On April 30, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation for the 100th time on Mann Ki Baat. The 100th episode was broadcasted globally, including at the United Nationals Headquarters in New York.
The first episode of Mann Ki Baat was streamed on October 3, 2014, the day Hindus celebrated Vijaydashmi. Mann Ki Baat has become a symbol of positivity among the people of India. We celebrate positivity and people’s participation.
"एक ऐसा पर्व जो हर महीने आता है, जिसका इंतजार हम सभी को होता है |
— Mann Ki Baat Updates मन की बात अपडेट्स (@mannkibaat) April 30, 2023
हम इसमें positivity को celebrate करते हैं |
हम इसमें people’s participation को भी celebrate करते हैं |"
– पीएम @narendramodi.#MannKiBaat #MannKiBaat100 pic.twitter.com/71mi0XKzJj
Beti Bachao, Beti Padao, Khadi movement, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Swatchch Bharat and other programs became people’s movements via Mann Ki Baat. “I did not leave my house decades ago to stay disconnected from the people of India. Mann Ki Baat allowed me to connect with everyone. It has brought me closer to the people of India,” the PM said.
He pointed out that Mann Ki Baat became a source of learning from others. He talked about Lakshman Rao Ji Inamdar, who always said that we should learn from the qualities of others.
‘मन की बात’ दूसरों के गुणों से सीखने का बहुत बड़ा माध्यम बन गयी है |#MannKiBaat #MannKiBaat100 pic.twitter.com/vWcUy9KSY5
— Mann Ki Baat Updates मन की बात अपडेट्स (@mannkibaat) April 30, 2023
He connected with Sunil Jaglan, who started the ‘selfie with daughter’ campaign. Jaglan, who hailed from Haryana, was the inspiration behind the campaign. Speaking to Jaglan, he said, “Everyone remembers ‘Selfie With Daughter’.” Jaglan thanked PM Modi for taking forward the campaign and called the movement the ‘fourth battle of Panipat’.
PM @narendramodi's telephonic conversation with Shri Sunil Jaglan Ji in the 100th episode of #MannKiBaat.#MannKiBaat100 pic.twitter.com/1SnoWBfKbr
— Mann Ki Baat Updates मन की बात अपडेट्स (@mannkibaat) April 30, 2023
PM Modi connected to other heroes from across the country who were mentioned in previous episodes of Mann Ki Baat. He talked to Manzoor from Kashmir Valley, who manufactures wooden slates. After his project was mentioned in Mann Ki Baat, the demand increased, and Manzoor now employs over 200 people. Another expansion is in a process that will employ another 200-250 people. He mentioned that the tree used to make slates used to be sold for Rs 2,000, but now, as the demand has increased, its price has increased to Rs 3,000.
PM @narendramodi's telephonic conversation with Shri Manzoor Ahmed Ji in the 100th episode of #MannKiBaat.#MannKiBaat100
— Mann Ki Baat Updates मन की बात अपडेट्स (@mannkibaat) April 30, 2023
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Speaking to Bijay Shanti, who has expanded her business of lotus stem fibre after a mention in Mann Ki Baat episode. She now employs 30 people and plans to expand and employ 100 people. She is also planning to export lotus stem fibre.
PM @narendramodi's telephonic conversation with Ms Bijay Shanti ji in the 100th episode of #MannKiBaat.#MannKiBaat100
— Mann Ki Baat Updates मन की बात अपडेट्स (@mannkibaat) April 30, 2023
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PM Modi then talked about how the toy industry, local dog breeds, Har Ghar Tiranga and other projects got a voice in the Mann Ki Baat program.
He talked to Pradeep Sanghwan, who started Heal Himayala project. The project was mentioned in 2020. He said his campaign could collect 5-ton garbage every day. He thanked PM Modi for the mention, as he was struggling to get people to join the campaign earlier.
PM @narendramodi's telephonic conversation with Shri Pradeep Sangwan ji in the 100th episode of #MannKiBaat.#MannKiBaat100
— Mann Ki Baat Updates मन की बात अपडेट्स (@mannkibaat) April 30, 2023
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UNESCO DG Audrey Azoulay also congratulated PM Modi for the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat. She asked about India’s efforts in the field of Education and Cultural Preservation.
A special message of the DG of @UNESCO, Ms Audrey Azoulay on the 100th episode of #MannKiBaat.#MannKiBaat100 @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/o8NvPm3sQO
— Mann Ki Baat Updates मन की बात अपडेट्स (@mannkibaat) April 30, 2023
PM Modi said, “Whether it is about education or culture, whether it is about its conservation or promotion, this has been an ancient tradition of India. The work that the country is doing in this direction today is really commendable.” He mentioned efforts made by the government, including National Education Policy and Technology Integration in the field of Education in Indian schools and colleges.
"National Education Policy हो या क्षेत्रीय भाषा में पढ़ाई का विकल्प हो, Education में Technology Integration हो, आपको ऐसे अनेक प्रयास देखने को मिलेंगे |"
— Mann Ki Baat Updates मन की बात अपडेट्स (@mannkibaat) April 30, 2023
– पीएम @narendramodi.#MannKiBaat100 #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/O4hhR11nXa
He mentioned how Mann Ki Baat became a platform for encouraging storytellers and competitions for lullabies and poems etc.
हमने Cultural Preservation के प्रयासों को भी ‘मन की बात’ में लगातार जगह दी है |#MannKiBaat100 #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/fiZZYi4dNO
— Mann Ki Baat Updates मन की बात अपडेट्स (@mannkibaat) April 30, 2023
Mann Ki Baat’s journey
The Mann Ki Baat programme, which started on October 3, 2014, has become a vital pillar of the government’s citizen-outreach programme addressing multiple social groups such as women, youth, and farmers and has spurred community action. Apart from 22 Indian languages and 29 dialects, Mann Ki Baat is broadcast in 11 foreign languages, including French, Chinese, Indonesian, Tibetan, Burmese, Baluchi, Arabic, Pashtu, Persian, Dari and Swahili. Mann Ki Baat is being broadcast by more than 500 All India Radio broadcast centres.
Studies have shown that over 100 crore people have connected to Mann Ki Baat at least once. It speaks directly to people, celebrates grassroots-level changemakers and achievements, and has influenced people towards positive actions.
The BJP planned massive outreach to make the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat a memorable occasion. The party organised facilities in every assembly constituency of the country for people to listen to the programme.
