Mann Ki Baat: PM Narendra Modi Lauds ISRO Scientists for Successful Launch of Chandrayaan 2, Urges People to Find New Ways to Celebrate Independence Day This Year, Key Highlights

New Delhi, July 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared his thoughts with the people in the country and abroad in his monthly Mann Ki Baat Programme on Sunday at 11 AM. In his radio address, the Prime Minister congratulated the ISRO scientist for the successful launch of Chandrayaan- 2 on July 22 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. He also congratulated Meghalaya government for becoming the first state to have formulated its own water-policy. This is PM Modi's second address after he stormed back to power for the second time.  Chandrayaan 2 Explained! When Will ISRO's GSLV-Mk III Reach Moon And What Will Happen After That?

The Prime Minister also invited students to take part in a unique quiz competition on space research and get an opportunity to visit Sriharikota. Lauding the launch of Chandrayaan-2 , the Prime Minister said the spacecraft is Indian to the core  and is purely Indian in heart and spirit. "It is a totally swadeshi and home grown mission. We are now eagerly waiting for September, when Lander Vikram and Rover Pragyan will land on lunar surface", PM Modi said. In his address, the Prime Minister made three appeals to conserve water in his last 'Mann ki Baat' address.

Key Highlights of Modi's Mann ki Baat on July 28:

1. Chandrayaan-2 is purely Indian in heart and spirit. It is a totally swadeshi and home grown mission: Faith and fearlessness are my top takeaways from Chandrayaan 2 mission: PM Modi.
2. We are now eagerly waiting for September, when Lander Vikram & Rover Pragyan will land on lunar surface: PM Modi
3. Meghalaya has become the first state to have formulated its own water-policy. I congratulate Meghalaya govt. In Haryana, crops that require meagre water are being encouraged. Farmers thus are saved from suffering losses: PM Modi
4. In entire India, people of different cultures and languages, celebrate the onset of rainy season in their own fashion: PM Modi.
5. Lauding the Haryana government on initiatives undertaken for farmers, Modi said in Haryana, crops that require meagre water are being encouraged. Farmers thus are saved from suffering losses. PM Modi also mentioned Meghalaya's futuristic step with its water policy
6. Heavy rains in different parts of country has resulted in people suffering due to floods. I assure all those affected by floods, that Centre is working with state govts at lightning speed to provide relief: PM Modi
7. PM Modi invited students across the nation to take part in a unique quiz competition related to space science and research and get an opportunity to visit Sriharikota.
8. The Prime Minister said people of Jammu and Kashmir want development and good governance. PM Modi also spoke about the 'Back To Village' programme highlighted by Mohammad Aslam of Kashmir on the MyGov platform.
9. The Prime Minister slso highlighted the record participation in the Amarnath Yatra, visits to Kedarnath and praises local citizens for their hospitality.
10. PM Modi also called for some special preparations for 15th August. “Month of August brings memories of "Quit India" movement.I would want you to do some special preparations for 15th August. Find new ways to celebrate this festival of freedom”, he said.

In his first address after coming to power, Modi had credited people of India for his return as the Prime Minister. "When the February 24 episode was about to end, I had stated that we would meet once again after 3 or 4 months ... the confidence was not Modi's. This trust was the trust of your foundation. You were the ones who transformed yourself into a pillar of trust," he said in his first address of edition 2 of his programme.

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