In his latest Mann Ki Baat, PM Narendra Modi lauded record-breaking sprinters Gurinder Veer Singh and Animesh Kujur. He also highlighted a successful Gangetic dolphin rescue in UP, citizen-led water initiatives, and a rising interest in astronomy among youth.
The details shared by Prasar Bharati, in response to the RTI filed by activist Vivek Pandey, reveal that the program generated a revenue of ₹5.33 crore between January 2023 and January 2026
The Prime Minister recalled how the country, especially ISRO scientists, felt discouraged when communication with the Vikram lander was lost during the Chandrayaan-2 mission in 2019.
UPSC’s ‘Pratibha Setu’ provides private companies and government bodies access to talented aspirants who cleared all stages but missed the final list, with IIM Udaipur already recognising their calibre in academic admissions.
PM Narendra Modi hailed the UNESCO’s move to recognise 12 Maratha forts among the World Heritage Sites and highlighted that every fort was a part of a historical event.