Mann Ki Baat'.
Mann ki Baat won't be broadcast for the next three months in view of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, the PM announced.
He appealed to first-time voters to exercise their franchise in record numbers.
In addition to this, the PM said, that in Kalahandi, Odisha, goat rearing is becoming a major means of improving the livelihood of the village people as well as their standard of living.
«In Roorkee, Uttarakhand, 'Roter Precision Groups' in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India, has developed a drone that is helping in tracking alligators in the Ken River,» the PM said.
Message for influencers
The Prime Minister said, «I will also appeal to the influencers of the nation, Whether they are from the world of sports, from film industry, from literature, other professionals, or our Instagram and Youtube influencers. They should also actively participate in this campaign and motivate our first-time voters. It is the time for General Elections in the country like earlier, possibly the model code of conduct will be enforced in the month of March.»
Tribal families
Tribal families living in Khatkali village near Melghat Tiger Reserve have converted their houses into home stays with the help of the government, the PM said. This is becoming a big source of income for them, he added.
Tiger Population
PM Modi said, «Due to the efforts of the government in the last few years, the number of tigers in the country has increased. The number of tigers in the Tiger Reserve of Chandrapur, Maharashtra has