New Delhi, Apr 25 : The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting will organise a day long national conclave on Mann Ki Baat, here on Wednesday, a statement said.
The conclave will be inaugurated by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar to mark the continued success of Prime Minister’s monthly radio broadcast that has reached over 100 crore people across India, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said.
Since its inception on October 3, 2014, ‘Mann ki Baat’ has become a national tradition, with the PM addressing the nation every month, inspiring millions to participate in India’s developmental journey.
It has struck a chord with citizens of India who have reached out to their “Pradhan Sevak” every month, sharing their achievements, anxieties, happiness and proud moments as well as suggestions for a New India, the release said.
Around 100 esteemed citizens from various parts of the country who have been mentioned by the Prime Minster in various episodes of “Mann Ki Baat” will also attend the event, it said.
The Ministry said the event will mark the release of two books by the Vice President.
The first, a coffee table book on ‘Mann Ki Baat@100’, highlights the journey of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ and how the programme has resulted in the beginning of a new epoch in direct communication between the PM and the citizens.
The second book, ‘Collective Spirit, Concrete Action’ by SS Vempati, former CEO of Prasar Bharati, documents the fascinating facets of PM Modi’s ongoing conversations with the world’s largest democracy, highlighting social, economic, environmental, cultural, health, and fitness issues that resonate with the very heart of our nation.
The inaugural session will be followed up by four panel discussion sessions highlighting the wide-ranging themes of PM’s interactions during Mann Ki Baat. Each session will be facilitated by an eminent personality.
The sessions will highlight the transformative impact that Mann Ki Baat has catalyzed across sectors throughout India, effectively connecting the citizens directly with the Prime Minister and empowering them to become agents of change.
The valedictory Session will be graced by Home Minister Amit Shah.(UNI)