PM Modi lauds women achievers in first 'Mann ki Baat' address of 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation in his monthly Mann ki Baat. This is the 40th edition of the monthly radio address. In his last "Mann ki Baat", Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about the cleanliness survey to be conducted between January 4 to March 10. 

Here are the highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech: 

* Prime Minister talked about the immense contribution of women in economy and society. He remembered Kalpana Chawla w .. 

Prime Minisiter talked about tribal women in Chhattisgarh. He said that the tribal women in Dantewada are driving e-rickshaws amidst an atmosphere of violence by Maoists. This has



empowered them and made them self-sufficient. 

* Prime Minister talked about all women station at Matunga in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He also lauded the all-women bikers of the BSF who displayed their skills at the Republic Day parade. 

* Prime Minister Narendra Modi talked about the women achievers from diverse areas who were felicitated by the President of India. 

* PM Modi elaborated on the benefits of Jan Aushadhi Yojana which has helped old citizens as the medicines available at the Jan Aushadhi Kendra are cheaper and WHO-compliant. The objective behind this scheme is to provide quality and affordable healthcare to every Indian.