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[00:00:00] Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami ji.
[00:00:04] I am a beneficiary of this scheme,
[00:00:07] and many other families along with me
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[00:00:25] which is fostering new possibilities for development, not just locally.
[00:00:29] and then inspire it The resolution of
[00:00:57] A conservation program
[00:01:00] self-reliant Uttarakhand is taking shape.
[00:01:04] This is becoming an example in which every successful
[00:01:07] effort writes a new chapter
[00:01:10] for the prosperity, happiness,
[00:01:14] and bright future of the state.
[00:01:17] My choice,
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[00:01:58] Hello, another episode of Good News.
[00:02:00] I, Shehla Nigar, am once again among you all, and today's
[00:02:04] good news is very special. It's special
[00:02:07] because it's based on stories that
[00:02:10] Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned in the 138th
[00:02:13] episode of Mann Ki Baat. So let's see what are
[00:02:17] the highlights of today's program.
[00:02:20] History hidden in stones, A. Selvaju
[00:02:24] engaged in the search for heritage with students.
[00:02:26] From the village pitch to the country's jersey, the initiative
[00:02:30] to refine hockey spirit. The jungle's vibrancy returned
[00:02:33] in Assam, the return of elephants, the growing population of pygmy hogs.
[00:02:36] The sweetness of success in the sourness
[00:02:40] of Amla, the increased earnings of women
[00:02:43] in Pratapgarh, the public campaign for nutrition,
[00:02:46] Munga in Chhattisgarh, Millets in Gujarat.
[00:02:49] Ganesh devotion resonating in Thailand, a unique
[00:02:53] confluence of Indian culture. They say
[00:02:55] that a society that knows its past can secure a better future
[00:02:59] for itself. And the soil of our country holds
[00:03:03] many such chapters that appear sometimes in temples,
[00:03:07] sometimes in stones. But the question is, how to find
[00:03:10] them? So, such an initiative has been started. Who started
[00:03:14] it? How was it started? Let's
[00:03:16] find out.
[00:03:23] Now it's rebar Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu,
[00:03:26] history, culture and ancient heritage.
[00:03:52] Amla is put in this.
[00:04:00] Where are these idols, what is their history,
[00:04:03] and what is the story hidden behind them?
[00:04:07] Curiosity grew, so a discussion ensued, and from that discussion
[00:04:10] came a decision: to go out of the classroom
[00:04:12] and explore history on the ground. After
[00:04:15] that, the series of field visits began. E. Silva Raju
[00:04:19] and his team reached various locations,
[00:04:23] where they found many ancient idols, old
[00:04:26] temples, and invaluable signs of our
[00:04:30] cultural heritage. Every idol seemed to tell a story
[00:04:34] of its own. Somewhere, the intricate
[00:04:37] artistry on stones, somewhere the architectural style
[00:04:41] of a temple, and somewhere a glimpse
[00:04:44] of centuries-old traditions. In other words,
[00:04:47] the history that we often only search for in the pages of books
[00:04:50] is still present among these villages, temples, and
[00:04:54] idols today. My interest
[00:04:56] began with questions about the name of my village,
[00:05:01] Thazhuga Pathar Pettai,
[00:05:04] and also what connection the three or four surrounding villages
[00:05:08] have with the name Thazhuga. This inspired me
[00:05:12] to find out about the history and origin of the name.
[00:05:15] After becoming a professor, I trained in epigraphy
[00:05:19] and began studying inscriptions. The initial efforts
[00:05:23] motivated us to document inscriptions,
[00:05:26] sculptures, hero stones, and other archaeological
[00:05:30] and cultural remains found in different parts of Tamil Nadu.
[00:05:34] Now we are working with students
[00:05:37] in the Manapparai area.
[00:05:41] The special thing about this entire initiative is not
[00:05:43] just that ancient
[00:05:46] idols and temples are being discovered, but that it is paving the way
[00:05:50] for the new generation to connect with its past.
[00:05:53] Because heritage is not just old
[00:05:57] buildings or stones, heritage
[00:06:00] is our language, our art,
[00:06:04] our traditions, our architecture
[00:06:07] and the stories that connect
[00:06:11] us to our roots generation after generation.
