New Delhi, March 30 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the festivals being celebrated across states highlight the spirit of unity in India’s diversity and urged people to strengthen this bond.
In his monthly Mann Ki Baat broadcast, he greeted people celebrating their traditional new year and upcoming festivals, including Eid.
Modi also encouraged students to use the upcoming summer break to develop new hobbies and skills. He asked activity providers to share their initiatives with the hashtag #myholidays and urged parents and students to post their experiences using #holidaymemories.
Highlighting the “catch the rain” campaign, he said over 11 billion cubic metres of water have been conserved in the past seven to eight years through various practices.
Modi also promoted yoga, calling it an invaluable gift to humanity, and noted that this year’s International Yoga Day on June 21 will be celebrated under the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.”
