#MannKiBaat of April 29: A combination of sports, fitness, religion, health and tourism
New Delhi, April 30: Every month’s last Sunday; people of India sit in front of the radio to hear the talks of their dear Prime Minister Narendra Modi through his talk show ‘Mann Ki Baat.’ This month’s Mann Ki Baat was very interesting as PM Modi spoke on many interesting topics like sports, tourism, health, Ramzan, Buddha Purnima etc.
PM Modi said on the Commonwealth Games, “Our sportspersons too lived up to the countrymen’s expectations and displayed stellar performances, winning one medal after another. Shooting or Wrestling, Table Tennis or Badminton, it was a record performance for India. 26 Gold, 20 Silver, 20 Bronze, India bagged a tally of around 66 medals. This success makes every Indian swell with pride. Of course, winning medals is a moment of joy & glory for a sportsperson; it is equally so as a festival of laurels for the country & her countrymen.”
Talking on ‘Fit India’, PM Modi said that It was heartening to see many eminent personalities encouraging our youth in interesting ways for Fit India. Cine artiste Akshay Kumar has shared a video on Twitter. Even I have gone through it; you too should view it- it shows him exercising with wooden beads. He has mentioned that this exercise benefits muscles of the back and the stomach, to a great extent.
He further added that Yog has a special significance in the ‘Fit India’ campaign. You too must be busy with preparations… the significance, the merit of 21st June, International Yog Day has been accepted & welcomed globally. Do begin preparing for the Day right away. And not just yourself- your city, village, neighborhood, school, college, men, women, everyone should make an attempt to connect with yog.
Talking on the tourism sector, he said that Adalaj and Patan Ki Raniki Vaav (Baodi) in Gujarat is a UNESCO World Heritage site and its grandeur is to be seen to be believed. Baodis are water temples in a way. If you happen to go to Rajasthan, you must visit Chand Baodi. This is one of the biggest and the most beautiful baodis of India and the point to be noted is that this is situated in a water-scarce area.
He stressed on the importance of summer internship as it helps the youth to learn something new which can contribute the country as well. He added, “three ministries like Sports, HRD, Department of Drinking water have come together to launch a ‘Swachch Bharat Summer Internship 2018’. College students, young people from the NCC and Nehru Yuva Kendra, whoever want to do something substantial & learn something for the sake of society, & the country, those who want to get connected with transforming the country and be a reason for it, those who want to do something or the other for society with a positive energy- for them, there is a great opportunity!”
PM Modi highlighted on the positive aspects of a programme airing on Doordarshan saying, “I would appeal to my countrymen that we all should also watch this “Good News India” programme wherein we get to know as to how many people in various parts of our country are doing many good things and that such good things are happening.”
Speaking on the health of Pregnant women, PM Modi added that iron-rich biscuits are very good for pregnant women as they overcome the deficiency of iron. The farmers of Uttarakhand, who sow main crops like Mandwa, Chaulai, Corn or Barley are now getting fair prices they have formed a cooperative society in Munar village and set-up a biscuit factory there. And now the biscuits are sold at rs per kg which was initially sold at 25 rs.”
Talking about the month of Ramzan he said, “It is an opportunity to remember the teachings of Prophet Muhammad-peace be upon him- and his message. It is our responsibility to follow the path of equality and brotherhood as morals from his life.”
He also reminded the nation the importance of Buddha Purnima by saying that Buddha Purnima reminds us of all of our obligation to emulate Lord Buddha’s teaching as well as, pledge ourselves follow his footsteps. Lord Buddha was the fountainhead of egalitarianism, peace, harmony, and brotherhood. These are human values, which are most desired in the world today.
“We have inherited the wisdom of Lord Buddha throughout Asia as part of our legacy. It forges a link between us and many Asian countries like China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Cambodia, and Myanmar where Buddhist traditions and his preaching are a part of their origins. And this is the very reason that we are developing Infrastructure for Buddhist Tourism, which is going to connect Southeast Asia with the important Buddhist sites of India” PM Modi added.