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PM Modi hails 'Nari Shakti', lauds women achievers

January 28, 2018 11:07·
Narendra Modi hails women achievers in his 'Mann ki Baat' radio address

Narendra Modi hails women achievers in his 'Mann ki Baat' radio address

There's now transparency in Padma awards. "Such people who usually are not seen in metros, newspapers, TVs", he said.

In Bihar, world's longest human chain was formed to make people aware against the menace of dowry and child marriage. PM Modi remembered astronaut Kalpana Chawla who died in the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster which occurred on February 1, 2003.

"Woman power is playing a pioneering role and establishing milestones and there are no upper limits for Nari Shakti", he added.

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I want to appreciate the women of Dantewada in Chhattisgarh. He talked about the celebrations of the Republic Day across the nation, and how he admires the way in which Indian women are excelling in their fields, giving special mention to the late Kalpana Chawala for inspiring women all over the world with her abilities and courage. "This is a Maoist affected area, but the women there operate e-rickshaws", Modi said. This is creating opportunities, it is also changing the face of the region and is also environment friendly.

PM Modi talks about Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Yojana, which offers medicine on a subsidised rate to all citizens. But now that he's come to know of the Jan Aushadhi Kendra, he has begun purchasing medicines from there and expenses have been reduced by about 75%.

PM Narendra Modi is all set to address the 40th edition of Mann Ki Baat today. "Jan Aushadhi Kendras opened throughout the country to ensure quality and affordable healthcare for the poor", he said. He, spent all his life creating toys for children from waste.

-Laxmikutty is a teacher in Kerala's Kallar and still resides in a hut made of palm leaves in a tribal tract amidst dense forests. This will be PM Narendra Modi's first Mann Ki Baat after the year commenced. "His ideals are extremely relevant today". The show was, as usual, broadcast on All India Radio (AIR), Doordarshan as well as on the Narendra Modi mobile application.

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