Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday addressed the 75th edition of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat a day ahead of the country celebrating the festival of Holi. PM Modi thanks his listeners for making Mann ki Baat a success as the programme reaches its 75th edition.

Here are the highlights of PM Modi Mann Ki Baat Speech:

* PM Modi says, "In these 75 episodes, we have discussed innumerable topics, from rivers to Himalayan peaks, deserts to natural disasters, tales of service to mankind, technological inventions to stories of innovations from remote areas. The sacrifices of our great freedom fighters must inspire us to think about our duties as a citizen. This is something Mahatma Gandhi talked about extensively."

* Programmes in connection with Amrit Mahotsav are being held throughout the country. Be it the struggle saga of a freedom fighter; be it the history of a place or any cultural story from a country, you can bring it to the fore during Amrit Mahotsav& become a means to connect with countrymen.

* It was in March last year when we heard the term 'Janata Curfew'. It became an inspiration for the entire world as it was an extraordinary example of discipline.

* The world's biggest vaccination program is underway in India, today. In UP's Jaunpur, a 109-yr-old woman got herself vaccinated. Similarly, a 107-yr-old man in Delhi got himself vaccinated. We have to make people committed towards the mantra of 'Dawai bhi, Kadai bhi'.

* PM Modi lauds Indian cricketer Mithali Raj, congratulates her for her record feat of making 10,000 runs in international cricket. PM Modi says Indian women are making their mark in science, sports and every other field.

* Recently Mithali Raj has become the first Indian woman cricketer to have made ten thousand runs. Many congratulations on her achievement.

* PM Modi thanks people who work at the lighthouse around the coastal areas while remembering 14 light-keepers who died in the 2004 tsunami.

* PM Modi urges farmers to start bee farming along with their cultivation. "This will increase their incomes and also sweeten their lives," he said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday addressed the 75th edition of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat a day ahead of the country celebrating the festival of Holi. PM Modi thanks his listeners for making Mann ki Baat a success as the programme reaches its 75th edition.

Here are the highlights of PM Modi Mann Ki Baat Speech:

* PM Modi says, "In these 75 episodes, we have discussed innumerable topics, from rivers to Himalayan peaks, deserts to natural disasters, tales of service to mankind, technological inventions to stories of innovations from remote areas. The sacrifices of our great freedom fighters must inspire us to think about our duties as a citizen. This is something Mahatma Gandhi talked about extensively."

* Programmes in connection with Amrit Mahotsav are being held throughout the country. Be it the struggle saga of a freedom fighter; be it the history of a place or any cultural story from a country, you can bring it to the fore during Amrit Mahotsav& become a means to connect with countrymen.

* It was in March last year when we heard the term 'Janata Curfew'. It became an inspiration for the entire world as it was an extraordinary example of discipline.

* The world's biggest vaccination program is underway in India, today. In UP's Jaunpur, a 109-yr-old woman got herself vaccinated. Similarly, a 107-yr-old man in Delhi got himself vaccinated. We have to make people committed towards the mantra of 'Dawai bhi, Kadai bhi'.

* PM Modi lauds Indian cricketer Mithali Raj, congratulates her for her record feat of making 10,000 runs in international cricket. PM Modi says Indian women are making their mark in science, sports and every other field.

* Recently Mithali Raj has become the first Indian woman cricketer to have made ten thousand runs. Many congratulations on her achievement.

* PM Modi thanks people who work at the lighthouse around the coastal areas while remembering 14 light-keepers who died in the 2004 tsunami.

* PM Modi urges farmers to start bee farming along with their cultivation. "This will increase their incomes and also sweeten their lives," he said.