Ministry of Education has taken up an initiative keeping in mind the unity and diversity of the nation: PM Modi

New Delhi: The Prime Minister shared his thoughts in his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat yesterday. This was the 101st episode of the programme on Akashvani. The Prime Minister highlighted the unique efforts of YuvaSangam in strengthening the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat among the youth. Mr. Modi said the Ministry of Education has taken up this initiative keeping in mind the unity and diversity of the nation.

Mr. Modi also noted that CEOs and Business leaders of many big companies have spent time in India as Back-Packers. He expressed pride that leaders of other countries tell him about visiting India in their youth. Touching upon the subject of water conservation, the Prime Minister highlighted people's efforts in this direction. He also expressed happiness on construction of more than fifty thousand Amrit Sarovars.

Mr. Modi mentioned some start-ups related to water conservation. The Start-Up - Fluxgen, provides water management options through I.O.T enabled technologies. This technology is useful in learning



about the patterns of water usage. 

Prime Minister said it will help in the effective use of water. He also mentioned the start-up LivNSense, which has a platform based on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Prime Minister said 'KumbhiKagaz' is another such Start-Up which is working on making paper from water hyacinth.

Recounting his visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum during his recent tour to Japan, he called it an emotional experience. He said cherishing memories of history helps the coming generations. Mr. Modi also spoke about the International Museum Expo which was organised in India a few days ago.  It depicted the specialities of more than 1200 museums of the world. 

Prime Minister noted that there are different types of museums in India, which display many aspects related to the country's past. Mr. Modi said, preparations are going on in the country and abroad to celebrate 'World Yoga Day' on 21st June.