Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi highlights India achievement in aviation sector

In his Mann Ki Baat address on Akashvani on June 28, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s aviation achievements, focusing on the Made in India C-295 aircraft completing its maiden flight. He said that 40 of these aircraft are being manufactured in India, citing the initiative’s impact on momentum for MSMEs and the aerospace sector, including employment opportunities and support for an Atmanirbhar Bharat. Modi also linked India’s progress to security and self-reliance, mentioning a recent Navy-related event in Kolkata where INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray were inducted. He added that in June, DRDO successfully tested an indigenous Long-Range Land-Attack Cruise Missile, developed jointly by DRDO labs and Indian industry partners. In the broader address, he discussed International Yoga Day, including India’s 114 medals—102 gold—at the World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad.