New Delhi, May 25 -- During the 122nd episode of Mann ki Baat on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged a Uttarakhand-based wood craftsman, Jeevan Joshi, for his determination despite suffering from polio. The Prime Minister hailed the Haldwani-based artist for his aspirations to fly high despite enduring challenges due to the highly infectious disease that has affected his leg, making it difficult for him to walk.

"In this fight, Jeevan ji gave birth to a unique art form called Baget. He creates beautiful artefacts using dry bark fallen from pine trees," Modi said.

"Each of his creations carries the fragrance of Uttarakhand's soil. The pieces of wood at times turn into the folk instruments of the mountains, while sometimes t...