100th Mann Ki Baat: UNESCO Chief shares special message for countrymen with PM Modi
100th Mann Ki Baat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay in the 100th edition of his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday.
At the 100th episode, the Director-General of UNESCO not only wished the countrymen for the wonderful journey of the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme but also asked questions on education and cultural preservation in India.
"I have received another special message from Audrey Azoulay, DG, UNESCO regarding 'Mann Ki Baat'. She has wished all the countrymen for this wonderful journey of the 100th episode," PM Modi said.
Interacting with PM Modi at the 100th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat,' the UNESCO Chief said, "Dear Prime Minister, on behalf of UNESCO, I thank you for this opportunity to be part of the hundredth episode of the Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast. UNESCO and India have a long common history. We have very strong partnerships together in all areas of our mandate education, science, culture and information."
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She went on to ask various questions to the Indian Prime Minister on education and cultural preservation amid India's ongoing G20 Presidency.
"UNESCO is working with its member states to ensure that everyone in the world has access to quality education by2030, with the largest population in the world. Could you please explain the Indian way to achieve this objective? UNESCO also works to support culture and protect heritage," she added.
PM Modi thanked the UNESCO Director-General for participating in the 100th episode of the radio programme and expressed gratitude that she raised important issues.
He added that Mann Ki Baat has been a catalyst in igniting numerous mass movements.
"Be it NEP or the option of studying in regional languages, many initiatives such as Gunotsav and Shala Praveshotsav were highlighted in MannKiBaat."
"Maan Ki Baat is a programme that allows every citizen to inspire others; this positivity will propel our nation in Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav."
"Be it Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, love towards Khadi, nature-related concerns, Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav or that of Amrit Sarovar, whatever issue Mann Ki Baat got associated with, it has ignited a people's movement," PM Modi said.
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- ANI
