On Sunday, Prime Minister Modi spoke at the 110th episode of “Mann Ki Baat.” Modi emphasized in his speech the advancements made by women in society. According to the PM, no one would have imagined that women from rural areas of our nation would also be proficient drone pilots until a few years ago. However, this is starting to happen now.
The prime minister also addressed a number of other topics, including approaching Lok Sabha elections, livestock husbandry, and wildlife conservation.
Top quotes from PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’
- “On March 8, Women’s Day will be celebrated… Women’s power in India is advancing in all fields… Women are excelling in every aspect of life today.”
- “Few years ago, who would have imagined that women in villages in India would be flying drones? But now it is becoming a reality. There is a lot of talk about ‘drone didi’ these days…”
- “World Wildlife Day is approaching. This day aims to raise awareness about wildlife conservation. This year, digital innovation is a key focus in the theme of World Wildlife Day.”
- “Thanks to the government’s efforts in recent years, the tiger population in India has increased. The number of tigers in the Chandrapur Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra has exceeded 250.”
- “A company based in Bengaluru has developed apps called ‘Bagheera’ and ‘Garuda’. The ‘Bagheera’ app can monitor the speed of vehicles and activities during jungle safaris.”
- “In Roorkee, Uttarakhand, ‘Roter Precision Groups’ in partnership with the Wildlife Institute of India, have created a drone to track alligators in the Ken River.”
- “Goats are an important livestock, but discussions about livestock usually revolve around cows and buffaloes only. Goat rearing is a significant source of income for many people, especially in Kalahandi, Odisha.”
- “Mann ki Baat will not be aired for the next three months due to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections… but the country’s achievements will continue. Share the country’s achievements on social media with the hashtag Mann Ki Baat.”
- “Nowadays, anyone with a mobile phone can create content. Many young people are creating content in various fields such as travel and food. We have launched a contest on ‘MyGov’ called ‘National creators award’… I encourage everyone to participate.”
- Talking about the importance of preserving regional languages, the PM mentioned, “Mohammad Mansha Ji from Ganderbal, Jammu-Kashmir has been working to preserve the Gojri language for 30 years… Banwang Losu ji from Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh is a teacher who has played a crucial role in promoting the Wancho language.”