Yoga as a Global Movement
Reflecting on the 10th anniversary of International Yoga Day, PM Modi hailed its growing popularity. From tribal students performing 108 Surya Namaskars in Visakhapatnam to ITBP soldiers practicing in the Himalayas, yoga continues to unify India. The theme ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’ exemplified India’s push for global harmony through wellness.
Spiritual Journeys & Social Solidarity
Modi highlighted the spirit of seva (service) visible during India’s pilgrimages like the Amarnath Yatra and Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. These journeys reflect India’s diversity and brotherhood — a sentiment echoed through the national unity showcased in ‘Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat’.
Major Health and Social Security Milestones
India has achieved Trachoma-free status, as certified by the WHO. This success is rooted in campaigns like Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Jal Jeevan Mission. Modi also shared ILO’s findings that over 64% of Indians now benefit from social protection schemes, up from 25 crore in 2015 to 95 crore today.
Remembering the Emergency: 50 Years Later
PM Modi recalled the dark days of the 1975 Emergency, playing audio clips from leaders like Morarji Desai and Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He urged the youth to stay vigilant and uphold constitutional values.
Bodoland’s Football Revolution
The Bodoland CEM Cup in Assam saw participation from over 70,000 players, including a large number of girls. Once a region marred by conflict, Bodoland is now shining on the sports map through footballers like Halicharan Narzary and Durga Boro.
Women Empowerment Through Local Enterprise
From millet-based biscuits in Telangana to jowar rotis from Kalaburgi, women-led Self Help Groups are fueling Atmanirbhar Bharat. The story of Suma Uike from Madhya Pradesh — who rose from mushroom farming to running a thermal therapy centre — exemplifies grassroots transformation.
Eco Initiatives & Global Buddhist Ties
Modi praised citizens like Ramesh Kharmale of Pune for weekend hill restoration work and campaigns like Ahmedabad’s ‘Mission for Million Trees’. He also celebrated India’s Buddhist diplomacy, noting the 1.5 crore visitors to Buddha relics during their tour in Vietnam — originally from Nagarjunakonda in Andhra Pradesh.
Conclusion: Local Pride, Global Voice
From Eri Silk of Meghalaya receiving a GI tag to environment-first villages like Patoda in Maharashtra becoming carbon neutral, the PM underscored India’s growing pride in local culture, sustainable living, and social equity. As he signed off, he promised more insights in the next edition — particularly about India’s space mission involving Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla.
