During the Mann ki Baat, PM Modi also turned to Uttarakhand, by sharing the story of Jeevan Joshi, a 65-year-old artist from Haldwani who turns dry pine tree bark into beautiful works of art, creating a unique craft called 'Baget'.
Despite living with physical challenges due to polio, Joshi (65) has spent more than three decades developing a rare art form he calls 'Baget' -- a craft where he turns the dry bark of pine trees into meaningful art.
Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' and said that the people who do not get recognition even after working in the society, such people get a platform through the Mann Ki Baat.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised local artist from Haldwani, who gave birth to a unique art from called 'Baket' after Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his story on his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wove together tales of tradition and innovation, triumph and wildlife, and cultural and personal transformation across India, painting a picture of resilience that fuels progress.