While concluding his monthly radio show Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted everyone for upcoming festivals and urged them to buy ‘Made In India’ products during the festival. He asserted that only buying clay-made lamps (diyas) would not achieve the purpose of supporting local traders, we should buy a range of products.
This was the 114th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popular radio show completed ten years. Modi said the ‘Make in India’ programme is also completing its 10 years, asserting that export is rising in every sector and the rise in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is a testimony to its success. It has helped local manufacturers a lot, he added.
The prime minister praised women farmers for their contribution to water conservation. The PM also expresses his gratitude to countless people who send letters and suggestions for the programme every month.
He that his monthly radio broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has shown that people like positive developments and inspiring and encouraging stories. Describing it as an “emotional” episode, he said the programme has become a unique platform that celebrates the spirit of India and showcases the collective strength of the nation.
Modi said there is generally a perception that people don’t pay attention if the content is not spicy or negative. However, ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has shown that they are eager for positive information.People like positive things, inspiring examples and encouraging stories, he noted.
Referring to his recent visit to the US, Modi said the return of nearly 300 antiquities to India is being widely talked about. When people start taking pride in their heritage, the world also respects their sentiments, he said, asserting that a large number of ancient artefacts have been returned to India by different countries in the last 10 years of his government.
In the programme, he highlighted the success of the ‘Swachh Bharat’ mission, lauding it as a great tribute to Mahatma Gandhi who put special emphasis on cleanliness all his life. “On October 2, the Swachh Bharat Mission completed 10 years. This is an occasion to commend those who turned it into a mass movement. It is also a befitting tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who dedicated his entire life to this cause,” he added.