In Mann ki Baat, PM Modi highlights women empowerment, drug-free Bharat campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens, especially young people and content creators, to contribute to the campaign for a drug-free Bharat.
In his 137th Mann Ki Baat radio program, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized women's empowerment and the government's drug-free India campaign. The PM SVANidhi Yojana has assisted over 35 lakh women in expanding their street vendor businesses by providing financial support, enabling them to increase income and improve family futures.
Mission ShaktiSAT brought together young women from 108 countries to learn about satellite technology and science. The prime minister highlighted inspiring stories of women like Babita Sharma from Ghaziabad, who transformed her small stall into a shop with government aid, and T S Ningamma from Bengaluru, who improved her eatery with scheme support.
Additionally, the government's Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India campaign aims to create a drug-free India by encouraging citizens, especially the youth, to contribute to this cause. The avocado cultivation initiative is also benefiting farmers, making the fruit more accessible and popular. Finally, Modi urged citizens to support local products during festive seasons to promote self-reliance and pride in Indian-made goods.
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