Mann Ki Baat LIVE | Every medal India wins is special, says PM Modi; asks for focus on sports
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the 80th edition of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday.
Talking of Olympics on his radio programme, the prime minister today said, “This year we won an Olympic medal in hockey after 40 years. You can imagine how happy Major Dhyan Chand must be today.”
“We're seeing love for sports in the youth today. This passion for sports is the greatest tribute to Major Dhyan Chand,” the prime minister added.
PM Modi also talked about the relevance of Sanskrit language and said, “Radio Unity- 90 FM - a community FM radio service is being run in Gujarat’s Kevadiya. The radio jockeys of this channel interact with their listeners in Sanskrit language.”
“A new awareness has come regarding the language, now we should increase our efforts to conserve our legacy,” said PM Narendra Modi.
On his last address through Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi had asked Indians to read thrilling stories related to Kargil and salute the heroes.
This is the 80th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat, a monthly radio programme which is broadcasted on the last Sunday of every month.
'Mann ki Baat' 80th edition | Highlights
11:35 am | PM Modi aplauds a community FM radio in Gujarat which interacts with listeners in Sanskrit
'Radio Unity- 90 FM', a community FM radio service is being run in Kevadiya, Gujarat.The radio jockeys of this channel interact with their listeners in Sanskrit language. A new awareness has come regarding the language. Now we should increase our efforts to conserve our legacy: PM Modi
11:30 am | Prime Minister appreciates initiatives towards creating a 'Swachh Bharat'.
MP's Indore continues to be number one in 'Swachhata' rankings for last many years. Now, the people of Indore have resolved to make their city a 'Water Plus City'. In our country, cleanliness will improve with the number of 'Water Plus' cities.
11:28 am | We should not let the efforts towards furthering Swachh Bharat Abhiyan lose pace: PM Modi
11:26 am | Indian culture and spirituality are gaining popularity globally, says PM
Prime Minister applauds efforts of people who have helped India's culture and spirituality gain popularity globally. "If you know about people who are doing commendable work to popularise Sanskrit, write about them on social media using #CelebratingSanskrit," Prime Minister says.
11: 23 am | Over 62 crore people have been vaccinated in the country, but we must continue to strictly follow Covid-19 protocols, said PM Modi
11:22 am | Start-up culture is rapidly growing across length and breadth of India and youth is at the forefront of it: PM Modi
11: 20 am | PM Modi recalls the noble teachings of Shri Krishna, as he conveys Janmashtami wishes to the nation.
11:18 am | We won an Olympic medal in hockey after 40yrs, how happy Major Dhyan Chand must be today: PM
This year we won an Olympic medal in hockey after 40yrs. You can imagine how happy Major Dhyan Chand must be today. We're seeing love for sports in the youth today. This passion for sports is the greatest tribute to Major Dhyan Chand: PM Modi during 'Mann Ki Baat'
11:15 am | India is cheering for our Paralympics contingent. At a larger level, there is renewed momentum towards sports across India. Our fields must be full of players: PM Modi
11:12 am | "Ask any youngster what he or she wants to do and the common answer that will come up will be 'start up'," the Prime Minister says on the 80th episode of Mann Ki Baat
11:10 am | At a larger level, there is renewed momentum towards sports across India. Our fields must be full of players.
11:08 am | Prime Minister said India’s space sector reforms have captured the imagination of the youth.
"India’s space sector reforms have captured the imagination of the youth, who are giving emphasis to quality. The attraction towards sports is being seen among the youth of the country, parents are also happy when their children go ahead in sports," PM said in his address.
11:05 am | Every medal India wins is special, says PM Modi
"Every medal is special. When India won a Medal in Hockey, the nation rejoiced. Today, Major Dhyan Chand Ji would have been so happy. India’s youth wants to do something new and on a large scale," PM Modi said in 80th edition of 'Mann ki Baat.'
11:00 am | PM Modi begins 80th 'Mann Ki Baat'
Mann ki Baat: Recap
On the 79th edition of Mann Ki Baat, the PM had asked Indians to read thrilling stories related to Kargil and salute the heroes.
Citing a recent study by MyGov, PM Modi said that 75 per cent of those who send their messages and suggestions to Mann Ki Baat are below 35 years of age. “This means that Mann Ki Baat is the view of the youth of India. Mann Ki Baat is a medium where there is positivity and sensitivity,” he added.
The Prime Minister further appealed to people to use Khadi and handloom products in his monthly radio programme.
In his 78th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio programme, the PM had urged the people to shun COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and ensure jabs to them and their family members to protect themselves from the coronavirus.
