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Modi's 125th 'Mann Ki Baat' Focuses on Flood Relief and Unveils Pratibha Setu

Modi used the platform to unveil Pratibha Setu, linking UPSC talent to private hiring.

Overview

  • Addressing extreme monsoon damage, he urged national solidarity and noted ongoing NDRF rescues using thermal cameras, life detectors, sniffer dogs and drones.
  • He announced Pratibha Setu, a UPSC-linked portal with a databank of over 10,000 candidates to help private companies recruit qualified aspirants.
  • The address spotlighted youth in sport, congratulating Khelo India Water Sports Festival participants at Srinagar’s Dal Lake and conversing with gold medallists Rashmita Sahu and Mohsin Ali.
  • The programme was carried across All India Radio, Doordarshan, the AIR News website and app, and streamed on official YouTube channels of AIR News, DD News, the PMO and the I&B Ministry.
  • Organised listening events drew BJP leaders, chief ministers, MPs and workers in cities and districts from Delhi and Raipur to booths across Assam.