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capture the essence of 'Mann ki Over the years, 'Mann ki Baat'
Baat'. Since its inception, 'Mann has transformed into a catalyst
ki Baat' has been a powerful for change in the society.
tool for fostering the spirit of Jan From inspiring the entire
Bhagidari (public participation) nation with the eternal
for nation-building and has saying 'Cleanliness is next to
evolved into a platform for the Godliness' as the Prime Minister
people of India to voice their launched the Swachh Bharat
opinions and participate in the Campaign with a significant
development of the nation. success rate today; urging
Spanning over eight years, with mass participation for the
a plethora of letters written to Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign
the Prime Minister each month, making it India’s largest citizen
'Mann ki Baat' is a reflection of the engagement campaign;
collective strength, resolve, and turning the Azadi Ka Amrit
aspirations of 130 crore Indians. Mahotsav from a Government
Through this initiative, the initiative into a Jan-Andolan;
Prime Minister not only informs, to motivating people for the
educates, inspires, urges, and COVID-19 vaccination drive
extols about everything that can making it the world’s largest
contribute to nation-building, but vaccination drive with a
also allows citizens from all walks landmark delivery of over 200
of life to express their opinions, crore vaccines; 'Mann ki Baat'
concerns, and suggestions on has successfully grown from
a range of topics, as he shares being just a radio programme
them on this monthly broadcast to a reflection of India’s holistic
and brings the voices of the development and an expression
people to the forefront. of public participation.
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