New Delhi, Sep 24 (UNI) Extending good wishes for the Navratra festivities which are ongoing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today conveyed his desire that the desires and expectations for all countrymen get fulfilled and the nation be blessed with the strength to face any challange. In his monthly "Mann Ki Baat" programme aired on AIR today, Mr Modi said," It is Navratra time ie praying time to Ma Durga.The whole environment is filled with sacred fragrance. All around there is an atmosphere of spirituality, an air of festivities, an atmosphere of bhakti, of reverence. This is revered as a festival of Shakti Sadhana. This is also known as Sharadiya Navratri, the beginning of autumn.' 'On this pious occasion of Navratri, I convey my best wishes to our countrymen and pray to Ma Shakti to let our country attain newer heights' 'May the nation move forward and may the year 2022-- 75 years of India’s Independence be an attempt to realize the dreams of our freedom fighters, the resolve of 125 crore countrymen, with their tremendous hard work, courage and determination to fulfill our resolve and prepare a roadmap for five years. We have moved on; may ma-shakti shower her blessings upon us. My good wishes to all of you. Celebrate festivities, enjoy with enthusiasm, ' he remarked. Reminding the countrymen about the FIFA under- 17 world cup which is being organized in India in October, Prime Minster said,' there is a big opportunity for our younger generation between Navratra festivities and Diwali. It will be football all over in a few days from now.' 'It will evince more interest in Football in every generation. There should not be a single school- college ground in India where we will not see our youngsters at play. The whole world is coming to play on Indian soil, let us make sports a part of our lives,' the PM stated. UNI SY SHK 1823