In Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi has made it a priority to celebrate the vibrant culture and linguistic diversity of the North East. By narrating the tales of remarkable individuals from this region, he encourages the entire nation to follow in their footsteps.

For example, PM Modi commended Bijay Shanti from Manipur, who founded a start-up that produces thread from lotus stems, creating new opportunities in both lotus farming and the textile industry. He also shared the story of Mawlynnong, a village in Meghalaya that has long been dedicated to cleanliness and was awarded ‘Asia’s cleanest village.

Mann Ki Baat has given voice to numerous stories of grit and determination from the North East. Jadav Payeng’s unwavering commitment to cultivating a 300-hectare forest on Assam’s Majuli Island and Sange Sherpa’s tireless work towards environmental protection at an altitude of 12,000 feet in Sikkim are just a couple of the inspiring examples.
In one of the episodes of MKB, PM pitched to the nature enthusiasts to definitely schedule a visit to the North East which he describes as having tremendous tourism potential.