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Pramila's Sankirtan Against Forest Fires Inspires PM Modi
The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar
|July 28, 2025
PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the efforts of Pramila Pradhan and her troupe at Murgapahadi village in Ghatagaon block of Keonjhar district for using the traditional Sankirtan to raise awareness on the hazards of forest fire.
In his latest Mann Ki Baat radio programme, Modi spoke about Pramila's unique approach towards reducing forest fires through her Radhakrishna Sankirtan Mandali.
"The most beautiful glimpse of India's diversity is found in our folk songs and traditions, and our bhajans and kirtans are a part of this. But have you ever heard of people being made aware of forest fires through kirtans? You may not believe it, but something amazing is happening in Keonjhar district of Odisha. There is a group named Radhakrishna Sankirtan Mandali. Along with devotion, the group is also chanting the mantra of environmental protection. The inspiration behind this initiative is Pramila Pradhan ji," PM Modi said.
This story is from the July 28, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Bhubaneswar.
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