Independence Day 2021 Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort today (August 15) after unfurling the national flag to celebrate India's 75th Independence Day. This was his eighth Independence Day address after taking the office of the PM. Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who created history at the recently-concluded Tokyo Olympics by winning the gold medal, along with 31 other athletes was present at the Red Fort. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony at the Red Fort will be attended by few people by following strict safety protocols and social distancing measures. For the first time ever, as soon as the tricolour is hoisted by PM Modi, flower petals were showered at the venue by two Mi-17 1V helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Amrut formation. On the eve of Independence Day, President Ram Nath Kovind talked about the coronavirus pandemic and said that the country is yet to come out of its devastating effects. He asserted this is the time for extra care and caution, and people should not let their guard down. He also sought to address the concerns raised by protesting farmers' unions against the three contentious farm laws, saying the series of agricultural marketing reforms will empower our annadata' farmers and help them get better price for their produce. He also lauded the athletes who participated in Tokyo Olympics for their "stellar" performance. Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates of Independence Day 2021.
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Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao hoists the National Flag at Golconda Fort in Hyderabad.
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Congress president Sonia Gandhi hoists the national flag at party headquarters in Delhi. Rahul Gandhi is also present.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that preparations are underway for holding assembly elections in the future in Jammu and Kashmir, where development is now visible on the ground.
"Giving fair opportunities to the potential of all, this is the real spirit of democracy. Be it Jammu or Kashmir, where the balance of development is now visible on the ground. The Delimitation Commission has been constituted in Jammu and Kashmir and preparations are on for holding assembly elections in the future," the prime minister has said in his address to the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on the occasion of 75th Independence Day.
Read more | Preparations underway for holding assembly elections in J&K: PM Narendra Modi
Independence Day 2021 LIVE Updates | PM Modi announces Rs 100 lakh cr Gatishakti scheme for holistic infra growth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a Rs 100 lakh crore Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti initiative which will create employment opportunities for the country's youth and help in a holistic infrastructure growth. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort here on the 75th Independence Day, Modi said along with modernisation, India also needs to adopt a holistic approach in infrastructure building. The Prime Minister said that the Gatishakti-National Master Plan will be announced in the coming days. The over Rs 100 lakh crore Gatishakti initiative will "bring employment opportunities for youth and help in holistic infrastructure growth", he said.
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In these past 74 years of independence from British rule, India overcame many hurdles and gained global recognition in several fields. As the country celebrates its 75th Independence day today, let's take pride in what India has achieved so far.
Sports to Railway infra, India's biggest achievements in last 74 years
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Earlier in his speech on 75th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said "Our actions today will determine our future. Our today will set the theme of our 100 years of India's Independence. Nothing can stop India's dreams and aspirations from being fulfilled in the 21st century. Our strength is our vitality, our strength is our solidarity. Our life force, nation first, is our spirit."
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves the daisafter NCC cadets sing the National Anthem.
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PM Narendra Modi concludes his address to the nationon the 75th Independence Day at Red Fort
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It was a historic decision to change Article 370. Be it GST- the system that frees the country from the tax trap or OROP for our military comrades, or peaceful resolution of Shri Ramjanmabhoomi case, we have seen all this come true in the last few years
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When we talk about Jal Sanrakshan, we all have to work towards saving water. We all have to focus on digital transactions. We all have to work towards promoting 'Local4Vocal'. We all have to work together, and actively participate in government initiatives.
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India is not only dealing with terrorism but also expansionism. I want to assure our citizens that we will leave no stone unturned in supporting our armed forces
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We need to completely stop use of single-use plastic
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The world believes in India's leadership in environmental issues and the International Solar Alliance is an example of that. Green Hydrogen is the future of the world. Today, I announce the setting up of the National Hydrogen Mission with the aim of becoming the new global hub of Green Hydrogen, and also its largest exporter.
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We are giving equal emphasis to environmental security as to national security. Be it biodiversity or land neutrality, climate change or waste recycling, organic farming, India is progressing in all these sectors.
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India is not energy independent. It spends over Rs 12 lakh crore on importing energy. As we celebrate 75 years of Independence, we have to ensure that India becomes Aatma Nirbhar in energy production too.
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In a move towards strengthening 'Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao' initiative, our daughters will now be able to study in Sainik schools too
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India is going to launch 'Pradhan Mantri Gatishakti National Master Plan'. Rs 100 lakh crore Gatishakti initiative will bring employment opportunities for youth, help in holistic infrastructure growth
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Good and smart governance is required to implement the reforms. Today, the world is also witnessing how India is writing a new chapter of governance. To introduce a people-centric approach in Bureaucracy, we have started Mission Karmayogi and Capacity Building programme.
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We have to stop the over involvement of government in the form of complex policies. Today, we have destroyed over 15,000 unnecessary compliances. We have introduced tax reforms that will give impetus to Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business.
