Mann Ki Baat: India moving towards women led development, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Sunday through his monthly radio show Mann Ki Baat on Sunday.  The 41^st edition of Mann Ki Baat was broadcasted on Doordarshan, All India radio and Narendra Modi mobile app.

PM Narenda Modi started his address by remembering CV Raman and Jagadish Bose and their contribution to the field of science. He urged the scientists to discover new ways of using artificial intelligence through which lives of 'divyang' people can be enhanced.

PM Modi also said that technology and artificial intelligence must be used only for welfare of mankind. Ahead of Women's Day on March 8, he also said that India is moving from women development to women-led development.

He also added that ensuring equal participation of women in every sphere of economic and social life is the duty of the government.

Mann Ki Baat Highlights

#11:28 AM- PM Narendra Modi wishes the nation ahead of Holi on March 2. He says, ''Holi gives us the message of spreading peace and unity among all.

Holi gives the message of spreading peace, brotherhood & unity among all. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/ESxyvojlXa

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 25, 2018

#11:25 AM- PM Modi mentions Elephanta Islands as three of its villages have got electricity for the first time after spending 70 overs in darkness. ''I congratulate the administration & people for this', says Modi 

#11:22 AM- Ahead of International Women’s Day, PM Modi recalls Swami Vivekananda's words, ‘the idea of perfect womanhood is perfect independence”.

#11:20 AM- We are moving from women development to women-led development says PM Modi

Moving from Women Development to Women Led Development.#MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/eA4ROFOA86

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 25, 2018

#11:18 AM- We hear of music festivals, food festivals & film festivals but in a unique move Chhattisgarh celebrated 'Trash Mahotsav'. the objective behind it was to utilise waste creatively & to spread awareness about ways to reuse garbage

#11:16AM- PM Modi mentions ‘GOBAR-Dhan Yojana’ in his talk, says this will be beneficial for the people living in rural areas.

PM @narendramodi speaks about 'GOBAR-Dhan Yojana' and how it will immensely benefit people living in rural areas. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/A7tUGDjUDH

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 25, 2018

#11:12 AM- PM Modi lauds heroes who work in rescue and relief operations after any disaster takes place

I appreciate the heroes who work in relief & rescue operations across the country. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/VT6twikxEc

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 25, 2018

# 11:10 AM- Most of the accidents barring national disasters in some way or the other occur due to our negligence. If we remain vigilante & follow rules then we can avoid such situations says PM Narendra Modi

Remain vigilant and follow rules to avert any accident. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/1VgLvT15cb

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 25, 2018

#11:09 AM- On National Science Day, I would like to congratulate all our scientists and all those who work in the field of science

#11:07 AM- Science and Technology is value neutral. Technology must be used only for welfare of mankind.

Science and Technology is value neutral. #MannKiBaat pic.twitter.com/WiXa43Mm7S

— narendramodi_in (@narendramodi_in) February 25, 2018

#11:06 AM-  I urge our scientists to discover ways through which we can enhance and improve the lives of 'divyang' people through artificial intelligence.

#11:06 AM- Technology and artificial intelligence must be used towards ensuring welfare of poor and underprivileged says PM Modi

#11:05 AM- We celebrate National Science Day every year on 28th February because CV Raman discovered the phenomenon of light scattering on this day

#11:02 AM- Narendra Modi mentions scientist CV Raman and Jagadish Bose and their contribution to the field of science

#11.01 AM- Narendra Modi's address begins with a phone call.