MANN KI BAAT - POLITY
News: PM
Modi’s Mann Ki Baat hits a century today
What's in the news?
● Prime
Minister Narendra Modi’s popular radio program had completed 100 episodes.
● Yoga,
women-led initiatives, youth and cleanliness are among the most touched upon
topics over the last eight-and-a-half years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s
radio show ‘Mann Ki Baat’, which began in October 2014.
Mann Ki Baat:
● Mann
Ki Baat is an Indian radio program
hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which he addresses the people of
the nation on All India Radio, DD
National and DD News.
● The
main purpose of the program is to
“establish a dialogue with the citizens on issues of day-to-day governance”.
● The
program is India’s “first visually
enriched radio program”.
● The
Radio was chosen as the medium of the program due to its wide reach and an
estimated 90% of the total Indian population can be reached through the medium.
Significance of the podcast:
1. Apolitical character:
● The
program has remained apolitical throughout its journey. Political and sensitive
issues were not discussed in the program.
● It
mainly focused on highlighting the achievements of ordinary Indians and
generating awareness about social issues.
2. Catalyst in igniting mass movements:
● The
campaigns mentioned by PM Modi which had the most impact on listeners were
Selfie with Daughter, Incredible India, Fit India and Sandesh to Soldiers.
● The
most remembered topics were the promotion of Khadi, Drug Free India and Team
Tarini.
3. Highlighted success stories of Indians:
● Mann
Ki Baat has showcased stories of talented individuals across diverse fields,
from promoting Aatmanirbhar Bharat to Make in India and space startups.
4. Interactive nature:
● “Mann
Ki Baat” is an interactive program that allows people from all walks of life to
participate.
● Citizens
can share their views, experiences, and stories. It encourages people to share
their ideas and suggestions with the Prime Minister.
5. Wide range of topics:
● The
program addresses a range of topics, including social issues, education,
healthcare, and the environment.
● It
promotes social initiatives such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Beti Bachao Beti
Padhao, and Digital India. The program has been particularly effective in
promoting social initiatives
6. Led to positive impact in society:
● “Mann
Ki Baat” has become a significant platform for the Prime Minister to engage
with the people of India. It has helped to create a sense of unity and shared
purpose among citizens.
● It
encourages people to work together towards a better future for India.