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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared his thoughts in the 18th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' programme. Narendra Modi said the government is constructing five lakh 'farming pools' even as he urged people to resort to water conservation methods like creating small reservoirs. Here are the top 10 highlights from PM Narendra Modi's speech during his Mann Ki Baat radio programme:(PTI)
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1. Digital India' campaign is not only for the youth in urban areas but for the farming community as well. Farmers should download Kisan Suvidha App on their mobile phones to get all the information related to farming, including weather conditions, market situation and prices in the mandis. They can also consult experts through the App, he said. At least try it to see if it is of use to you. And if you find anything lacking, you can complain to me.(Twitter)
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2.Farmers should use appropriate fertilisers as overdose can cause harm to soil. It will also reduce costs and increase output. You should move with the mantra of 'low cost, higher production'. (Reuters)
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3. 125th birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar falls on April 14. We are making continuous efforts to develop the 'panch-teerth' (five pilgrim places) — Mhow, his birth place; London, where he got education; Nagpur, where he got his initiation (in political life); 26, Alipur Road, Delhi, where he attained 'mahaparinirvana' (passed away); and Mumbai where his last rites took place. (PTI)
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Narendra Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the growth in the Indian economy was led by some of the reforms undertaken by his government since taking over in May 2014, and not by the fall in crude oil prices, a move that has resulted in the South Asian nation being recognised as the fastest growing country in 2015.<br><a href=https://www.financialexpress.com/article/economy/indias-economic-success-is-due-to-reforms-narendra-modi/230337/">Read full story</a></br> (PTI)
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5. I convey Easter greetings to people across the world. Students should develop some skills during their vacations. I also want to congratulate Indian cricket team for their wins against Pakistan and Bangladesh and convey my best wishes for the upcoming match. (PTI)
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6. People should work for defeating diabetes and eradicating TB from the country. April 7 is World Health Day and this year it is dedicated to diabetes. Our lifestyle is the biggest reason of rising cases of diabetes. (PTI)
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7. Water table is falling in parts of the country and small reservoirs should be created to conserve the essential commodity. Government, on its part, is constructing five lakh 'khet talab' (farming pools) across the country. Under MNREGA also, efforts are being made to conserve water. I want to congratulate Coal India. They have developed Eco-freindly Mine Tourism Circuit in Savaner near Nagpur. (Reuters)
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8. India hosting FIFA Under-17 World Cup football tournament is a great opportunity for branding the country at the international level. I want that every youth of this country becomes the ambassador of the FIFA Under-17 World Cup, 2017. Get involved in this. It is golden opportunity for the country's recognition. (Reuters)
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9. India's standard in football has been falling over the last few decades after the country won gold medals in 1951 and 1962 Asian Games and stood fourth in the 1956 Olympic Games. Unfortunately, over the last few decades, we have been falling (in medals tally), falling and falling. Today, our ranking in FIFA is so low that I do not have the courage to talk about it. Efforts should be made to create enthusiasm and excitement among the youth for football, including at the village level.(Reuters)
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10. A country with 65 per cent youth and losing out in the world of sports, it does not make sense. It is time for a new revolution in the field of sports. We can see that like cricket, there is growing interest towards football, hockey, tennis and kabaddi. (Reuters)
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