“Mann Ki Baat” is a family-reunion/gathering programme; Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspired farmers to take up organic farming and cultivate 25 percent of their land organically: Energy Minister Anil Vij


‘Vocal for Local’ pledge: Energy Minister Anil Vij appeals to buy local products during Diwali and Chhath; a grand Chhath ghat will be built in Ambala Cantonment


The Prime Minister praised e-Sanjeevani; when I held the Health Department portfolio, I initiated e-Sanjeevani in Haryana: Anil Vij


Chandigarh, October 25 —Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that “Mann Ki Baat” is a family-reunion/gathering programme. Through it, the country’s successful Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, connects with nearly 140 crore people of the country as members of one family and shares important thoughts with them.


Sh. Vij was watching and listening to the Mann Ki Baat programme today with eminent residents and workers of the city at the residence of Dr. Tarsem Monga, Director of Monga Hospital in Ambala Cantonment. Before this, Dr. Tarsem Monga, his wife Dr. Asha, their son Dr. Akhil Monga, and other family members welcomed him upon his arrival.


Speaking to media persons on the occasion, Energy Minister Anil Vij said that on the last Sunday of every month, the country’s successful Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, connects with the people of the country through Mann Ki Baat. On that occasion, he shares important thoughts and information with them. He informs everyone about the experiments being carried out by people in different parts of the country—experiences from science and technology, as well as information about people who contributed to the country’s independence.


He also said that today, through Mann Ki Baat, Modi ji inspired farmers to take up organic farming and gave examples of it. He said, “I also believe that every farmer, whatever land they have, should cultivate 25 percent of it organically so that people can get food items without fertilizers and chemicals.” He added that the Prime Minister also spoke about diversification in farming.


*‘Vocal for Local’ pledge: Energy Minister Anil Vij appeals to buy local products during Diwali and Chhath; a grand Chhath ghat will be built in Ambala Cantonment


Energy Minister Anil Vij said that the Prime Minister has also emphasized ‘Vocal for Local.’ People have been encouraged to buy products made by local artisans. He said that during Diwali and the upcoming festival, we should buy local products—that is, products made by local artisans—so that Vocal for Local receives a boost. By adopting local products, we should also support local artisans.

He further said that the Prime Minister extended greetings for Diwali, Chhath Puja, and other festivals, wishing happiness in everyone’s lives. Vij said that he has approved funds for constructing a ghat for Chhath Puja in Ambala Cantonment, and the ghat is being built so that people associated with the festival can gather at one place and celebrate it with enthusiasm and grandeur.


*The Prime Minister praised e-Sanjeevani; when I held the Health Department portfolio, I initiated e-Sanjeevani in Haryana: Anil Vij


Energy Minister Anil Vij said that through Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister also highlighted the features of e-Sanjeevani. He said, “When I held the Health Department portfolio, I initiated e-Sanjeevani, and people are deriving great benefit from it. Through the e-Sanjeevani network, everyone is benefiting from it.” He said that in places where doctors are not available, people are also receiving better treatment through e-Sanjeevani.


On this occasion, Dr. Tarsem Monga, his wife Dr. Asha, their son Dr. Akhil Monga, daughter-in-law Aakansha, senior BJP leader Kapil Vij, Sanjeev Walia, Sudarshan Sahgal, Vipin Khanna, Shailly Khanna, Gopi Sahgal, AD Gandhi, Kiran Pal Chauhan, Prem Rana, and Jaswant Jain, along with other dignitaries, were present.