Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on Sunday in the 22nd edition of Modi’s monthly radio programme.

In his address, PM Modi talked about the the rio Olympics, technological development and remembered APJ Abdul Kalam.

He informed people about government’s Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan.

PM Modi said “We have started Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan. Free check-up will be given in govt health centres to pregnant women on 9th of every month.”

On flood affected areas, PM Modi said “State governments and centre are working closely to help the flood-affected people.”

Here is what he talked about:

In the last one decade, there is a decline in MMR but we are not able to save many pregnant women’s lives: PM Modi #MannKiBaat

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We are concerned about health of pregnant women: PM Modi #MannKiBaat

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Stop taking antibiotic without consulting the doctor. This shortcut should not be used. It can only give you momentary relief: PM Modi

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Few days back we were worrying about drought situation, now where on one side we hear about monsoon, on other side, we hear about floods: PM

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Let us AIM to innovate, when I talk about AIM, I am talking about “Atal Innovation Mission”: PM Modi #MannKiBaat

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When we remember Dr. Kalam we think of science, technology. Future is going to be technology driven, we need to embrace it: PM — ANI (@ANI_news) July 31, 2016

Tehcnology changes with every passing day, you can’t catch it..it keeps on transforming. Research and innovation is important: PM Modi

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Tehcnology changes with every passing day, you can’t catch it..it keeps on transforming. Research and innovation is important: PM Modi — ANI (@ANI_news) July 31, 2016

In this, your PM is ready to become your postman, share your best wishes to the athletes on the ‘Narendra Modi App': PM Modi #MannKiBaat

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We extend out best wishes to the Indian contingents who will be representing India at Rio, this year: PM Modi #MannKiBaat — ANI (@ANI_news) July 31, 2016

Today in Delhi, “Run for Rio” was organised, we will organise many more programs to encourage our athletes: PM Modi #MannKiBaat

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The regional language versions of the programme will be aired by AIR stations in respective regions at 8 pm.

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In the last edition of the programme, PM Modi had recalled the ‘black night’ of Emergency imposed 39 years back in 1975 by the then PM Indira Gandhi and had asserted that democracy was India’s strength.

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He urged people to share their ideas for the programme on the MyGov Open Forum and share their voice messages on the toll-free number 1800-3000-7800.