Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the countrymen on Sunday through his monthly radio program Mann Ki Baat.
In his address, the Prime Minister said that during the Corona period the country is fighting on many fronts simultaneously. In his address, the Prime Minister called for self-reliance in toys and mobile games.
During Mann ki Baat Modi told that ‘at the beginning of this month, an app innovation challenge was put in front of the youth of the country. Our youth participated enthusiastically in this self-reliant India app innovation challenge. About 7 thousand entries came, in that too, about two-thirds of the apps have been created by the youth of Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
“My dear countrymen in a few days from now on September 5 we will celebrate Teachers Day. whenever we think of success we have had during the course of our life time we are almost always reminded of one teacher or the other. I am happy that not only have our teachers accepted the challenge but also turned it into an opportunity”, said the Prime Minister.
Highlights of today’s Mann Ki Baat adress:
Safeguarding our health by observing ‘Do Gaj KiDoori, Mask Zaroori’, following social distancing norms & ensuring to wear masks will help us defeat corona. I urge you to follow these guidelines. I pray for your good health.
PM Modi praised teachers for adapting to technology amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Prime Minister said that the global toy industry is over Rs 7 lakh crore but India’s share is very small, and stressed on the need to work to increase it.
He remembered a military dog called ‘Rocky’ who helped solve more than 300 cases for the police. He also mentioned dogs named ‘Balram’ and ‘Bhawana’ who laid their lives in the service of the nation.
He also urged countrymen to bring a dog of Indian breed home if they want to keep a pet.
“We have many different applications that are made in the country – like ‘Koo’ for microblogging and ‘Chingari’ – and these are gaining popularity.” Said PM Modi.
There has been a rich tradition of local toys in our country. There are many talented and skilled artisans who possess expertise in making good toys.
Onam festival also being celebrated with fervour. This festival arrives in month of Chingam. During this period, people buy something new, decorate their homes, prepare pookalam and enjoy Onam Sadhya.