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MANN KI BAAT | 132nd Episode (March 29, 2026)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Appeal

Pay Attention to Fitness;

Reduce Consumption of

Sugar and Oil

Every month, numerous messages are received from different parts of the country for the ‘Mann Ki
Baat’ programme. This shows how enthusiastically people, even from remote areas, listen to it. The
suggestions from the public make it clear that this is not just a programme but a shared platform for
dialogue. The thoughts and experiences shared by the people inspire efforts to make the program better.
In the episode broadcast on March 29, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on several important topics,
including focusing on fitness and reducing the consumption of sugar and oil. Here are the key excerpts…

n Gratitude to the Gulf Nations: Currently, a fierce medium for participating in this survey.
conflict is unfolding in our neighbourhood. Millions n MY Bharat: The ‘MY Bharat’ organisation is playing
of families across our country have relatives residing a major role in fulfilling the responsibility of nation-
in these nations. I am deeply grateful to the Gulf building. This organisation is actively engaging the
countries, as they are extending every possible form country's youth with various positive activities.
of assistance to the more than one crore Indians n The one who plays will blossom: I often say, "The
living there. one who plays will blossom." I am happy to see that

n Beware of Rumours: I would appeal to all my fellow our country's youth are now embracing sports that
citizens to remain vigilant and not to be misled by were not as popular before.
rumours. Trust only the continuous information n Free from Diseases: Everyone must pay attention to
provided by the government and take action based their fitness. Reduce your sugar intake. We also need
only on that. to cut down on the consumption of cooking oil by
The Strength of the Nation: As always, I am
n 10 percent. Through these small efforts, you can stay
confident that just as we have overcome past crises free from obesity and lifestyle-related diseases.
with the strength of our 140 crore countrymen, this n Warriors of the Sea: Our fishermen brothers and
time too, we will together emerge victorious from sisters are not just warriors of the sea; they are
this difficult situation. also a strong foundation of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'
Jal Sanchay Abhiyan: Over the past 11 years, the
n (Self-Reliant India). Fishermen are also receiving
‘Jal Sanchay Abhiyan’ has significantly raised public comprehensive support through the use of technology.
awareness. Under this campaign, approximately 50 Today, new innovations are emerging in the fields
lakh artificial water harvesting structures have been of fisheries and seaweed cultivation. Our fishermen
created across the country. brothers and sisters are becoming self-reliant.
n Amrit Sarovar: Under the Amrit Sarovar campaign, n Millions of Trees: The spirit of public participation
nearly 70,000 ‘Amrit Sarovars’ (water bodies) have is clearly visible during the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam'
been created. Cleaning and maintenance work for campaign. Under this initiative, millions of trees have
these water bodies has already commenced ahead of been planted across the country.
the onset of the monsoon season.
n Solar Panels: Solar panels can now be seen installed
n Culture and Heritage: The ‘Gyan Bharatam’ survey in large numbers on residential rooftops. Until a few
is intrinsically linked to our magnificent culture and years ago, they were a rare sight, visible on only a
rich heritage. Its objective is to compile information handful of homes. However, today, the impact of
regarding manuscripts currently preserved across the 'PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana' has begun to
the nation. The ‘Gyan Bharatam’ app serves as a key manifest in every corner of the nation.

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