Maan Ki Baat - July 2026
1. INS
Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray were inducted into the Indian Navy’s
fleet. Everything – from the design to the manufacturing of these ships – is
indigenous.
2. The C-295 aircraft- Completeltly ‘Made in India’ aircraft - has completed its maiden flight and 40 such
aircrafts are being manufactured right here in India. This is providing new
momentum to the MSME and aerospace sectors, raising employment opportunities,
and strengthening the resolve for an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
3. The DRDO
also successfully tested an indigenous ‘Long-Range Land-Attack Cruise Missile’.
It was developed jointly by DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners; in
other words, from the seas to the skies, our India is becoming increasingly
secure and self-reliant.
Assam’s Superstition Thwarted – Story of Hargila Army of Assamese Women Folks:
A bird of Assam known as the ‘Hargila’ is a rare bird but unfortunately, due to superstitious believes, the birds were not allowed to build their nets upon the tree tops. It is a real tragedy that a bird that helps clean the the environment became a victim of people’s fears. It was during that time that biologist Purnima Devi Barman resolved to change the misconceptions deeply rooted in people’s minds and at last she succeeded in her mission which she nicknamed it as ‘ Hargila Army’ – all its members are Assamese Women.
Due to the campaign of Hargila Women Army, the bird
that was once driven away as a bad omen started becoming the identity of the
villages.
Dominican Republic in Caribbean Sea Nurture Vedic Literature and Vedic Mantras
Though in Dominican Republic, the Indian Population is
hardly 100 – yes, You heard it right – but some Spanish speaking locals formed
a team called ‘Brahmakamal Dominicana’ just to study Vedic Literature and to
learn to chant several mantras—such as the Purusha Suktam, Sri Suktam, Sri
Rudram, Durga Suktam, and Devi Mahatmyam—with great proficiency. It is really
surprising to know that they have learnt
the correct pronunciation by listening to audio recordings.
Meghalaya’s Root Bridges
The Root bridges are not built in a matter of days or years; it takes decades for them to take shape. The roots of rubber trees are gradually guided in specific directions and trained to span across water streams.
Over time, these roots transform into sturdy bridges. These bridges possess another unique quality: they are living bridges. They grow stronger with the passage of time. They reflect the creativity of the people of Meghalaya. These embody years of patience and a deep respect for nature.
These bridges demonstrate the amazing things humans can create in harmony with nature. They are a heritage of our country and our land. India has now applied to have Meghalaya’s root bridges included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Network. Today, local residents look after more than 120 root bridges. Some teams inspect the condition of these bridges annually, and some individuals have even established nurseries to strengthen the surrounding areas. An entire ecosystem has thus developed around their conservation.
You may have noticed that Hally War ji was honored with a Padma Award this year; he has dedicated over 50 years of his life to the care of these root bridges. His dedication is an inspiration to us all.
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