SHILLONG, April 30: A host of eminent personalities from across the state on Sunday witnessed the special screening of the 100th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’ here at Raj Bhavan.
Media units in Shillong under the Ministry of Information of Broadcasting in collaboration with the Raj Bhavan organised the special screening of the popular radio programme.
In his address, Governor Phagu Chauhan, who was the chief guest of the occasion, said that Mann Ki Baat has deepened connect between the PM and the citizens, inspiring them to become agents of change in the development of the nation.
The Governor said that Mann Ki Baat has emerged as a transformative force in highlighting the collective strengths of the people.
“Through the programme, diverse topics have been covered, be it in furthering sustainable development, highlighting efforts of women empowerments, ways to strengthen the Atmanirbhar Bharat movement on the ground, furthering a culture of sports, salient aspects of Indian culture and more,” the Governor added.
He expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for referring to the highlights of the North East in his broadcast. “The Northeastern region, especially Meghalaya, seems to have found a place of pride in the Mann Ki Baat programme,” he said.
The prime minister had mentioned Northeast and Meghalaya on several occasions since the inception of Mann Ki Baat.
Mann Ki Baat, Chauhan said, has been at the forefront of showcasing inspiring works in remote areas of the nation including tribal areas as well as aspirational districts.
The Governor was delighted to have witnessed the special screening of the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat.
Meanwhile, Governor Chauhan also inaugurated a photo exhibition on ‘Change-makers and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ organised at the Raj Bhavan premises by the Central Bureau of Communication, Shillong.
