National / Here are the highlights of announcements by PM Modi during his Independence Day speech.

Zoom News : Aug 15, 2021, 07:46 PM

In the event of India’s seventy-fifth year of Independence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday made numerous new bulletins throughout his cope with to the nation, laying out the blueprint for the country’s economic, agriculture and infrastructure sectors, amongst others.

In his 90-minute speech from the ramparts of Red Fort in New Delhi, PM Modi additionally congratulated the sportspersons who gained medals withinside the currently concluded Tokyo Olympics and paid tribute to frontline Covid employees for their ongoing combat towards the pandemic.

Here are the five key announcements made by PM Modi Sunday:

National Hydrogen Mission

Modi announced the launch of the National Hydrogen Mission that will make India the global production hub for clean hydrogen fuel production and export. The mission aims to make India self-reliant in clean energy and create new jobs.

Fortifying rice by 2024

To fight malnutrition, the PM announced that all rice distributed through government schemes will be fortified with nutrients. The move will help improve the health of women and children in low-income families.

Gati Shakti Yojana

The PM also announced a Rs 100-lakh crore NIMP called the Gati Shakti Yojana. The mission aims to give an integrated and holistic pathway to the Indian economy. 

75 Vande Bharat trains in 75 weeks

The PM announced that 75 ‘Vande Bharat’ trains will connect different parts of the country in 75 weeks. Vande Bharat is an indigenous semi-high speed train set

Sainik Schools to admit girls

The PM also announced that girl cadets will now be allowed to enter all-boys Sainik Schools from the academic session 2021-22. Sainik Schools Society under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) prepares students for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA) and Indian Naval Academy (INA).

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