Hailing launch of Chandrayaan 2 to assisting flood affected areas, PM Modi ‘Mann ki Baat’ assures full support by Centre

New Delhi, July 28: Tuning in to second episode of his radio monologue, ‘Mann ki Baat’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the efforts roped in by the young scientists for Chandrayaan 2, the disaster management team in rescuing people affected due to rain. The Prime Minister also spoke about water conservation techniques used by the government in overcoming crisis. PM Modi also acknowledged the widespread damage due to heavy rainfall in many parts of India. “I assure all the people who have been affected by flood that Centre and State governments are working together to provide all kinds of assistance at a fast pace,” PM Modi said.

 

Speaking about the need of the hour, the Prime Minister spoke about water conservation and how Meghalaya has become the first state which has come up with its own water policy. He added, water conservation is a matter of universal human interest and has stirred the nation’s heart strings collectively. The fervour and zeal displayed by villagers of village Aara Keram in Jharkhand towards water conservation has turned out to be exemplary for one and all.

Giving an example of Haryana, he said, crops that require limited water are being encouraged. The Haryana Government deserves much praise for establishing a connect with the farmers to wean them away from conventional modes of farming towards crops that do not require much water. It is the season of festivals and fairs, where we can effectively and with ease spread awareness on the need to save water through forums such as exhibitions and street plays, thus using the festive fervour to convey the message of water conservation.

Lauding the young scientists for the exuberant talent in making a dream come true, the Prime Minister asserted that the Chandrayaan 2 project had taught him faith and fearlessness. He said in the realm of Space, 2019 has been a very fruitful year for India with the launch of A-Sat in March, having the capability of destroying a satellite 300 km away in mere three minutes and Chandrayaan 2 in July for a better understanding of the Moon. Two greatest lessons from Mission Chandrayaan2- Faith in our talents and capacities as it is completely a Swadeshi, home grown mission and Fearlessness as shown by the way our scientists rectified technical issues in record time, burning the midnight oil.

Hailing the incredible talent India has in terms of sports, PM Modi said, 10 children from India, already champions of life, won many a contest in the sports tournament in Moscow - World Children’s Winners Games - a unique tournament meant for young cancer survivors in games like shooting, chess, swimming, football and table-tennis.

He further added that a quiz competition awaits young boys and girls featuring Space, India’s Space Mission, Science and Technology. Students scoring the highest in their respective states will visit Sriharikota, to witness the touchdown on Moon.

Taking India’s cleanliness drive abroad, PM Modi said that the campaign of converting garbage to gold that began 5 years ago is now setting up newer benchmarks in cleanliness and sanitation. PM Narendra Modi shared the story of Yogesh Saini who left his job in US and picked up the gauntlet to clean and beautify places through street art. Back To Village is a festival celebrating development, people’s participation and people’s awakening even in remote villages with distribution of Sports Kits, MNREGA job cards, SC and ST certificates, Financial Literacy camps, stalls of Agriculture and Horticulture Department. People’s participation in Back To Village indicates that people in Jammu and Kashmir want good governance and proves that the power of development is stronger than the might of bullets and bombs. Those who wish to spread hatred and pose hurdles will never succeed in their plans.

Welcoming a new innovative idea, Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggested a book section on his official app, wherein the readers can share their experiences of reading new books. Addressing his Mann ki Baat, he said, “The experience over the course of the last month necessitates the creation of a permanent book corner on the Narendra Modi App, as an active platform for readers and writers alike for discussion and sharing with all friends of Mann Ki Baat.”

In the first edition of ‘Mann ki Baat’ in June, PM Modi urged the citizens to resort to conservation of water, saying that there is a pressing need to make water conservation a mass movement in the country akin to Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan.