New Delhi, 29 March (H.S.):
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the 132nd episode of his monthly radio program Mann Ki Baat on Sunday to rally Indians against rumors over the global energy crunch sparked by a fierce neighborhood war stressing that Gulf nations are aiding over 10 million Indians there.
He warned of petrol and diesel shortages tied to the conflict in a key energy hub noting India's decade of diplomatic gains and strengths helped it face the storm head-on. Modi urged citizens to shun politicization by self-servers trust only government updates and stand united as 1.4 billion people weather the challenge together just as they beat COVID.
Cultural Heritage Push
PM Modi spotlighted the Gyan Bharatam Survey via app to catalog manuscripts nationwide with thousands already shared like Tai script from Arunachal Pradesh Gurmukhi from Amritsar palm leaves from Rajasthan copper plates and Tibetan texts from Ladakh Hemis Monastery. The drive runs till mid-June inviting all to unearth family heirlooms.
Youth Power
MY Bharat's budget quest drew 1.2 million young participants with 160000 advancing to essays on farmer welfare women-led growth green India rural sports talent skill development and business ease. Standouts hailed from Telangana Uttar Pradesh Bihar Punjab Odisha Haryana and Delhi showcasing sharp ideas for progress.
Sports Triumphs
PM Modi hailed Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy win after 70 years led by Paras Dogra and bowler Aaqib Nabi's 60 wickets plus UP's Gulveer Singh third in New York Half Marathon first Indian under an hour in the event 17-year-old Anahat Singh's Squash on Fire Open title and top-20 PSA Asian ranking. Asmita Athletics League saw 200000 women compete on March 8.
Fitness and Education
With International Yoga Day nearing PM Modi pushed cutting sugar by 10 percent and cooking oil too name-checking Almis in Djibouti for yoga outreach and Yuvraj Dua's dad heeding his plea. Bengaluru's Prayog Institute Anveshan lets grades 9-12 innovate in chemistry earth science wellness while Nagaland's evolved Morung system blends tribal lore with math science via stories songs games.
Water Warriors
Summer ushers renewed Jal Sanchay Abhiyan focus with 5 million structures built nationwide 70000 Amrit Sarovars cleaned. Tripura's Wangmun village at 3000 feet went from crisis to rooftop harvesting Chhattisgarh's Korea farmers dug recharge ponds lifting groundwater Telangana's Mudhigunta saw 400 families build soak pits curbing waterborne ills.
Fisheries Innovators
PM Modi praised sea warriors eased by port upgrades insurance and tech with Odisha's Sujata Bhuyan turning Hirakud reservoir fish farming into booming business Lakshadweep's Havva Gulzar adding cold storage Belagavi's Shivling Satappa Huddar pond farming and seaweed growers all thriving toward self-reliance.
Green Momentum
Varanasi's 251000 saplings in one hour snagged a Guinness record via mass participation Nagaland's Chizami women bank 150+ traditional seeds rice millets veggies herbs preserving heritage against climate threats.
Solar Surge
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana blankets rooftops transforming lives Gujarat's Payal Munjpara turned solar tech training into entrepreneurship Meerat's Arun Kumar sells surplus power Jaipur's Muralidhar ditched diesel pumps for timely irrigation and income Northeast Riang tribes light homes study post-dusk via mini-grids. Join the revolution Modi implored wrapping with gratitude for listener messages vowing next month's fresh inspiration.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar
