<span style="color: #222222;">Lt. Governor Admiral D K Joshi alongwith senior officials and eminent persons attended the special screening of the 100th episode of Mann ki Baat at Raj Niwas in Port Blair today.<br />''</span><br />''Lt. Governor said, Mann ki Baat is a great initiative by Prime Minister to connect with people. The PM has mentioned Andaman Nicobar Islands in various contexts in Mann ki Baat. He exclaimed that is a medium to highlight individual talent in the country. On his visit to Andaman Nicobar in Dec. 2018, the Prime Minister had recorded the upcoming episode of Mann ki Baat from Car Nicobar.<br />''<br />''Union Minister of Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda has also attended the screening of Mann ki Baat with members of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups, PVTGs, i.e. Great Andamanese, Nicobaris and Onges at another function in Port Blair. Sh. Munda expressed happiness over attending the program with PVTGs during his four-day visit to Andaman Nicobar Islands.<br />''<br />''<br />''Addressing the occasion, he said, Prime Minister's  Mann ki Baat is a platform to highlight various progressive issues & activities happening in the country. He touched on many crucial issues like swachhta, education and health.<br />''<br />''The PM highlighted individual efforts and innovations at the national level, so it becomes a source of inspiration for all. With time, it became one of the most popular programs in the world.<br />''<br />''Sh. Munda exclaimed good governance and communication can bring change. Through Mann ki Baat PM tried to reach far-flung areas and also encouraged their good works.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">He mentioned about PVTG Mission announced in the budget for the welfare of 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups including 5 PVTGs in Andaman Nicobar Islands. He said the focus is being given to improving the overall situation by assessing the Human Development Index.</span><br />