November 29, 2020 8:28 PM

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In his Mann ki Baat Programme, PM emphasizes on strengthening cultural bonds in times of pandemic; Appeals to people not to lower guard against COVID-19

<span style="color: #222222;">Mr Modi said, culture helps a lot during crises and plays a major role in facing and handling it. He added that even with the help of technology, culture works like an emotional recharge. Mr Modi stressed on the importance of taking cultural heritage to the maximum number of people through the medium of technology.  </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Prime Minister Modi also expressed delight that the heritage and art of Ajanta caves is also being digitised and restored. The Prime Minister expressed happiness that a very old idol of Goddess Annapurna is coming back to India from Canada.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Mr Modi said Dr. Salim Ali's 125th Jayanti Samaroh began from 12th of this month. Doctor Salim had done remarkable work in the field of bird watching. This has also attracted bird watchers of the world towards India.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' The Prime Minister spoke about Jonas Masetti who is from Brazil. Masetti is also known as Vishwanath. He teaches Vedanta and Gita and runs an organization called Vishwavidya.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' The Prime Minister said, the nation will celebrate the 551st Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev tomorrow. He said Guru Nanak's teachings echo from Vancouver to Wellington, and Singapore to South Africa.  <br />'' <br />'' Mr Modi said that recently, he interacted with the students of many educational institutions, from IIT Delhi to IIT Guwahati through video conferencing. He asked students to contribute as alumni to their institutions even after they graduate.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' The death anniversary of Sri Aurobindo will be observed on 5th of December. Mr Modi said there is a lot of depth in Sri Aurobindo's teachings.  </span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Baba Saheb Ambedkar's death anniversary will be observed on 6th of December. The Prime Minister asked everyone to reaffirm resolve to the country and abide by the duties assigned by the Constitution as an individual.<br />''<br />''Mr Modi said the nation has now started to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine after breaking out of the lockdown phase. He however cautioned that any negligence regarding Corona would be very deadly.</span><br />

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