Raipur (thestates.news) | Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai listened to the 139th episode of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s popular monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ at Agrawal Bhavan in Abhanpur, Raipur district on Sunday. He was accompanied by former Union Minister Smt Smriti Irani and Shri Siddharth Shambhu.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that ‘Mann Ki Baat’ honours the nation’s collective strength and serves as a powerful medium for Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to connect personally with 140 crore citizens. Through the programme, the Prime Minister gives national recognition to the extraordinary efforts of citizens doing remarkable work in social service, environmental protection, culture, innovation and public service. Such inspiring examples encourage people to undertake new initiatives for society and the nation.
The Chief Minister said it is a matter of pride for every citizen of Chhattisgarh that the Prime Minister has prominently featured the state’s rich culture, tribal traditions, sporting talent and efforts in water conservation, nutrition and innovation in various episodes of ‘Mann Ki Baat’. By mentioning the Bastar Olympics and Bastar Pandum, he has given national recognition to Bastar’s sporting talent and rich tribal culture. Bastar, which is now progressing towards peace, trust and development, is building a new identity through its young talent and cultural heritage.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has also praised the innovative ‘Five Per Cent Model’ for water conservation in Koriya district, under which farmers construct small recharge ponds on five per cent of their land to collect rainwater. Besides supporting irrigation, this also promotes groundwater conservation. Similarly, references to the copper plates of historic Malhar and nutrition initiatives such as ‘Har Ghar Munga’ bring Chhattisgarh’s distinct identity to the national stage.
