Date: July 27, 2025
Episode: 124th of “Mann Ki Baat”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the nation and shared updates on India’s inspiring progress in science, culture, sports, and the journey toward a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).
Table of Contents
1. India’s Space Power is Rising!
Sudhanshu Shukla, India’s astronaut, returned from the International Space Station, making the country proud.
Startups in Space: Grew from <50 to 200+ startups in 5 years!
New Celebration: August 23 will now be celebrated as National Space Day (marking Chandrayaan-3’s landing).
Indian students are shining in global science Olympiads (Chemistry, Maths, etc.).
2. Honoring Culture & Heritage
12 Maratha forts (11 in Maharashtra + 1 in Tamil Nadu) now recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
📚 PM praised people preserving old manuscripts and ancient Indian knowledge.
🗓️ August = Patriotism: Remembered heroes like Khudiram Bose and Swadeshi Movement (1905).
3. Vocal for Local = Viksit Bharat by 2047
🇮🇳 PM urged all to buy Indian-made products and support local businesses.
👩🎨 Shared success stories:
- Women reviving Paithani sarees in Maharashtra
- Santhali weavers in Odisha
🏭 Over 3000 textile startups are thriving!
4. Khelo Bharat Niti 2025: Sports for All
New National Sports Policy 2025 launched
Focus on:
- Villages
- The Poor
- Daughters (Girls in Sports)
🏋️ Sports to be part of school and college life
🎖️ Indian team won 600 medals at World Police & Fire Games, ranking #3 globally!
5. People Power + Nature First
Community Success:
- Odisha’s Radha Krishna group: Devotion + Tree planting
- Pramila Pradhan: Fighting forest fires
🦜 Tech for Nature: - AI and sound tech used in Kaziranga to track 40+ grassland bird species
🚮 Swachh Bharat = Mass Movement
🐟 Gumla (Jharkhand): Once a Maoist zone, now famous for fish farming and community development
Mann Ki Baat – PM’s Final Message:
“Your stories are India’s strength. Keep sharing them and be part of our nation’s journey!”
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