PM Modi Talks About 'Nari-Shakti', Wildlife, Drone Didi In Last Broadcast Of 'Mann Ki Baat' Ahead Of LS Polls

PM Modi on Sunday addressed the nation during the 110th edition of his monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat.'

PM Modi spoke to the nation during his monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat.'

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, began the 110th edition of his monthly radio program Mann Ki Baat. During the address, he shared that Mann Ki Baat will not be broadcast for three months due to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. During the broadcast, he spoke about women empowerment and stated that India's Nari Shakti is touching new heights of progress in every field.

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PM Modi stated: "After a few days on March 8, we will celebrate Women's Day. This special day is an opportunity to salute the contributions of women's power in the developmental journey of the country. The great poet Bharathiyar Ji has said that the world will prosper only when women get equal opportunities."

He further mentioned the NAMO Drone Didi scheme which was launched by the Centre to help women become integral stakeholders of their local farming supply chains. "Who would have thought till a few years ago that in our country, women living in villages would also fly drones. But today this is becoming possible. Today, there is so much discussion about Drone Didi in every village, 'Namo Drone Didi, Namo Drone Didi' is on everyone's lips. Everyone is talking about them," PM said.

While talking about World Wildlife Day on March 3, he said: "This day is celebrated to spread awareness about the conservation of wildlife. This year, digital innovation has been given top priority in the theme of World Wildlife Day."

"Due to the efforts of the government in the last few years, the number of tigers in the country has increased. The number of tigers in the Tiger Reserve of Chandrapur, Maharashtra has crossed the figure of 250. Here cameras have been installed at the border of the village and the forest. Whenever a tiger comes close to the village local people get an alert on their mobile phones with the help of AI," PM Modi added.

PM Modi also announced that the Roter Precision Groups has collaborated with the Wildlife Institute of India to develop a drone to track alligators in Ken River in Uttarkhand's Roorkee. 

The prime minister also shared that a Bengaluru-based company has prepared two apps named 'Garuda' and 'Bagheera'. Using the latter, the speed of vehicles during the jungle safaris can be monitored.

PM Modi also highlighted how humans have been living in a spirit of coexistence with wildlife and nature for thousands of years. He stated: "We have been living in a spirit of coexistence with nature and wildlife for thousands of years. You will be able to experience this yourself. If you ever go to Melghat Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. Tribal families living in Khatkali village near this tiger reserve have converted their houses into homestays with the help of the government."

Stressing the significance of goats as part of livestock, PM Modi stated: "We often limit the talk to cows and buffaloes only but goats are also an important livestock which is not discussed much. Many people in different areas of the country are also associated with goat rearing. In Kalahandi, Odisha, goat rearing is becoming a major source of livelihood for the villagers and is enhancing their standard of living as well."

He also appealed to the social media influencers to motivate first-time voters to cast a vote in the upcoming Lok Sabha Polls. "I will also appeal to the influencers of the nation, Whether they are from the world of sports, From the film industry, From literature, Other professionals, Or our Instagram and YouTube influencers. They should also actively participate in this campaign and motivate our first-time voters. It is the time for General Elections in the country Like earlier, possibly the model code of conduct will be enforced in March," he added.