Prime Minister's 138th Mann Ki Baat highlights census self-enumeration and Poshan Tracker reach

27 September 2026

The Prime Minister broadcast the 138th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 27 September 2026.
He urged citizens to use the census self-enumeration portal se.census.gov.in, and said more than 2.6 crore people have already completed self-enumeration.
He said the first phase of the census is nearly complete in all states and union territories, with data of over 32 crore families recorded.
He said Anganwadi centres are digitally linked through the Poshan Tracker, with about 9 crore beneficiaries registered on the platform.
He spoke of the Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan, a 100-week campaign, and of the MY Bharat platform for youth participation.
He mentioned around 100 amla processing units in Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh under One District One Product, mangrove planting by women of Jharkhali in the Sundarbans, and the rise of the pygmy hog population in Assam from six to over 190.
He paid tribute to Ashok Singhal, former International Working President of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, on his 100th birth anniversary.