This month, 23 IITs came together to showcase their research projects, IIT Bhubaneswar team has made a portable ventilator for infants. This ventilator can be used on battery and can be used in remote areas to save lives of pre-mature infants: PM Modi
"I am very happy to see the increasing enthusiasm for environmental protection in different parts of the country. A few days ago, in India, Mission Life dedicated to protect the environment has also been launched," the Prime Minister says.
Today more awareness is being seen among people about eco-friendly living and eco-friendly products than ever before... A team of tribal women in Anaikatti, Coimbatore, crafted ten thousand eco-friendly terracotta tea cups for export: PM on Mann Ki Baat
This decade is India's 'techade'. The youth is working at an unprecedented pace through hackathons to solve challenges that the nation is facing.
Student power is the foundation of a powerful India. It’s the youth of today, who will take India to new heights in the coming years: Prime Minister says
I had called for 'Jai Anusandhan' from the Red Fort. I also talked about making this decade the Techade of India... Our IIT's students have also taken over its command: PM Modi said on Sunday's show.
Start-ups bringing new innovations, technologies in space sector
After the space sector was opened for India’s youth, revolutionary changes have started coming in it. Start-ups are bringing new innovations and technologies in this field: PM Modi
Non-government companies are also getting the facility to launch their payloads and satellites through IN-SPACe. I would urge more and more Start-ups and Innovators to take full advantage of these huge opportunities being created in India in the space sector: PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat's 94th episode
India has placed 36 satellites in space simultaneously. A special Diwali gift from our youth to the country. With this, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Kutch to Kohima, in the whole country, digital connectivity will be further strengthened.
'India's scientists developed indigenous technology, dozens of satellites being sent to space simultaneously'
"I also remember those old days, when India was denied the Cryogenic Rocket Technology. But the scientists of India not only developed indigenous technology but today with the help of it, dozens of satellites are being sent to space simultaneously," the PM says.
Most of the houses in Modhera Surya Gram have started generating electricity from solar power. Now in many houses there, there is no electricity bill at the end of the month; instead, a check from the electricity income is being generated: PM Modi
India is combining its traditional experiences with modern science, that is why, we have become one of the largest countries to generate electricity from solar energy. How solar energy is changing the lives of the poor and middle class of country.
Most of the houses in Modhera Surya Gram have started generating electricity from solar power. Now in many houses there, there is no electricity bill at the end of the month; instead, a check from the electricity income is being generated: PM Modi
In Tamil Nadu, there is a farmer in Kancheepuram, Thiru K. Ezilon. He took the benefit of 'PM Kusum Yojana' and got a solar pumpset of ten horsepower installed in his farm. Now they do not have to spend anything on electricity for their farm: PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat
India is harnessing solar energy and transforming the lives of the poor and middle class of our country.
PM Modi focuses on solar energy
"We have just talked about the holy Chhath Puja, the worship of Lord Surya. So today, along with worshipping the Sun, why not also discuss his boon! This blessing of the Sun God is - 'Solar Energy'," he says.
"Chhath is now getting organized on a large scale in different districts of Maharashtra along with Delhi, Mumbai and many parts of Gujarat. With the passage of time, colors of Chhath Puja have started getting dissolved in almost the whole of Gujarat," The Prime Minister says.
PM Modi extends Chhath greetings
"The festival of Chhath also emphasizes the importance of cleanliness in our lives. On the arrival of this festival, roads, rivers, ghats, & various sources of water, all are cleaned at the community level," PM Modi said.
Today, Chhath, the great festival of sun worship is being celebrated in many parts of the country. Lakhs of devotees have reached their villages, their homes, and their families to be a part of the festival: PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat
PM Modi starts his address talking about the ongoing festival of Chhath Puja