NEW DELHI: Sharing with countrymen what his heart truly desires in the 99th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that “In cricket, “Nervous Nineties” is considered a very difficult stage. But, where there is Mann Ki Baat of the people of India, the inspiration is something else altogether!”
The Prime Minister invited suggestions for the much-awaited 100th episode of the programme. “I am eagerly waiting for suggestions of yours. Although one always has to wait…this time the wait is just longer. Your suggestions and ideas will make the hundredth Mann Ki Baat on 30th of April extremely memorable,” he said.
‘Organ donation transforms tragedy into joy’
Talking about different forms of sacrifice for the nation, the Prime Minister said that Mann Ki Baat over the years has covered thousands of people who dedicate their lives in the service of others. In the 99th episode, he focused on those who donate organs to save the lives of those ill and dying.
Following are excerpts from PM Modi’s Mann Ki Baat, aired on March 26:
Life-saving donation
There are many people who spend their entire pension towards the education of daughters…some dedicate their whole life’s earnings for the environment and the living beings. In our country, selfless charity, Parmarth has been placed so high that people do not hesitate to donate their all for the happiness of others.
In this era of modern medical science, organ donation has become a very important means of imparting life to someone. It is said that when a person donates one’s body after death, it creates a possibility for eight to nine people to get a new life. It is matter of satisfaction, that today awareness about Organ Donation is also rising in the country.
In the year 2013, there were less than five thousand cases of organ donation in our country; but in 2022, this number has increased to more than fifteen thousand. People who have done organ donation, their families, have actually accomplished a lot of punya!
The greatest feeling behind organ donation is that someone’s life should be saved even while leaving. People who wait for organ donation know how difficult it is to pass each moment of waiting. And in such a situation, when an organ donor or a cadaver donor is found, then virtually, a form of the Almighty is seen in him.
Donation being made easy
Great donors make us understand the importance of life. In our country today there are a large number of needy people who are waiting for an organ donor in the hope of a healthy life. It is a matter of utmost satisfaction for me that in order to make organ donation easy and to encourage it, work is being done on a uniform policy in the whole country.
In this direction, it has also been decided to remove the condition of domicile of the states. Now the patient will be able to go to any state of the country and register for receiving the organs. The Government has also decided to abolish the age limit of below 65 years for organ donation. In the midst of these efforts, I urge the countrymen that organ donors should come forward in maximum numbers. One decision of yours can save the lives of many people, can give life.
Woman power
This is the time of Navratri; the time to worship Shakti. Today, the potential of India which is emerging from a new perspective, our woman power has a very big role in it. Recently, many such examples have emerged before us. You must have seen Asia’s first female loco pilot Surekha Yadav on social media. She has set another record by becoming the first woman loco pilot of Vande Bharat Express as well.
This month, producer Guneet Monga and director Kartiki Gonsalves brought laurels to the country by winning an Oscar for their documentary, ‘The Elephant Whisperers’. Sister Jyotirmayi Mohanty, Scientist of Bhabha Atomic Research Center has also notched another achievement for the country.
Jyotirmoyee has received a special award from IUPAC in the field of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Earlier this year, India’s Under-19 women’s cricket team created history by winning the T-20 World Cup. If you look at politics, a new beginning has taken place in Nagaland. In Nagaland, for the first time in 75 years, two women legislators have reached the Vidhan Sabha through their victory. One of them has also been made a minister in the Government of Nagaland, that is, for the first time the people of the state have also got a woman minister.
Today, the daughters of the country are raising the flag of their bravery in all the three armed forces. Group Captain Shalija Dhami has become the first woman Air Force officer to get a Command Appointment in a Combat Unit. She has a flying experience of about 3000 hours.
Similarly, brave heart Captain Shiva Chauhan of the Indian Army has become the first woman officer to be posted at Siachen. Shiva will be stationed for three months in Siachen where the temperature drops to minus sixty (-60) degrees.
Renewable energy
These days there is a lot of talk about clean energy, renewable energy all over the world. The speed with which India is moving forward in the field of solar energy is a big achievement. The people of India have had a special relationship with the Sun for centuries. The scientific understanding we have about the power of the Sun, the traditions of worshiping the Sun, are rarely seen at other places.
Today every countryperson understands the importance of solar energy and also wants to contribute towards clean energy. This spirit of ‘Sabka Prayas’ is taking India’s Solar Mission forward today.
In Pune, Maharashtra, one housing society is generating 90000 kw electricity from solar panels for running common utilities, saving thousands of rupees every month. The people of Diu in Daman-Diu, are using 100% clean energy for all day time needs.
My dear countrymen, that’s all for this edition of ‘Mann Ki Baat’. I will meet you next time in the hundredth episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
