Sardar Patel, solar energy, Chhath, ISRO feat: Highlights of PM's Mann Ki Baat

Modi also paid tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel a day ahead of his birth anniversary. 

“Friends, Tomorrow, the 31st of October, is National Unity Day, the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. On this day, Run for Unity is organized in every corner of the country. This race strengthens the thread of unity in the country, inspires our youth.”

“Tributes to Bhagwan Birsa Munda. He sacrificed his life for India's independence and protecting the rich tribal culture,” said PM Modi.

"We have to constantly learn from the thoughts of our gurus, be devoted to them. This is also the day of Kartik Purnima. On this day we bathe in pilgrimages, in rivers, do service and charity. I wish you all these festivals. Hearty congratulations to you."

PM Modi urged citizens to read on Mission LiFe (Lifestyle for Environment), an India-led global mass movement to ensure individual and collective action to protect and preserve the environment.

“My dear countrymen, sensitivity towards the environment is embedded in every particle of our society and we can feel it all around us. There is no dearth of people in the country who spend their lives to protect the environment," said Modi.

"Student power is the basis of making India powerful. It’s the youth of today, who will take India to new heights in the coming years," said PM Modi

“After the space sector was opened for India’s youth, revolutionary changes have started coming in it. Start-ups are bringing new innovations and technologies in this field.”

“India has placed 36 satellites in space simultaneously. A special Diwali gift from our youth to the country. With this, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Kutch to Kohima, in the whole country, digital connectivity will be further strengthened,” said Modi.

“India is doing wonders in the solar sector as well as the space sector. The whole world, today, is astonished to see the achievements of India,” he added.

“Most of the houses in Gujarat's Modhera have started generating electricity from solar power. This is a great achievement,” said PM Modi.

PM Modi talks to residents of Modhera village, which was recently declared India’s first solar-powered village. 

PM Modi calls Chhath Puja a “great example” of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat'.

“We see such grand pictures of Chhath puja being celebrated in foreign countries which means that Indian culture and its faith is making a mark in all corners of the world.”

“India is harnessing solar energy in a big way. It is is transforming the lives of the poor and middle class of our country,” Modi said.

PM Modi sends Chhath greetings on Mann Ki Baat. “In Chhath Puja, the Sun worship is proof of the deep connection of our culture with nature,” he said.

Modi addresses the nation through his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'.

PM Modi to address the nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' shortly.