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Mann Ki Baat 2.0 Episode 15: August 30, 2020

It is time for everyone to get

'vocal for local' toys

The Prime Minister in his Mann Ki Baat focuses on the mantra of 'vocal for local' for the Toys
Industry. Talks on environment conservation citing examples of rituals among tribals of
West Champaran district of Bihar, besides Indian dog breeds and celebrating September as
Nutrition month are some of the highlights. Excerpts:

FESTIVITY: This period is full of festivals. good quality toys for our youth. Toys should be
People are getting along with their day-to-day such that in their presence childhood blooms
tasks, while taking care of themselves and others and smiles. Let us make toys favourable to
as well. Even Ganeshotsav is being celebrated environment too.
online at certain places; at most places eco- NUTRITION: The month of September will be
friendly Ganesh idols have been installed.
observed as Nutrition Month in the entire nation.
ENVIRONMENT: Tharu tribal community in West In this movement pertaining to nutrition, people’s
Champaran in Bihar have been observing a sixty- participation is also very crucial. During the past
hour lockdown for centuries as ‘Saath Ghante few years in our country, a lot of effort has been
Ke Barna’. They believe that if they step out or made in this direction. Especially in villages, it
someone enters from elsewhere, any movement is being converted into a mass movement with
along with other routine activities can lead to the public participation.
destruction of new plants and trees.
INDIAN DOG BREEDS: Sophie and Vida are
REMEMBERING FREEDOM FIGHTERS: It dogs of Indian Army who have been awarded
is imperative for students to remain familiar the Chief of Army Staff 'Commendation Cards'.
with heroes of our freedom struggle. When our Among the Indian breeds, Mudhol Hound and
students are apprised of the history of the freedom Himachali Hound are of excellent pedigree. The
struggle viz-a-viz their local surroundings, only next time you think of raising a pet dog, consider
then we will see the reverberations of it on bringing home one of Indian breeds.
personality of students.
INDIAN APPS: Our youth participated
AGRICULTURE: Sowing of Kharif crops has enthusiastically in this Aatmanirbhar Bharat App
increased by 7 per cent compared to the last year Innovation Challenge. Around 7 thousand entries
and paddy has increased by approximately 10 per were received, out of that nearly two-thirds have
cent, pulses close to 5 per cent, coarse cereals been made by the youth of tier two and tier three
almost 3 per cent, oilseeds around 13 per cent cities. This is a very good indication for self-
and cotton nearly 3 per cent. I extend felicitations reliant India,
to farmers and I salute their perseverance.
SELF–RELIANT INDIA: Today, when we are
ONAM: Onam is being celebrated with fervour trying to make the country self-reliant, we have to
which is linked to agriculture. It is also the time move with full confidence; and make the country
of a new beginning for our rural economy. self-reliant in every area. n

TOY INDUSTRY: Team up for toys… Let us Tune in to Mann Ki Baat by scanning QR Code
make toys together. For everybody it is the time https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_
to get ‘vocal for local’ toys. Come! Let's make continue=3&v=CECeMxOxt-Q&feature=emb_logo

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