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MANN KI BAAT | 137th Episode (30 August 2026)

Drug-Free Youth for

a Developed India

Broadcast on the radio on the last Sunday of every month, the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program serves
as a platform where Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights new initiatives and discusses
innovative ideas put forward by citizens. Many of these ideas are the result of people’s
tireless dedication and energy. Often, calls to action made during the program evolve into
mass movements. In the 137th episode, while calling upon people to join the mission for a
drug-free India, he also discussed various other issues. Here are some edited excerpts...

Unique Ideas: Through the website www. were collected and processed.
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bharatrajya.com, one can easily find out who ruled n Mission ShaktiSAT: Today, the flight of our
which part of India and at what time. This initiative daughters' dreams is soaring from Earth into space.
will help not only history students but everyone to Through Mission ShaktiSAT, 12,000 female students
learn about their past in an engaging manner.
from 108 countries are getting the opportunity to
n Drug-Free India: The ‘Drug-Free Youth for a learn satellite technology and advance in the field of
Developed India’ campaign is currently gaining innovation.
rapid momentum across the country. Its goal is n Avocado Fruit: The avocado fruit is currently
crystal clear: drug-free youth, a drug-free India. A creating quite a buzz. Hardly anyone knew about it
vast number of people—especially our youth—are previously; its value and demand were low, but today
becoming a part of this movement.
it is a preferred choice in the health and premium
n Awareness is crucial; play your part: Drug markets. It is also proving to be highly beneficial for
addiction does not just engulf the individual; the our farmer brothers and sisters.
entire family and society have to bear the brunt of n Legendary Actor Uttam Kumar: September 3rd
its adverse consequences. Everyone should play their marks the birth centenary of the legendary actor
part in this noble mission of keeping India's youth Uttam Kumar, a versatile performer. He endeared
away from drugs and ensuring they remain drug- himself to people through his acting and will forever
free. Do share your efforts on social media using the reign in their hearts. He was known not only for his
hashtag #NashaMuktYuva. natural acting style but also for his philanthropic
SVANidhi Scheme: Women account for nature. His life offers a profound lesson: never give
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approximately 46% of the beneficiaries of the ‘PM up.
SVANidhi Scheme’. Across the country, around n Vocal for Local: During this festive season, I once
35 lakh women are expanding their businesses by again urge you to embrace the 'Vocal for Local' spirit.
participating in this scheme.
'Vocal for Local' is not merely about buying earthen
n Cleanliness and Public Participation: Inspiring lamps; it embodies a much broader vision.
scenes of cleanliness and public participation n Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India):
were witnessed during this year's Shri Amarnath Ji Whenever we purchase items for our homes, we
Yatra. Thousands of sanitation workers toiled day must ensure they are made in India. The path to a
and night, even on difficult terrains. During the self-reliant India will be paved by taking pride in
pilgrimage this year, over 400 metric tonnes of waste
products made within the country.

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