100th Mann Ki Baat to create history, go global with live broadcast at UN headquarters
New Delhi, April 30: Today marks the historic 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address 'Mann Ki Baat', which has become a key pillar of the government's citizen-outreach programme.
This programme will be broadcast live in the United Nations headquarters in New York, in addition to 22 Indian languages and 29 dialects, and 11 foreign languages including French, Chinese, Indonesian, Tibetan, Burmese, Baluchi, Arabic, Pashtu, Persian, Dari and Swahili. The programme is being broadcast by more than 500 broadcast centres of All India Radio.
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Studies have shown that over 100 crore people have connected to Mann Ki Baat at least once, as it speaks directly to people, celebrates grassroots-level changemakers and achievements of people and has influenced people towards positive actions. The research report identified five key themes associated with Mann Ki Baat, cleanliness and sanitation, health, wellness, water conservation, and sustainability.
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The 100th episode of #MannKiBaat airs tomorrow at 11 AM. @PMOIndia @mygovindia @ianuragthakur @MIB_India @AkashvaniAIR pic.twitter.com/vGOxbQt73Y — Mann Ki Baat Updates मन की बात अपडेट्स (@mannkibaat) April 29, 2023
The BJP has planned massive outreach to make the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat a memorable occasion. Sources said the party is planning to organise facilities in every assembly constituency of the country for people to listen to the programme. The programme will also be telecast live by Doordarshan in Raj Bhavans across the country.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who attended the valedictory session of the National Conclave on Mann Ki Baat @100 on Wednesday, said that Mann Ki Baat is a unique experiment that has strengthened the foundation of democracy in the country. The event also marked the release of a stamp and coin commemorating 100 episodes of Mann Ki Baat.
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar also released Coffee Table Book 'My Dear Fellow Citizens...'. The book, brought out by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, presents glimpses of over 100 inspiring stories, mentioned by PM Modi in the radio programme. He also released a book "Collective Spirit, Concrete Action", authored by Shashi Shekhar Vempati, former CEO, Prasar Bharati, which describes the impact of the programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on the nation.
Dhankhar said that Mann Ki Baat has provided a platform for the expression of the country's positive energy and creative power. He noted that the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat will be a historic milestone and lauded the programme for serving as an effective platform to popularise and bring to the mainstream the culture and festivals of the northeast and other states.
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India's Permanent Mission at the United Nations said the 300th episode of Man Ki Baat will go live in Trusteeship Council Chamber at the UN headquarters.
The Tourism Ministry has decided to celebrate the 100th Episode of 'Mann ki Baat' through its Yuva Tourism Clubs, while the Culture Ministry has taken up three unique initiatives to mark the completion of the 100th episode of Mann ki Baat.
A special study conducted by the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) found that 76 per cent of the Indian mediapersons believe that Mann Ki Baat has played a significant role in introducing the "real Bharat" to the countrymen, while another survey by IIM Rohtak said that Mann Ki Baat has reached 100 crore listeners.
The powerful and decisive leadership of PM Modi and emotional connect with audience were cited as reasons for popularity of the programme by the listeners, the survey said.
'मन की बात' जो बन गई देश की आवाज!
चंद मिनटों में देखिए, लोगों के जीवन में बदलाव का माध्यम बने प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi के रेडियो कार्यक्रम 'मन की बात' के शतक का सफ़र। #MannKiBaat100 pic.twitter.com/n6hfriNtzd — BJP (@BJP4India) April 30, 2023
The report said that Mann Ki Baat speaks directly to people and celebrates their achievements within-- and beyond-- their communities. The ethos of Mann Ki Baat is 5Cs - Citizen Engagement, Catalysing Collective Actions, Cultural Commitment, Connecting with the Wider Masses and Celebrating Changemakers.
Mann Ki Baat is broadcast on last Sunday of every month and has become a monthly national tradition, inspiring millions to participate in India's developmental journey.
- ANI
