New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the inspiring journeys of a flower cultivator from Nagaland and women involved in forest conservation in Odisha, saying that passion, hard work and proper guidance can open new livelihood opportunities.

Highlighting the journey of Vesalu Puro from Phek district in Nagaland, PM Modi, in the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, said that a small hobby can sometimes open the door to great possibilities.

"Sometimes a small hobby opens the door to great possibilities in life. The journey of Vesalu Puro from the Phek district of Nagaland is a case in point," the Prime Minister said.

"Vesalu ji grew up in a farming family; she had watched her parent...