New Delhi: During his 110th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced to pause the programme for 3 months. The announcement to this effect was made by the PM due to upcoming Lok Sabha elections which may be announced in next couple of weeks. The PM also appealed people especially those who have been enrolled as first-time voters to cast their votes in a large number.
“Adhering to political decorum, ‘Mann Ki Baat’ will not be broadcast for the next three months in these days of Lok Sabha elections. Next when we will interact with you in ‘Mann Ki Baat’, it will be the 111th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’. Next time ‘Mann Ki Baat’ starting with the auspicious number 111… what could be better than that! But, friends, you have to keep performing one task for me. Even though ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is undergoing a break for three months, the achievements of the country will not stop even for a while, therefore, keep posting the achievements of the society and the country on social media with the hashtag ‘Mann Ki Baat’,” Modi said while addressing the countrymen during his monthly Radio programme.
During his address, PM Modi said, “The importance of technology has increased manifold in the lives of all of us. Mobile phones and digital gadgets have become an important part of everyone’s life. But can you imagine that with the help of digital gadgets, we are now getting help in creating a balance with wild animals!”
He added that a few days later, on the 3rd of March, it is ‘World Wildlife Day’. This day is celebrated with the aim of spreading awareness on the conservation of wild animals. This year, Digital Innovation has been kept paramount in the theme of the World Wild Life Day. You will be happy to know that technology is being used extensively for the conservation of wildlife in different parts of our country. During the the last few years, through the efforts of the government, the number of tigers in the country has increased. The number of tigers in the Tiger Reserve of Chandrapur, Maharashtra has risen to more than 250.
“The help of Artificial Intelligence is being taken to reduce conflict between humans and tigers in Chandrapur district. Here cameras have been installed on the border of the villages and the forest. Whenever a tiger comes near a village; with the help of AI, local people get an alert on their mobile. Today, this system has provided a lot of convenience to the people in the 13 villages around this Tiger Reserve and the tigers have also got protection,” the PM further said.
During the ‘Maan Ki Baat’, PM said that the young entrepreneurs are also working in new innovations for wildlife conservation and eco-tourism. In Roorkee, Uttarakhand, Rotor Precision Group in collaboration with Wildlife Institute of India has developed a drone which is helping to keep an eye on the crocodiles in the Ken River. Similarly, a Bengaluru company has prepared an app named ‘Bagheera’ and ‘Garuda’.
“With the Bagheera App, the speed of the vehicle and other activities can be monitored during a jungle safari. It is being used in many Tiger Reserves of the country. The Garuda App, based on Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things, starts providing real time alerts on connecting it to any CCTV. With every such effort towards conservation of wildlife, the biodiversity of our country is becoming richer,” he added.
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