Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 87th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ at 11 am. PM Modi was addressing the radio programme for the first time after winning assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa.
PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat Highlights:
India achieves its highest-ever goods exports target of $400 billion: PM Modi
PM Modi during the Mann Ki Baat episode said that,”New products from all corners of country are reaching foreign shores. Leather products from Hailakandi in Assam or handloom products from Osmanabad, fruits and vegetables from Bijapur or black rice from Chandauli, exports of all of these are increasing”.
1.25 lakh small businessmen sold goods to govt, says PM
Close to 1.25 lakh small entrepreneurs, small shopkeepers from every corner of the country have sold their goods directly to the government, PM Modi said.
We should promote ‘Vocal for Local’: PM Modi
When each and every Indian is vocal for local, it does not take long for the local to become global, PM Modi said. The Prime Minister requested citizens to make “Local ‘Global’ and augment the prestige of our products further”.
PM Modi remembers Baba Sivanand during his 87th edition of Mann Ki Baat
On Padma recipient Baba Sivanand, PM Modi said, ” Age of 126 years and fitness of Sivanand are subject of discussion today. Baba Sivanand is fitter than those one-4th his age. The life of Baba is an inspiration for all of us. I wish him a long life. He has a passion for yoga&leads healthy lifestyle”.