Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ showcased India’s growing self-reliance, environmental consciousness and nation-building efforts through inspiring stories from across the country.
Sawant listened to the 135th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ at the BJP headquarters in Panaji along with BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) B L Santhosh and party workers.
In a statement issued after the programme, the chief minister said the Prime Minister highlighted India’s steady progress on the path of ‘Aatmanirbharta’ (self-reliance).
According to Sawant, Modi referred to the induction of indigenously built naval ships, the successful maiden flight of the Made-in-India C-295 aircraft and the successful test of the indigenous Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile as examples of the country’s growing defence capabilities.
The chief minister said the Prime Minister also appreciated the enthusiastic response to the International Yoga Day celebrations and highlighted India’s evolving sporting culture through initiatives such as the Nagaland Baby League.
Sawant said Modi also spoke about blending ancient wisdom with modern technology through institutions such as Nalanda University and the Central Sanskrit University.
The chief minister said inspiring examples like Assam’s “Hargila Army”, Meghalaya’s living root bridges and the Prime Minister’s appeal to support local artisans by opting for clay Ganesh idols reflected the country’s commitment towards environmental responsibility.
“Once again, Mann Ki Baat brought together inspiring stories from different corners of the country, reminding us that every small effort contributes to the larger journey of nation building,” Sawant said.
