PM Modi's Aatmnirbhar Push In 68th Mann Ki Baat, Urges Startups To 'Team Up For Toys'| Key Takeaways

PM Modi addressed the nation on 'Mann Ki Baat' today and encourage the country to go 'Vocal For Local'. PM requested the country to use Indian apps, spoke about nourishment months, and urged startups to help India become a global hub for the production of toys.

Mann Ki Baat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the 68th edition of the monthly radio broadcast 'Mann ki Baat'. PM Modi started his Mann Ki Baat by addressing the concerns in festival season due to Covid 19. PM Modi parised people for digitally celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi and finding inovative ways to enjoy the festive season."This is a time for festivals but at the same time, there is also a sense of discipline among people due to the Covid-19 situation", says PM Modi on Mann ki Baat. PM Modi on Onam Celebrations "Onam is being celebrated during this time around the world, and it is becoming an international festival. It is a festival with a deep connect with farming and harvesting," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi on Toy Production Prime Minister Narendra Modi says toys are very important for children's development. "How can India become a toy production hub? This is necessary as toys can be used to build minds. Even Rabindra Nath Tagore has spoken about the importance of toys," said PM Modi . 'Team up for Toys': PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi says - "I urge our start-up to 'Team up for Toys', this also matches our call for Vocal for Local." PM Modi encourages startups to make India Aatmnirbhar by becoming a global hub for toy production.

National Education Policy focuses on toys too: PM Modi

“We have given the focus on toys in the National Education Policy too. Learning while playing, making toys, etc has been made a part of curriculum”, says PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Computer games are also very famous. Both young and old play them. But most of them are influenced by the West. We should have India-centric games. We can be 'Aatma Nirbhar' in this regard." On the 68th edition of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said “India is known as a land of innovators.” He also talked about an Aatmanirbhar Bharat App Innovation Challenge. ”The seed that was sown during non-cooperation movement 100 years ago, it is our responsibility to transform that into a tree of self-reliant India”, said PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat PM Modi Talks About Applications Prime Minister Narendra Modi says - "We have many different applications that are made in the country - like 'Koo' for microbloging and 'Chingari' - and these are gaining popularity." The Prime Minister urged the nation to know more about these Indian apps which will help in making India digitally self-relaint and will be a push towards 'Vocal For Local' PM Modi on the Importance of Nutrition Prime Minister Narendra Modi says that September should be observed as a 'nutrition month'. He adds that the correct amount of nutrition received during childhood ensures a child's proper physical and mental development and health. The Prime Minister also said that better nutrition for mothers will help in nourishing the children. He mentioned the detailed diet plans and suggestions mentioned in the MyGov app for both mothers and children. He also talked about the importance of a nutritious diet for pregnant women. PM Modi on Trained Dogs Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks about the important role that dogs who have been trained to assist in important operations of the Indian Army, play. PM Modi on Teacher's Day Prime Minister Narendra Modi says - "We will be celebrating Teacher's day on September 5. During the coronavirus pandemic, our teachers have faced many challenges but they have been brave and have adapted to technological changes."

Bring an Indian breed dog home: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi hailed the role of dogs in the security operations in the nation. He also spoke about the Indian Army dogs Vida and Sophie who were awarded the Chief of Army Staff ‘Commendation Cards’ on the 74th Independence Day this year for their role in different operations. He urged the citizens to bring home dogs of Indian breeds next time they think about adopting a pet. PM Modi closed the 68th Mann Ki Baat emphasizing on the importance of masks and social distancing saying " Do Gaz Ki Doori, Mask Zaruri" The prime minister’s broadcast comes a day after the Centre further relaxed restrictions in phase 4 of Unlock, where in what could be a testing of waters for the eventual reopening of schools, the central government has allowed states and Union Territories to permit 50% of teaching and non-teaching staff in schools. The Unlock 4.0 guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday said this could be for the purpose of online teaching/tele-counselling and related work after September 21.