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Mann Ki Baat Modi 2.0 (32nd episode, 30 January 2022)

THE VIBRANCY OF INDIAN CULTURE

HAS ALWAYS ATTRACTED PEOPLE

FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

The collective spirit of the country is being manifested in the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. More
than one crore children have written to Prime Minister through their 'Mann Ki Baat' postcards.
These postcards show how broad and wide is the vision of our new generation for the future of the
country. These letters paint a picture of golden India at the time of the hundredth anniversary of
independence. In his first 'Mann Ki Baat' program of 2022, Prime Minister, along with these letters,
covered various topics including education, Republic Day parade, Padma awards, Indian culture
leaving its indelible impact in the world, and attraction for India's spiritual strength. An excerpt:

National War Memorial: In the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, the country is re-establishing its national symbols
through these efforts. I would urge all of you to certainly visit the 'National War Memorial' whenever you get an
opportunity. Here you will feel a different energy and inspiration. A hologram statue of Netaji has been installed at
India Gate. The whole country welcomed this move with great joy.
Children becoming the inspiration of the nation: In the midst of these events of Amrit Mahotsav, many important
national awards were also given away in the country. One of them is the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.
We all must highlight about these children in our homes. Our children will also get inspiration from this and the
enthusiasm to bring glory to the country will be awakened in them.
Honouring Unsung Heroes: There are many unsung heroes in the country, who have been honored with Padma
awards. You all must read their inspiring stories. Padma awards have been given to those unsung heroes of our
country who have done extraordinary work under ordinary circumstances.
Basanti Devi from Uttarakhand fought to save the river and made an extraordinary contribution to the
environment.
77-year-old Lorembam Beino Devi of Manipur has been conserving the Liba textile art of Manipur for
decades.
Arjun Singh of Madhya Pradesh has made a remarkable contribution to get global recognition for the art
of Baiga tribal dance.
Tunnel Man, Amai Mahalinga Naik has done many commendable innovations in agriculture.
India has been the sacred land of knowledge: India has been the sacred land of education and knowledge. The
universities established by Madan Mohan Malaviya, Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore are giving a new
direction to the country and the young generation.
Indian culture makes a global imprint: The diverse colours and spiritual strength of Indian culture have always
attracted people from all over the world. Our culture is a priceless heritage not only for us but for the whole world.
People all over the world want to know it, understand it, and live it.
AatmaNirbhar Bharat: We should not forget the 'Swachhta Abhiyan'; we should accelerate the campaign against
single-use plastic; "Vocal for Local" mantra is our responsibility, we have to work wholeheartedly for the Aatma
Nirbhar Bharat campaign.
Stadium in Ladakh: Ladakh will soon be blessed with an impressive Open Synthetic Track and AstroTurf Football
Stadium. This stadium is being built at a height of more than 10,000 feet and its construction is going to be
completed soon. This will be the largest open stadium in Ladakh where 30,000 spectators can sit together.
War against Covid: India is fighting with great success with the new wave of the corona, it is also a matter of pride
that till now about four and a half crore children have been administered the dose of Corona Vaccine. This means
that about 60% of youth in the age group of 15 to 18 years have got their vaccines within three to four weeks.
Within 20 days, one crore people have taken the precaution dose as well.

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