Mann Ki Baat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, during his ‘Mann ki Baat’ program extended Chaitra Navratri greetings to the nation. He stated that the Indian New Year is commencing from this day, which also marks the start of Vikram Samvat 2082. PM Modi in his 120thepisode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ read numerous letters in various languages, with wishes from people celebrating festivals like Ugadi, Sansar Padwa, Gudi Padwa, and the Hindu New Year, among others.
“Today is the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of the month of Chaitra, today marks the beginning of Chaitra Navratri, also beginning Indian New Year, Vikram Samvat is starting. I have many of your letters in front of me, some of which are from Bihar,some from Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat , people have sent their mann ki baat in various ways. I wish to read some of the messages,” stated PM Modi.
Key Takeaways From PM Modi’s Address
PM Modi discussed several topics like Yoga Day, summer activities for children, water conservation, Govind Sagar lake, Mahua flowers, indigenous games. He mentioned how people have experimented with Mahua flowers to make cookies. PM Modi said, “People of our villages and especially the tribal community know very well about the importance of Mahua flowers. Cookies are being made from Mahua flowers in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh. Cookies made of Mahua flowers are becoming very popular due to the efforts of four sisters of Rajakoh village in Madhya Pradesh. In Adilabad district of Telangana also, two sisters have carried out a new experiment with Mahua flowers.”
In the 120th Episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "People of our villages and especially the tribal community know very well about the importance of Mahua flowers. Cookies are being made from Mahua flowers in Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh. Cookies… pic.twitter.com/tZA5kQ4sah
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During his address, PM Modi highlighted how indigenous games are now becoming a part of popular culture. He cited renowned rapper Hanumankind’s song, ‘Run It Up’ to ascertain his point. “Our indigenous games are now becoming a part of popular culture. The new song of the renowned rapper Hanumankind, ‘Run It Up’, is becoming quite famous these days. Our traditional martial arts like Kalaripayattu, Gatka and Thang-Ta have been included in it,” said PM Modi.
In the 120th Episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Our indigenous games are now becoming a part of popular culture. The new song of the renowned rapper Hanumankind, 'Run It Up', is becoming quite famous these days. Our traditional martial arts like… pic.twitter.com/gjrYANvnnv
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PM Modi further informed that the theme of Yoga Day this year has been kept as ‘Yoga for One Earth One Health’. He said, “Now less than 100 days are left for Yoga Day. If you have not yet included yoga in your life, do it now, it is not too late yet. The first International Yoga Day was celebrated 10 years ago on the 21st of June, 2015. Now, this day has taken the shape of a grand festival of yoga. The theme of Yoga Day 2025 has been kept as ‘Yoga for One Earth One Health’. We wish to make the whole world healthy through yoga.”
He also highlighted India’s efforts towards water conservation. He informed that during the last 7-8 years, over 11 billion cubic metres of water has been conserved through newly built tanks, ponds and other water recharge structures. He added, “During the last 7-8 years, over 11 billion cubic metres of water has been conserved through newly built tanks, ponds and other water recharge structures. You must now be wondering how much 11 billion cubic metres of water is? Not more than 9-10 billion cubic metres of water can be conserved in the Govind Sagar lake.”
