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Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, former Union Minister Smriti Irani, Siddharth Shambhu and Raipur MP Brijmohan Agrawal listen to the 139th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ alongside other public representatives and local residents at Agrawal Bhavan in Abhanpur, Raipur district, on Sunday, October 25, 2026.Photo: channel24india.com via CG/CMO.
Chief Minister joins Smriti Irani and Siddharth Shambhu in Abhanpur to hear the 139th episode, highlighting Chhattisgarh’s culture, innovation and community initiatives.
Key Highlights
- CM Vishnu Deo Sai listens to ‘Mann Ki Baat’ at Agrawal Bhavan in Abhanpur.
- Former Union Minister Smriti Irani and Siddharth Shambhu join the programme.
- Sai describes the broadcast as a tribute to people’s collective strength and a connection with 140 crore Indians.
- He highlights national recognition for Bastar Olympics, Bastar Pandum and Chhattisgarh’s water conservation initiatives.
- The Prime Minister’s address promotes local products, women’s empowerment, innovation and environmental protection.
- MPs Brijmohan Agrawal and Laxmi Verma, MLA Indra Kumar Sahu and local residents attend.
Raipur: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai describes ‘Mann Ki Baat’ as a tribute to the nation’s collective strength and a powerful medium for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal connection with 140 crore citizens. Listening to the programme’s 139th episode alongside former Union Minister Smriti Irani and Siddharth Shambhu at Agrawal Bhavan in Abhanpur, Raipur district, on Sunday, October 25, 2026, the Chief Minister highlights its contribution to recognising ordinary citizens whose extraordinary efforts inspire society.
A National Platform for Service and Innovation
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai addresses the gathering after listening to ‘Mann Ki Baat’, highlighting its role in recognising citizens’ contributions, at Agrawal Bhavan in Abhanpur, Raipur district, on Sunday, October 25, 2026.Photo: channel24india.com CG/CMO.
Sai says the programme brings public attention to people making significant contributions to society, environmental protection, culture, innovation and public service.
“‘Mann Ki Baat’ is a tribute to the collective strength of the people and a powerful medium connecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi with 140 crore citizens. Through this programme, the extraordinary efforts of ordinary people receive national recognition,” the Chief Minister says.
He adds that these examples encourage others to undertake meaningful initiatives for their communities and the nation.
Chhattisgarh’s Culture and Achievements Earn Recognition
The Chief Minister says references to Chhattisgarh across different episodes of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ are a source of pride for the state.
He highlights the programme’s recognition of tribal traditions, sporting talent, water conservation, nutrition and innovation, noting that these examples bring the state’s distinctive contributions before a national audience.
“It is a matter of pride for every resident of Chhattisgarh that the Prime Minister has prominently featured our rich culture, tribal traditions, sporting talent and initiatives in water conservation, nutrition and innovation in different episodes of ‘Mann Ki Baat’,” Sai says.
He recalls the Prime Minister’s references to Bastar Olympics and Bastar Pandum, which have helped draw national attention to the region’s sporting abilities and tribal cultural heritage.
Sai says Bastar, moving forward on the path of peace, trust and development, is building a renewed identity through its young talent and cultural traditions.
Water Conservation and Nutrition Initiatives Highlighted
A large screen displays the 139th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ during the community listening programme at Agrawal Bhavan in Abhanpur, Raipur district, on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/CMO
The Chief Minister also recalls the Prime Minister’s appreciation of Koriya district’s innovative ‘Five Per Cent Model’.
Under the initiative, farmers construct ponds on five per cent of their land to collect rainwater. The approach supports irrigation while contributing to groundwater conservation.
“The Prime Minister’s appreciation of Koriya’s ‘Five Per Cent Model’, under which farmers conserve rainwater by creating ponds on five per cent of their land, encourages both irrigation and groundwater conservation,” Sai says.
He adds that references to the historical copperplate inscriptions of Malhar and initiatives such as ‘Har Ghar Munga’ bring national recognition to Chhattisgarh’s heritage and nutrition-related efforts.
Women’s Empowerment, River Revival and Local Enterprise
In the 139th episode, Modi reflects on the programme’s 12-year journey and appreciates the hard work, service and dedication of citizens across the country.
The broadcast highlights women’s empowerment through natural cotton cultivation and weaving in Punjab, the revival of Uttarakhand’s Heval river, the international recognition of local products and the growing popularity of Khadi.
Ahead of the festive season, the Prime Minister urges people to give preference to products made by local artisans and strengthen the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative.
Healthcare, Deep-Tech and National Unity
The address also draws attention to e-Sanjeevani, modern research, deep-tech start-ups led by young people, millet cultivation and the importance of organ donation.
Modi encourages participation in the ‘Run for Unity’ marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary, alongside efforts to strengthen cleanliness and social unity.
These themes connect individual participation with wider goals in healthcare, enterprise, environmental care and community service.
Public Participation Essential for Development
Sai says the Prime Minister’s messages encourage people to learn from positive initiatives around them and fulfil their responsibilities towards society.
“The Prime Minister’s thoughts inspire us to draw lessons from the positive work happening around us and discharge our responsibilities towards society and the nation with complete dedication,” he says.
The Chief Minister adds that ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has helped connect cleanliness, environmental protection, water conservation, local enterprise, innovation and service with public participation.
He also stresses Chhattisgarh’s contribution to the vision of a developed India.
“A developed Chhattisgarh has an important role in building a developed India. Public participation, innovation and dedication to duty are essential to realise the Prime Minister’s vision. These collective efforts will take our state and country to new heights of development,” Sai says.
Raipur MP Brijmohan Agrawal, MP Laxmi Verma, Abhanpur MLA Indra Kumar Sahu, other public representatives and a large number of local residents attend the programme.
