PM Narendra Modi said in the program ‘Mann Ki Baat’ that when every Indian becomes vocal for the local, then the local becomes global. He said that India has achieved the export target of 400 billion dollars. This gives us an idea of India’s potential. It is clear that the demand for Indian goods is increasing in the world. During this, PM Narendra Modi said that recently Padma awards have been given. During this, people were surprised to see Swami Sivananda that how he remains fit even after such a long age. His health has become a topic of discussion in the country. He has a passion for yoga.
The Prime Minister said that the attraction of Yoga is increasing across the world. Apart from this, there is also a boom in the AYUSH industry. During this, while appealing to save water, the PM said that centuries ago Rahim Das has said that Rahim, keep water, without water, everyone will listen. PM Modi said that in our country, water conservation and protection of water sources have been part of the nature of the society. I am happy that many people in the country have made water conservation the mission of life. One such person is Arun Krishnamurthy of Chennai. He has cleaned more than 150 ponds. Apart from this, PM Narendra Modi also mentioned Rohan Kale of Maharashtra, who has been cleaning wells for a long time.
In Mann Ki Baat, the PM said that I come from a state where there has always been a shortage of water. There has been a tradition of vavs, which are called step wells in other areas. There it has helped to improve the water level through stepwells. This work can be done through check dams etc. across the country. We can set a target that on the occasion of completion of 75 years of independence, we can make 75 lakes in every district. Narendra Modi said that the specialty of Mann Ki Baat program is that I get messages from people in different languages. The culture of India is absorbed in our languages and dialects. Our diversity is our strength. This diversity unites us from east to west and from north to south.
PM Narendra Modi also mentioned the Madhavpur fair during this. This fair is held in the village of Madhavpur near the sea in Porbandar, Gujarat. He said that it is also related to eastern India. It is said that Lord Krishna was married to Rukmini, a princess from the Northeast. This marriage took place in Madhavpur and in his memory this fair is held even today. PM Modi said that for a week this fair becomes an example of India’s unity. He said that everyone should know about this fair.
In the program ‘Mann Ki Baat’, the Prime Minister also called for celebrating the anniversaries of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar by remembering them. Jyotiba Phule’s birth anniversary falls on April 11, while Ambedkar’s birth anniversary falls on April 14. PM Modi said that even in the works of Babasaheb, we get to see the full impression of Jyotiba Phule. He said that I request everyone that they must teach daughters. Get them admitted in the school. PM Modi said that we have also got an opportunity to work on Panchtirths related to Babasaheb Ambedkar. He said that I have got a chance to visit all the pilgrimage centers associated with him.