PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat': As it happened on July 30, 2017

PM Modi on Sunday said that farmers were the primary flood victims and that his government was endeavouring to get them the compensation speedily in case of crop loss through insurance.

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Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation on the situation of floods and how several agencies and volunteers have been contributing to allay the distress.

During the floods "governmental agencies, Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force, para-military forces, everyone gets down to help others", he said during his radio address 'Mann Ki Baat' which is broadcast every last Sunday of the month. 

PM Modi also said the farmers are primary flood victims and that his government is endeavouring to get them the compensation speedily in case of crop loss through insurance. 

30 July 2017

11:28 IST

Let me say it again, we have to take India to new heights - PM. 

11:25 IST

I met Indian women's cricket team recently. They were sad on not being able to win the World Cup. But it was the first time that the people of India took their defeat on their shoulders. They won the hearts of the whole country. I felt very satisfied - PM.