Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 130th ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on January 25 marked a vibrant start to 2026, reaching listeners nationwide from New Delhi. Tackling themes from community endeavors and farm innovations to wellness and digital advancements, he showered accolades on citizens fueling change.
The spotlight fell squarely on millets, igniting national pride. ‘I salute your millet enthusiasm,’ Modi declared. ‘Three years post-2023’s Millet Year, the global zeal persists, linking our traditions to better health and prosperity for farmers.’
He narrated compelling cases: In Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi, 800 women via Periyapalayam Millet FPO have pioneered processing units, producing and selling goods that foster economic freedom. Rajasthan’s Ramsar features 900 farmers crafting bajra laddus that fly off shelves.
‘Temples embracing millet prasad show the way,’ he said, highlighting millets’ role in intertwining culture, nutrition, and employment. Winter diets enriched by these grains promise improved vitality, he added. Modi also hyped February’s India AI Impact Summit, assuring follow-up coverage.
Concluding with Republic Day blessings, he rallied the nation toward shared goals, with millets emblematic of sustainable growth.