Alexa, open 'Mann Ki Baat': The latest skill that can let you listen to Narendra Modi's radio programme on Amazon Echo devices

Now if you want to hear more of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s radio programme called Mann Ki Baat, Alexa can help you out.

The new skill for Alexa has been developed by ANI and is going to be available on the entire range of Echo devices, namely Amazon Echo,  Echo Dot,  Echo Plus.

Along with the Echo devices, Alexa-enabled smart speakers such as  Harman Kardon Allure  and  Eufy Genie will also have this feature.

All 36 previous episodes of Mann Ki Baat which have been aired since 2015 will also be available on Alexa.

“We are heading to a future where voice has the potential to become a primary way of engaging with technology around us. We are thrilled to make Mann Ki Baat  available as a skill and offer listeners a new way to hear the Prime Minister’s address. Currently, users can listen to any of the previous editions of Mann ki Baat  starting from January 2015”, said Ishaan Prakash, Editor Live Operations, ANI.

To activate Mann Ki Baat go to the skills selection of the Alexa App, search for Mann Ki Baat and enable that skill. Alexa will respond to the query by saying “Welcome to the Mann Ki Baat skill. Specify the month and year to select the Mann Ki Baat that you wish to listen to.”

If you wish to hear the latest Mann Ki Baat episode, then just say “Alexa, ask Mann Ki Baat to play the latest Mann Ki Baat”.

Mann Ki Baat is Modi’s talk show dealing with topics such as  Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, demonetisation, Digital India and more, which is broadcast on all radio channels to reach the masses across the country.