Dharmendra Pradhan Joins PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat in Odisha Village

During the Mann ki baat, the Prime Minister urged citizens to actively participate in the upcoming Census 2027, calling it a "shared responsibility of all", and appealed to people to make the exercise a success while highlighting its digital framework and improved accessibility during the 133rd episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat.

PM Modi's 133rd episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' to the nation saw citizens from various corners addressing their questions and suggestions to the prime minister. Describing the census as the world's largest population exercise, PM Modi highlighted its digital transformation, enhanced public participation through self-enumeration, and its crucial role in strengthening governance and policy-making.

Speaking about the census, the Prime Minister said, "At present, an important campaign is going on in our country, and it is important for every Indian to know about it. This is the Census campaign, the largest census exercise in the world. Those who have gone through this process before will find this time's experience different. Census 2027 has been made digital. All information is being recorded directly through digital mediums."

The Prime Minister announced that a highly commendable initiative has been undertaken, and the music of Beating Retreat is available on WAVES OTT. He said this will be available on other platforms as well in future and urged people to listen to the performance and feel proud of the Armed Forces and their traditions.

He shed light on the increase in the inclusion of Indian music during the ceremony. Calling this year's ceremony memorable, PM Modi said that the Air Force, Army, Navy and Central Armed Police Forces delivered excellent performances.

- ANI