[00:06:14] A. Silvaraju's effort is to make
[00:06:18] young people understand that knowing history
[00:06:22] is not just necessary to pass exams, but also
[00:06:26] to understand one's identity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi,
[00:06:30] in the 128th edition of Mann Ki Baat,
[00:06:34] while mentioning this effort, put forward this initiative
[00:06:37] to connect with the past. Actually,
[00:06:40] when a teacher goes
[00:06:44] with his students to search for history,
[00:06:48] he doesn't just find old idols, he finds a way
[00:06:51] for the coming generation to reach its roots.
[00:06:55] And this is the beauty
[00:06:58] of India's vibrant tradition, where
[00:07:01] the past guides today, and today hands over
[00:07:05] its heritage to the future.
[00:07:08] This story from Manapparai in Tamil Nadu gives
[00:07:11] us a very important message:
[00:07:14] to know your past, you don't always need to go
[00:07:17] to a big museum. Sometimes history
[00:07:21] is present all around us. All that is needed
[00:07:25] is the eye to see it, the curiosity
[00:07:28] to understand it, and the determination
[00:07:32] to pass it on to the next generation.
[00:07:33] A. Silvaraju's
[00:07:36] initiative is a beautiful
[00:07:39] example of this determination. For Ba
[00:07:42] India, Bureau Report from Tamil Nadu, DD
[00:07:45] News.
[00:07:51] They say that the talent of the country is not limited to big cities and big stadiums,
[00:07:55] but in villages and towns there are many such stars
[00:07:59] who, if polished and given opportunities,
[00:08:03] can achieve great things. And Rajinder Singh
[00:08:06] of Punjab is doing something similar. His life
[00:08:10] has been dedicated to hockey.
[00:08:12] Let's see how he is nurturing new stars. Let's
[00:08:15] see.
[00:08:21] The sporting talent of the country is not limited to big cities and big stadiums.
[00:08:24] In the villages and towns of India, there are also
[00:08:28] many such stars who just need the right opportunity
[00:08:32] and the right guidance. And when someone takes
[00:08:35] on the task of finding and nurturing these talents
[00:08:39] with their experience, passion, and dedication, many dreams take flight.
[00:08:42] Rajinder Singh ji is such an inspiring example.
[00:08:46] The 'Senior' attached to Rajinder ji's name
[00:08:49] is not just his identity, but a story of the glorious
[00:08:52] history of Indian hockey. Rajinder Singh ji,
[00:08:55] who was part of the Indian hockey team that won the gold medal
[00:08:59] in the 1980 Olympics, brought glory to the country on the field.
[00:09:02] His brilliant performance in the 1982
[00:09:05] World Cup was also remarkable, but his journey did not
[00:09:09] stop there. In 2001, India won the Men's Junior
[00:09:12] World Cup title for the first time, and in 2003,
[00:09:16] they also captured the Senior Asia Cup. In both
[00:09:19] these historic achievements, Rajinder Singh ji played the role of coach.
[00:09:22] That is, after playing for the country as a player,
[00:09:26] he took up the mission of preparing the next generation
[00:09:30] of players. Today,
[00:09:32] his passion is reaching every village through the Round Glass Hockey Academy.
[00:09:36] His focus is very clear: to reach those villages
[00:09:40] where children have talent but lack good coaching
[00:09:44] and sports facilities. New hockey astroturfs
[00:09:47] are being prepared in the villages, children are being trained,
[00:09:51] and talents are getting a way to reach bigger platforms.
[00:09:55] The result is that many of the children whose hockey dreams
[00:09:58] were once limited to the village streets are now making
[00:10:01] their place in India's junior and senior levels.
[00:10:05] Currently,
[00:10:09] I am working at the grassroots level with Round Glass,
[00:10:13] and in Mohali, we have mostly covered all the districts,
[00:10:16] which include our centers and our coaches,
[00:10:19] and three to four thousand players play daily
[00:10:23] in Round Glass. And I believe that in the coming time,
[00:10:27] every player from Round Glass will play
[00:10:30] for Punjab and for India, bringing honor. So I believe
[00:10:34] that as a coach, as a mentor, I will be very happy
[00:10:38] that the players we are preparing will bring
[00:10:40] glory
[00:10:47] to their country. This is the true power of sports: to recognize talent,
[00:10:50] give it opportunities,
[00:10:54] to play for the country.
