Independence Day: PM Modi vows 75k new medical seats, highlights climate agenda
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (Aug 15) announced the creation of 75,000 medical seats over the next five years in his Independence Day address to the nation. PM Modi also informed the citizens that nearly 100,000 seats were created in the last 10 years.
“In the last 10 years, we have ensured that there are nearly 1 lakh medical seats. Nearly 25,000 youngsters go abroad for medical education, and they are having to go to such places that it astonishes me. Due to this, we have decided that in the next five years, we will create 75,000 new medical seats,” Modi said.
The Indian leader was highlighting his administration’s special focus on improving the country’s healthcare system. He talked about the increased number of hospitals over the last 10 years.
“We have expanded the health infrastructure by sanctioning an increase in the number of hospitals. We have also announced an increase in the number of MBBS seats in medical colleges so that our children can fulfill their dream of serving the nation as doctors,” the prime minister stated.
India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day on August 15. As a part of an annual tradition, PM Modi hoisted the national flag and addressed the nation from the Red Fort in New Delhi.
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India achieves climate target
Modi said that India was the only country among the Group of 20 nations to have achieved its climate targets under the 2015 Paris Agreement.
"I want to tell the world about the strength of my country's people. My country and its people have accomplished what other G20 nations have not.”
"We have met the climate targets set under the Paris Agreement ahead of schedule. India is the only nation among the G20 countries to do so, and we are proud of it," the prime minister said.
He also stressed India’s commitment to achieve 500 gigawatts (GW) of non-fossil fuel-based electricity installed capacity by 2030. PM Modisaid he was confident that India would achieve this ambitious target.
"This is crucial for humanity and will serve as a guarantee of a bright future for our children," Modi said.
(With inputs from agencies)