Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to Nation on 74th Independence Day

The focus is on “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat”, “Vocal for local” and “Make in India

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the majestic Red Fort
  on the occasion of India’s 74th Independence Day
• He focused on the themes of “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India)”, “Vocal
  for local” and “Make in India to Make for World”
• 1,500 corona warriors, including 500 police personnel who have recovered from
  the infection, were called to attend the function in a symbol of the citizens’
  determination to fight the pandemic and emerge winners

Highlights of PM Modi’s address from Red Fort On 74th Independence Day

• He extended his best wishes to all Indians on Independence Day
• He addressed that we are breathing in a free India because of hundreds of
  thousands of our freedom fighters and today’s security forces, be it the army,
  the police or other security forces
• We are passing through strange times. I don’t see children here at the Red Fort
  because of the pandemic we are facing. We need to take adequate precautions
• On behalf of the entire nation, He thanked the efforts of all corona warriors
• Thanked to all those healthcare workers, doctors and nurses, who have worked
  tirelessly to serve the nation. Many have even lost their lives and the nation
  salutes them
• The day of freedom and Independence is a day we remember the sacrifice of all
  our freedom fighters. It is a day which brings joy and hope to us all
• India faced centuries of foreign rule. All efforts were made to destroy our nation,
  our culture, our traditions, but they underestimated our self-belief and
  determination. We lived through it all and emerged victorious in the end
• He also warned that those who were busy finding new places to put their flags,
  who wanted to expand their empire underestimated us

Address on ATMA-NIRBHAR INDIA

• A self-reliant India has now become the mantra for 130 crore Indians.I believe
  in the nation, its people, our belief, our young citizens. We believe in Vasudev
  Kutumbakam – The entire world is one family
• We need to be self-reliant in the farm sector. India has recently removed all
  restrictions from the agriculture and farming sector. This will benefit our farmer
  brothers and sisters immensely
• As we move towards our 75th year of Independence, the entire nation must take
  a pledge to make ‘vocal for local’ the mantra of the nation

Address on infrastructure development

• For India to grow at a very fast pace, we have focused on comprehensive, multimodal infrastructure development. No longer are we segregating rail, from road,
  ports from airports
• We have clubbed them to have a holistic approach to infrastructure
  development
• We are working to double farmers’ income. Some of you may not know this, but
  unlike any other business, where a business man has the freedom to sell their
  product or service in any part of the country or the world and at a price they
  want, our farmers, till recently, did not have that freedom
• We are also working on our goal towards Jal Jeevan Mission through which
  potable drinking water will be made available in every tap in every home
• A home for every Indian is another area of focus towards which we are working

Address on New education policy/Digital India/Women empowerment

• We will soon have citizens who shape a new India – ones who are global citizens,
  but know and understand their roots
• The new education policy has also focused on research and development to
  make India a key R&D destination for the world
• we are adapting to technology at a faster pace than ever before. The nation has
  accepted new methods of transactions – digital transactions have already
  crossed ₹ 3 lakh crore
• This government is constantly concerned about the health of daughters and
  sisters
• Through 6,000 Janaushudi centres, about 5 crore women have got sanitary
  pads at Re 1

On COVID-19 vaccine/Health sector

• Scientists are working hard for coronavirus vaccine
• Three Indian vaccines are in different testing stages
• As soon as there is a green signal from scientists, the country is prepared to
  produce it in large numbers
• How the vaccine will reach every Indian in the least amount of time – we have a
  roadmap ready for that

Address on National Digital Health Mission

• The healthcare sector is another that we are focusing on. Today, we are
  launching a National Digital Health Mission. This will bring a new revolution in
  the health sector. It will be completely technology-based
• Every Indian will get a Health ID card. Every time you visit a doctor or a
  pharmacy, everything will be logged in this health card in your profile on a
  national scale
• One Health ID will have the information of every test, every disease, which
  medicine was prescribed to you by which doctor, what the reports were

J&K/Ladakh, LAC standoff, On relations with neighboring countries and
Defense production

• Ladakh is leading the way and is focusing on becoming carbon-neutral. Just as
  Sikkim has made its mark as an organic state, efforts are being made to make
  Ladakh a carbon neutral region
• Be it terrorism or expansionism, India is standing up to both and defeating
  it. From LoC to LAC, whenever India has been challenged, our soldiers have
  given a fitting response in a language they understand
• Today, India has close relations in the greater neighborhood. We are working
  together and have a lot of mutual respect for each other
• ASEAN nations not just have a great partnership with us today, but have
  shared values and cultures for centuries
• Today to become atma-nirbhar in defense production is a top priority
• Now, from pistols and guns to tanks and fighter jets like the Tejas, from artillery
  guns to missiles, everything will be made in India

On Ram Mandhir

• Today, Indians have chosen to be united. Peace and respect for each other is
  what defines us as a nation.
• Recently, the Ayodhya dispute was resolved in a peaceful and legal manner. A
  grand Ram temple is now being built at Lord Ram’s janmasthan (birth place)

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