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Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon a range of topics — the Covid-19 pandemic, vaccines, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, welfare of small farmers, infrastructural development and India’s Olympics performance — in his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 75th Independence Day
In his eighth consecutive Independence Day address, PM Modi laid the roadmap for the country for the next 25 years, saying “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayaas” was very important for the achievement of the nation’s goals.
PM MODI ANNOUNCES GATI SHAKTI PLAN
In a big infrastructural development push, PM Modi announced a Rs 100 lakh crore ‘Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti National Master Plan’. PM Modi said the initiative, besides bringing employment opportunities for the youth, would help local manufacturers become competitive globally.
“In the coming days, we will launch the PM Gati Shakti Plan, a Rs 100 lakh crore national infrastructure master plan which will set a foundation for holistic infrastructure and give an integrated pathway to our economy,” PM Modi said.
“We will have to work together to manufacture world-class products, using cutting-edge innovation and new age technology,” PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister also highlighted that the world was witness to India’s reforms and “a new chapter of governance”. “Political will is required to bring in big changes, big reforms. Today, the world can see that there is no dearth of political will in India. Good and smart governance is needed to bring reforms,” he said.
‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas ‘and now ‘Sabka Prayas ‘is important in our journey of building the #AatmaNirbharBharat of our dreams: PM @narendramodi #IndiaIndependenceDay #IndiaAt75 #AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/Z66zfte89C
— PIB India (@PIB_India) August 15, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoists the National Flag from the ramparts of Red Fort to celebrate 75th Independence Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched upon a range of topics — the Covid-19 pandemic, vaccines, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, welfare of small farmers, infrastructural development and India’s Olympics performance — in his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on 75th Independence Day