PM addresses 68th edition of his monthly programme Mann ki Baat on caution amid festivities
30 August, 2020 | Ojasvi Chauhan
Mann Ki Baat, 68th Edition: On Sunday, at 11 am Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through his radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. He addressed various topics like the ongoing festivals,...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his address through his radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ at 11 am on Sunday. He started by talking about the pandemic going on during the time of festivals. He said that this was a time for festivals but at the same time, there was also a sense of discipline among people due to the COVID-19 situation.
Addressing the ongoing festival, Onam, PM Modi called it an international festival. He said that the zest of Onam today has reached distant shores of foreign lands, be it America, Europe or Gulf countries, the verve of Onam could be felt everywhere.
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: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during 'Mann ki Baat' pic.twitter.com/IIybGDviPr
— ANI (@ANI) August 30, 2020
The zest of Onam today has reached distant shores of foreign lands. Be it America, Europe or Gulf countries, the verve of Onam can be felt everywhere. Onam is increasingly turning out to be an international festival: PM Modi
— ANI (@ANI) August 30, 2020
Prime Minister Modi asked the youth of India to make toys in India in order to take the Indian toy market global. He said that some parts of India are developing toy clusters, that is, as centres of toys. He said that be it toys or virtual games, India has to be self-reliant.
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Some parts of India developing also as toy clusters, that is, as centres of toys. Like, Channapatna in Ramnagaram (Karnataka), Kondaplli in Krishna (Andhra Pradesh), Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, Dhubri in Assam, Varanasi in UP – there are many such places, we can count many names: PM pic.twitter.com/5T3csFENnC
— ANI (@ANI) August 30, 2020
In this era of computers and smartphones, there is a big trend of computer games. These games are played by children & grownups as well. But even in these games, their themes are mostly extraneous: PM Modi on #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/Vo1Rore6hE
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During the 68th edition of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi spoke about KutukiKids, an app that lets students learn math and science through songs and stories.
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I have been told that Indian breed dogs are very good & competent. The cost of their upkeep is also quite less and they are also accustomed to the Indian conditions. Now our security forces have also inducted and trained Indian breed dogs in their dog squads: PM Modi https://t.co/TxPrYUX3IP pic.twitter.com/JVczl8lX27
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PM Modi mentioned another digital app called Step Set Go. This app keeps a track of how much one walked, how many calories one burnt. He said that it keeps track of the data and also motivates one to stay fit.
There is another app called, Step Set Go. This is a fitness app and it keeps a track of how much you walked, how many calories you burnt; it keeps track of the data and also motivates you to stay fit: PM Modi on #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/OMpdWCvXnK
— ANI (@ANI) August 30, 2020
Prime Minister Modi spoke about many business apps and gaming apps such as Is Equal To, Books & Expense, Zoho Workplace and FTC Talent. He further spoke about the teacher’s day which is on September 5. He said that whenever one thinks of his success during a lifetime, one surely recalls one more teacher.
My dear countrymen, in a few days from now on Sept 5th, we will celebrate Teachers Day. Whenever we think of successes we have had during the course of our lifetime, we are almost always reminded of one teacher or the other. I'm happy that our teachers: PM Modi on #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/HMxkn3dfjy
— ANI (@ANI) August 30, 2020
Prime Minister emphasized on the significance of social distancing and urged people to wear masks in public places. He said that he prays for everyone’s health.
Safeguarding our health by observing 'Do Gaj KiDoori, Mask Zaroori', following social distancing norms & ensuring to wear masks will help us defeat corona. I urge you to follow these guidelines. I pray for your good health: PM Modi on #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/WuJ3e0n0yB
— ANI (@ANI) August 30, 2020
Earlier on August 18, Prime Minister Modi had asked people to share their inputs and ideas for the 68th edition of his monthly radio programme ‘Mann ki Baat’.
Speaking at the 67th edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, which coincided with the 21st anniversary of ‘Kargil Vijay Diwas’, Prime Minister Modi had criticised Pakistan and said it undertook the misadventure with sinister plans to capture India’s land and to divert its ongoing internal conflicts.
He also said that Pakistan tried to backstab in response to India’s friendly endeavours. The Prime Minister had urged the youth to share stories of valour of soldiers during the Kargil war.
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He also asked people to visit the website – www.gallantryawards.gov.in – saying they will get to know a lot about the braves and their valour. He had said that when one shares these with friends, they would also get inspired.