PM Modi Celebrates Return of Chola Artefacts and Wildlife Conservation Efforts in Mann Ki Baat
'Matter Of National Pride': PM Modi Highlights Return Of Chola-Era Artefact To India During Mann Ki Baat
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During his Mann Ki Baat program, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the return of ancient Chola-era copper plates from the Netherlands, emphasizing national pride. He also highlighted a successful Ganga dolphin rescue in Uttar Pradesh and an innovative swimming initiative in Kerala aimed at teaching lifesaving skills.
- 01The Chola-era copper plates were returned to India during a ceremony attended by the Dutch Prime Minister.
- 02The repatriation of the artefacts has generated excitement among the Tamil community worldwide.
- 03A Ganga dolphin was rescued in Uttar Pradesh after being trapped for 13 hours, aided by India's first Ganga Dolphin Rescue Ambulance.
- 04The dolphin rescue reflects India's commitment to wildlife conservation and biodiversity protection.
- 05In Kerala, a unique initiative teaches swimming in a river, aiming to enhance water safety and save lives.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, celebrated the return of ancient Chola-era copper plates from the Netherlands, marking it as a significant moment of national pride for Indians. The plates were handed back during a ceremony attended by the Dutch Prime Minister, generating joy particularly among the global Tamil community. Modi also highlighted a successful Ganga dolphin rescue operation in Uttar Pradesh, where a dolphin was trapped in a canal for nearly 13 hours. The rescue was facilitated by India’s first Ganga Dolphin Rescue Ambulance, showcasing the country's dedication to wildlife conservation. Additionally, Modi praised an innovative swimming initiative in Kerala, where classes are conducted in a river to teach lifesaving swimming skills, inspired by a tragic boat accident. This initiative has trained over 15,000 individuals, demonstrating how personal determination can lead to significant societal benefits.
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The return of the Chola-era artefacts fosters national pride and cultural awareness, while the dolphin rescue and swimming initiative enhance community engagement and safety.
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