New Delhi, July 26 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday used his monthly Mann Ki Baat address to highlight India's growing defence capabilities, the achievements of Indian students in international science Olympiads, and community-led environmental conservation efforts, while urging citizens to support indigenous products, plant trees and participate in the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign ahead of Independence Day.

In the 136th episode of the radio programme, aired on Kargil Vijay Diwas, Modi began by paying tribute to soldiers who fought in the 1999 Kargil War and said the country was not only honouring their sacrifices but also strengthening its military capabilities through indigenous technology.

Referring to the induction of INS Mahe...