Mann Ki Baat highlights: PM Modi lauds women, social workers and organ donors

PM Modi concluded the 109th edition of Mann Ki Baat by urging students to join ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ programme tomorrow.

During his address, PM Modi announced that “Pariksha Pe Charcha” programme will be held on January 29, 2024 at 11 am. He said the programme has been motivating students and helping them reduce stress about exam preparations.

PM Modi urged students to join the programme tomorrow.

During his address, PM Modi talked about Khelo India Youth Games and highlighted how sportspersons are being given opportunity to showcase their skills and nurture their talent.

He also mentioned beach games organised in Diu.

PM Modi remembered Field Marhal KM Cariappa on his birth anniversary today. He hailed Cariappa's valour and courage and his contribution to India's armed forces.

During his address to the nation, PM Modi paid tributes to freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary today. He highlighted Rai's contribution for India's progress, including his help in establishing Punjab National Bank.

Talking about National Voters' Day celebrated on January 25, PM Modi shared that there are 96 crore eligible voters in India.

He praised the efforts of the Election Commission of India in helping ensure that citizens exercise their right to vote.

PM Modi urged first time voters to get their names added to the voters list.

PM Modi talked about “Hamar Hathi Hamar Goth” radio programme on elephants. He informed that people in Chhattisgarh love the programme.

In his address, PM Modi talked about how Ayurveda, Siddha system of medication is helping people.

He informed that AYUSH ministry has now codified the terminology and data related to the system for the better understanding of doctors and patients.

PM Modi also talked about organ donors. He highlighted that more than 1000 people donated their organs after their death. He lauded the family members of such donors.

During the programme, PM Modi talked about winners of the Padma Awards. He hailed the contribution of the workers at the grassroot level.

He highlighted such social workers are getting limelight now for their great work. He mentioned different social work being done by such people. Some social workers are helping fight drug addiction too.

In his address, PM Modi hailed women power in various fields including sports, defence forces etc. He mentioned women's contribution in self-help groups.

Modi shared that women are doing great work in the field of agriculture as well. He talked about how women are creating bio-products including fertilisers and pesticides.

In the beginning of his address, PM Modi talked about 75th Republic Day ceremony. He highlighted that the Supreme Court has also completed 75 years. He also talked about Lord Ram and how the temple in Ayodhya, has touched upon the hearts of people.

He hailed the support of people in "clean temples" campaign.

Modi also lauded the women forces for their contribution in the Republic Day 2024 parade. He highlighted how many women artists also took part in the parade this year.

The first edition of Mann Ki Baat was broadcast on October 3, 2014. The programme aims to reach out to different sections of Indian society, including women, the elderly and the youth. Through the platform, Modi also spreads awareness about the government's initiatives, policies and welfare schemes.

In the previous edition of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi talked about matters related to science, mental health, artificial intelligence (AI) and fitness. The programme was aired on December 31, 2023.

Welcome to our coverage of the 109th edition of Mann Ki Baat by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.