PM Modi urged social media creators and YouTubers during his 137th Mann Ki Baat episode to build public awareness for a drug-free India. Emphasizing youth health and mental resilience, PM Modi also highlighted the success of the PM SVANidhi scheme for women entrepreneurs. Separately, PM was conferred Uzbekistan’s highest state award, the “Order of Oliy Darajali Dustlik,” marking his 36th international honor.

During the 137th episode of his monthly Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned the nation’s youth that substance abuse provides only fleeting satisfaction while ruining personal futures. He appealed to citizens, families, and communities to join forces under the ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva For Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan’ initiative. He urged social media content creators and YouTubers to leverage their digital reach to educate young audiences on staying resilient through physical fitness, yoga, and mental strength.

PM Modi highlighted PM svanidhi scheme:

Prime Minister highlighted the economic impact of the PM Svanidhi Scheme, noting its major role in supporting micro-entrepreneurs across India. Approximately 46% of the scheme’s beneficiaries are women street vendors who have successfully utilized affordable credit to scale up their small businesses and enhance their household incomes.

Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev conferred Uzbekistan’s highest national honor, the Order of ‘Oliy Darajali Dustlik’, upon PM Narendra Modi during his official visit to Tashkent. This award—representing PM Modi’s 36th international state honor—recognizes his efforts to deepen India-Uzbekistan relations, including a newly finalized long-term uranium supply agreement and elevating bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.