Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addresses Mann Ki Baat at 11AM today. This is the second Mann Ki Baat programme in PM Modi’s second consecutive term as the Prime Minister of India. The Prime Minister spoke on a wide range of issues in today’s edition of Mann Ki Baat.

Mann Ki Baat, July 2019 : Highlights

• “I am happy that my request to share the books you all read, on the ‘Narendra Modi Mobile App’ has generated a great response. People have been sharing details of what they are reading. Let us keep reading and keep sharing” PM Modi.

Water Conservation

PM also talked about the water conservation and appreciated the efforts taken by the people of Jharkhand. He also congratulated the Meghalaya Government for becoming the first state to implement its own water policy. He also appreciated the efforts of Harayana Government for closely working with the farmers in promoting water conservation. PM also requested for community efforts in promoting water conservation, by taking the help of exhibitions and plays. He also appreciated the efforts taken by common man in promoting water conservation.

Achievements by Young Indians

PM Modi also talked about a few young champions whose achievements will make every Indian proud.

“All of us know that just the word CANCER is more than enough to scare the world. It conjures images of Death waiting at the doorstep. But each of these Ten children, not only fought against the dreaded disease cancer in their battle of life, but also brought glory & laurels to the country. In sports and games, we often get to see a player becoming a champion after winning a tournament or bagging a medal; this was a rare occasion when the participants were champions BEFORE they entered the contest… they were champions of LIFE, the battle.”, PM Modi said in his monthly broadcast on Mann Ki Baat

He also added, “Actually, this month, the World Children’s Winners Games were held in Moscow. It is a unique sports tournament meant for young cancer survivors; only they who have emerged fighting cancer, can take part. In this tournament, sports & games such as shooting, chess, swimming, running, football & table-tennis are organized. All Ten champions of our country won medals in this tournament. Out of these, some players even won more than one medal.”

Space and Science

“The year 2019 has been a good one for Indian space and science.”, PM Modi. He also said, “Our scientists launched the A-Sat in March. After that, amidst the hectic engagements during Elections, an important development such as the A-Sat could not be a prominent part of the discourse. Whereas the fact is, through the A-Sat, we have acquired the capability of destroying a satellite three hundred Kilometres away in a mere three minutes. India became the fourth country in the world, possessing this capacity. And now, on the 22nd of July, the nation watched with pride Chandrayaan II taking strides into space from Sriharikota. Visuals of Chandrayaan II lifting off filled our countrymen’s hearts with glory, zest and joy.”

The Chandrayan II mission is “Indian to the core…Indian in heart and spirit” and it will lead to a “better understanding of the moon”, PM Modi said today.

“But if you ask me what the two greatest lessons I have received from Chandrayaan II, I shall say they are Faith & Fearlessness. We should trust our talents & capacities; we should have faith in them.

The second important lesson is – never lose hope in the face of stumbling blocks or obstacles. The way our scientists rectified Technical issues in record time, burning the midnight oil, is in itself an exemplary, unparalleled task. The world watched the Tapasya, the awesome perseverance of our scientists. We should also feel proud of the fact that despite hindrances, there is no change in the arrival time… many are amazed at that. We have to face temporary setbacks in life… but always remember- the capacity to overcome them resides within us”, PM Modi

Quiz Competition for Students

Prime Minister Modi also invited the students to take part in a quiz contest. Highest scorer from every state will get an opportunity to visit Sriharikota, and witness the moment when Chandrayaan would be landing on the surface of the Moon. The details of this contest will be available on MyGov platform, starting August 1, 2019.

“I urge students to participate in this competition, make it interesting, memorable through  participation. I specially call upon schools, parents, teachers to strive hard to ensure victory for their respective schools. Encourage all students to join” PM Modi.

Cleanliness Campaign

PM Modi lauded the efforts Yogesh Saini and his team for promoting cleanliness and art in an unique way. He also talked about his stellar role during the Kumbh, Prayagraj. “Yogesh Saini is an engineer who left his job in America and returned to serve Mother India. Recently, he has picked up the gauntlet to not just clean up Delhi, but to beautify it.” PM Modi.

“This movement has now advanced from cleanliness towards beautification”, PM Modi.

PM talked about the importance of developing the ‘Waste to Wealth’ culture in our society.

Back to Village

A comment by Muhammad Aslam on MyGov drew the Prime Minister’s attention and he decided to speak about it during today’s Mann Ki Baat. “Upon reading which I felt curious to know more about the ‘Back to village’ programme and when I got to knew it at length, I felt that the entire nation should get to know about this programme”, PM Modi.

Backt to Village – a week long prograame encompassing about 4500 panchayats witnessed the govt. officials briefing the villagers about the schemes and programmes implemented by the Government and also inquired whether these facilities were available to them or not. The officials spent 2 days & a night at panchayat, enabling them to spend time in village & to reach across to every establishment in village.

“And how the facilities rendered by panchayats can affect the day to day life, were topics that were discussed and people too interacted in a participatory fashion telling about their problems. Literacy, sex ratio, health, hygiene, water conservation, electricity, water, Girl education, senior citizen’s concerns etc. were some of the topics that were discussed at length”, PM Modi.

“This programme became a festival celebrating development, a festival of people’s participation and a festival of people’s awakening!”, PM Modi

“To make this programme even more interesting many other means were employed. Many sports competitions for kids were organized under the aegis of ‘Khelo India’. Sports Kits, MNREGA job cards and SC/ST certificates were distributed. There were Financial Literacy camps and Agriculture and Horticulture Department set up stalls where knowledge about govt. schemes was disseminated. In this manner, this programme became a festival celebrating development, a festival of people’s participation and a festival of people’s awakening!”, PM Modi added while talking about the Back to Village prograame.

Monsoon

“My dear countrymen, Shriman Dattatraya Ramchandra Bendre, gyanpith laureate and poet has described the significance of the month of Sawan in this manner- in his poem.

होडिगे मडिगे आग्येद लग्ना | अदराग भूमि मग्ना |

Meaning that the relationship between drizzling rain and stream of water is wondrous and earth gets bedazzled by such spectacle!”, PM Modi

While talking about monsoons, PM Modi assured support to those who are suffering from floods. He also highlighted the record participation in the Amarnath Yatra, visits to Kedarnath and praised local citizens for their hospitality. He further added Monsoon brings freshness and happiness, and requested everyone to visit those tourist spots and enjoy the scenic beauty.

My dear countrymen, where to begin ‘Mann Ki Baat’ and where to end it, is a difficult task! But there is a time limit! I’ll be back after a month’s wait and meet you again. You’ll have lots to tell me after a month’s interval and I’ll incorporate the information in the next episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ and let me remind my young friends that do not forget to participate in the quiz competition, do not forgo the opportunity to visit Sriharikota at any cost. Many thanks to you all. Namaskar. : PM Modi