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MANN KI BAAT | 129th Episode (December 28, 2025)

Resolve For A ‘Viksit Bharat’

Will Surely Be Fulfilled

The radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, broadcast on the last Sunday of every month, provides a
valuable opportunity to discuss important issues related to the welfare of society with countrymen.
Filled with new energy, new themes, and countless inspiring stories, ‘Mann Ki Baat’ connects the
people of the country. On December 28, the 129th episode of this programme was aired, in which
Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the achievements of 2025. He also said, “In 2026, the
country is ready to move forward with new hopes and new resolutions...”

n A source of pride for Indians: The year 2025 gave reached hundreds of houses. Today, under the ‘PM
us many moments that made every Indian proud. Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana’, the government is
From national security to the sports field, from science providing approximately 75,000 to 80,000 rupees to
laboratories to the world's biggest stages, India left its each beneficiary family for installing solar panels.
strong mark everywhere.
n Kashi Tamil Sangamam: This year, during the ‘Kashi
n Operation Sindoor: This year, ‘Operation Sindoor’ Tamil Sangamam’ in Varanasi, special emphasis was
became a symbol of pride for every Indian. The world placed on learning Tamil. Under the theme of ‘Learn
clearly saw that today’s India does not compromise on Tamil – Tamil Karakalam’, special campaigns were also
its security. During ‘Operation Sindoor’, images of love run in more than 50 schools in Varanasi.
and devotion towards Maa Bharati was witnessed from n Parvati Giri: Freedom fighter Parvati Giri's birth
every corner of the country.
centenary will be celebrated in January 2026 in Odisha.
n Antibiotics: The ICMR (Indian Council of Medical She participated in the Quit India Movement at the age
Research) recently released a report. It states that of 16. Parvati Giri ji dedicated her life to social service
antibiotics are proving ineffective against many diseases and tribal welfare. She established several orphanages.
like pneumonia and UTI. A major reason for this is Her inspiring life will continue to guide every generation.
people’s indiscriminate use of antibiotics. It should be n Lace Craft: The lace craft of Narasapuram district in
used only on the doctor’s advice. Andhra Pradesh is gaining popularity across the country.

n Youth Power: Today the world is looking at India with The Andhra Pradesh government and NABARD are
great hope. The biggest reason for hope in India is our jointly teaching artisans new designs, providing better
youth power. Our achievements in the field of science, skill training, and connecting them with new markets.
new innovations, and the expansion of technology have n Kutch Ranotsav: This year, the Kutch Ranotsav will
greatly impressed countries around the world.
continue until the 20th of February. The diverse folk
n Smart India Hackathon: Today the youth in the culture, folk music, dance, and handicrafts of Kutch are
country are getting new opportunities to showcase on display here. Witnessing the grandeur of the White
their talent. Many platforms are being developed where Rann of Kutch is a delightful experience in itself.
youth can showcase their talent as per their abilities and n Viksit Bharat: Every month, I receive many such
interests. One such platform is ‘Smart India Hackathon’, messages in which people share their vision for a
another medium where ideas are turned into action.
‘Viksit Bharat’. Seeing the suggestions from people
n Solar Panel: Manipur, where Moirangthem Seth lived, and their efforts in this direction, this belief gets
had a major electricity problem. So, Moirangthem strengthened, and when all these messages reach me,
started a campaign to install solar panels, and on the resolution of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ will definitely be
account of this campaign, today solar power has fulfilled. This belief grows stronger day by day.

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