[00:11:25] background, in which Khelo India, Sports
[00:11:28] Authority of India, they have given a lot of support,
[00:11:31] which has benefited the players a lot, and there has been performance too.
[00:11:35] So in the coming time, a sports industry should be formed,
[00:11:38] and players
[00:11:41] will take more interest and bring
[00:11:44] medals. Prime Minister in the 138th
[00:11:48] edition of Mann Ki Baat, mentioned Rajinder Singh
[00:11:51] ji's dedication and efforts to find hockey talent from villages.
[00:11:55] This journey of Rajinder Singh ji, from a player to a coach
[00:11:59] and from a coach to a mentor who discovers talent,
[00:12:03] is a story of strengthening the future of Indian hockey.
[00:12:06] Good News Jazba India, Report by Gopal Singh Sindhu from Punjab, DD
[00:12:10] News.
[00:12:15] So, Rajinder Singh is working to give flight
[00:12:19] to many dreams
[00:14:58] After the break, once again, a very warm welcome to all of you. You are watching Good News
[00:15:01] Jazba India, and now we show you the story of nature conservation.
[00:15:05] Once, elephants had moved away from the forest,
[00:15:08] and this little creature
[00:15:11] was on the verge of extinction. But when humans removed encroachment
[00:15:15] from nature's path, the forests began to thrive again.
[00:15:19] How are elephants returning, how is the number
[00:15:22] of pygmy hogs increasing? Let's see.
[00:15:31] Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam. This
[00:15:35] area used to be bustling with elephants.
[00:15:39] But with time, human encroachment on forest land increased.
[00:15:42] Slowly, elephants also distanced
[00:15:46] themselves from this area. The forest fell silent.
[00:15:49] But hope remained. About 3 years
[00:15:52] ago, this land was freed from encroachment.
[00:15:55] The forest got a chance to breathe again, and now
[00:15:59] the amazing results are in front of us. Elephants
[00:16:02] have returned. On the paths where their presence had not been seen
[00:16:06] for years, today herds of elephants are seen again.
[00:16:09] This is not just the return of elephants,
[00:16:13] but the return of the trust that if nature is given a chance,
[00:16:17] it can rejuvenate itself. Not only
[00:16:20] that, another inspiring story of nature conservation
[00:16:23] is being written in Assam. This time
[00:16:25] the story is of a very small creature, the pygmy hog.
[00:16:29] This tiny creature was once struggling for its existence.
[00:16:34] was started with just six pygmy hogs. These small
[00:16:38] creatures were given a safe environment, they were resettled in the forests,
[00:16:42] and their natural habitat, the grasslands,
[00:16:46] were also nurtured. The result
[00:16:48] is that the number that was once just six
[00:16:52] has now increased to more than 190.
[00:16:55] That means a small
[00:16:59] has opened a new path of hope for an entire species.
[00:17:02] And that is why Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the conservation
[00:17:06] of nature in the 138th episode of Mann Ki Baat.
[00:17:09] Whether it is the return of elephants or the increasing number of pygmy
[00:17:13] hogs, these images from Assam send a big
[00:17:16] message: if forests survive, wildlife
[00:17:20] will survive, and if wildlife survives, the balance of nature
[00:17:23] will also be maintained. This picture of human
[00:17:27] partnership with nature further strengthens India's
[00:17:30] commitment to environmental
[00:17:32] protection. Good News Jazba India, Report by Momita Biswas from Assam,
[00:17:36] DD News.
[00:17:39] And now we show you
[00:17:46] the story of the courage and determination of women
[00:17:49] from Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. How the sourness of Amla
[00:17:53] is now also tasting sweet, how their employment is taking
[00:17:57] flight, and sources of income are increasing.
[00:18:00] Pickles,
[00:18:06] preserves, candies, juices, and Chyawanprash.
[00:18:10] Amla has been a familiar
[00:18:13] part of our kitchen and daily life
[00:18:16] for a long time. But in Pratapgarh,
[00:18:19] Uttar Pradesh, this Amla is now not
[00:18:22] limited to just taste and health, but
[00:18:25] is writing a new story of employment
[00:18:28] and self-reliance. The relationship between Pratapgarh
[00:18:31] and Amla is centuries old. Generations of farmers
[00:18:34] here have been cultivating Amla. That is why
[00:18:38] Amla has become a special identity of Pratapgarh.
