{"id":37,"date":"2025-07-27T08:20:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T08:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cgnews24.com\/en\/?p=37"},"modified":"2025-07-27T08:20:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T08:20:56","slug":"mann-ki-baat-pm-modi-highlights-indias-cultural-pride-and-scientific-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cgnews24.com\/en\/mann-ki-baat-pm-modi-highlights-indias-cultural-pride-and-scientific-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Mann Ki Baat&#8217;, PM Modi Highlights India&#8217;s Cultural Pride and Scientific Progress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"297\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\">New Delhi<\/strong> \u2013 On Sunday, July 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through the 124th episode of his monthly radio programme <strong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"161\">&#8216;Mann Ki Baat&#8217;<\/strong>, where he spoke candidly to the citizens about India&#8217;s glorious history, scientific advancements, self-reliance, and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"957\">During his address, PM Modi highlighted several topics that showcased India\u2019s pride and progress. He mentioned that <strong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"490\">UNESCO has recently designated 12 Maratha forts as World Heritage Sites<\/strong>, with <strong data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"548\">11 located in Maharashtra and one in Tamil Nadu<\/strong>. These include significant forts like <strong data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"633\">Salher, Shivneri, Pratapgad, and Vijaydurg<\/strong>, which narrate the tales of valor and vision of <strong data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"713\">Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj<\/strong>. He also referred to <strong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"818\">Ranthambore, Jaisalmer, Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan, and Kalinjar in Uttar Pradesh<\/strong>, calling them <strong data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"868\">symbols of India\u2019s self-respect<\/strong>. He encouraged people to visit these historical sites and reconnect with their heritage.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1396\">On the front of science and technology, the Prime Minister praised the <strong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1058\">\u2018Gyan Bharatham Mission\u2019<\/strong>, which aims to digitally preserve ancient Indian manuscripts. He said this initiative will pass on India\u2019s rich intellectual tradition to the younger generation. He also appreciated the <strong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1272\">&#8216;Grassland Bird Census&#8217;<\/strong> initiative at <strong data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1323\">Kaziranga National Park in Assam<\/strong>, where <strong data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1348\">AI technology<\/strong> was used to identify more than 40 bird species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1708\">The Prime Minister lauded space scientist <strong data-start=\"1440\" data-end=\"1463\">Shubhanshu Shukla\u2019s<\/strong> return to India as a proud moment, and expressed happiness over the growing curiosity about space among children. He further celebrated the <strong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1707\">outstanding performance of Indian students in the International Chemistry and Mathematics Olympiads<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"2013\">Declaring <strong data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1755\">August 23 as National Space Day<\/strong>, PM Modi encouraged citizens to share their thoughts on the <strong data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1828\">NaMo app<\/strong>. He also emphasized promoting innovation through the <strong data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1906\">INSPIRE MANAK scheme<\/strong> for school students and expressed pride over <strong data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"1975\">200+ space startups<\/strong> contributing to India\u2019s space sector.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2185\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">He concluded by appealing to citizens to stay aware and involved in initiatives related to culture, science, and history, and to take pride in the country\u2019s achievements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Delhi \u2013 On Sunday, July 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through the 124th episode of his monthly radio programme &#8216;Mann Ki Baat&#8217;, where he spoke candidly to the citizens about India&#8217;s glorious history, scientific advancements, self-reliance, and cultural heritage. 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