Top 10 quotes from PM Modi’s 29th Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the science community for India’s record satellite launch and successful testing of a missile system as he made another pitch for digital payments.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 29th edition of monthly radio show, Mann Ki Baat, touched on a range of issues from India’s historic launch of a record 104 satellites on a single rocket to the Indian team’s incredible victory in the Blind T20 Cricket World Cup.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he addresses an election campaign rally in Allahabad, India, February 20, 2017. (Reuters)

Here are the highlights from the Prime Minister’s address:

• After the successful mission of sending Mangalyaan to Mars, recently ISRO achieved a world record in the arena of space: PM Modi

•This cost effective, efficient space programme of ISRO has become a marvel for the entire world: PM Modi

• India has successfully tested Ballistic Interceptor Missile; This is a cutting edge technology in the arena of security: PM

• A lot of emphasis is being laid on DigiDhan. People are moving towards digital currency. Digital transactions are rising: PM Modi

• Remembering Dr Ambedkar, one teaches at least 125 persons about downloading BHIM App and procedure of making transactions through it: PM Modi

• Hard work of farmers has resulted in a record production of more than 2,700 lakh tonnes food grains: PM Modi

• Congrats to women players who won silver at Asian Rugby Sevens Trophy and the Indian team for winning Blind T-20 World Cup: PM Modi

• ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ movement is moving forward with rapid strides. It has now become a campaign of public education: PM Modi

• Human mind is continuously unravelling the secrets of universe: PM Modi (ANI)