“This will help their crops too”, he said in the 19th edition of his “Mann Ki Baat” address broadcast by All India Radio.
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In his last “Mann ki Baat” address in March, Prime Minister Modi had urged people to conserve and save water especially rain water. He said that the heatwave condition spread across the nation is a great concern and also recognised non-governmental and civilian efforts at trying to bring relief to to people reeling under the water crisis.
“Can we have a water conservation campaign in village after village this time?” Why don’t we take steps so we are able to recharge water.
– Many times, due to several factors like encroachment, silting and blocks in the water channels, reservoirs store far less water than their capacity.
“Ganga” is an essential water resource. He urged the people to become an agent of change for cleanliness.
Answering a question about education asked by a Sharmila from Mumbai, PM Modi said, “These days, if parents have any one big dream, it is about the education of their children”.
With two years of the NDA government set to be completed next month, the Prime Minister also said that the focus of governance is moving from outlays to outcomes.
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We have to now concentrate on providing quality education. “Now, the government should emphasise more on learning rather than schooling”.
