NEW DELHI: In the 2023 final episode of the Mann Ki Baat radio show, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a moment to reflect on India's remarkable strides in 2023, crediting the nation's 1.4 billion citizens for these achievements. From advancements in science, sports, to the arts, Modi highlighted diverse successes while urging for the continuation of India's progress into 2024.
During the 32-minute broadcast, PM Modi emphasized the significance of mental health, drawing insights from prominent figures like cricketer Harmanpreet Kaur, chess maestro Vishwanathan Anand, actor Akshay Kumar, and spiritual leader Sadhguru. Modi urged the country to prioritize the nation's well-being in all decision-making, echoing the sentiment of 'Rashtra Pratham – Nation First.'
Celebrating Victories and Milestones: As the year came to a close, Modi extended his wishes for success, good health, and happiness to the citizens, expressing optimism that discussions in 2024 would once again focus on the accomplishments of the people. The Prime Minister touched upon various topics, including the construction of the Ram temple, the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Act,’ India's status as the world's fifth-largest economy, the successful G20 Summit, Chandrayaan-3's historic lunar landing, and India's impressive medal count in the Asian Games and Asian Para Games.
Economic Resilience and Social Initiatives: Stressing the need to sustain momentum in 2024, Modi applauded the record-breaking business during Diwali, highlighting widespread support for the 'vocal for local' initiative. A significant part of the broadcast revolved around the importance of fitness, both physical and mental, with Modi emphasizing the benefits for the youth in a developed India.
Technology and Innovation on the Horizon Prime Minister Modi also mentioned artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, citing an event in Varanasi where the Bhashini AI tool facilitated real-time translation of his speech into Tamil. Encouraging the younger generation to explore and improve AI tools, especially those related to real-time translation, Modi expressed confidence in India's potential in this field.