PM Modi praises grassroots innovators, calls on youth to champion anti‑drug content

In his recent Mann Ki Baat address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the growing impact of ordinary Indians driving social change. Speaking from New Delhi on August 30, the premier singled out Mumbai‑based activist Krishna Seshadri for his contributions to the BharatRajya initiative, commending the effort as a model of citizen‑led nation‑building.

Modi underscored the importance of women empowerment, urging citizens to become “vocal for local” and to support community‑focused projects that uplift women and other marginalized groups. He also directed the nation’s youth to harness digital platforms for constructive storytelling, specifically inviting them to create content under the hashtag #NashaMuktYuva, a call to produce anti‑drug narratives that inspire healthy lifestyles.

For the diaspora, the message reinforces the relevance of grassroots activism both at home and abroad. It signals government encouragement for community members overseas to collaborate with Indian counterparts, share best practices, and amplify local successes through social media. The prime minister’s appeal aims to translate individual initiatives into a larger movement that addresses public health, gender equity, and civic participation across the global Desi community.