Mann ki Baat: PM Modi hails start-up ecosystem, pans littering at pilgrimage sites

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, PM Modi hailed the country’s start-up ecosystem but expressed dismay over devotees littering at places of pilgrimage.

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the country’s start-up ecosystem as the number of Unicorns hit a century.

PM Modi, however, expressed dismay over the images of litter strewn on the Char Dham Yatra route and said pilgrims should strive to ensure cleanliness.

Here are the top quotes from PM Modi’s latest Mann ki Baat:

INDIA HITS CENTURY IN UNICORNS

On the 5th of this month (May), the number of Unicorns in India reached the 100 mark. Once Unicorn means a start-up of at least Rs 7,500 crore turnover. Total valuation of these Unicorns is $330 billion, that is over Rs 25 lakh crore. Of these, 44 unicorns were formed only last year while 14 unicorns were formed in the last 3-4 months. This means that even during the global pandemic, our start-ups continued to create wealth and value. The world of start-ups reflects the spirit of new India.

SELF-HELP GROUPS FOR WOMEN

Women's Self-Help Groups stores and kiosks are also opening up in Thanjavur. Because of this, the lives of many poor families have changed. With the help of such kiosks and stores, women are now able to sell their products directly to the customers.