[00:18:42] This identity received a new boost
[00:18:46] with One District One Product (ODOP).
[00:18:48] Local enterprises involved in Amla processing
[00:18:52] were promoted, and today, about 100 processing
[00:18:55] units are working in Pratapgarh.
[00:18:59] The participation of women associated with Self Help Groups
[00:19:02] is also continuously increasing. The Savitri
[00:19:05] Phule Self Help Group of Devgarh
[00:19:09] Kamasi village is an example of this. Here,
[00:19:12] women are preparing Amla candy, preserve, and juice.
[00:19:16] The role of women has increased in the process from preparing
[00:19:19] the product to taking it to the market, and their income has also
[00:19:23] increased with their association with new markets.
[00:19:26] This is a barfi machine.
[00:19:29] It grinds the barfi, meaning it grinds
[00:19:33] the Amla, and we put that Amla in a pot
[00:19:37] and cook it. After cooking, we take it out,
[00:19:40] and when it cools down, we cut it like barfi,
[00:19:44] and my barfi is ready, sir. Meanwhile, in another
[00:19:47] village, women of the Binduwasni Self Help
[00:19:51] Group are preparing several products like Amla
[00:19:55] pickle and digestive powder. They received machinery
[00:19:58] for processing, loan facilities, and an opportunity
[00:20:01] to reach the market through local trade fairs.
[00:20:05] So,
[00:20:38] if connected with the market, it can bring a big change
[00:20:41] in the village economy. On one side, Amla
[00:20:44] cultivation, on the other side, its processing,
[00:20:48] and on the third side, the hard work of women.
[00:20:52] All this together is creating a new identity for Pratapgarh's
[00:20:56] Amla. The sourness of Amla is now also dissolving
[00:20:59] into the sweetness of success, and these women of Pratapgarh
[00:21:02] are showing that when local produce is combined with local
[00:21:06] skill, the story of self-reliance goes a long
[00:21:09] way. Good News Jazba India, Report by Ashutosh
[00:21:12] Shukla from Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, DD
[00:21:16] News.
[00:21:20] So you saw how Amla, which has been cultivated
[00:21:23] for generations in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, has now become
[00:21:27] a means of employment and entrepreneurship
[00:23:57] welcome to all of you. You are watching Good News Jazba India.
[00:24:01] They say that when a nutrition campaign is joined by public participation,
[00:24:05] then change reaches every home.
[00:24:08] And Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 138th episode of Mann Ki Baat,
[00:24:12] praised such campaigns and efforts,
[00:24:16] whether it is Chhattisgarh's "Har Ghar Munga, Ghar Ghar
[00:24:20] Munga" campaign or Gujarat's
[00:24:22] Vangi
[00:24:31] These colorful pictures of children at Anganwadi centers,
[00:24:35] some are making fruits, some vegetables, and through
[00:24:39] these small steps, a big message is being given:
[00:24:42] adopt nutritious food, stay healthy.
[00:24:45] In the Akaltara project area
[00:24:49] of Janjgir-Champa, the "Har Ghar
[00:24:52] Munga, Ghar Ghar Munga" campaign is being given the form of a mass movement.
[00:24:55] Emerging from Anganwadi centers, its reach
[00:24:58] is now extending to the courtyards of village homes.
[00:25:01] In the Akaltara project area
[00:25:04] of Janjgir-Champa, the "Har Ghar Munga, Ghar Ghar Munga"
[00:25:07] campaign is being given the form of a mass movement. Emerging from Anganwadi centers,
[00:25:11] its reach is now extending
[00:25:14] to the courtyards of village homes. In the villages
[00:25:17] of Taga, Tilai,
[00:25:20] Sada, Kapan, Mudpar, Sachpali, and
[00:25:24] Mohadi, Munga plants are being distributed
[00:25:27] to women and rural families door-to-door.
[00:25:30] People are not just being given plants,
[00:25:33] but are also being told how to plant them,
[00:25:37] how to care for them, and how to improve nutrition
[00:25:41] by including Munga in daily meals.
