Modi on Mann ki Baat: A task force will decide when the public can see cheetahs in Kuno
Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the successful transfer of Namibian cheetahs to Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh during his 93rd “Mann ki Baat” today, stating that a task force will monitor the cheetahs’ adaptation to their new environment.
The PM stated that after the task force has completed an assessment and the cheetahs have adapted, the government will decide whether Kuno National Park should be open to the public.
Modi stated that the government organized a contest on MyGov where people could propose names for the cheetah campaigns and cheetahs. These names should be traditional and relate to Indian “society” and culture.
Deen Dayal Upadhyay, and Bhagat Singh were honored by the Prime Minister on their anniversary. He also said that Chandigarh’s recent renaming of the airport to Shaheed Bhagat Singh was a tribute to the martyr.
“My dear countrymen! You all have another reason to celebrate September 28. What is it? It will only take me two words to explain it and your enthusiasm for the subject will quadruple — surgical strike. He said, “Hasn’t Josh risen?”
Modi also spoke of the progress in the country’s establishment of sign language.
“India had a problem for many years with no standardised sign language and no clear gestures. The Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre was created in 2015 to overcome these problems. This institution has so far created a dictionary with 10,000 words and expressions. It is a great accomplishment. Many school courses in sign language were launched on September 23rd. The National Education Policy has placed emphasis on ensuring that there is a consistent standard for sign language. Videos are being used to further spread the message. Many people have created YouTube channels in sign language. It’s benefiting millions now,” Modi stated, adding that he specifically mentioned Mann ki Baat to increase awareness of sign language in the country.
The PM said that he had been given a copy of the Hemkosh, an Assamese dictionary written in Braille and that it was one of the oldest.
Hemkosh’s braille edition was prepared in the 19th century. It has approximately 10,000 pages. He said that the book will be published in 15 volumes and include more than 1 lakh words of translation.
Modi also stated that he met Avni from Surat a few days ago. Avni has severe Down’s Syndrome and has greatly benefited from yoga.
Today’s Mann ki Baat saw the Prime Minister also discuss environmental issues, including climate change. He said that littering our beaches was disturbing and “litter is spread on our beaches.”
It is our responsibility to make continuous and serious efforts to address these problems. Here, I want to speak about the efforts of coastal cleaners under ‘Swachh Sagar – Surakshit Sagar’. The campaign began on July 5th and culminated on September 17th (Vishwakarma Jayanti). This was also a Coastal Clean Up Day. The campaign lasted for 75 days… In Goa, a human chain was created. More than 30 tonnes of plastic were collected by NSS cadets from around 5,000 cadets. More than 20,000 students pledged to inspire others to join the Swachh Sagar-Surakshit Sagar initiative in three days in Odisha. He said, “I congratulate everyone who took part in it.”
Modi wished people a happy festive season which begins Monday with the first day Navratri. We have a responsibility to encourage them and to take care of the environment and our health.
