<p><meta name="uuid" content="uuid9SIJdfpnpIEA" /><meta charset="utf-8" />India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (December 25) addressed the 96th episode of his monthly radio programme ''Mann Ki Baat'' where he said that the&nbsp;year 2022 was wonderful for the country as it completed 75 years of independence while India progressed rapidly and became the world's fifth largest economy. In the last episode of this year, PM Modi said, "In 2022, the strength of the people of the country, their cooperation, their resolve, their expansion of success was of such magnitude that it would be difficult to include all of those in 'Mann Ki Baat'."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The year 2022 was wonderful. India completed 75 years of independence while ''Amrit Kaal'' began. India progressed rapidly and became the world's fifth largest economy," Modi said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Modi added that during this year, the country achieved more than 2.2 billion (220 crore) vaccinations against Covid and also crossed the exports figure&nbsp;of $400 billion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Friends, this year, India has also got the responsibility of chairing the G-20 group. I also discussed this in detail last time. In the year 2023, we have to take the enthusiasm of G-20 to new heights; make this event a mass movement," the Prime Minister said during his radio address.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"In 2022, the strength of the people of the country, their cooperation, their resolve, their expansion of success was of such magnitude that it would be difficult to include all of those in Mann Ki Baat."</p>

<p>He also wished Indians a Merry Christmas, highlighting that it is a day to remember the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Need to remain careful: PM Modi on Covid scare</strong></p>

<p>With Covid cases increasing in many countries across the world, including China, Prime Minister Modi said on Sunday that citizens have to take more care of precautions such as wearing a face mask and washing hands.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;"We need to remain careful," he said, adding if people are careful, they will be safe.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A day earlier, the Indian government made RT-PCR tests mandatory for arrivals from five countries — China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that if passengers from these countries were found symptomatic or tested positive for the virus, they will be put under quarantine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Thursday, the government decided to subject two per cent of the passengers arriving on international flights to random Covid tests. These tests started on Saturday (December 24).&nbsp;</p>

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (December 25) addressed the 96th episode of his monthly radio programme ''Mann Ki Baat'' where he said that the year 2022 was wonderful for the country as it completed 75 years of independence while India progressed rapidly and became the world's fifth largest economy.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (December 25) addressed the 96th episode of his monthly radio programme ''Mann Ki Baat'' where he said that the year 2022 was wonderful for the country as it completed 75 years of independence while India progressed rapidly and became the world's fifth largest economy. In the last episode of this year, PM Modi said, "In 2022, the strength of the people of the country, their cooperation, their resolve, their expansion of success was of such magnitude that it would be difficult to include all of those in 'Mann Ki Baat'." "The year 2022 was wonderful. India completed 75 years of independence while ''Amrit Kaal'' began. India progressed rapidly and became the world's fifth largest economy," Modi said. Modi added that during this year, the country achieved more than 2.2 billion (220 crore) vaccinations against Covid and also crossed the exports figure of $400 billion. "Friends, this year, India has also got the responsibility of chairing the G-20 group. I also discussed this in detail last time. In the year 2023, we have to take the enthusiasm of G-20 to new heights; make this event a mass movement," the Prime Minister said during his radio address. ALSO WATCH | 96th edition of Mann Ki Baat: PM Narendra Modi recounts India's achievements of 2022 × "In 2022, the strength of the people of the country, their cooperation, their resolve, their expansion of success was of such magnitude that it would be difficult to include all of those in Mann Ki Baat." He also wished Indians a Merry Christmas, highlighting that it is a day to remember the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Need to remain careful: PM Modi on Covid scare With Covid cases increasing in many countries across the world, including China, Prime Minister Modi said on Sunday that citizens have to take more care of precautions such as wearing a face mask and washing hands. "We need to remain careful," he said, adding if people are careful, they will be safe. A day earlier, the Indian government made RT-PCR tests mandatory for arrivals from five countries — China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that if passengers from these countries were found symptomatic or tested positive for the virus, they will be put under quarantine. On Thursday, the government decided to subject two per cent of the passengers arriving on international flights to random Covid tests. These tests started on Saturday (December 24). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

In his last 'Mann ki Baat' of 2022, India's PM cautions people to be vigilant against Covid

In his Mann Ki Baat program, PM Narendra Modi has expressed his gratitude to the health workers who have given height to the campaign of vaccination. He said that today vaccination in the country has crossed 100 crores. On this occasion, PM Modi also announced to organize three competitions on the occasion of National Unity Day on 31 October. He said that to promote the use of drone technology, we have simplified the process of its licensing.

