Addressing the nation during the 114th episode of his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the completion of ten historic years of the Swachh Bharat Mission and the 'Make in India' initiative. Emphasizing the collective resolve of 1.4 billion citizens, the Prime Minister reflected on the journey since the launch of the nationwide cleanliness mission on Gandhi Jayanti in 2014, describing it as an unprecedented triumph of participatory democracy.
The Prime Minister underscored how sanitation transformed from a routine administrative goal into a deeply ingrained cultural value across villages, towns, and metropolitan cities. Community-led initiatives have eliminated open defecation, catalyzed circular waste management, and generated sustainable livelihoods through thousands of rural waste-to-wealth facilities established under Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin and Urban.
Citizen-Led Sanitation and Water Conservation Transform Rural Landscapes
Turning to natural resource sustainability, Prime Minister Modi lauded community efforts under the Amrit Sarovar initiative, which has revitalized tens of thousands of water bodies across India. He highlighted grass-roots innovations in rainwater harvesting, wastewater recycling, and watershed management, noting that water stewardship has become central to rural climate resilience and agricultural productivity.
The broadcast paid special tribute to the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (Plant a Tree in Mother's Name) campaign launched on World Environment Day. Modi reported that citizens, schools, civic groups, and armed forces across every state have planted crores of saplings, transforming personal affection for mothers into an enduring legacy of environmental regeneration and carbon sequestration.
“A decade ago, Swachh Bharat was a national pledge; today, it has evolved into an ingrained cultural habit and mass movement that touches every corner of our society.” — Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
Decade of 'Make in India' Anchors Global Manufacturing Leadership
Marking ten years since the unveiling of 'Make in India' in September 2014, the Prime Minister emphasized the phenomenal rise of domestic manufacturing capabilities. From becoming the world's second-largest smartphone manufacturer to achieving historic highs in defense exports and indigenous technology development, Indian enterprises and startups have firmly embedded the nation into critical global supply chains.
Concluding his address ahead of Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary on October 2, Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to actively participate in the ongoing 'Swachhata Hi Seva' fortnight. He reiterated that self-reliance, ecological balance, and relentless civic cleanliness constitute the vital bedrock for realizing a developed nation under the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Frequently Asked Questions
What key milestones did PM Modi highlight in the 114th Mann Ki Baat?
PM Modi marked the 10th anniversaries of both the Swachh Bharat Mission and Make in India, highlighting massive community participation in sanitation, tree planting, and domestic manufacturing.
What is the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign mentioned by the Prime Minister?
'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' is an environmental initiative launched by PM Modi encouraging citizens to plant a tree in tribute to their mothers to promote ecological conservation.
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