English rendering of PM’s address in the 136th Episode of Mann Ki Baat on 26.07.2026

In his Mann Ki Baat address on 26 July 2026, the Prime Minister commemorated Kargil Vijay Diwas, highlighted the ‘Shaurya Vijay Yatra’ motorcycle rally from the National War Memorial to the Kargil War Memorial, and announced recent defence milestones – induction of INS Mahendragiri (over 75 % indigenous content), successful DRDO tests of the Pinaka long‑range guided rocket and Kusha missile, and a defence‑technology agreement with Indonesia on BrahMos and Astra missiles. He also detailed the ‘Catch The Rain’ water‑conservation drive, the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ massive tree‑planting campaign, and achievements in space (Vikram‑1 private‑sector rocket), science Olympiads, and indigenous products such as Kashmir’s ‘Vagu’ mat and herbal tea by a women’s SHG.