Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, called on citizens to actively contribute to the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' or self-reliant India campaign, especially during the upcoming festive season. The Prime Minister emphasised that self-reliance is no longer merely a policy; it has become a passion that fuels India’s progress. "Self-reliance has not only become our policy, it has become our passion. It was not very long ago, just 10 years ago, when if someone said that some complex technology was being developed in India, many people would not believe it and many would ridicule it," said the PM during his address.

Highlighting the strides the country has made, he continued, “Today, these same people are amazed to see the success of our country. India, becoming self-reliant, is now doing wonders in every field.” According to ANI reports, PM Modi shared that technological advancements across the nation have led to major achievements and emphasised one such example: the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory in Hanle village, Ladakh.