[00:25:44] One plant,
[00:25:46] one home,
[00:25:49] and with it, the hope of better health
[00:25:53] for the entire family. Munga, or drumstick,
[00:25:56] is a local food source
[00:25:59] that can be easily grown in the courtyard
[00:26:03] of a house. And that is why the focus of this campaign
[00:26:06] is not just on tree planting, but on connecting
[00:26:09] nutrition with the family's daily routine. The most
[00:26:13] special thing about this initiative is its public participation.
[00:26:17] Women are coming forward, families are planting saplings,
[00:26:20] and Anganwadi centers are becoming centers
[00:26:23] of nutrition awareness. A small plant
[00:26:27] whose roots are in the soil, but the hope is for the health
[00:26:30] of the entire family. The message of 'Har Ghar Munga'
[00:26:34] is now not just a campaign, but an initiative taking
[00:26:38] shape with people's participation, where greenery in every courtyard,
[00:26:42] nutrition in every plate, and the hope of a healthy
[00:26:45] life in every family is visible.
[00:26:49] Sometimes in the kitchen of the house, and sometimes
[00:26:52] in the traditional thali of the village, millets
[00:26:56] have been a part of our diet for centuries. Currently,
[00:26:59] an interesting initiative to connect millets with taste,
[00:27:03] health, and public participation is taking place in Gujarat.
[00:27:07] This is a scene from an unique Vangi
[00:27:10] competition that has started in Gujarat, which is a competition
[00:27:14] of delicious and nutritious dishes made from millets.
[00:27:17] The aim is to promote local grains, to provide nutritious
[00:27:20] food at low cost to people, and to make
[00:27:24] millets a part of daily meals. The special thing
[00:27:28] about this initiative is that here it is not just a competition,
[00:27:31] but a festival of public participation regarding traditional
[00:27:34] food and nutrition. So far, more than two lakh people
[00:27:38] have participated in this competition. Through public participation,
[00:27:42] we are making people aware for the creation of a nutritious
[00:27:46] society. Our current theme is 'Our
[00:27:50] Anganwadi, Our Responsibility', under which we are working
[00:27:53] in 1055 Anganwadis in Tapi district. That means
[00:27:57] in the kitchen of Gujarat, there is the taste of millets,
[00:28:00] the message of health, and a new effort to promote
[00:28:04] food. Because when the message
[00:28:08] of nutrition reaches every home, the foundation of a healthy
[00:28:11] society also strengthens.
[00:28:14] Good News Jazba India, Report by Suman Burana from Gujarat
[00:28:18] and Rupesh Kumar Kamwar, along with Manoj Sunene
[00:28:21] from Janjgir-Champa, Chhattisgarh, DD
[00:28:25] News.
[00:28:25] In India, the tradition
[00:28:31] of worshipping Lord Ganesha is centuries old.
[00:28:35] Across the country, different forms of Ganesha and the stories
[00:28:38] associated with him are part of a rich cultural
[00:28:42] heritage.
[00:28:42] The same faith came
[00:28:48] into the life of Panthon Thira Khanon of Thailand.
[00:28:51] At just 19 years of age, his father gave him
[00:28:55] a picture of Lord Ganesha. This connection began
[00:28:58] and later became a lifelong devotion to understanding
[00:29:02] India's Ganesh tradition. He traveled to India,
[00:29:06] went to Nepal and many countries in Asia, but had
[00:29:10] a special connection with the Ashtavinayak tradition of Maharashtra.
[00:29:14] This effort took permanent shape in 2002
[00:29:17] when he established the Ganesh Himal Museum in Chiang
[00:29:20] Mai, Northern Thailand. Here, there are more than 10,000
[00:29:24] idols of Lord Ganesha, including various artistic
[00:29:27] styles and Ashtavinayak idols. Every Sunday,
[00:29:31] prayers are offered here, and rituals
[00:29:35] are also performed on special occasions. That is why Prime Minister
[00:29:38] Narendra Modi mentioned this inspiring journey
[00:29:41] in the 138th episode of Mann Ki Baat. This museum in Chiang
[00:29:45] Mai is a beautiful example of culture,
[00:29:48] devotion, and relations
[00:29:50] between India and Thailand.
[00:29:55] So you see how Indian culture is thriving
[00:29:58] in other countries. We leave you with these beautiful
[00:30:02] pictures. Please grant permission to me and our entire team. Namaskar.
[00:30:59] News.