Checking Global Warming is Everyone's Responsibility': PM Modi on 'Mann ki Baat'

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation today on the 14th edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'. 

Here are the highlights

• We all love festivities, but at times there are crisis during the festive season and this is saddening
• Central government's team is in Tamil Nadu, I have full faith in strength of Tamil Nadu
• After Nepal Earthquake I spoke to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif  and gave a suggestion that all SAARC countries should work together for disaster preparedness
• Had given the idea of SAARC nations coming together and working on disaster preparedness
• I got a call from Lakhwinder Singh from Jalandhar. He asked that the farmers who put on to fire their fields, How to guide them
• Lakhwinder ji, I am very Happy that you yourself do Organic Farming and you understand the problems of farmers very well
• First solution is that we need to train our farmers and make them aware of burning crop stubble impact
• The leftover of farming is also very useful, It is a fertiliser in itself
• Small experiments can result in great benefits, our farmers no less than scientists
• Last time I spoke about Organ donation. Organ donation can save valuable lives, in a way it brings immortality.What could be a bigger donation than this?
• Differently-abled people are a source of inspiration for us. Their determination & courage is remarkable
• I am told that after the last Mann Ki Baat, the helpline is getting an increased response
• On 3rd December we will mark 'International Day of Persons with Disabilities.' Their courage is remarkable
• Today we will talk about Javed Ahmed. In 1996 Javed Ahmed was shot by terrorists but he survived
• He couldn't stand on his feet after that but he did not give up.'
• Javed turned this crisis into a compassion; He dedicated his life towards social service
• The World is concerned about climate change. Earth's temperature should not further increase, this is a responsibility of everyone
• Whenever philanthropists Bill Gates and Melinda Gates meet me, they appreciate the ASHA workers
• One ASHA worker serves in a small Odisha village called Tendagaon, malaria infested region
• The best way to make sure that Earth's temperature is not further increased, is by energy conservation
• Woman named Noor Jehan in Kanpur is doing an unthinkable job; She is providing light to poor by using solar energy
• She has formed a committee of women and set up a plant of solar energy lanterns. And for the minimal charge of Rs 100, she rents these lantern
• One Noor Jehan is inspiring the whole world. And her name also implies giving light to the whole world
• MUDRA Yojana is about funding the unfunded. For me this is about 3Es- enterprise, earning and empowerment
• The speed that I desire for MUDRA Yojana has not happened but yes the start has been good
• Country's economy is actually being run by these small entrepreneurs only
• On Sardar Patel's jayanti  (31st October)I mentioned 'Ek Bharat,Shrestha Bharat',want to turn it into a scheme. I invite your suggestions
• Winter is approaching, I suggest you all to exercise, remain fit. Achha mausam hai to achhi aadat bhi honi chahiye