Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the countrymen, especially the youth associated with industry and Start-ups to emphasise quality. Sharing his thoughts in the Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani today, Mr Modi said, India’s economy is progressing rapidly, and the world is watching India.
He called on people to resolve to improve the quality of whatever is manufactured in the country. He said, excellence should be the benchmark. Mr Modi reiterated his clarion call from Red Fort, Zero Defect Zero Effect. He added that only by doing this will we be able to accelerate the journey towards a ‘Viksit Bharat’.
On National Voters’ Day, Mr Modi said, a voter is the soul of democracy. He said, whenever a young person becomes a voter for the first time, the entire neighbourhood, village, or city should come together to congratulate him and distribute sweets.
Saying that, the Nation will celebrate Republic Day tomorrow, the Prime Minister said, the Constitution came into effect on this very day, and it gives people an opportunity to pay homage to the founding fathers of the Constitution.
Mr Modi said, bhajans and kirtans have been the soul of Indian culture for centuries. He said, today’s youth have incorporated the spirit of devotion into their experiences and lifestyles. He added that this thinking has given rise to a new cultural trend. The Prime Minister said, this trend is being called bhajan clubbing, and it is becoming increasingly popular, especially among Gen Z.
Speaking about the Indian community in Malaysia, which is doing commendable work in preserving and promoting the essence of their culture, Mr Modi said, there are more than 500 Tamil schools in Malaysia, and in addition to teaching the Tamil language, other subjects are also taught in Tamil.
Along with Telugu and Punjabi, there is also a lot of focus on other Indian languages. He said the Malaysia India Heritage Society last month organised the “Lal Paad Saree” iconic walk. The Prime Minister said, ‘This saree has a special connection to the culture of Bengal.
The Prime Minister said, India AI Impact Summit, which is going to be held next month, will highlight India’s progress and achievements in the world of AI.
