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Prime Minister's Mann Ki Baat address

2 entries over 36 days, from 27 July 2026 to 31 August 2026.

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27 July

Prime Minister's Mann Ki Baat and youth outreach

  • The 'Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026' aims to connect youth with border villages to foster national development.
  • The 'Mera Yuva Bharat' (MY Bharat) platform is a government initiative designed to engage youth in national development initiatives.
  • The 'Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue' serves as a mechanism for selecting youth representatives for national outreach programs.
  • Government policy has shifted from designating border areas as 'last villages' to 'first villages' to prioritize their development and integration.
  • Youth engagement programs involve visits to border regions in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Ladakh to understand local culture, community aspirations, and the role of armed forces.
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31 August

PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat on drugs and youth

  • Drug addiction impacts not only the individual but also the family and society at large.
  • PM SVANidhi Yojana provides affordable, collateral-free working capital loans to urban street vendors and hawkers.
  • Women constitute approximately 46% of the beneficiaries under the PM SVANidhi Yojana, with around 35 lakh women utilizing the scheme to expand businesses.
  • Mission ShaktiSAT is an initiative aimed at fostering innovation in satellite technology among female students.
  • The Mission ShaktiSAT initiative involves 12,000 girl students from 108 countries, with a goal to launch a satellite developed by female students into lunar orbit.
  • National Space Day is celebrated on August 23.

Questions from this story

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  1. Discuss the role of micro-credit schemes like PM SVANidhi in promoting women's economic empowerment and financial inclusion in urban India. 150 words · 31 August
  2. Drug abuse among the youth is a significant social challenge with multi-dimensional consequences. Analyze the role of community-led awareness and social media in addressing this menace, and suggest a multi-stakeholder approach for effective rehabilitation. 250 words · 31 August
  3. Discuss the significance of youth-led outreach programs in fostering national integration and understanding the socio-economic challenges of border regions in India. 150 words · 27 July
  4. The conceptual shift from 'last villages' to 'first villages' in border area development reflects a broader strategy for national security and inclusive growth. Analyze the role of youth participation in implementing such governance initiatives. 250 words · 27 July