Page 62 - Man Ki Baat Nov 2024 (English)

For the Love of Mother Earth!

Heroes Who Rejuvenate the Nature

In the 116th episode of 'Mann ki Baat', Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shared inspiring
stories of people and groups passionate about bringing unprecedented change in the
country and society, whether it is the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ or the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke
Naam’ campaign that united the whole country and inspired people abroad, or the
innovative efforts to convert waste into useful material.
These stories reflect the strength and courage of Indian society—Akshara and Prakriti
from Mumbai stitching fashion items from small pieces of fabric, cleaning of the Ganga
and recycling waste by Kanpur Ploggers, the women of Bihar planting trees on a large
scale, and Ishita from Assam joining hands with locals to clean the Sangi Valley in
Arunachal Pradesh. Each one of these initiatives is not only improving the environment
but also setting an example for others. The mention of these heroes by the Prime
Minister in 'Mann ki Baat' highlights their contribution towards building a Viksit Bharat
and an inclusive and sustainable society.

“At 11:00 am, we learnt that Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji mentioned our
group in his 'Mann ki Baat' programme. It was like a dream coming true
because we started this group after seeing PM Modi’s tweet. I also
became aware of the term plogging through his tweet. A person so
great as the PM of this country, when he can pick up garbage,
why can’t we do the same?
Kanpur Ploggers have a mission: we should make Kanpur
the Indore of Uttar Pradesh. Following this practice, India
can dispose of its garbage. India should be immaculate,
and everyone should know about waste management
and sustainable habits. This is our dream.”
-Sanjeevani Sharma, founder of the Kanpur Ploggers
Group

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