PM’s tribute to Nehru, Olympians felicitated in Independence Day address

Paying tribute to all past leaders who fought a long and hard fight for independence, the Prime Minister said, “Whether it was Nehru ji, the first Prime Minister of India, Sardar Patel, who turned the country into a United Nations or Babasaheb Ambedkar. The country is remembering every such personality, who showed India the way to the future, the country is indebted to all of them.

He also congratulated the Olympians present on the occasion saying, “I urge the nation to appreciate their achievement today. They have not only won our hearts but also inspired generations to come.” Thirty-two athletes, including Olympic medalists, were invited to participate in the ceremony at the iconic Red Fort.

Referring to the ongoing fight against Kovid and the loss of life and property since last year, PM Modi said, “54 crore people have got the vaccine dose… Despite all our efforts, we have not been able to save many people. Many children.” has lost his parents.” “.

His government, PM Modi said, “has made all efforts to ensure development in our villages”. After roads and electricity, villages are now getting internet and even optical fiber network.

“In Jammu and Kashmir, development is seen on the ground… Be it the entire Himalayan region including our Eastern India, North East, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, our coastal belt or tribal areas, these will form the major base for India’s development in the future. in,” he said.

The Prime Minister said that the government will soon launch the Gati Shakti Infrastructure Scheme to boost manufacturing and employment. “All manufacturers should target the global market. India should become the center of the global market,” he said. He said that the government will also launch “Mission Karmayogi” for skill building.

Language learning cannot be a barrier, the Prime Minister said, adding that the National Education Policy would also focus on encouraging teaching in regional languages. “When students learn their lessons in a language close to their heart, it will certainly give them the newly established confidence,” he said.

This morning, PM Modi tweeted congratulating the people, “Wishing you all a very Happy Independence Day. Wishing you all a very Happy 75th Independence Day. This year ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ infuses new energy among people. Do it. Country. Jai Hind!”.

In future, August 14 will be observed as “Partition Horror Remembrance Day”, PM Modi also said.

For the second year in a row, Independence Day celebrations remain silent as the country prepares for a possible third wave of the COVID pandemic. The national capital was also under a tight security cover that included an anti-drone defense system in sensitive areas.