New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke on many issues related to youth, drug de-addiction, ethnic products and historical heritage of the country in the 137th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat'. He appealed to the youth to stay yonder from drugs and moreover to make society enlightened versus it. At the same time, during the festive season, accent was laid on giving priority to local artisans and goods made in the country.
What did PM Modi say to the youth for drug-free India?
Referring to the 'Drug Free Youth for Developed India' campaign, the Prime Minister said that this wayfarers is progressing rapidly and a large number of youth are joining it. He said that the effect of drug tendency is not limited only to the person unauthentic by it but affects the unshortened family. The PM urged the youth to spread sensation versus drug tendency through mediums like slogans, songs and drama.
What request did the PM make regarding 'Vocal for Local'?
Referring to the upcoming festivals, the Prime Minister asked people to requite priority to local and Indian products in shopping. He said that ‘Vocal for Local’ is not limited to just ownership earthen lamps. While purchasing other household items, it can be seen whether the goods are made in the country or not.
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The Prime Minister moreover described the role of people associated with the creative sector, content creators and influencers as important in taking forward 'Vocal for Local'. He appealed to these people to prefer local products themselves and inspire others to do the same through their medium.
Why did you mention a website that makes history interesting?
In the program, PM Modi mentioned the website of Mumbai's Krishna Sheshadri 'Bharat Rajya.com'. By selecting a particular year on this website, it can be seen who was ruling variegated parts of India at that time. The Prime Minister moreover spoke to Sheshadri on phone and appreciated his efforts.
What initiative did Krishna Seshadri take for history?
While talking to the Prime Minister, Krishna Sheshadri told that he came into the field of marketing without engineering and MBA, but he was interested in history since childhood. He created the website with the aim of presenting history as a story rather than just facts. It tries to bring out variegated aspects of Indian history including empires like Chola, Pallava, Karkot and Ahom.
What did PM say on tricolor and patriotism in every house?
The Prime Minister moreover mentioned the patriotic undercurrent created in the country during August. He recalled occasions like Independence Day, National Handloom Day and year-end of Quit India Movement. Moreover mentioning the 150th year-end of Vande Mataram, he said that under the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, increasingly than eight crore tricolor selfies have been uploaded so far.
How was PM Swanidhi Yojana mentioned for women?
Giving the example of PM Swanidhi Yojana, PM Modi said that it has helped a large number of women street vendors to expand their businesses. He said that 46 percent of the beneficiaries of the scheme are women. The Prime Minister moreover gave the example of Babita Sharma of Ghaziabad, whose stall selling puja material was converted into a shop with the help of the scheme.
What did you say well-nigh cleanliness and upcoming festivals?
The Prime Minister moreover mentioned the cleanliness and public participation seen during the Amarnath Yatra. He said that cleanliness is now rhadamanthine a part of the joint resolve of the people. Along with this, while mentioning the upcoming festivals like Janmashtami and Vishwakarma Puja, he reiterated his request to the people to requite priority to local artisans and products made in India.
