“With passion and determination, our mothers and sisters too can become businesswomen,” said Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in the 123rd episode of Mann Ki Baat, as he highlighted the inspiring story of Suma Uike, a woman entrepreneur from Bhajiyapar village in Katangi block, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. PM Shri Modi praised how Suma Uike transformed her life with hard work, self-confidence, and support from the State Livelihood Mission, becoming self-reliant and a source of inspiration for other women. Following the mention in Mann Ki Baat, a wave of pride and excitement has spread not only across Balaghat but throughout the state.