Women & daughters' courage and entrepreneurship matter of pride: PM

Mr Modi in his 62nd edition of ''Mann Ki Baat'' programme here shared the achievement of twelve-year-old daughter Kamya Karthikeyan who has conquered Mount Aconcagua.

"This is the highest peak of the Andes Mountains in South America, which is about 7000 meters high. Every Indian will be touched by the fact that at the beginning of this month, when Kamya conquered the peak, the first thing she did was to hoist our tricolour there. I have also been told that Kamya, who has made the country proud, is now on a new mission, which is called 'Mission Saahas'. Under this she is trying to conquer the highest peaks of all the continents. Also, under this mission she will also be skiing on North and South poles," Mr Modi said.

"A Nation that is fit, will always be a nation that is a hit. By the way the coming months are very opportune for adventure sports. The geography of India is such that it provides many opportunities for adventure sports in our country. On the one hand, we have high mountains, on the other, there is a desert spread far and wide. Similarly on the one hand we have a network of dense forests, on the other, there is an infinite expanse of the sea," added Mr Modi.

"Therefore, I make a special appeal to all of you to visit the place of your choice, pick up the activity of your interest and ensure integrating of your life with adventure. Shouldn’t there always be adventure in life?" quipped the PM.