NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday delivered the 120th edition of his radio broadcast programme Mann ki Baat . He extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Navratri and Gudi Padwa. He also announced the launch of a calendar "MY-Bharat" designed for students to make their summer vacations productive.
"These festivals of ours may be in different regions, but they show how unity is woven into the diversity of India. We have to keep reinforcing this spirit of unity, on our way ahead," he said. Addressing the students who are set to start a new session in schools subsequently leading to summer vacations, PM Modi urged them to be productive.
"Urge children and their parents as well to share their holiday experiences with #HolidayMemories," he said. "Today I would also like to discuss with you the special calendar of MY-Bharat, which has been prepared for this summer vacation. I want to share some unique efforts through this calendar," he added.
Here are top quotes from the programme: Today is the Pratipada date of the Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month. Chaitra Navratri is starting from today and the Indian New Year is also starting from today. Between April 13 and 15, there will be a lot of festive fervour in different parts of the country.
That means this whole month is full of festivals. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of the country on these festivals. Young friends, today I would also like to discuss with you the special calendar of.
