New Delhi [India], as Prime Minister Narendra Modi resumed his popular radio show, 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, highlighted the important role of Sanskrit in ancient Indian knowledge and science.

Addressing the milestone of Akashvani Sanskrit Bulletin completing 50 years of broadcasting on June 30, the Prime Minister praised All India Radio for its long-standing efforts in promoting Sanskrit and connecting people with the language, which he said It is the need of the hour.

"Sanskrit has played an important role in the progress of ancient Indian knowledge and science. Today, the need of the hour is also for us to respect Sanskrit and connect it with our daily lives. Today, June 30, the Akashvani Sanskrit Bulletin turns 50 years of “For 50 years, this bulletin has kept many people connected with Sanskrit. I congratulate the All India Radio family.”

Prime Minister Modi also highlighted the grassroots initiative at Bengaluru's Cubbon Park known as 'Sanskrit Weekend'.

Started by Samashthi Gubbi through a website, this initiative encourages people of all ages to converse and participate in discussions in Sanskrit every Sunday.

The Prime Minister praised the growing popularity of this initiative and highlighted its potential to foster deeper engagement with ancient scientific knowledge among the public.

"There is a park in Bangalore, Cubbon Park. People here have started a new tradition in this park. Here, once a week, every Sunday, children, young people and old people talk to each other in Sanskrit. Not only this , many debate The sessions are also organized in Sanskrit. The name of this initiative is Sanskrit Weekend It was started by Samashthi Gubbi ji through a website This initiative started a few days ago and has gained popularity among the people of Bengaluru. we will be able to learn a lot from the world's ancient and scientific knowledge."