Nine-Point Citizen Call: PM urges collective action for development vision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called upon citizens to adopt nine key pledges aimed at driving both state and national progress, stressing that individual responsibility is central to achieving a “developed India.”

Addressing a gathering at the Adichunchanagiri Mahasamsthana Math, the Prime Minister outlined a set of priorities focused on sustainability, health, and community participation. While the appeal was made during his visit to Karnataka, the message was positioned as a broader national mission, linking regional growth with the country’s overall development trajectory.

The nine pledges highlighted by Modi include water conservation and efficient management of resources, tree plantation under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative, and maintaining cleanliness in public as well as religious places. He also urged citizens to support indigenous products through the “Vocal for Local” campaign and to actively promote domestic tourism.

Further, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of adopting chemical-free natural farming practices and encouraged healthier dietary habits, including the consumption of millets and reduced use of oil . Stressing personal well-being, he called for embracing yoga and fitness as part of daily life, while also underlining the value of service to society.

“If we move forward with honesty and determination on these nine resolutions, we can rapidly progress towards a developed Karnataka and a developed India,” Modi said.

The Prime Minister’s appeal underscores a governance approach that seeks public participation alongside policy measures, urging citizens across the country not just in Karnataka to integrate these pledges into their everyday lives as a step toward sustainable and inclusive growth.