India Independence Day 2020 Live Updates: PM Modi addresses nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Saturday. (Source: Twitter/@BJP4India)India Independence Day 2020 PM Narendra Modi Speech Live Updates: In his address to the nation on the occasion of India’s 74th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday praised those who were working relentlessly to defeat the novel coronavirus. He said India was going through a unique phase due to the pandemic, but would achieve victory thanks to the resolve of the people. PM Modi highlighted the importance to make India self-reliant, saying it was not just a word but should be a “mantra” for the people.
The Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort was attended by over 4,000 people, including diplomats, officials and media personnel. Safety protocols were in place for the event, including social distancing and wearing masks.
PM Modi’s seventh straight Independence Day address comes days after he performed the ‘bhoomi pujan’ of Ram temple in Ayodhya, and amid a standoff at the border with Chinese troops.
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PM Modi talks about the National Education Polict. "Education has a key role in the making of Aatmanirbhar, modern, new and prosperous India. So, we have brought the new education policy after three decades that has been welcomed throughout the country, which instils new confidence."
PM Modi says, "Seven crore poor families were given free gas cylinders. Self-reliant India has an important priority -- self-sufficient agriculture sector and self-reliant farmers. An agriculture infrastructure fund of Rs 1 lakh crore has been created to give modern infrastructure to farmers."
PM Modi mentions the contribution of women in the development of India. "From working in coal mines to flying fighter planes, women are doing great today."
PM Modi says 6,000 villages will get Optical Fibre network. "Only 5 dozen village panchayats were connected with optical fibre before 2014. In the last 5 years, 1.5 Lakh village panchayats have been connected with optical fibre. In the coming 1000 days, every village of the nation will be connected with optical fibre."
An important priority of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' is Aatmanirbhar agriculture and Aatmanirbhar farmer. To provide modern infrastructure to the farmers of the country, 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund' of Rs 1 Lakh Crores has been created:
PM Modi says, "About 7,000 projects of different sectors have been identified to bring new revolution in infrastructure. We have to remove silos and the entire country has to move towards multi-modal connectivity infrastructure. About Rs 90,000 crore directly transferred to bank accounts of poor; over 80 crore people provided free food grains. "
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India's mantra must be Make for World. "Today, many big companies are turning towards India. We have to move forward with the mantra of ‘Make for world’ along with ‘Make in India'," he said.
He also said, "Last year, there was a record 18% increase in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to our country. The world has shown confidence in India as we have worked on our policies, democracy and strengthening of the foundation of our economy."
# India's share in world economy should increase for which we have to be self-reliant.
# We have to go beyond reducing our imports. For how long India will export raw materials and import finished products; country has to become self-reliant.
# I am confident that measures like opening up space sector will generate many new employment opportunities for our youth.
# FDI inflows have risen by 18 per cent in past year.
# Today, many big companies of world are turning to India
PM Modi says, "The mindset of free India should be 'vocal for local'. We should appreciate our local products, if we don't do this then our products will not get the opportunity to do better and will not get encouraged."
PM Modi says, "A few months back we used to import N-95 masks, PPE kits and ventilators. Today, India is not only meeting its own requirements but it has also stepped forward to help other countries."
"I agree that there are lakhs of challenges for Aatmanirbhar Bharat and they increase if there is global competitiveness. However, if there are lakhs of challenges then the country also has power which gives crores of solutions, my countrymen who give us the strength of solution," PM Modi says.
PM Modi also says, "I am confident that India will realise this dream. I am confident of the abilities, confidence and potential of my fellow Indians. Once we decide to do something, we do not rest until we achieve that goal."
Pri e Minister Narendra Modi says, "Amid COVID-19 pandemic 130 crore Indians took the resolve to be self-reliant and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' is on the mind of India. This dream is turning into a pledge. Aatmanirbhar Bharat has become a 'mantra' for the 130 crore Indians today."
PM Modi says, "We're going through distinct times. I can't see young children in front of me today (at Red Fort). Corona has stopped everyone. In these times of COVID, Corona warriors have lived the mantra of 'Seva Parmo Dharma' and served the people of India. I express my gratitude to them."
PM Modi says, "The festival of independence is an opportunity for us to remember the heroes of freedom and to energize new resolutions. It brings new enthusiasm and inspiration for us. We will enter the 75th year of independence next year."
PM Modi says, 'I salute the corona warriors who have worked relentlessly for the nation. I extend my condolences to families that have lost loved ones in this battle against coronavirus."
He also says, "We are going through a unique situation because of coronavirus pandemic and hail 'corona warriors."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins Independence Day address by paying tributes to freedom fighters, security forces and Covid-19 warriors
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, on 74th Independence Day.
PM Modi unfurls the Tricolour flag at the ramparts of Red Fort, on the occasion of 74th Independence Day in Delhi.
PM Modi inspecting the Guard of Honour at Red Fort, on the occasion of 74th Independence Day in Delhi.