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PM Modi Urges Vocal for Local Ahead of Festive Season
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked people to choose products made in India.
He made this request before several festivals.
He said festivals help people celebrate traditions and spend time together.
Janmashtami will be celebrated on September 4, followed by Vishwakarma Puja in September.
Diwali preparations have also started.
Modi said Vocal for Local means more than buying clay lamps.
He wants people to check whether the things they buy are made in India.
He also asked celebrities and influencers to encourage others to support local products.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to buy Indian-made products during the upcoming festive season.
He said festivals preserve traditions, cultural heritage, and opportunities for people to connect.
Modi asked citizens to honour artisans and craftspeople during Vishwakarma Puja.
He said the Vocal for Local campaign extends beyond buying traditional earthen lamps.
Modi encouraged creative professionals, influencers, and celebrities to promote Indian-made goods and local initiatives.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens, along with creative professionals, influencers, and celebrities, to support Indian-made products.
- What
- He called on people to embrace the Vocal for Local campaign during the festive season.
- Where
- The appeal was made during Modi’s monthly radio programme; the article is datelined New Delhi.
- When
- The appeal was made on Sunday during the 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat, ahead of festivals including Janmashtami on September 4.
- Why
- He said buying Indian-made goods would support India’s journey toward self-reliance and encourage domestic producers.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Programme
- 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat
- Campaign
- Vocal for Local
- Upcoming festival
- Janmashtami on September 4
- Other festivals
- Vishwakarma Puja and Deepawali
- Main request
- Check that household purchases are manufactured in India
- Additional appeal
- Share stories of people creating positive social change through small initiatives
Quotes
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India speaking on Mann Ki Baat
“Our friends from the creative world, influencers, and celebrities also have a significant role to play in that. I urge you to personally embrace the 'Vocal for Local' spirit and inspire others to do the same.”
thehansindia.com
“Being ‘Vocal for Local’ does not merely mean buying earthen lamps; the vision behind it is much broader. Whatever item we purchase for our homes, do ensure to see that it is made in India.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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