PM Modi's 134th Mann Ki Baat episode covered social service, water conservation, summer health precautions, India's mango varieties, and sporting achievements, emphasizing citizen participation and national pride.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi featured Chimi Ongmu Bhutia, founder of Lagstal Design Studio in Gangtok, Sikkim, in his Mann Ki Baat programme, highlighting her sustainable bamboo-based entrepreneurship. Bhutia, who has worked in the handicraft sector for 8-10 years, credited government support through the National Bamboo Mission for her growth while noting challenges like funding and infrastructure. She described the recognition as overwhelming and motivating, expressing confidence that bamboo-based industries align with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision.
PM Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat address highlighted India's civil nuclear programme, announcing the Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam has achieved criticality - a historic milestone built entirely with indigenous technology. He also noted India's wind generation capacity has exceeded 56 GW, placing the country fourth globally in wind energy.
