Hand-holding of deprived communities necessary, reservation being ensured: PM Modi at Red Fort
India | Aug 15, 2021, 08:46 AM ISTOver 4.5 crore new households have received piped water supply within 2-years of 'Jal Jeevan Mission', PM Modi said.
Over 4.5 crore new households have received piped water supply within 2-years of 'Jal Jeevan Mission', PM Modi said.
Jal Jeevan Mission scheme was announced by Modi during his Independence Day speech in 2019.
PM Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, Rani Lakshmibai, Subhas Chandra Bose and other freedom fighters for their roles in the freedom struggle.
PM Modi lauded doctors, nurses as well those involved in vaccine manufacturing and others involved in fighting COVID-19, in his Independence Day speech.
As India celebrates 75 years of Independence this year, here are reasons, why August 15, 1947, was chosen as the day the nation got freedom.
Earlier on Saturday, President Ram Nath Kovind had hosted hosted a 'high tea' at the Rashtrapati Bhavan cultural centre in New Delhi where the entire contingent was present.
Addressing the nation from Red Fort, PM Modi said the government will soon roll out a Rs 100 lakh crore 'Gati Shakti' infrastructure plan that will transform the country.
On this day, Aug 15, 1947, India achieved its long journey toward independence, guided by Mahatma Gandhi's message of truth and non-violence, Biden said in his message to India on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the Nation in celebrating the historic 75th Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15, 2021.
Independence Day 2021: The National Anthem of India is played or sung on various occasions. Instructions have been issued from time to time about the correct versions of the Anthem.
On August 15 (Independence Day), the tricolour is tied and sits at the bottom of the pole. The Prime Minister then raises (pull) it up and hoists it with the aim to honour the historical event of Independence Day.
Amongst 628 Gallantry Awards, one President's Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) has been given to the Jammu and Kashmir Police (J&K Police) and one to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) posthumously.
The President's Police Medal is a decoration awarded to the Police personnel in India. Established on March 1, 1951, the medal was originally called the President's Police and Fire Service Medal.
The varsities- Jamia Millia Islamia, Gujarat Vidyapith, Kashi Vidyapith, Bihar Vidyapith was established during Mahatma Gandhi's call of non-co-operation movement, and the institutions follow their own pattern of curriculum different from the British education system.
Check out all the major changes introduced in the education policies of India in the post-independence era.
Federation of Indian Associations - New York, New Jersey and Connecticut will host day-long celebrations on August 15, starting with the unfurling of the tricolour at Times Square.
According to the advisory, the traffic around Red Fort — from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Independence Day — will remain closed for general traffic from 4 am to 10 am, and will open to only authorised vehicles.
Set amidst the beautiful and salubrious surroundings of Gulmarg, the flag adds up to the tourist attraction of the location.
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