PM Modi focuses on drug-free India, women’s empowerment in Mann Ki Baat

In the 137th episode of the monthly radio program Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of a drug-free India and encouraged young people, musicians, students, theatre groups, and content creators to utilize their creativity in spreading awareness against addiction. He highlighted the rapid growth of the 'Nasha-mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' campaign, emphasizing that the goal is a drug-free youth and a drug-free India.

The campaign has garnered significant participation, especially from the youth, with an emphasis on the far-reaching consequences of drug addiction on families and society.

Modi urged young people to create content in various languages that could aid the campaign, urging them to share their efforts using the hashtag #NashaMuktYuva. Additionally, the Prime Minister spotlighted women's economic empowerment through the PM SVANidhi scheme, pointing out that women account for about 46% of its beneficiaries, resulting in approximately 3.5 million women expanding their businesses through the scheme.

Modi cited examples of Babita Sharma of Ghaziabad and TS Ningamma of Bengaluru, who leveraged the scheme to grow their businesses.

Modi also highlighted Mission ShaktiSAT, an initiative that offers 12,000 girl students from 108 countries the opportunity to learn about satellite technology and innovation. The objective of this program is to send a satellite developed by female students into lunar orbit. Lastly, Modi urged citizens to support "Vocal for Local" during the upcoming festive season, emphasizing that the idea extends beyond purchasing earthen lamps and should apply to all products bought for homes.

He called upon influencers, celebrities, and individuals in the creative sphere to promote the message of self-reliance.