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of participatory governance. A multitude of fields. The inclusion
medium through which he can of individual success stories in
reach out to the nation and a the programme has proved to
platform that enables citizens to be inspirational not just for the
reach out to the leader. It was a Prime Minister but for the entire
definitive step towards furthering Indian populace.
the cause of jan bhagidari. Since Not just this. The Prime
then, the Prime Minister has been Minister, through ‘Mann ki
addressing the citizens of India Baat’, has taken upon himself
through his radio programme on the responsibility to generate
various issues, engaging citizens awareness regarding the
on issues and ideas of national various welfare schemes
importance. The programme is and programmes run by the
undeniably a reflection of the Government for the citizens
collective conscience of the of the nation, whether it is Beti
nation and the spirit of ‘Sabka Bachao-Beti Padhao, Poshan
Prayaas’. Abhiyan, Mudra scheme, Khelo
The Prime Minister stated in India, Ujjawala scheme, Start-up
th
the 100 episode that ‘Mann ki India, Amrit Sarovar, or Fit India.
Baat’ is not just a broadcast but This unique radio programme
a "matter of faith and spiritual has brought the Government
journey" for him. “For me ‘Mann closer to the citizens by
ki Baat’ is a matter of faith, of establishing an effective two-
worship. For me, ‘Mann ki Baat’ way channel of communication.
is like a Thaal of Prasad at the Be it through letters that the
feet of God in the form of janata- Prime Minister receives or the
janardan, the people.” telephonic conversations that
The Prime Minister called he have during ‘Mann ki Baat’ –
‘Mann ki Baat’ a great medium to such a mode of communication
learn from the qualities of others. between the elected leader and
He acknowledges efforts made the masses plays a significant
in the farthest corners of the role in strengthening people’s
country, at the grassroot levels, in

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