PM Modi Unveils Special Summer Vacation Calendar for Children

On March 30, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a unique summer vacation calendar for children, encouraging them to develop new hobbies and enhance their skills. During his monthly Mann Ki Baat address, he reminisced about his childhood summer activities and highlighted various learning opportunities available today, from technology camps to environmental and leadership courses. Modi also emphasized the importance of water conservation, tackling textile waste, and promoting yoga, while urging children and parents to share their holiday experiences under #HolidayMemories.

Key Highlights

Summer Vacation Calendar & MY-Bharat Initiative

• PM Modi launched a special summer vacation calendar for children.
• Encouraged children to develop new hobbies and skills.
• MY-Bharat Calendar offers unique learning experiences, including:
• Study tours to Jan Aushadhi Kendras (low-cost medicine stores).
• Visits to border villages under the Vibrant Village Campaign.
• Participation in cultural and sports activities.
• Ambedkar Jayanti Padyatra to promote awareness about the Constitution.
• Urged organizations to share summer activity details with #MyHolidays.

Water Conservation & ‘Catch the Rain’ Campaign

• Stressed the importance of water conservation during summer.
• Highlighted Jal Sanchay-Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan to promote community participation.
• Thousands of artificial ponds, check dams, borewell recharge projects, and community soak pits are being developed.
• Reiterated the role of the Catch the Rain campaign in preserving water resources.

Addressing Textile Waste

• PM Modi raised concerns about increasing textile waste.
• Stated that India is the third-largest generator of textile waste globally.
• Less than 1% of textile waste is recycled into new clothes.
• Indian startups are working on textile recovery, sustainable fashion, and empowering ragpickers.
• Initiatives include recycling old clothes into useful items like handbags, stationery, and toys.

Promoting Yoga & Traditional Medicine

• Emphasized the global recognition of Indian yoga and traditional medicine.
• Urged citizens to integrate yoga into their daily lives.
• Mentioned the upcoming International Yoga Day.

Encouraging Indigenous Products & Flowers

• Highlighted the production of Mahua flower cookies in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh.
• These cookies are gaining popularity due to their nutritional benefits.
• Spoke about the Krishna Kamal flower and invited people to share stories of unique flowers in their regions.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	PM Modi Unveils Special Summer Vacation Calendar for Children
Summer Vacation Calendar	Encourages children to learn new skills through the MY-Bharat initiative.
MY-Bharat Learning Activities	Includes visits to Jan Aushadhi Kendras, border villages, cultural events, and the Ambedkar Jayanti Padyatra.
Water Conservation Promotes	Jal Sanchay-Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan and Catch the Rain campaign to enhance water harvesting.
Textile Waste Management	India is the 3rd largest generator of textile waste; startups focus on sustainable fashion and textile recycling.
Yoga & Traditional Medicine	Encourages people to practice yoga; highlights global interest in Indian traditional medicine.