Swadeshi goods purchase increased during festive season with enthusiasm for `GST Bachat Utsav’: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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New Delhi ,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that this festive season witnessed an increase in purchases of `swadeshi’ goods with people demonstrating enthusiasm towards the `GST Bachat Utsav’.

“There is also a lot of enthusiasm among people regarding the GST Bachat Utsav. This time, something equally pleasant was observed during the festivals. The purchase of swadeshi goods in the markets has increased tremendously,” Modi said in the 127th episode of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday.

Referring to his Diwali 2025 greetings to people, the PM said that in his letter he had also urged for a 10 per cent reduction in the consumption of edible oil, and people had displayed a very positive response to that as well.

Modi called on citizens to honour the national song, ‘Vande Matram’, which completes 150 years, underlining that the “timeless anthem” continued to awaken patriotism and unity among Indians and was a powerful symbol of national pride.”India’s national song, ‘Vande Mataram’, a song whose very first word evokes a surge of emotions in our hearts. ‘Vande Mataram’, this one word contains so many emotions, so many energies. In simple terms, it makes us experience the maternal affection of Ma Bharati. It makes us aware of our responsibilities as children of Ma Bharati.”

Marking the occasion of Chhath Puja, the PM said the festival was a reflection of the deep unity between culture, nature, and society. “Wherever you are in the world, if you have a chance, try to participate in Chhath Puja. I bow down to Chhathi Maiya. I extend my greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of Chhath, especially to the people of Bihar, Jharkhand and Purvanchal,” he said.

Election in the state of Bihar is scheduled to begin after the Chhath celebrations on November 6 and November 11 with counting of votes on November 14.

Expressing his wish to discuss Indian coffee, the PM highlighted Koraput coffee grown in Odisha. “I have been told that Koraput coffee tastes amazing, and not only that; besides the taste, coffee cultivation is also benefiting people,” he said.

There are also many women whose lives have been pleasantly transformed by coffee and they have gained both respect and prosperity through coffee, he pointed out.

“It has been rightly said, Koraput coffee is truly delectable! This indeed is a pride of Odisha,” the PM said.

Published on October 26, 2025