New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the 81st episode of Mann Ki Baat from 11 am today. Let me tell you all that today the Mann Ki Baat programme is being telecast on all the networks of All India Radio and Doordarshan. First of all, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "There is a Day that we should all remember. It is very compatible with the traditions of India. This Day is going to link the traditions we have been associated with for centuries. It is World River Day.'' He further said, 'Pandit Deendayal taught that whatever we have is because of the country, so we should think about how to repay our debt to the country. This is a big message for today's youth.'

At the same time, he said, "Today, the condition of our lives is that hundreds of times a day the word corona echoes on our ears, the biggest global epidemic in 100 years, Covid-19, has taught a lot to every countryman. Curiosity and awareness about healthcare and wellness have increased today.'' He further said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that 3.55 crore transactions were made from UPI last August. Today, on average, digital payments worth over Rs 6 lakh crore are being made from UPI. This is bringing cleanliness, transparency to the economy of the country.''

At the same time, he also said, "Today, in the 75th year of Independence, when we are celebrating the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, today we can say with satisfaction that the pride that Khadi had in the freedom movement is giving that glory to khadi today. Today, the production of khadi and handloom has increased manifold and its demand has also increased. You also know that there have been many occasions when khadi showrooms in Delhi have traded more than one crore rupee a day. I would also like to remind you again that on the birth anniversary of revered Bapu on 2nd October, we all set a new record once again. The festival of Diwali is in front, every purchase of you from khadi, handloom, a cottage industry for the festive season is going to strengthen the Vocal For Local campaign, break all the old records.''

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