AP used technology well to mitigate drought: Modi on Mann Ki Baat

I appeal upon citizens to pledge to not waste water in June, July, August, September this year, said Modi.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat for making good use of technology to mitigate the drought situation in their states while addressing the nation through his radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’.

Elaborating on the drought situation in many parts of the country, Modi said he had decided to meet all chief ministers of states individually to discuss future course of action, instead of calling a meeting of all CMs. He lauded the states on the step they have undertaken to mitigate drought and made a special mention of Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat for their efforts.

Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh have used technology very well to mitigate the drought. Jan Bhagidari is also vital: PM @narendramodi #MannKiBaat

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 22, 2016

The Prime Minister stressed that the need of the hour was to conserve water and he asked all citizens to pledge the same.

"I appeal upon citizens to pledge to not waste water in June, July, August, September this year. We feel refreshed splashing water on our faces when we feel tired, this is such a precious gift of god," Modi said.

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Modi also discussed a whole range of subjects including the recent state assembly results, RIO Olympics and CBSE results. He congratulated Sarbananda Sonowal who is going to be Assam's new chief minister and praised his work as the sports minister in the state.

There were polls, he was a CM candidate but @sarbanandsonwal performed his duty as a sports minister. This is a big thing: PM #MannKiBaat

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 22, 2016

It was a historic win for BJP in the recently concluded Assembly elections in Assam and the party has never been in power in the state before.

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Following are the highlights from his speech:

Temperatures are rising and people’s woes only increased after it was announced that monsoon will get delayed by one week. Hope the temperatures fall.

When we talk about the Olympics we do feel sad at the medal tally. But we need to create the right atmosphere to encourage athletes

Over last few days exam results have been coming. Congratulations to all candidates for their scores. Happy to see girl students shine

Gaurav from MP commented he scored 89% and I was very happy but he said his family was not happy and they wanted him to get 90%

Want to request all parents and guardians to accept their children's results with a sense of satisfaction & motivate them for future

(This story originally appeared in the Deccan Chronicle as may the case be)