PM addresses nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' prog. on Akashvani Calls Constitution the Nation's guiding light ahead of its 75th anniversary
New Delhi ,
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today said that Constitution is the guiding light of the nation and stated that it is a matter of great honour that the Indian Constitution is completing 75 years on 26th January next year. Addressing the nation in his Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani, Shri Modi said the Constitution has stood the test of time in every sense of the term. The Prime Minister noted that on the occasion of Constitution Day this year, many activities have commenced that will continue throughout the year. He mentioned that a special website constitution75.com has been created to connect citizens with the legacy of the Constitution. Prime Minister urged the listeners of Mann Ki Baat, children and youth to visit the website. People can read the Preamble of the Constitution and upload their video in the website. The website also offers the opportunity to read the Constitution in many different languages and ask questions pertaining to the Constitution.
The Maha Kumbh is going to be held in Prayagraj from the 13th of January. Prime Minister highlighted that mammoth preparations are going on at the banks of Sangam in Prayagraj. He shared that he went to Prayagraj a few days ago and viewed the entire Kumbh area from a helicopter. Prime Minister exuded pride that the speciality of Maha Kumbh is not only in its vastness, but also in its diversity. He underscored that crores of people congregate for this event, including lakhs of saints, hundreds of sects and many Akharas. He said, no discrimination is done and such unity in diversity is not witnessed anywhere else in the world. He stated that Kumbh is also the Maha Kumbh of unity.
The Prime Minister highlighted that this time in Prayagraj, devotees from the country and the world will also be witness to the digital Maha Kumbh. With the help of digital navigation, people will be able to reach different ghats, temples, and akharas of sadhus. The same navigation system will also help people reach parking spaces. Shri Modi said that for the first time, an AI chatbot will be used in the Kumbh event. All kinds of information related to Kumbh will be available in 11 Indian languages through the AI chatbot. Prime Minister also said that the entire Fair area is being covered with AI-powered cameras. If someone gets separated from one's kith and kin during the Kumbh, these cameras will help in finding them. Devotees will also get the facility of a digital lost and found center. They will also be provided information about Government-approved tour packages, accommodation and homestay on their mobile phones. Prime Minister asked people to avail these facilities and upload their selfie with #EktaKaMahakumbh.
Prime Minister was pleased to share that for the first time, the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit, WAVES Summit, is going to be organised in India next year. He said that during the WAVES summit, giants from the media and entertainment industry and people from the creative world will come to India. He said this summit is an important step towards making India a hub of global content creation. He expressed pride that young creators of the country are joining with full enthusiasm in the preparations for this summit. He stated that as India is moving towards a 5 trillion dollar economy, the creator economy is bringing in new energy. He urged the entire entertainment and creative industry of India to be a part of the WAVES summit.
In this edition of Mann Ki Baat, Shri Modi highlighted two big achievements of India in the field of health. He said the first achievement has been in the fight against malaria. Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that the World Health Organization report mentions that there has been an 80 percent reduction in India in the number of malaria cases and deaths due to it between 2015 & 2023. He said that this is no mean achievement. He termed it heartening that this success has been achieved through everyone's participation.
The Prime Minister also shared a study of the world-renowned Medical Journal Lancet, which found that the chances of starting cancer treatment on time in India have increased a lot. He elaborated that timely treatment means starting the treatment of a cancer patient within 30 days and the 'Ayushman Bharat Yojana' has played a big role in this. Because of this scheme, 90 percent of cancer patients have been able to start their treatment on time. Shri Modi said the Ayushman Bharat Yojana has reduced the financial problems in cancer treatment to a great extent. He said that people have become more aware than ever before about timely treatment of cancer. He stressed that there is only one mantra to fight cancer - Awareness, Action and Assurance.
Prime Minister spoke about the Ayurveda Consultation being offered by Erica Huber at the Indian Embassy in Paraguay. He said that a large number of local people are reaching out to her to get Ayurveda based advice. Prime Minister also expressed pride that a Tamil Teaching Programme was started in Fiji with the support of the Indian Government. He added that this is the first time in the last 80 years that trained Tamil teachers are teaching the language in Fiji.
Prime Minister said that 2025 is knocking at the door, and extended best wishes to everyone. He exuded pride that India will touch new heights in the coming year. He urged listeners to keep sharing the unique efforts around them with #Mannkibaat.(Source: newsonair.gov.in)
