Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation through the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The programme is scheduled to be broadcast at 11 AM, according to the official MyGov announcement.

The upcoming episode will give the Prime Minister an opportunity to connect with citizens and share his thoughts on issues, ideas and initiatives concerning the country. MyGov had invited citizens to submit suggestions and topics for the 137th episode ahead of the broadcast. 

137th Episode on August 30

The official MyGov page confirms that the 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat will be aired on August 30 at 11 AM. The programme remains a monthly platform through which the Prime Minister speaks directly to citizens and highlights stories and initiatives from different parts of India. 

MyGov describes Mann Ki Baat as a monthly radio programme through which the Prime Minister connects with citizens and shares stories, ideas and people-led initiatives. The programme also provides a platform for citizen participation and suggestions. 

Citizens Invited Suggestions

Ahead of the August episode, the government invited citizens to share suggestions on themes and issues they wanted the Prime Minister to address. The invitation for the 137th episode was open from August 3 to August 28.

Citizens were able to submit their views through the MyGov platform. They could also record their messages for the Prime Minister through the toll-free number 1800-11-7800. MyGov also provided a missed-call facility through 1922, followed by an SMS link for submitting suggestions. 

Focus on Citizen Participation

Mann Ki Baat has developed into a platform for highlighting stories of innovation, social initiatives, cultural heritage, sustainability, grassroots participation and nation-building. The official MyGov campaign page provides access to previous episodes, highlights and citizen contributions. 

The upcoming broadcast is therefore expected to continue the programme's established format of discussing issues and initiatives that have a connection with citizens and communities across the country.

When to Listen

The 137th episode of Mann Ki Baat will be broadcast on Sunday, August 30, at 11 AM. Citizens can follow the programme through the official channels associated with Mann Ki Baat and MyGov.

The official MyGov listing, created on August 29, confirms the August 30 broadcast and identifies it as the 137th episodeof the programme. 

Previous Episode

The previous episode, the 136th edition of Mann Ki Baat, was broadcast on July 26, 2026. MyGov's Mann Ki Baat archive lists the July programme alongside earlier monthly episodes. 

With the latest broadcast scheduled for August 30, listeners will be able to hear Prime Minister Modi's latest address and the issues he chooses to highlight in the 137th episode.

The deadline for citizens to share their suggestions for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming 137th episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ is August 28, 2026. The programme is scheduled to be broadcast on August 30, 2026, with the government inviting people to send their ideas and inputs through the MyGov platform.

According to the invitation issued through MyGov, citizens can submit their suggestions for the upcoming episode until 11:45 pm on August 28. The initiative provides an opportunity for people to share issues, ideas, achievements and subjects that they would like to see highlighted during the Prime Minister’s monthly radio programme.

Suggestions Through MyGov

Citizens can submit their inputs through the dedicated Mann Ki Baat page on the MyGov portal. The online platform allows people to share their views and suggestions directly for consideration for the upcoming episode.

Over the years, public participation has remained an important feature of Mann Ki Baat. Suggestions received from citizens have covered a wide range of subjects, including social initiatives, education, environment, innovation, culture, youth-related issues and local achievements.

137th Episode on August 30

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 137th Mann Ki Baat is scheduled for August 30, 2026. Through the programme, the Prime Minister addresses citizens and discusses developments, initiatives and issues of wider public interest.

The monthly programme has also served as a platform for highlighting stories and initiatives from different parts of the country, particularly those involving community participation and individuals working on social and public-interest causes.

Deadline Ends Tonight

With August 28 being the final date for submissions, citizens interested in sharing their ideas have time until 11:45 pm to submit their suggestions through MyGov.