New Delhi, January 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the nation in his first episode of 2023 of 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday.
The Prime Minister will share his thoughts with the nation from 11 am onwards. It will be the 97th edition of Mann Ki Baat.
PM Modi addressed the last Mann Ki Baat of the year 2022 on December 25, saying that the country had become the world's fifth-largest economy this year.
"The year 2022 was wonderful, India completed 75 years of Independence while 'Amrit Kaal' began. India progressed rapidly and became the world's fifth-largest economy, and achieved the unbelievable record of 220 crore vaccines and crossed the USD 400 billion mark in exports," PM Modi said.
He also mentioned the government's Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative and lauded the launch of INS Vikrant.
Further in the address, the Prime Minister also underscored the country's responsibility for chairing the G20 summit this year.
"This year, India has also got the prestigious responsibility of chairing the G20 group. I had also discussed this in detail last time," he added.