In today's 'Mann Ki Baat' broadcast on All India Radio, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings for the upcoming Chhath festival. He also spoke about several other key subjects, including Operation Sindoor, anti-Maoist operations, the campaign to revive lakes, and the distinctiveness of Koraput coffee from Odisha.

Addressing the nation, he spoke at length about the significance of the Chhath festival. The following were some of the other topics covered:

• Citizen Engagement: The Prime Minister recalled having written letters to citizens and mentioned that, in turn, many people have written back to him. Fujifilm X-M5 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 with 15-45 f/3.5-5.6 Lens|Retro Style mirrorless Compact Travel Camera|6.2k vlogging|High Speed Recording FHD 240fps|Advance AF for Street/Lifestyle - Black

• Economic Optimism: He noted the public enthusiasm surrounding the GST Bachat Utsav and highlighted a significant increase in the purchase of local goods during the festive season.

• Swachhata Abhiyan: He shared inspiring stories from cities across the country regarding the cleanliness drive.

• Lake Rejuvenation: The Prime Minister specifically mentioned the campaign led by Kapil Sharma of Bengaluru, underscoring that change is possible through sheer determination.

• Mangrove Conservation: He spoke about the Gujarat Forest Department's campaign to protect mangroves, noting that over 3,500 hectares of mangroves have been grown near Dholera in five years, leading to an increase in the population of dolphins and aquatic life. He also mentioned the establishment of a Mangrove Learning Centre in Kori Creek. He emphasized the importance of tree planting and the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (One Tree in Mother's Name) campaign.

• Indian Coffee Success: The Prime Minister praised the amazing taste of Odisha's Koraput Coffee, highlighting how individuals have quit their jobs to become successful growers, making it a pride of Odisha. He also noted that Indian coffee is popular globally and stressed the need to strengthen its identity, particularly its progress in the Northeast.

• Vande Mataram Anniversary: He reminded listeners that India's national song, 'Vande Mataram', composed in the 19th century and embodying thousands of years of Indian consciousness, will celebrate its 150th anniversary on November 7. He mentioned that Rabindranath Tagore was the first to sing 'Vande Mataram' in 1896 and urged people to send in their suggestions using the hashtag #VandeMataram150 to promote the song. Also Read: "Institutional Mur*der": Rahul Gandhi Slams BJP Over Maharashtra Doctor's Sui*cide!