpur, a 109-yr-old woman got herself vaccinated. Similarly, a 107-yr-old man in Delhi got himself vaccinated. We have to make people committed towards the mantra of – Dawai bhi, Kadai bhi”
3. “It was in March last year when we heard the term ‘Janata Curfew’. It became an inspiration for the entire world as it was an extraordinary example of discipline.”
4. “In the month of March when we are celebrating Women’s Day, many women players secured records and medals in their name. India bagged top position during the ISSF World Cup shooting organized at Delhi. India also topped the gold medals tally.”
5. “Marimuthu Yoganathan, a bus conductor in Coimbatore, gives free saplings to the bus travellers along with the ticket. He spends a large portion of his income on this. I congratulate him for his efforts.”
6. “Sikari Tisso of Karbi Anglong district of Assam has been documenting Karbi language for 20 yrs. Language is now disappearing from the mainstream, so he decided to protect identity of theirs. Today his efforts have resulted in the documentation of information about the language.”
(With inputs from ANI)