New Delhi, April 26, IPU Media Update News : Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered an inspiring address on Sunday during the 133rd episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’.He delivered a spirited speech, highlighting the achievements India is making in the fields of national development, the environment, culture, and science. On this occasion, he touched upon a wide range of topics—from the success stories of common people to advancements in nuclear energy.
Speaking on the subject of ecological balance, Prime Minister Modi expressed concern over the conflicts that arise in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh when elephants venture close to villages during the harvest season. At the same time, he lauded the reappearance of blackbucks in Chhattisgarh as a positive development. He also underscored the critical need to conserve the Great Indian Bustard a bird once synonymous with desert landscapes which had reached the brink of extinction.
The Prime Minister offered special praise for a painting created by Chandan Malik, a 9th-grade student from Siliguri. By writing a personal letter to the boy to encourage him, he instilled a sense of self-confidence in young artists. Furthermore, expressing his delight that two Indian cheese brands had won awards at international competitions held in Brazil, he extolled the rich diversity of Indian dairy products.
The Prime Minister stated that the teachings of Gautama Buddha are profoundly relevant and essential for today’s conflict-ridden world. He remarked that it is a matter of pride that Dhrupbon Otzer Rinpoche from Ladakh is propagating Buddha’s message that “peace begins within us”in Chile.
The Prime Minister stated that the bamboo sector in the Northeastern states has undergone revolutionary changes following the removal of bamboo from the ‘tree’ category in 2017. Describing Northeast India as ‘Ashtalakshmi’(the Eight Forms of Wealth), he lauded the region’s development. In the digital sphere, he revealed that the National Archives has made over 200 million documents available online. Furthermore, he offered special congratulations to the Indian girls who displayed exceptional talent at the Mathematics Olympiad held in France.
He noted that the upcoming census process offers citizens the convenience of self-enumeration, and added that the housing enumeration for 12 million households has already been completed. He issued a call to action, emphasizing that the utilization of solar and wind energy is crucial for our future. Modi praised India’s nuclear scientists for making history by achieving criticality in the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) located at Kalpakkam in Tamil Nadu. He proudly declared that the fact that this reactor was built entirely using indigenous technology stands as a testament to the resolve of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India). In his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded that, taken together, this episode reflected India’s diversity, technological progress, and environmental responsibilities.
