File photo of PM Narendra Modi.
PM Modi addresses the nation on 15th edition of Mann Ki Baat.
Here are the highlights of the speech:
Here are the highlights of the speech:
- This is the final Mann Ki Baat of 2015. Next programme will be in 2016.
- PM Modi conveys greetings on Christmas and the advent of 2016.
- India is so diverse, there are so many festivals. Christmas just passed us by and now preparations are on for the New Year.
- Greater the cleanliness of our tourist destination, brighter will be the image of India in the world.
- We believe in Atithi Devo Bhava and decorate and especially clean our houses to welcome our guests.
- There is indeed a need to pay special attention to cleanliness at our tourist destinations.
- I am pleased to note that we keep on getting news regarding cleanliness drive.
- From Day 1, I have been thanking friends from media for this. They keep on highlighting such positive stories about cleanliness from different parts of the country.
- In Bhojpura village, Shri Dilip Singh Malaviya has constructed 100 toilets without charging even a single penny.
- Common man who couldn't even think of approaching a bank, is now getting easy loans under MUDRA Scheme.
- Through 'Narendra Modi Mobile App' we can connect with each other. People tell me a lot of positive things that happen.
- I had briefly touched upon 'Start Up India, Stand Up India' in my 15th August address from Red Fort
- Start Up India, Stand Up India has brought a huge opportunity for youth.
- On 16th January we are coming out with an action plan on start ups. Universities & youth will be connected with this programme.
- The talent of our youth is not restricted to a few cities. All across India youngsters have talent & they need opportunities.
- On 12th January we will mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. Since 1995 National Youth Festival begins on that day.
- This time the festival will be held in Chhattisgarh. The festival will be a mini-India with youth from all over joining.
- If there is a deficiency in someone's body, we call that person as disabled. But the god has endowed that person with some extra ability.
- Then a thought came to my mind that instead of 'Viklaang', why should we not use the word 'Divyaang' for them.
- Under this, we would improve both, physical and virtual infrastructure, to make it more 'Divyaang- friendly'.
- In our country, there is a subsidy on LPG cylinders.
- Subsidy is reaching bank accounts directly under the world's biggest 'Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme'.
- I am feeling proud to inform that this scheme has got a place in Guinness Book of World Records.
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