UP’s Suman elated after PM Modi mention’s her in ‘Mann ki Baat’

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 26 : Suman Devi has not stopped smiling ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned her name in his ‘Mann ki Baat’ programme.
Modi had a word of praise for the women self-help groups in Barabanki who are involved in making masks and mentioned Suman’s name.
Suman did not hear the programme, which was aired on Sunday, but was thrilled when she learnt that the Prime Minister had mentioned her name and her group.
“Isse badi baat aur kya ho sakti hai? (What can be bigger than this). The Prime Minister noticed out initiative and this has given us encouragement and confidence to work harder. I am thrilled because everyone is congratulating me,” she said on Monday.
Suman Devi, a resident of Gurudutt Khera of Triveniganj block in Barabanki, had started the ‘Ma Vaishno Self Help Group’ in August 2016, along with 11 other women, including Subhadra Devi, Vimla Devi, Sunita and Renu.
The block manager of the National Rural Livelihood Mission in their area helped them get training in making masks and growing chillies and tomatoes. This helped the women earn an income from their work and become self-sufficient.