"Mann Ki Baat has become public movement": Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Kendrapara, June 28
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat' a "public movement".
Pradhan tuned into the 135th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' as he along with other party leaders was travelling to Kendrapara to attend a scheduled social engagement programmes.
In a post on X, Pradhan said, "In the program, Prime Minister shared inspiring thoughts on important topics such as yoga, public participation for environmental conservation, the knowledge tradition of Nalanda University, women making eco-bricks from plastic waste, and the Ganesh festival. 'Mann Ki Baat' has today become a powerful medium for public participation, which inspires citizens to bring about positive change in society."
The 'Mann Ki Baat' program has today taken the form of a public movement, he emphasised, adding that PM Modi's address inspires every citizen to bring positive change in society.
"The Prime Minister's words have given us all a new energy to work together for the progress of the country and society, along with fulfilling the resolve of 'Developed Odisha' and 'Developed India," he said.
On the education front, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded Central Sanskrit University and Nalanda University.
Praising CSU for B.Tech programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, PM Modi said that the course will prepare the youth for new age technology while keeping them rooted in their heritage.
PM Modi said the move will facilitate the development of new AI tools for Indian languages.
PM Modi also lauded the revival of the ancient Indian tradition of Shastrarth (scholarly debate) at Nalanda University, saying the institution is successfully blending India's civilisational heritage with modern education and technology.
"Nalanda University has revived our ancient tradition of *Shaastraarth* i.e. intellectual discourse. Shaastraarth is not merely a medium for expressing one's views; it is a disciplined process of dialogue, debate, and deep contemplation. It requires articulating one's position backed by logic and facts - areas demanding mastery. This process also teaches us to listen to and understand the views of others with patience. I am pleased that Nalanda University has incorporated this into its convocation ceremony," he said.
PM Modi urged other universities across the country to consider similar initiatives.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I listen to Mann Ki Baat regularly with my family. It's not just a speech but a real conversation. The way PM encourages women entrepreneurs and talks about environmental issues is truly inspiring.
As someone who works in tech, I was particularly interested in the part about B.Tech in AI at Central Sanskrit University. That's actually a brilliant move - combining ancient knowledge with modern skills. Innovation rooted in tradition!
I appreciate the sentiment but sometimes I feel Mann Ki Baat could focus more on ground-level issues like farmers' problems and unemployment. It's good for inspiration but we need action too. Still, the environmental conservation part was nice. 🌱
The revival of Shastrarth at Nalanda University is exactly what our education system needs. We have such a rich tradition of debate and logical reasoning that got lost somewhere. This is a commendable effort to bring it back. 🇮🇳
I'm not Indian but I've watched a few episodes with subtitles. The way PM Modi communicates is genuinely different - it feels like he's talking to you personally. No wonder it has become a movement. The women making eco-bricks from plastic waste story was amazing!
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