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MANN KI BAAT | 133rd Episode (April 26, 2026)

The invaluable

contribution of the civil

nuclear programme in

Nation-Building

Through the 133rd episode of the popular radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra
Modi once again shared his thoughts with people in India and across the world. In this broadcast,
which aired on April 26, he emphasised science, technology, and the nation’s achievements while also
lauding the role of scientists in the nation’s progress. He highlighted the country’s growing strength in
sectors such as wind and solar energy. Additionally, he spoke on several important topics, including
the census campaign. Presented here are edited excerpts from ‘Mann Ki Baat’…

n Nuclear Programme: India has always viewed Beating Retreat is also available on WAVES OTT. In
science as linking it to the country’s progress. With the future, it will be available on other platforms as well
this very vision, our scientists are advancing the civil – you must listen to it. You will be very proud of our
nuclear program. Their efforts are making a significant Armed Forces and their traditions.
contribution to nation-building by providing sustainable n Enhanced Conservation: Blackbucks have started
energy solutions and enhancing national security reappearing in Chhattisgarh. Their numbers had
through advancements in nuclear technology. dwindled significantly, but continued efforts led to
Attaining Criticality: Our nuclear scientists enhanced increased conservation. Today, they are once again seen
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India's pride with another major achievement. The roaming the open fields. Similar hope is visible in the
Fast Breeder Reactor in Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, has conservation of the Great Indian Bustard, the Godavan.
achieved criticality. Actually, criticality is the stage during n The Northeast’s Success in the Bamboo Sector:
which a reactor successfully attains a self-sustaining What was once viewed as a burden was, through a
nuclear chain reaction for the first time.
legislative amendment in 2017, reclassified to remove
n Wind Energy: Wind power is scripting a new narrative bamboo from the category of 'trees'. Since then, the
of India's development. India has recently achieved bamboo sector has witnessed renewed momentum
a major milestone in the field of wind energy; the in terms of employment, commerce, and innovation.
country's wind energy generation capacity has now Our mothers and sisters have emerged as the primary
surpassed 56 gigawatts. beneficiaries.
n Pride in the Team: At the European Girls' n Special Portal: The National Archives has shared a
Mathematical Olympiad held in Bordeaux, France, unique database on a dedicated portal. This institution
our daughters delivered their best-ever performance. I has digitised and made public over 200 million invaluable
am immensely proud of this talented team. Our team documents. I urge you all to visit www.abhilekh-patal.in.
secured the sixth position globally.
n Census 2027: The national census isn't just a
The Teachings of the Buddha: The life message of government task. It's the responsibility of all of us.
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Lord Gautam Buddha remains as relevant today as ever. Your participation is crucial. Come, let's all participate
He has taught us that peace begins within us; he has in this process. Let's make Census 2027 a success.
conveyed to us that victory over oneself is the greatest n From Local to Global: Indian products are now
victory. Amid the tensions and conflicts the world is transcending national borders to reach markets and
going through today, Buddha's teachings have become restaurants across the globe. As we speak today of the
even more important.
journey "from Local to Global" the example of Indian
n Pride in Traditions: For the first time, the music of cheese serves as a guiding light, pointing the way forward.

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