Mann Ki Baat 100th Episode: Unique initiative on completion of 100 episodes of 'Mann Ki Baat'

NationalDesk:
Odisha's Puri beach has created a sand figure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with 100 radios to celebrate 100 episodes of Mann Ki Baat.  Sudarshan Patnaik has created an 8-foot-high sand sculpture from about seven tonnes of sand.  He also made a sand sculpture of the Prime Minister from 100 sand radios.  Students from his sand art school joined him to complete the sculpture.  "Earlier, I made some sand sculptures in 'Mann Ki Baat' on various occasions," Patnaik said.  In addition, sand sculptures on radio were also made on occasions such as World Radio Day.
 Modi's major radio address, which first aired on October 3, 2014, will complete 100 episodes on April 30.  So far, the Padma-winning artist has participated in more than 60 international sand art competitions and festivals worldwide and won numerous awards.  He always tries to create awareness on various social issues through his sand art.  His sand arts are appreciated by the UN, WHO and UN Environment.