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MANN KI BAAT | 136th Episode (26 July 2026)

Rising Global

Confidence in Indian

Defence Sector

In ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights several achievements that fill
the nation with pride. He began the 136th episode of Mann ki Baat by paying tribute to
the heroes of Kargil Vijay Diwas. He also praised the water conservation campaign in the
Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh. In addition, he spoke about India’s indigenous defence
equipment sector and the country’s achievements in various Olympiads. The following are
edited excerpts from ‘Mann Ki Baat’...

Shaurya Vijay Yatra: The ‘Shaurya Vijay’ motorcycle Vikram-1: Every citizen is filled with pride following
n n
rally, which started on July 14 from the National the successful launch of Vikram-1. We all witnessed
War Memorial in Delhi, will reach the Kargil War this historic moment for India's space sector. It is
Memorial in Dras. Its message is - “One Ride, One India's first rocket developed by the private sector.
Nation, One Salute.”
n Olympiads: The Indian contingent delivered a
n Atmanirbhar Bharat: INS Mahendragiri was spectacular performance at the Physics, Chemistry,
inducted into the Indian Navy. This modern warship Biology, and Mathematics Olympiads, winning
has been designed and built in India itself. More than numerous gold and silver medals.
75 percent of the materials used in it are indigenous. n Youth Power: I am immensely proud of the nation's
It is a symbol of the growing strength of an youth power. It is heartening to see the culture of
'Atamanirbhar Bharat'.
Olympiads and hackathons steadily growing in India.
n Collective Perseverance: DRDO has successfully I am confident that more and more young people
tested the Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket. This across the country will show interest in such forums
success is the result of the collective perseverance of and bring glory to India.
our scientists and engineers.
n 'Waste to Wealth': In Sitamarhi, Bihar, attractive
Scaling New Heights: Whether it is defence benches are being created by recycling waste
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production, defence exports, or political cooperation under the 'Waste to Wealth' initiative. This effort
with friendly nations, India is consistently scaling demonstrates that 'Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle' is no
new heights. Global confidence in India's defence longer just a slogan but is becoming an integral part
equipment and technology is growing. of our lives.

n 'Catch the Rain': Make 'Catch the Rain' campaign a n Loktak Lake: Astrophysicist Dr Ronaldo Laishram
mass movement by conserving every single raindrop. has named a massive cluster of newly discovered
The message of 'Catch the Rain' is very simple: young galaxies after Manipur's famous Loktak Lake,
conserve water right where and when it falls. a vast freshwater body. This achievement is a source
of pride for every Indian.
n National Pride: PV Sindhu has become the first
Indian to win the Japan Open badminton title; the n Khadi Sales: Khadi sales have increased six-fold over
entire nation is proud of this achievement. The the last 12 years. The sales figure has now reached
Indian women's cricket team has also won the first nearly ₹8,000 crore. I urge everyone to purchase at
women's international Test cricket match played at least one Khadi, handloom, or handicraft product
Lord's in London. This is a historic victory. during the upcoming festive season.

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