New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to prioritise products made by local artisans during the festive season, highlighting the role of the "Vocal for Local" movement in building an "Atmanirbhar Bharat", as he marked the 12th anniversary of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. He also highlighted community-led environmental conservation, traditional skills, organic farming, and advances in healthcare and brain research.

In the 139th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Modi described the monthly broadcast as a "pilgrimage" to understand people's efforts and salute their contributions. He said it had brought to the fore individuals whose work often went unnoticed and offered an opportunity to salute the "colle...