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<p>After Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the increasing participation of women in every field in the country during his monthly radio programme `Mann Ki Baat,` actor Deepika Padukone expressed happiness towards the Prime Minister`s words.</p>

<p>The `Chhapaak` actor shared a tweet by the Prime Minister in which he had posted some snippets from his radio programme that was aired on Sunday. Sharing the tweet, Deepika penned down a powerful quote about bringing a change in the world, by the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and dedicated those words to the "incredible women" around the world.</p>

<p>"Be the change you wish to see in the world."-Mahatma Gandhi These words couldn`t be truer for these incredible women and for every single woman around the world! #NariShakti #MannKiBaat@PMOIndia," she wrote as she shared the tweet by the Prime Minister.</p>

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These words couldn’t be truer for these incredible women and for every single woman around the world!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NariShakti?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NariShakti</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MannKiBaat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MannKiBaat</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/DPYzBXNfYt">https://t.co/DPYzBXNfYt</a></p>
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<p>PM Modi addressed the 73rd episode of the `Mann ki Baat` programme and the first episode of the year 2021 on Sunday. Hailing various departments and discussing many important events in the country, the Prime Minister also underlined the increasing participation of the country`s women in different fields.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister accentuated the historic move where Air India`s longest direct route flight with the all-women pilot team on January 11 landed at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru from San Francisco, flying over the North Pole and covering a distance of about 16,000 kilometres.</p>

<p>Two IAF women officers became the first women pilots to participate in the Republic Day parade. India`s one of the first three women fighter pilots, Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth, became the first woman fighter pilot to be part of the Indian Air Force contingent at the Republic Day parade.</p>

<p>Flight Lieutenant Swati Rathore became the first woman to be part of the flypast over Rajpath as she flew a Mi-17 V5 helicopter in a formation of four choppers.&nbsp;</p>


After Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the increasing participation of women in every field in the country during his monthly radio programme `Mann Ki Baat,` actor Deepika Padukone expressed happiness towards the Prime Minister`s words.

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the increasing participation of women in every field in the country during his monthly radio programme `Mann Ki Baat,` actor Deepika Padukone expressed happiness towards the Prime Minister`s words. The `Chhapaak` actor shared a tweet by the Prime Minister in which he had posted some snippets from his radio programme that was aired on Sunday. Sharing the tweet, Deepika penned down a powerful quote about bringing a change in the world, by the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and dedicated those words to the "incredible women" around the world. "Be the change you wish to see in the world."-Mahatma Gandhi These words couldn`t be truer for these incredible women and for every single woman around the world! #NariShakti #MannKiBaat@PMOIndia," she wrote as she shared the tweet by the Prime Minister. “Be the change you wish to see in the world.”-Mahatma Gandhi These words couldn’t be truer for these incredible women and for every single woman around the world!#NariShakti #MannKiBaat @PMOIndia https://t.co/DPYzBXNfYt — Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) January 31, 2021 × PM Modi addressed the 73rd episode of the `Mann ki Baat` programme and the first episode of the year 2021 on Sunday. Hailing various departments and discussing many important events in the country, the Prime Minister also underlined the increasing participation of the country`s women in different fields. The Prime Minister accentuated the historic move where Air India`s longest direct route flight with the all-women pilot team on January 11 landed at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru from San Francisco, flying over the North Pole and covering a distance of about 16,000 kilometres. Two IAF women officers became the first women pilots to participate in the Republic Day parade. India`s one of the first three women fighter pilots, Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth, became the first woman fighter pilot to be part of the Indian Air Force contingent at the Republic Day parade. Flight Lieutenant Swati Rathore became the first woman to be part of the flypast over Rajpath as she flew a Mi-17 V5 helicopter in a formation of four choppers.

Deepika Padukone quotes Mahatma Gandhi hailing PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'