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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared his thoughts on a number of issues, including drought and education, in his 19th edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' programme on All India Radio. Sharing concern over drought in various parts of the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today pitched for water conservation through a mass movement as he pinned hopes on the Monsoon which is predicted to bring upto 110 per cent of rainfall this season. In his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', he also talked about efforts to clean Ganga and Yamuna rivers, hoping that these will show results in some time. Here are top 5 takeaways from Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' speech: (PTI)
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2. Two years of Modi government: With jobs and employment a major concern in a country where an estimated 65 percent of population is below 35 years of age, the government has launched missions such as Skill India and Make in India and given focus to improve physical infrastructure in rural and urban areas. (PTI)
2. Narendra Modi on Mann Ki Baat: The weather forecast predicted that the country will receive 106 per cent to 110 per cent rainfall during this Monsoon. Such good news always brings peace. But this news brings new awareness also…While the news about good rainfall brings comfort, it also provides an opportunity and a challenge. Can we run a movement from village to village to preserve water?… To whatever extent possible, we must save water. (PTI) -
3. Two years of Modi government: The government has used the direct benefit transfer and Aadhar to cut down on leakage of subsidies. It has taken steps to boost investment, strengthen higher education, enhance the share of solar and renewable energy and step up agricultural growth. (PTI)
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1. Two years of Modi government: Modi has set out ambitious targets including Housing for All by 2022, a Clean India as part of Swachh Bharat Mission by 2019 and giving free cooking gas cylinders to 50 million families living below the poverty line under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjala Yojana by 2019 – the year of next general elections. (PTI)
5. Narendra Modi on Mann Ki Baat: Concern over drought is natural, particularly since prolonged drought leads to drop in water table in reservoirs. (PTI)
