46th edition Of Mann Ki Baat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on range of issues from, nature, Thailand rescue mission to achievement of youths from deprived sections and the importance of brain gain.
AMN / NEW DELHI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that it was the collective responsibility of everyone to protect, conserve and love the nature to ensure a balance.
Sharing his thoughts in the 46th edition of Mann Ki Baat programme on All India Radio today, Mr Modi said, in vast and diverse country like India at places, there is rising concerns due to excessive showers and at some other places, people are anxiously waiting for the rains to begin. He said, rains should not be blamed as it is the humankind which has chosen the path of conflict with nature.
Mentioning about the the 18 day rescue operations in a flooded cave in Thailand where 12 boys of a football team and their coach were trapped, Mr Modi said, when humanity comes together miracle happens. He said, the world over, humanity joined hands in expressing the noblest and the most righteous of human virtues.
The world over, people prayed for the safe and secure exit of these children. Prime minister said, no stone was left unturned to trace their where abouts, their well-being and their rescue. Their timely evacuation was of a prime concern, since the heavy monsoon would have delayed rescue-attempts by a few months.
Mentioning about students who will enter college, Mr Modi had a word of advice for them to remain calm, enjoy life, and seek inner happiness in life. Prime Minister said, there is no alternative to books but students should also focus on discovering new things like newer skills, languages and culture.
Speaking about some students from deprived families, Mr Modi said, through sheer determination and perseverance they overcame all odds and stood out to be beacons of inspiration to others.
Mr Modi mentioned about two IT Professionals from Rae Bareilly who have developed a SmartGaonApp which is connecting the villagers with the whole world.
Speaking about Pandharpur Yatra of Maharashtra, Mr Modi said, the teaching of saints like Gyaneshwar, Namdev, Eknath, Ramdas, Tukaram are relevant even today in educating the masses.
He said, the teachings are imparting energy to fight against superstition and their compositions like Bharud or Abhang gives message of amity, love and brotherhood. The Prime Minister said, the teachings enables the society to fight against blind-faith through devotion.
Prime Minister urged all to celebrate Ganesh Utsav with great enthusiasm and fervour whole heartedly but insisted on keeping these celebrations eco-friendly.
Mr Modi congratulated Hima Das, who created history by winning gold medal 400-meter race event just a few days ago, in the Junior Under-20 World Athletics championship in Finland.
He also saluted the determination and grit of divyang players Sundar Singh Gurjar, Ekta Bhyan and Yogesh Kathunia who brought laurels for the country.
Prime Minister also remembered and paid homage to Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandrasekhar Azad.
He also paid his tributes to poet Gopaldas Neeraj who passed away recently. Mr Modi said, every word of the poet work can instill a lot of strength and inspiration in Indians.