Tune in to 137th Episode of Mann Ki Baat by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30th August 2026

मैं मोदी सरकार से एक निवेदन करना चाहता हूं त्योहार पर खासकर दिवाली हो दशहरा हो लोहड़ी हो बसंत हो , कोई मेला हो आदि कोई भी तो हर साल भारत में मनाया जाता है तो वहां पर सिर्फ और सिर्फ स्वदेशी सामान जो महिलाओं द्वारा या पुरुषों द्वारा हाथ से बनाया गया हो उन चीजों को ज्यादा से ज्यादा प्रमोट करना चाहिए उन चीजों को मार्केट में लाना चाहिए ताकि स्वदेशी चीजों की बिक्री भी हो सके और हमारी माताएं बहनें और हमारे भाइयों को अच्छा मुनाफा हो सके। इससे ये फायदा होगा कि ये चीजें हमें हमारी देश की संस्कृति याद दिलाती रहेगी और हमारी देश की संस्कृति का देश में विस्तार होगा और साथ ही साथ विदेशी लोग भारतीय बाजार में हमारी स्वदेशी चीजें खरीदेंगे तो वो भी अपने देश में हमारी स्वदेशी चीजों का प्रचार भी करेंगे और हमारी चीजें विदेशों को भी export होनी स्टार्ट हो जाएगी और हमारी देश की जीडीपी और तेजी से रफ्तार पकड़ेगी। हमारी संस्कृति का विस्तार पूरी दुनिया में होगा। और वो दिन दूर नहीं जब भारत विश्वगुरु बन जाएगा। मोदी जी आप अपने मन की बात में युवाओं को कहे कि वह अपना हौसला हमेशा की तरह बुलंद रखें।

For this patriotic family, hoisting the tricolor is daily prayer Krishna Kumar K E The intense patriotic feeling of Thomas has passed on to the next generation. Pathanamthitta: Every year on August 15, eager and proud students watch the hoisting of the National Flag as part of the Independence Day celebrations in their respective schools.  However, it is a daily experience and a proud feeling for a section of students at the Kulanada grama panchayat Higher Secondary School. As they walk to the school every morning past the ‘Tharayil’ House of Thomas Kunjunju, they watch the display of the tricolor in the house.  In fact, Thomas, a retired police officer aged 96 years (passed away on June 19, 2025), made it a point to hoist the flag on every Independence Day for the last 31 years. For the last seven years, the National Flag is hoisted in the house daily. Though Thomas, who started his career as a staffer of the Travancore Police

My friends and classmates initially used to laugh at me. It didn’t matter to me; I continued showing respect to the National Flag and Anthem as always. Finally, they too began to pay respect,” said Kochurani K J Thomas, his granddaughter who is an NCC certificate winner and teacher. The household hoists the flag every day by strictly adhering to the Flag Codes. “It’s every citizen’s duty to honour the National Flag and National Anthem. All should properly follow the Flag Code while hoisting the tricolor. For instance, the flag should always be hoisted briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. Similarly, it should be displayed only after sunrise and before sunset. Everybody around should stand at attention. There are clear-cut guidelines as to how the flag should be displayed,” Jose shared some thoughts from his father.

Though Thomas, who started his career as a staffer of the Travancore Police, suffers from age-related ailments, he would face the flag and stand at attention as the National Anthem is played and the flag hoisted.  “Patriotism is an inextricable part of him; the households in the neighbourhood too are influenced by his love for the country. As the sound of the National Anthem echoes, no matter where we are, we all stand at attention, including my father despite his ailments. The tricolor fluttering in the sky in front of our house it’s like a daily prayer for us now,” Jose K Thomas his son told. The intense patriotic feeling of Thomas has passed on to the next generation. “I will stand at attention if I hear the National Anthem even on the radio. That’s how I was brought up,” said his grandson Major Vivek, who is serving in the Indian Army. “During my college days, I used to stand at attention when the National Anthem was being played at the nearby school. My friends and classmates

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For this patriotic family, hoisting the tricolor is daily prayer KrishnaKumar KE The intense patriotic feeling has been passed on to the next generation Pathanamthitta: Every year on August 15, eager and proud students watch the hoisting of the National Flag as part of the Independence Day celebrations in their respective schools.  However, it is a daily experience and a proud feeling for a section of students at the Kulanada grama panchayat Higher Secondary School. As they walk to the school every morning past the ‘Tharayil’ House of Thomas Kunjunju, they watch the display of the tricolor in the house.  In fact, Thomas, a retired police officer aged 96 years (passed away on June 19, 2025), made it a point to hoist the flag on every Independence Day for the last 31 years. For the last seven years, the National Flag is hoisted in the house daily. Though Thomas, who started his career as a staffer of the Travancore Police, suffers from age-related ailments, he would face

Respected honourble pm modi ji pranam 2026, the strongest suggestions would be those that are practical, scalable, rooted in local communities, and capable of inspiring people across India. 🇮🇳 15 Fresh Ideas for Mann Ki Baat 1. 🌱 One Child – One Native Tree Encourage every school student to adopt one native tree, care for it throughout the year, and maintain a simple digital “tree diary” recording its growth. This can turn plantation from a one-day activity into a lifelong responsibility. 2. 🏫 Every School, One Community Innovation Create a platform where schools showcase one locally developed solution each year—such as rainwater harvesting, waste management, kitchen gardens, low-cost teaching aids or energy conservation. The best ideas could be replicated across districts. 3. 🌧️ “Every Drop Counts” – Community Water Champions Identify students, farmers, women’s groups and local volunteers who are successfully conserving rainwater. Recognise them as “Jal Champions” and share th

माननीय, आप जिस प्रकार समाज के हर वर्ग के लिए निरंतर नई योजनाएँ और सकारात्मक पहल कर रहे हैं, उसी क्रम में मैं आपसे देश के छात्रों और युवाओं के लिए एक विशेष पहल करने की अपील करता हूँ। मेरा आपसे विनम्र अनुरोध है कि देश के प्रत्येक शहर में समय-समय पर निःशुल्क पुस्तक मेले (Free Book Fair) आयोजित किए जाएँ, जहाँ विद्यार्थियों को महान व्यक्तित्वों, युगपुरुषों, स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों, वैज्ञानिकों और समाज सुधारकों के जीवन, संघर्ष और विचारों पर आधारित पुस्तकें पढ़ने और प्राप्त करने का अवसर मिले। आज के डिजिटल युग में किताबों से विद्यार्थियों का जुड़ाव कम होता जा रहा है। यदि विद्यार्थियों को अच्छी किताबों तक निःशुल्क और आसान पहुँच मिलेगी, तो वे युगपुरुषों के अमर संघर्षों से प्रेरणा ले सकेंगे, जीवन को बेहतर ढंग से समझ सकेंगे और किताबों से जिंदगी जीना सीख सकेंगे। किताबें केवल ज्ञान नहीं देतीं, वे सोचने का तरीका और जीवन की दिशा भी देती हैं। अतः मेरी आपसे विनम्र अपील है कि “हर शहर—निःशुल्क पुस्तक मेला” जैसी पहल शुरू की जाए, ताकि देश का हर विद्यार्थी किताबों के महत्व को समझ सके, धन्यवाद ll

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