Highlights: PM hails passage of farm bills, says it has empowered farmers

In recent times, these sectors have freed themselves from many shackles. Attempts were made to bust many myths. Farmers tell me how new dimensions are being added to agriculture, how farming is changing. I want to share here what they have shared with me: PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat

Had we followed the essence of Bapu's (Mahatma Gandhi) economic philosophy, we would never have to be working to build an Aatmanirbhar Bharat now. It would have happened much earlier.

I urge all storytellers to include all inspirational stories from the period of foreign rule as we are going to celebrate 75 years of independence. Especially between 1857 and 1947. We can introduce our new generation to them in form of stories: PM Modi

Ahead of late Bhagat Singh's birth anniversary on September 28, PM Narendra Modi remembered him and paid his tribute.

On his Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared inspiring stories of a few farmers and praised them for their hardwork.

On Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi hails passage of farm bills, says it has empowered farmers and given them freedom to sell their produce.

"There is a saying: 'One who is grounded, stays firm during the biggest of storms'. Our farmers are a living example of this during Covid-19,"" PM Modi says on Mann Ki Baat

"There is an important tradition of storytelling in Tamil Nadu and Kerala

It is called Villu Pattu. There are many initiatives making rural stories popular.

Find a topic and tell a story on that - every member should pick a topic

It can be about Covid, valour, compassion, bravery or anything else," PM said.

"As a family, set aside some time for storytelling. This will be a wonderful experience. The same way, highlight stories relating to the great women and men who have made India proud," PM Modi said.

Coronavirus crisis period has served in fostering bonding among family members, bringing them even closer: PM Modi on Mann Ki baat

All across India, there are many Indians making storytelling popular, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Mann KI Baat.

History of stories is as ancient as the human civilization itself. 'Where there is a soul, there is a story'.... We're proud to be denizens of land that nurtured tradition of Hitopadesha & Panch Tantra: PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat

On Mann ki Baat, PM Modi stresses on importance of storytelling, highlights achievements of individuals working in the field

"India has a glorious tradition of storytelling. These days, stories relating to science are gaining popularity," says PM Modi