New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 75th anniversary of India’s independence from British rule.
In his eighth consecutive Independence Day address, PM Modi highlighted various aspects of India, lauded the doctors, nurses and paramedical staff for their dedicated services in fighting the COVID pandemic and some important developments in various regions of the country. measures announced.
Highlights of PM Modi’s speech: Top 10 points
- covid management and vaccination campaign
Appreciating the Covid management and swift efforts in making the Covid-19 vaccine, PM Modi said, “During Covid, our doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, sanitation workers, scientists who were developing vaccines and crores of citizens who were working. Spirit of Service – All those who devoted every moment to the service of others during this period deserve our praise. We can proudly say that today the largest COVID-19 vaccination program is being run in India. More than 54 crore people have received the vaccine dose so far. It is the result of the strength of our industrialists and scientists that today India does not need to depend on any other country for vaccines.
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- Tokyo Olympics 2020
Appreciating the athletes for their remarkable achievement at the Tokyo Olympics, PM Modi in his speech at the Red Fort said, “The athletes who made us proud at the Tokyo Olympics are among us today. I appreciate their achievement from the nation today. He not only won our hearts but also inspired generations to come.”
“There was a time when sports was not considered a part of the mainstream. Parents used to tell children that if they kept playing, their life would be spoiled. Now, there has been an awareness of sports and fitness in the country. We have done it. This time in the Olympics,” PM Modi said.
- The Horrors of Partition Remembrance Day
PM Modi on Sunday reiterated his decision to observe the Partition Horror Remembrance Day on August 14. Addressing the nation today, the PM said, “We have decided to observe 14 August as Partition Horror Memorial Day to honor the pain and suffering of the people of India during Partition. Forget its horrors. We need to remember them and the tragedy caused by Partition. We will celebrate August 14 in honor of the victims of Partition.”
- Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir
In a major development since the abrogation of Article 370, PM Modi on Sunday said that a Delimitation Commission has been constituted in Jammu and Kashmir and preparations are on for future assembly elections. The PM also said that Ladakh is also walking on the path of development. PM Modi said, “On one hand Ladakh is looking at creation of modern infrastructure, while on the other hand Indus Central University will make Ladakh a center of higher education.”
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- national education policy
Emphasizing on the new National Education Policy, PM Modi said that the National Education Policy 2020 will become a major force in the fight against poverty. It will empower poor children to become professionals with education in their regional languages.
- Measures to increase the collective power of small farmers
Speaking on the measures for the growth and prosperity of small farmers in the country, PM Modi urged the citizens to increase the collective power and give new facilities to the farmers to become the pride of the country. PM Modi said, “In the coming years, we have to increase the collective power of the small farmers of the country. We have to give them new facilities. They have to become the pride of the country.”
“Our mantra is ‘Chhota Kisan Bane Desh Ka Shaan’. This is our dream. In the coming years, we have to further increase the collective strength of small farmers of the country, we have to provide them new facilities. Runs on over 70 rail routes: PM Modi In 75 weeks of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, 75 ‘Vande Bharat’ trains will connect different parts of the country, PM Modi announced.
- PM Gati Shakti Yojana
In another major announcement, PM Modi announced the launch of a 100 lakh crore National Infrastructure Master Plan, PM Gati Shakti Yojana, which will form the foundation of the overall infrastructure and provide an integrated path to the economy.
- India aims to become zero carbon emitter by 2030
Emphasizing on the need to protect the environment, PM Modi in his speech said, “Today, we have to take a pledge to make India energy free before completing 100 years of independence. India has moved towards electric mobility and India Work on 100% electrification is underway. Railways aims to become a net-zero carbon emitter by 2030.
He further announced the National Hydrogen Mission in view of climate change. “Today I am announcing the National Hydrogen Mission in view of climate change. We have to make India a hub for production and export of Green Hydrogen.”
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- warning to enemies
Giving a strong message to the enemies, PM Modi said on Sunday, ‘By conducting surgical strikes and airstrikes, we have given the message of the emergence of a new India to our enemies. This also shows that India can take tough decisions.
- Girls in Sainik Schools
Focusing on women empowerment, PM Modi said that daughters are eager to get their rightful equal place. He announced that now girls will be given admission in all the Sainik/Army Schools in the country.
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