PM addresses students army men and farmers in Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday has addressed the nation through his flagship programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ over radio.

PM Modi promised that his government will find a solution to the ‘One rank One Pension’ issue soon.

He spoke in length about the new initiatives taken up by his government to fight poverty in the country.

The Prime Minister also congratulated students on their success in board exams and urged them to chose a career that would help India.

In his last programme which was broadcasted on April 26, PM Modi expressed solidarity with people of Nepal assuring India’s support after a devastating earthquake rattled the country claiming more 8,000 lives.

 

Here are the highlights from the PM’s address:

 

• My fellow citizens the last time I spoke with you all on ‘Mann ki Baat’, Nepal had seen a devastating earthquake. This time we are surrounded by a heat wave.
• I urge you all to take care of yourselves in this heat. At the same time, take care of the birds & animals around you as well.
• Board exam results are out. I congratulate those who have passed the exams.
• Many people told me that your ‘Mann Ki Baat’ before the exams was very helpful. But, the real reason for students’ success is their own hard work.
• Success and failure are a part of life. We can learn a lot from failure as well.
• It’s important that you realise your potential, capabilities and choose your path based on that.
• I have always wanted to work for the poor. We think of new initiatives, we take feedback on initiatives.
• Another thing that gives me a lot of joy is the Kisan TV Channel (launched a few days ago).
• Kisan TV channel is a channel where both the teacher and the student are farmers.
• We have launched 3 programs to ensure social security for the people of our nation, wherein you can get an insurance of Rs. 2 lakh by paying just 1 rupee a month (Rs. 12 per annum). This will greatly benefit the poor.
• Kisan channel is important for me, I see a future through kisaan channel, it’s an open university for agriculture & irrigation.
• I would like to let the fishermen know that the Kisan channel also has information related to fishing & animal husbandry. You will benefit from it.
• Along with agriculture, irrigation and animal husbandry can also contribute to economic growth of the country.
• I would like you all to be aware that 21st June has a new identity for the world – We will see the 1st International Day of Yoga.
• Could you ever imagine that Yoga will connect the world in this manner.
• To our brave army personnel and ex-servicemen… For 40 years the question of One Rank One Pension has been persisting. Not much has happened so far. I assure you that this Government, and I repeat, this Government will give the solution to One Rank One Pension.
• During holiday season many of you would have gone to places, many would be planning to do so now. I don’t know if you write a diary but you must write down your experiences.
• You can share your experiences with me. Do so using #IncredibleIndia. Share photos, your experiences etc. I will share your experiences with others as well.