7 people from Maharashtra recognised by PM Modi at Mann Ki Baat@100

To mark the 100^th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 'Mann Ki Baat’ monthly address, Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is organising a day long National Conclave on "Mann Ki Baat@100" at New Delhi on April 26, 2023.

The National Conclave will bring together around 100 esteemed citizens from various parts of the country whose names have been mentioned by the Prime Minister in the previous episodes of "Mann Ki Baat". Of these, there are seven individuals from Maharashtra, who will be felicitated.

These individuals have made remarkable contributions towards nation building, as recognised by the Prime Minister in his monthly broadcasts.

Chandrakant Kulkarni from Pune, has pledged to donate INR 5,000 for the Cleanliness Drive out of his INR 16,000 pension per month.

Bandu Sitaram Dhotre from Chandrapur is the President of an NGO called Ecological Protection Organisation which launched a cleanliness campaign in and around Chandrapur Fort.

Sonali Helvi from Satara is the Captain of Maharashtra Under-21 Women's Kabaddi team.

Rajendra Yadav is an innovative farmer from Nashik, who set up a vaccination van during COVID-19 by using his tractor.

Doctor Borse from Pune is a Covid Warrior.

Chandrakishore Patil was mentioned by the Prime Minister for his efforts to clean Godavri River in Nashik.

Sharmila Oswal, a resident of Kenad village near Alibaug, has been contributing in a unique way in the production of millets for the last 20 years and is known as Millets woman.

During the inaugural session, the Vice President released two books. The first book is a coffee table book on "Mann Ki Baat@100", which highlights the journey of the program and its transformative impact in fostering direct communication between the Prime Minister and the citizens. The second book, titled "Collective Spirit, Concrete Action" by S.S. Vempati, former CEO of Prasar Bharati, documents the diverse themes covered by PM Modi's conversations in 'Mann Ki Baat', encompassing social, economic, environmental, cultural, health, and fitness issues that resonate with the heart of the nation.

The Conclave was graced by Jagdeep Dhankar, Vice President of India, in the presence of Anurag Singh Thakur, Minister of Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports. Seven, from among the many persons from Maharashtra, who were mentioned by the Prime Minister in different episodes of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ over the years, have been invited as esteemed guests for the National Conclave. They include Chandrakant Damodar Kulkarni, Bandu Sitaram Dhotre, Sonali Helvi, Rajendra Yadav, Doctor Borse, Chandrakishore Patil and Sharmila Oswal.