78th Independence Day: PM announces major developments; Uniform Civil Code, 6G & others, here's the full speech of Narendra Modi

78th Independence Day: On the occasion of 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised several major issues from the ramparts of Red Fort on Thursday, August 15, 2024.

PM Modi spoke extensively on strengthening democracy and eradicating corruption, he also made some significant announcements related to Uniform Civil Code (UCC), energy and telecom, medical sector and others.

Here are key highlights of what the PM said in his speech:

•  10 crore new women have joined Women SelfHelp Groups, receiving Rs 9 lakh crore
•  Indian CEOs are making a mark globally
•  Space sector is the future, with significant work done and hundreds of startups emerging
•  Modern infrastructure is being modernized
•  Emphasis on Ease of Living, with optical fiber reaching 2 lakh panchayats and 3 crore houses built
•  Middleclass families' quality of life is being improved
•  By 2047, the government's interference in citizens' lives will decrease, with a focus on doubling per capita income
•  India's export is consistently increasing, with foreign exchange reserves doubling
•  Skill development is being emphasized, with Skill India Program expanded globally
•  India's skills have gained global recognition
•  Research funding has been increased, with Rs 1 lakh crore allocated
•  Medical education has been expanded, with 25,000 students going abroad and 1 lakh medical seats added
•  75,000 new medical seats will be added in the next 5 years
•  India can become an organic food basket
•  Crimes against women should be investigated quickly
•  Rape convicts should be publicly shamed
•  India is now exporting mobile phones globally
•  Work on the Semiconductor Mission has begun
•  India has the potential to provide end-to-end solutions globally
•  5G is being implemented, with work on 6G in mission mode
•  Defense manufacturing has gained recognition
•  MSMEs have been strengthened through PLI
•  Industry 4.0 is being implemented strongly
•  India will become a manufacturing hub
•  States should compete for investors
•  States should change their policies
•  India should be recognised for its quality
•  Designing India for the world should be emphasised
•  Indian standards will become international standards
•  Renewable energy targets have been met, to reach 500 GW
•  Concerns about Bangladesh, ensuring minority community safety
•  Neighboring countries should follow the path of peace and prosperity
•  Uniform Civil Code (UCC) has been ordered by the Supreme Court, with a focus on secularism and no discrimination based on religion