Mann Ki Baat Completes 11 Years of Connecting with Citizens

On 3 October 2025, Mann Ki Baat, the monthly radio address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, completed 11 years since its first broadcast. The inaugural episode aired on 3 October 2014, coinciding with Vijayadashami. Over these years, the programme has evolved into more than a broadcast — it has become a symbol of people’s aspirations, stories, and citizen‑government dialogue.

From Inception to 11 Years

• Launched in October 2014, Mann Ki Baat began with the goal of giving the Prime Minister a direct voice to the Indian people via radio.
• Over time, the programme expanded its reach to All India Radio and television channels like DD National and DD News, making it accessible even to remote regions. (It now airs on the last Sunday of each month.)
• By September 2025, the show has completed 126 episodes.

Themes, Impact & Reach

• Over its 11‑year journey, Mann Ki Baat has featured social, cultural, environmental, behavioural, and grassroots stories. It highlights unsung heroes, drives public awareness campaigns, and encourages citizen participation.
• Listeners have often called it more than a radio show — it is a platform of resonance, where the stories and the voices from every corner of India find a space. The Prime Minister himself has addressed listeners as “the real anchors” of the show, attributing its success to their engagement.
• Through this programme, many policy ideas, campaigns, and movements have found deeper traction — the show often reflects and amplifies government priorities in a relatable way.

Key facts

• First episode: 3 October 2014
• Purpose: Monthly address by PM to citizens
• Mediums: All India Radio, DD National, DD News
• Episodes by 2025: 126
• Role: Platform for stories, ideas, public interaction
• Significance: Enhances citizen engagement, reinforces national unity