Prime Minister Modi Shares His Thoughts In Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said Mann Ki Baat has completed 12 years and that the journey has felt like a pilgrimage for him. Addressing the nation through his Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani, the Prime Minister noted that Mann Ki Baat began on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami 12 years ago. Since then, this journey has continued without a break.

The Prime Minister said that the listeners of Mann Ki Baat are both his fellow travellers and guides. He further said that Mann Ki Baat has been an auspicious opportunity to proudly celebrate the hard work, valour, commitment, dedication, and spirit of service of the common people of the nation.

The Prime Minister said that Mann Ki Baat provides him with an opportunity to connect with every family across the country. He said this deep connection and the affection shown by all of the listeners is a priceless treasure

Speaking about conservation of Nature, Mr Modi highlighted the efforts in Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand to breathe new life into the ‘Heval’ river and the natural water sources in the surrounding area.

The Prime Minister noted that cleanliness drives are being run at many places ahead of festivals like Diwali and Chhath. He stressed the need to maintain cleanliness of the places where people live. He added that small, individual efforts can bring about significant change in the surroundings.

Mr Modi emphasised that packaging of a product is just as significant as its quality. He cited the example of tribal communities in Maharashtra who have placed a strong focus on the packaging of the products they create.

Mr Modi expressed happiness that on Gandhi Jayanti this year, sales of the products of Khadi Gram Udyog crossed 28 crore rupees in a single day.

Speaking about the e- Sanjeevani scheme, Prime Minister Modi expressed satisfaction that approximately 50 crore tele-consultations have been conducted through this platform so far to make people’s lives easier.

Mr Modi said there was a time when even a simple health check-up or a visit to a doctor would take a long time and involve significant hardship. He said that today, nearly one lakh ninety thousand ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir’ across the country have brought new facilities into people’s lives. He added that these Arogya Mandir are in a way, evolving into wellness centres for village panchayats.

Touching upon the subject of organ donation, Prime Minister Modi said it plays a vital role in such advanced research. He gave the example of Shivani from Narmadapuram in Madhya Pradesh who had met with a road accident, and her family decided to donate her organs. Mr Modi praised her family, saying such a step of humanity can bring happiness back into a family’s life, while also providing significant support to research efforts.

Mr Modi said that the interaction at IIT was entirely focused on ‘deep-tech.’ These start-ups are being supported by the incubation ecosystem at IIT Madras.

The birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel will be celebrated on the 31st of October. The nation observes ‘Ekta Diwas’ on this day. Prime Minister Modi said a ‘Run for Unity’ is organised across the country on this day. He said ‘Run For Unity’ offers the opportunity to strengthen the nation’s unity and reaffirm commitment to the nation. He urged everyone to participate enthusiastically in this year’s ‘Run for Unity’.

Concluding his Mann Ki Baat address, the Prime Minister extended his best wishes to the people for the upcoming festivals, including Diwali and Chhath. He hoped that people would celebrate these festivals while staying healthy and safe. He also said he is looking forward to receiving messages and suggestions from people for Mann Ki Baat. (UPDATED ON 25TH OCTOBER 2026)