This edition of PM's radio programme through which he addresses the nation was the 41st edition ever since he started this practice in the year 2014.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will address nation today on his radio programme 'Mann ki Baat'.
This will be PM Modi's second 'Mann ki Baat' this year. This edition of PM's radio programme through which he addresses the nation was the 41st edition ever since he started this practice in the year 2014.
In his last address, PM Midi spoke on a number of issues starting with women empowerment. Citing scriptures, he emphasised that it is in our culture to respect women.
Since the age when the Vedas were composed by women, 'nari shakti' has set numerous milestones and continues to play a pioneering role, the PM observed.
"Let me tell you that one daughter is equal to ten sons... The punya (good) we get from 10 sons, we get that from one daughter," said Modi.
"Women are advancing in many fields, emerging as leaders. Today there are many sectors where our woman power is playing a pioneering role, establishing milestones," the PM said.
He mentioned examples of Matunga railway station in Mumbai, which is being completely run by women and women in Dantewada, Chhatisgarh who drive e-rickshaws to earn their livelihood. "Dantewada area in Chhatisgarh, which a Maoist affected region, where Maoists have created an environment of fear. In such an area women are driving e-ricksahws and becoming self-sufficient," he said.
He also spoke about the importance of Padma Awards and Gandhi Jayanti. This year's Padma Awards had a number of rare achievers from distant parts of the country, who were recognised for their distinctive work, like a 75-year-old woman Lakshmikutty from Kerala who prepares herbal medicines and treats thousands of people.
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