Mann Ki Baat: Farmers & villages the foundation of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dressed nation through his monthly rio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on September 27. While speaking at 69th edition of dress, PM Modi said that India's has a rich trition of storytelling and he also spoke about some people who are making significant contributions in same. He praised  efforts of individuals in promoting art of story-telling. In his dresses, PM Modi talked about how recent agricultural reforms have helped farmers of country. He also urged people to take proper precautions as COVID-19 cases continue to surge. 

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Highlights of PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'

Ackwledging India's lively trition of story-telling, Prime Minister urged young generation to connect to story-telling. While speaking to some of story-tellers across India, he suggested that y should curate stories about India's struggle for Independence, especially for  period between 1857-1947. Furr speaking about farm sector, Narendra Modi said that during time of crisis, farmers of country have again shown ir power. Farm sector, farmers and vills are foundation of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, he ded. 

PM Modi also spoke about recent reforms in agricultural industry which w allows farmers to sell ir products to anyone and anywhere according to m. As per new farm laws passed by parliament, farmers will w be able to sell ir products outside mandi as well. He said, that re were days when farmers who tried to sell ir fruits, vegetables and or products out ir mandi, ir trucks and products were seized. Furr, Prime Minister also cited a few examples of farmers from Haryana, Tamil Ni, Kerala and Uttar Presh who have greatly benefited from recent reforms in farm sector. Farmers are w able to earn over 10-12 lakhs per acre, he ded.

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Narendra Modi said that on September 28, country will celebrate birth anniversary of Veer Bhagat Singh who contributed to India's Independence struggle. He also said that Bhagat Singh was a mighty scholar and a thinker who understood importance of teamwork very well. PM Modi said that in upcoming few days, India will recall many great personalities including Mahatama Gandhi, Lal Bahur Shastri, Bharat Ratna Lok Nayak Jai Prakash, Bharat Ratna Nanji Deshmukh, Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia, who dedicated ir lives to nation. 

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As COVID-19 cases zoomed passed 59 lakhs, PM Modi said that people should strictly follow all precautions. He urged people to wear masks, cover ir face properly and maintain a distance of 6-feet. prime Minister said that until re is COVID-19 medicine, re should be laxity.

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