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Moving forward on the path of development, we have to increase our manufacturing and export. You must have heard about India’s first Made in India Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant completing its first trial. The startups of yesterday are becoming unicorns of today. These wealth creators now have a market value of over thousands of crores. I want to tell the manufacturers - every product you make is a brand ambassador for India. As long as that product is in use, the buyer will say - yes, this is Made in India.
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75 Vande Bharat trains will connect every corner of India in 75 weeks of 'Amrit Mahotsav' of Independence
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We will have to work together to manufactureworld-class products, using cutting-edge innovation and new-age technology. To further increase our developmental progress, we have to focus on our manufacturing and export. To give impetus to 'Make in India', we have introduced PLI scheme that will help us in increasing our exports
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We have pledged to celebrate 75 weeks of 'Amrit Mahotsav', starting March 12, 2021 till August 15, 2023
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SVAMITVA Yojna is transforming the lives in rural India. Drone is helping our rural citizens map their land and apply for various schemes/loans online. In the coming years, we will have to increase the collective power of the small farmers of the country. They have to be given new facilities. We are trying to empower these farmers through SVAMITVA Yojana. It is our dream that small farmers become the pride of the country.
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We have to deal with the fact that our farmers now have less land to cultivate on. More than 80 percent of our farmers have less than 2 hectares of land. We have to focus on helping our small farmers. We have to give maximum benefits of the government's schemes to them; be it through DBT or Krishi Rail. The government is now focusing on welfare of small farmers. Ten crore farmer families have directly received over Rs 1.5 lakh crore in their bank accounts.
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We are witnessing a new phase in the developmental journey of our villages. It not only has electricity and water but also nurturing Digital Entrepreneurs. We have awakened the aspirations of the districts which were left behind earlier. Priority is being given to schemes related to education, health, nutrition, roads, employment, in over 110 aspirational districts of the country. Many of these districts are in tribal areas.
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Development should be inclusive. The Northeast region, the Himalayan region including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, the coastal belt and tribal regions will make a foundation for India's development in the future. We have to bring out the potential of our Northeast and give them equal opportunities in this developmental journey of our nation. Today, Ladakh is witnessing a new transformative phase where the government is focusing on building world-class infrastructure. Today, a new history of connectivity is being written in the North East. This connectivity is of the hearts as well as of the infrastructure. The work of connecting all the state capitals of North-East with rail service is going to be completed very soon.
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Government will fortify the rice so that nutritious rice is made available to the poor. Rice provided at ration shop, mid-day meal or other schemes will be fortified by the year 2024.
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Our government has passed the OBC bill to take India to newer heights. It will provide reservation to the backward classes of our country
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Now, we have to move even further. Every village should have roads, all households should have bank accounts, every beneficiary should have an Ayushman Bharat card, and 100 percent eligible persons should have gas connections under the Ujjwala scheme.
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Nutrition is one of the key focuses of our government. The government has also been working on preventive healthcareand building health and wellness infrastructure
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We have to move forward with the goal of ensuring that every citizen is connected with the government's transformative schemes. I am happy that just within 2 years of Jal Jeevan Mission, over 4.5 crore families have started receiving water from pipelines. This is our main achievement when the benefit reaches the last mile citizen.
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75th Independence Day should not be merely a ceremony. We have to march with new pledges for the next 25 years
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We have to connect 100 percent of our citizens with schemes like Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala Yojna, Pension Yojna, Awas Yojna, etc. among others
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In this Bharat ki Vikas Yatra, we have to ensure that we meet our goal of building an Aatmanirbhar Bharat when we celebrate 100 years of India's Independence. As a citizen, we have to change ourselves in changing times. ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas’ and now, ‘Sabka Prayaas’ is important for achieving our aim of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
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Our goal is to develop a nation where we not only have the world-class infrastructure but also move ahead with the mantra of 'Minimum government, maximum governance'.
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After all our efforts we also lost many in this fight against COVID-19. This unbearable pain will always remain with us.
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It is a moment of pride for us that because of our scientists, we were able to develop two 'Make in India' COVID-19 vaccines and carry out the world's largest vaccination drive.
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Partition’s pains can never be forgotten. Yesterday we took an emotional decision of marking August 14 as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
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The athletes who have made us proud at Tokyo Olympics are here amongst us today. I urge the nation to applaud their achievement today. They have not only won our hearts but also inspired future generations.
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I pay tribute to our Tokyo 2020 Olympians who made our nation proud. They have not only won our hearts but also inspired our young generation
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, our doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, sanitation workers, scientists who were developing vaccines and crores of citizens who were working with a sense of service, and all those who devoted every moment to serve others in this period, deserve our appreciation
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I want to wish Happy 75th Independence Day to all of you and to all those who love India, love democracy all over the world
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I pay homage to all the freedom fighters who gave their lives for this great nation
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurls the national flat at Red Fort. The National Flag Guard comprising five officers and 130 men from the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, the IAF and Delhi Police presenting 'Rashtriya Salute' at the time of hoisting of the tricolour by the PM. The Indian Navy's band, consisting of 16 men, is playing the national anthem during hoisting of the national flag and the 'Rashritya Salute'.
