English rendering of PM’s address in the 137th Episode of Mann Ki Baat on 30.08.2026

The Prime Minister addressed the 137th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat,' highlighting various citizen-led initiatives, cultural milestones, and socio-economic achievements across India. Key mentions included a digital history platform created by Krishna Seshadri, the ongoing 'Nasha-mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' campaign against drug addiction, global celebrations of the 150th anniversary of 'Vande Mataram' via the 'Suryapath Tiranga' initiative, and the impact of the PM SVANidhi Yojana on women street vendors like Babita Sharma and T.S. Ningamma. The address also underscored grassroots cleanliness drives in Patwai and during the Amarnath Ji Yatra, agricultural success stories such as flower cultivation by Vesalu Puro in Nagaland, women-led eco-tourism and forest conservation in Debrigarh, the 'Mission ShaktiSAT' space initiative for girl students, avocado farming diversification by farmers like Varadaraj, and the birth centenary of legendary actor Uttam Kumar.