The country made a historical record of producing 357 million tonnes of food grains.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the countrymen in the 128th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program on Sunday. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma listened to the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program with the general public at Sanganer Camp Office. 

In his address, the Prime Minister said that India has achieved great achievements in the agriculture sector and has created a historical record of food grain production of 357 million tonnes. He said that India’s food grain production has increased by 100 million tonnes compared to 10 years ago. 

Modi said that more than 1.5 lakh metric tonnes of honey is being produced in the country and the export of honey has also increased more than three times. He also discussed the production of honey by local people and institutions in different areas of the country. He described the huge Natural Farming Conference organized in Coimbatore as a part of India’s ancient traditions and appealed to promote it continuously.

The Prime Minister also talked about the G-20 summit. He said that in the gifts he presented to the world leaders on behalf of the countrymen, he took special care of the spirit of Vocal for Local. Shri Modi said that he presented to the Prime Minister of Canada a replica of a silver horse which shows the finest craftsmanship of Udaipur, Rajasthan. He expressed happiness that crores of people of the country have made the spirit of Vocal for Local a part of their lives. 

The Prime Minister also talked about the presentation of the Mahabharata saga through a 3D light and sound show at the Mahabharata Experience Center in Kurukshetra, Haryana. He said that people from many countries of the world including Europe and Central Asia participated enthusiastically in the International Gita Mahotsav organized at Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra. Shri Modi called for strengthening the spirit of ‘Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat’ by maximum participation in the fourth Kashi-Tamil Sangamam to be organized at Namo Ghat in Kashi.

Discussing the performance of Indian players in various sports, the Prime Minister said that winning the ICC Women’s World Cup by the Indian women’s cricket team, the Kabaddi World Cup by the women Kabaddi players and the Blind Cricket World Cup by the women’s team is a historic achievement. He also praised the performance of Indian players in the Deaflympics and World Boxing Cup finals.

Modi said that Navy Day celebrated on December 4 is a special day to honor the indomitable courage and valor of our soldiers. He said that there are naval related museums at various places in the country where information about the history of the navy is available. He described the induction of INS ‘Mahe’ into the Indian Navy, opening of the world’s largest Leap Engine MRO facility in Hyderabad and establishment of Skyroot Startup’s Infinity Campus as a reflection of India’s new thinking, innovation and youth power.

The Prime Minister said that winter tourism is an important part of the economy in many countries of the world. In India too, it has immense potential in states like Uttarakhand. He said that the Himalayan valleys are becoming famous for adventure games and destination weddings. 

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that the Mann Ki Baat program is a symbol of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s close bond with the countrymen. Through this program the Prime Minister tells us about the glorious achievements of the country. Along with always encouraging indigenous products, he also reinforces the feeling of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat among the countrymen.