{
  "id": 16444414,
  "title": "Mann ki Baat address: PM Modi asks citizens to strengthen ‘Vocal for Local’ ahead of Deepavali",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/mann-ki-baat-address-pm-modi-asks-citizens-to-strengthen-vocal-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T07:42:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mann-ki-baat-address-pm-modi-asks-citizens-to-strengthen-vocal-for-local-ahead-of-deepavali/article71622742.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In his monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged citizens to support local artisans and bolster the \"Vocal for Local\" campaign as India prepares to celebrate Deepavali. The Prime Minister highlighted the success of Indian products in global markets, noting that Bihar's makhana and Karnataka's arhar dal are gaining traction worldwide. He also praised the growing popularity of Khadi, which supports traditional artisans, and the revival of organic farming practices in Punjab through the Kheti Virasat Mission. Additionally, Modi commended the efforts of villagers in Tehri Garhwal district who have worked to revive the Heval river, which had begun to dry up due to dwindling natural water sources. The Prime Minister emphasized that Mann Ki Baat serves as a platform to connect with the nation's people and honor their contributions.",
  "summary": "In his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', the PM also highlighted the success of Indian products in international markets",
  "key_points": [
    "PM Modi urges citizens to support local artisans for 'Vocal for Local' campaign",
    "Bihar's makhana and Karnataka's arhar dal gaining global popularity",
    "Heval river revival in Tehri Garhwal district highlighted"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Prioritizing regional goods and traditional crafts during the festive season signals a strategic push to turn local production into a sustainable driver of global market competitiveness and rural economic growth.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "PM Modi urges support for local artisans, highlights Indian products in Mann Ki Baat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/pm-modi-urges-support-for-local-artisans-highlights-indian-products",
        "published": "2026-10-25T07:34:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "‘Prioritise local artisans’: PM Modi’s special appeal ahead of Diwali in Mann Ki Baat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/prioritise-local-artisans-pm-modis-special-appeal-ahead-of-diwali-in",
        "published": "2026-10-25T09:03:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}