
100 sand radios made for 100th episode of PM’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’
Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a sand sculpture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with 100 radios to celebrate 100 episodes of “Mann ki Baat”, at Odisha’s Puri beach.
The sculpture is a symbol of the Prime Minister’s continuous communication with the people of India. It also showcases the Prime Minister’s dedication to his work.

Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a sand sculpture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with 100 radios to celebrate 100 episodes of “Mann ki Baat”, at Odisha’s Puri beach.
The sculpture is an intricate depiction of the Prime Minister, with 100 radios encircling him, representing the 100 episodes of “Mann ki Baat” that have been aired so far. The sculpture is a tribute to the Prime Minister’s dedication to connecting with the people of India through the radio programme.
Pattnaik creates an 8-ft high sand art to commemorate the incredible feat using around seven tonnes of sand.
He also created a sand sculpture of the Prime Minister with a hundred sand radios. Students from his sand art school joined him to complete the sculpture.
Sand sculptor Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a sand sculpture on the popular radio programme Mann ki Baat. The sculpture is based on the theme of the programme, which is ‘connecting with the people’. The sculpture was created on the occasion of World Radio Day, which is celebrated on February 13th every year.
On April 30, Modi’s flagship radio address will complete 100 episodes. This event is significant because it marks a milestone in Modi’s tenure as the Prime Minister of India. In these 100 episodes, Modi has covered a wide range of topics, from the economy to foreign policy. He has also interacted with listeners in a number of ways, including through phone-ins and contests.
So far, the Padma-winning artist has participated in more than 60 international sand art competitions and festivals around the world and won many prizes for our country.
He always tries to raise awareness on different social issues through his sand art. His sand arts have been appreciated by the UN, WHO and UN Environment.