Archive · 29 Dec 2025
PM Modi highlights India's youth and culture
Prime Minister Modi talked about how India's young people are making the country proud in science and technology.
He also talked about a special day for youth called National Youth Day, where young leaders will share their ideas.
Modi praised a program called Mann Ki Baat, which talks about India's rich culture and history.
He also mentioned the Swachh Bharat Mission, which aims to keep India clean and respect the workers who keep our surroundings clean.
Many leaders and people watched and supported these initiatives.
PM Modi highlighted India's youth power and global recognition in science and technology.
National Youth Day will be celebrated on January 12 with a Young Leaders Dialogue.
Modi praised the Mann Ki Baat program for connecting citizens with India's cultural heritage.
The Swachh Bharat Mission was highlighted for bringing dignity to sanitation workers.
Union Minister Kishan Reddy and Malkajgiri MP Eatela Rajender participated in special programs to watch the 129th episode of Mann Ki Baat.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Malkajgiri MP Eatela Rajender, Union Minister Kishan Reddy
- What
- Highlighted India's youth power, cultural heritage, and initiatives like Mann Ki Baat and Swachh Bharat Mission
- When
- December 28, with National Youth Day on January 12
- Where
- India, specifically Hyderabad for the special programs
- Why
- To inspire and engage the youth in nation-building, promote cultural unity, and recognize the contributions of sanitation workers
Government and Supporters
Critics
Impact of Mann Ki Baat
Government and Supporters
The program successfully connects citizens with India's rich cultural heritage and promotes national unity.
Critics
Some critics argue that the program is a form of propaganda and does not address pressing issues.
Swachh Bharat Mission
Government and Supporters
The initiative has brought dignity to sanitation workers and improved public hygiene.
Critics
Critics point out that despite the mission, many areas still struggle with poor sanitation and lack of infrastructure.
- Event
- Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast
- Date
- December 28
- Key Figure
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Youth Day
- January 12
- Dialogue Event
- Young Leaders Dialogue
- Hackathon
- Smart India Hackathon 2025
- Participants
- 13 lakh students, 6,000 institutes
- Cultural Highlights
- Tamil and Kannada languages, traditional crafts, cultural heritage of Jammu & Kashmir, Manipur, and Andhra Pradesh
- Swachh Bharat Mission
- Initiative to improve public hygiene and dignity of sanitation workers
Sources
World looking at India with great hope due to ‘youth power’: PM Modi
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi Highlights India's Global Impact Through Youth, Science, & Innovation
Kishan Reddy watches 129th ‘Mann Ki Baat’, hails Modi’s outreach to people
