Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation through his monthly radio broadcast, Mann Ki Baat. It was the 103rd edition of the programme. The Prime Minister spoke on how NDRF, authorities, along with local people put in a united effort during the relief work during these tough times. The PM also noted how people are making an effort to revive the environment by conserving water which is the need of the hour for everyone. PM Modi also highlighted how the change in Haj policy has benefitted many Muslim women in the country.


Highlights From 'Mann Ki Baat'



  • PM praised the role of NDRF for the relief work and dedication works with for the people during the tough time of natural calamities. He said that the countrymen, including authorities, soldiers and locals, have brought the power of collective effort to the fore. "Past few days have been full of worry and trouble due to natural calamities. People had to suffer in many places due to many flooding rivers like Yamuna. Incidents of landslides have also occurred in hilly areas. In the midst of calamities, all of us countrymen have once again brought to the fore the power of collective effort," the Prime Minister said. 



  • Talking about efforts that are being made to conserve water, PM Modi praised the tribals of Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol who, with the help of officials, have begun transforming the wells into water recharge systems. Praising another such effort, he said, "One such encouraging news has come in from Uttar Pradesh. A few days ago, in UP, a record of planting 30 crore trees in a single day has been made."



  • PM Modi said that he also received a large number of letters from Muslim women who recently returned after completing 'Haj'. "These women performed 'Haj' without any male companion or 'Mehram'. Their number is not just 50 or 100, but over 4,000. This is a huge change, earlier Muslim women were not allowed to perform 'Haj' without any 'Mehram'. I would like to thank the Govt of Saudi Arabia for appointing women coordinators for Muslim women performing 'Haj' without 'Mehram'," the PM added.



  • PM Modi said that over 60,000 Amrit Sarovars built during the ‘Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' are increasingly radiating their glow. "Work on building over 50,000 Amrit Sarovars is also underway. The people of our country are making new efforts to conserve water," he informed.



  • The Prime Minister also spoke on the ongoing month of 'Saawan'. He said, "My dear countrymen, at present the holy month of 'Saawan' is going on. Along with worshipping Mahadev, 'Sawan' is associated with greenery and joy."



  • PM Modi remembered two American tourists who came to visit Baba Amarnath."People from all over the world are coming to our pilgrimages. I came to know about two such American friends who came from California for Amarnath Yatra," the PM added.  



  • Recalling a Yoga practitioner he met during his recent France visit, the PM said, "Recently, when I had gone to France, I met Charlotte Chopin who is a Yoga Practitioner, Yoga Teacher, and she is more than 100 years old. She has been practicing Yoga for the last 40 years. She credits her health and longevity to Yoga."



  • PM Modi said, "A few days ago, there was a craze across social media, America has returned us over 100 rare and ancient artifacts. These artifacts returned to India are from 250 to 2500 years old. These rare things belong to different regions of the country. He added, "I would like to thank the US Government for returning this precious heritage to us. Even in 2016 and 2021, when I visited America, many artifacts were returned to India."



  • The Prime Minister spoke on how the government is trying to curb the drug menace in the country. He said, "To save the youth of Jammu and Kashmir from drugs, many innovative efforts have been visible. Programs like Musical Night, Bike Rallies are happening there. To spread this message in Chandigarh, Local Clubs have been linked with it. They call these VADA clubs. VADA means Victory Against Drug Abuse." He further added, "Many sports groups have also been formed in Punjab, which are running awareness campaigns to focus on fitness and get rid of drug addiction. The increasing participation of youth in the campaign against drug abuse is very encouraging. These efforts lend a lot of strength to the campaign against drugs in India. If we want to save the future generations of the country, we have to keep them away from drugs."


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