New Delhi :
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the nation through his radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. This is the 22nd edition of the Prime Minister's radio programme. PM Modi shared his ideas and thoughts on Rio Olympics, dengue, floods, innovation and climate change. He also spoke about his visit to South Arica, phone scams, digital frauds and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana. In his monthly address, PM also noted that he is first Indian prime Minister to be born after independence.
Here are the top 10 issues addressed in his latest ‘Mann ki Baat’
Rio Olympics: “We extend our best wishes to the Indian contingents who will be representing India at Rio, this year… In this, your PM is ready to become your postman, share your best wishes to the athletes on the 'Narendra Modi App'.”
APJ Abdul Kalam: “When we remember Dr. Kalam we think of science, technology. Future is going to be technology driven, we need to embrace it.”
Innovation: “Technology changes with every passing day, you can't catch it… it keeps on transforming. Research and innovation is important.”
Floods: “Few days back we were worrying about drought situation, now where on one side we hear about monsoon, on other side, we hear about floods… State governments and centre are working closely to help the flood-affected people.”
Monsoon sickness: “Stop taking antibiotic without consulting the doctor. This shortcut should not be used. It can only give you momentary relief.” “Happy about monsoon but with that also comes some illnesses. We've to be careful & take precautionary measures to fight those illness.”
Health of Pregnant women: “We are concerned about health of pregnant women… In the last one decade, there is a decline in MMR but we are not able to save many pregnant women's lives.” “Concerned about health of pregnant women, the Govt has started Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA).”
South Africa visit: “Recently I had the opportunity to visit South Africa for diplomacy purposes, but for me the visit was a"teertha yatra" (pilgrimage)… I had the opportunity to meet such people who struggled for equality.”
Digital Frauds: “These days we get messages on our phones promising huge profits on investments… Some people get enticed into it. Several conmen have come to the fore. You must keep away from such things… One needs to be cautious and alert of the digital fraud which is quiet rampant these days”
Railway station beautification project: “Want to congratulate people behind beautification of Aligarh railway station.”
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana:"Raksha Bandhan is approaching, can't brothers gift Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana to their sisters.”
