PM unveils summer vacation calendar for children

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, unveiled a unique calendar for children for their upcoming summer vacation and called upon them to inculcate new hobbies and hone their skills.

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In his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" broadcast, he pointed out that this time of the year, children eagerly await summer vacations. With a tinge of nostalgia, he recounted how he used to spend summer vacation in his childhood days. "I remember my childhood days when my friends and I used to play one prank or the other all day long. But simultaneously, we used to do something constructive and learn too. Summer days are long and children have a lot to do during the time. This is the time to inculcate a new hobby as well as hone your skills," he said.

The prime minister said today, there is no dearth of platforms for children where they can learn a lot. Citing an example, he said if an organisation is running a technology camp, children can learn about open-source software along with developing apps. "Be it the environment, be it theatre, or be it leadership, courses on various subjects are being conducted. They can join them as well. There are many schools that teach speech or drama, which are very useful for children. Apart from all this, you also have the opportunity to join volunteer activities and service endeavours going on at many places during these holidays," he said, advising them to join such programs.