Indian government working to get Chhath festival listed in UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage: PM

Bhubaneswar (28/09/2025): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted October 2 as Gandhi Jayanti, remembering Mahatma Gandhi's support for khadi.

In his 126th Mann Ki Baat radio programme, the Prime Minister encouraged people to promote and purchase khadi products with the 'vocal for local' campaign on social media.

The PM said, "Today is Lata Mangeshkar's birth anniversary.

Lata Didi's songs comprise everything that stirs human emotions.

The patriotic songs she sang had a profound impact on people." PM Modi also remembered Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birthday and said Bhagat Singh Ji is an inspiration for every Indian, especially the youth of the country. He emphasized that the Indian government is working to get Chhath festival listed in UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

When Chhath Puja is included in UNESCO list, people in every corner of the world will be able to experience it's grandeur and divinity.