IIMB’s RTI response to 'Mann Ki Baat' study shared by PM Modi says ‘No information on record’
Bengaluru: A month after Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed on social media platform 'X' that a study was conducted on the impact of his radio show 'Mann Ki Baat' by the State Bank of India (SBI) and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), but the RTI response by IIMB has suggested that it has not commissioned any such study.
Narendra Modi on October 3 had posted a tweet celebrating the completion of nine years of his monthly show 'Mann Ki Baat' and also shared a link to a document titled 'Transformational Impact of Mann Ki Baat: An Analysis by SBI and IIM Bangalore', reports The News Minute. He tweeted, "Today, as #MannKiBaat completes 9 years, here is an interesting study by @TheOfficialSBI and @iimb_official which highlights some of the themes covered and their societal impact. It is amazing how we have celebrated several life journeys and collective efforts through this medium."
The study in the document shared by the PM mentioned the impact of the 105 episodes of PM Modi’s show in the last nine years, mentioning the study on various projects, such as 'Beti Bachcao Beti Padhao', the promotion of Yoga and Khadi, the Mudra Loan Application and the use of millets, having gained popularity through the radio show.
However, the RTI response by the IIM Bangalore shows the institute having no information on record related to questions such as the title and date of the study, the money spent on it and the agreement with the SBI.
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KSRTC to run 1000 special services to clear X'mas rush
Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation will operate 1000 additional special services in view of the Christmas festival.
In addition to the existing schedule, the special services will run on 19.12.2025, 20.12.2025 and 24.12.2025. Further, special buses will be operated from various places of intra & Interstate places to Bengaluru on 26.12.2025 & 28.12.2025.
Special buses will be exclusively operated from Bengaluru Kempegowda Bus Station to Dharmastala, Kukkesubramanya, Shivamogga, Hassan, Mangaluru, Kundapura, Shringeri, Horanadu, Davangere, Hubbali, Dharwad, Belagavi, Vijayapura, Gokarna, Sirsi, Karwar, Raichur, Kalaburagi, Ballari, Koppala, Yadgir, Bidar, Tirupathi, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and other places.
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Special buses from Mysuru Road Bus Station will be exclusively operated towards Mysuru, Hunsur, Piriyapatna, Virajpet, Kushalanagar, Madikeri.
The corporation has also announced a discount of 5 per cent on the fare if four or more passengers book tickets under a single reservation. A discount of 10 per cent will be extended on return journey tickets if onward and return tickets are booked simultaneously.
In addition to the above, special buses will be operated from all Taluk/District Bus Stands in the jurisdiction of KSRTC based on the traffic needs.
