On radio debut, Modi advocates khadi, urges skill development
4 Oct 2014 5:53 AM IST
Modi advocated the need for use of khadi products as a homage to Mahatma Gandhi and stressed upon people to generate confidence among themselves, including specially abled children.
Promising to make radio broadcast a regular affair, Modi invited ideas from the citizens while noting that he had been receiving a number of suggestions since it was announced that he would be addressing the nation over radio. ‘If you have ideas and actual incidents which are constructive, do share with me. Together let us serve India and take our nation to newer heights,’ he said.
In the ‘Mann ki Baat’ (heart talk) programme that coincided with Dusshera, Modi said: ‘125 crore Indians are blessed with immense skill and strength. All we need to do is to understand our strengths.’ He cited some suggestions received by him through emails, which included special programmes for specially-abled children to motivate them, more dustins, ban on polythene and making easier registration of small scale industries.
Referring to the specially-abled children, he said they should be a part of the development journey as the nation belongs to everyone. ‘They are the responsibility of not only their families but the entire society,’ he said.
In his 15-minute address, he sought to motivate people to recognise their capabilities and use them. ‘You know, our scientists have undertaken the Mars mission successfully at minimum expenses.
There is nothing lacking in our capabilities. We only have forgotten our strengths. We have forgotten ourselves as if we have become despondents. My brothers and sisters, this cannot be,’ he said.
Promising to make radio broadcast a regular affair, Modi invited ideas from the citizens while noting that he had been receiving a number of suggestions since it was announced that he would be addressing the nation over radio. ‘If you have ideas and actual incidents which are constructive, do share with me. Together let us serve India and take our nation to newer heights,’ he said.
In the ‘Mann ki Baat’ (heart talk) programme that coincided with Dusshera, Modi said: ‘125 crore Indians are blessed with immense skill and strength. All we need to do is to understand our strengths.’ He cited some suggestions received by him through emails, which included special programmes for specially-abled children to motivate them, more dustins, ban on polythene and making easier registration of small scale industries.
Referring to the specially-abled children, he said they should be a part of the development journey as the nation belongs to everyone. ‘They are the responsibility of not only their families but the entire society,’ he said.
In his 15-minute address, he sought to motivate people to recognise their capabilities and use them. ‘You know, our scientists have undertaken the Mars mission successfully at minimum expenses.
There is nothing lacking in our capabilities. We only have forgotten our strengths. We have forgotten ourselves as if we have become despondents. My brothers and sisters, this cannot be,’ he said.
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