The Prime Minister addresses the nation in the 16th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat', the first in 2016.
Live updates:
11.30 am: I will meet you again for the next edition of Mann Ki Baat , next month.Thanks a lot.
11.29 am: PM Modi calls on the media to share the experiences of the students, so that other students will know how to keep their exams stress- and tension-free.
11.28 am: Last time in Mann Ki Baat, I had discussed with students on the issue of exams. Students will surely have good experiences to share. I want you to share your experiences with me on Narendra Modi App.
11.27 am: Thousands of athletes from SAARC nations are coming to India.
11.27 am: In the same way , in the eastern end of India, in Guwahati, there will be a SAARC sports event, says PM Modi
11.26 am: This is an endeavour to enhance coordination between the military power of the world and our military power. It’s a very big occasion
11.25 am: An International fleet review 2016 is taking place at India’s sea coast.
11 25 am:
India's maritime history has been golden: PM >@narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >January 31, 2016
11.25 am: If you have taken such initiative for cleanliness and beautification, you can send me pictures of those initiatives:
11.24 am: This initiative was not taken by the Railways It was not taken by Narendra Modi. This was done by the citizens of our country.
11.24 am: Soon our railway stations will become identities of our traditions, says PM Modi.
11.23 am: With local art in focus, graffiti, paintings, attractive & artistic sign boards, things that spread awareness, so much is being done.
11.22 am: I have seen that these days local residents, artists are now decorating railway station with artistic designs:
11.22 am: The work on cleaning is constantly going on in some or the other way
11.21 am: My dear countrymen, cleanliness is now being linked to beauty as well.
11.20 am: Last time, I had called upon those associated with startups to send their experiences on the Narendra Modi App. I have received a lot of suggestions. Please send me more, I will feel good.
11.19 am: I met two youngsters in Sikkim who are working on an agriculture startup. The state has now become the organic state of India.
11.19 am: A startup around IT is very small part, life is vast, our needs are endless. In same way start up also has many opportunities to offer.
Our start up India initiative dispelled the notion that start ups are only about IT. Opportunities are endless: PM >@narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >January 31, 2016
11.18 am: I saw a new energy, new enthusiasm, a new excitement among the young people of this country:
11.18 am: Last time when I spoke about startups and programme on startups was organised on 16th January.
11.17 am: You can listen to Mann Ki Baat at any time on your mobile phones now, says PM Narendra Modi.
11.17 am: The rate of premium has been brought so low. This is the only way to provide relief to distressed farmers.
11.16 am: Under the Crop Insurance Scheme, Provision has been made for compensation even in the case of damage to crops within 15 days of harvest.
11.15 am: Can we pledge that we bring at least 50% of farmers under the Crop Insurance Scheme, in next one or two years. With this, I need your help.
11.15 am:
Let us integrate as many farmers as possible with the crop insurance scheme: PM >@narendramodi appeals during >#MannKiBaat
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >January 31, 2016
11.14 am: Talking about the scheme, PM Modi says, "A lot is said in our country in the name of farmers, but I don't want to get involved in the controversy."
11. 14 am: I can think of only one way of providing security to distressed farmers and that is through the Crop Insurance Scheme.
11.13 am: My Dear Countrymen! I need your help for a purpose.
11.12 am: And the second thing which I talked about was, on the occasion of Republic Day, how to bring duties at the centre of discussion: PM Modi
11.11 am:
Had talked about >#StatueCleaning . Had also emphasised on 'Duties of a Citizen': PM >@narendramodi>#MannKiBaat
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >January 31, 2016
People, organisations, saints, seers...all of them joined >#StatueCleaning . This is about >#MyCleanIndia & about respecting the greats: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) >January 31, 2016
11.10 am: In my last Mann Ki Baat , I had raised two issues. First, as a citizen, why should we not clean up the statues of great people
11.10 am: I congratulate Haryana for its social transformation.
11.10 am: I congratulate the initiative of both these states. I also congratulate all those daughters who got opportunity to hoist our national flag.
11.09 am: Haryana and Gujarat, by giving importance to daughters, especially educated daughters, gave an excellent example of our Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao.
11.09 am: In govermentt schools in Gujarat and Haryana, they invited the most educated daughter of the village, for hoisting the flag on Republic Day.
11.09 am: Some people have done something very different and I would like to bring it to your notice.
11.08 am: We celebrated Republic Day with great enthusiasm. In the midst of the terror threat, the people of this nation have shown grit.
11.08 am: Today, the 'charka' of solar power is running. People are writing to me about this solar 'charka'. They write to me telling me how solar power has changed their lives.
11.07 am: Bapu was very conscious about this fact and that is how the 'charka' has reached till here
11.07 am: Khadi has the power to give livelihood for crores.
11.06 am: It is essential for Khadi to find a place in the markets of India.
11.05 am: Khadi has become a symbol, a distinct identity in itself. Even in fashion, Khadi has made a place for itself.
11.04 am: Yesterday, on the the occasion of Martyrs Day, I tried to reach out to as many as possible to tell them about Khadi.
11.03 am: Our foremost values are reflected in khadi.
11.02 am: Our ancient texts reflect spirit of unity as - We March Together,speak Together & let our minds unite':PM
11.01 am: I want to share my thoughts with the people of this country. If the entire nation observes silence every 30th January at 11 am, you can imagine the energy that single moment will generate.
11.00 am: " We observed silence yesterday as a mark of respect towards our brave martyrs."
>#MannKiBaat starts in 5 mts.. >pic.twitter.com/yGhC94S2Gl
— PIB India (@PIB_India) >January 31, 2016
