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PM Modi during his speech on India's 75th <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-leaders-congratulate-india-on-independence-day-405490">Independence Day</a> expressed his gratitude towards the health workers including doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, sanitation workers and&nbsp;scientists who developed the vaccines.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/independence-day-necessary-to-make-full-use-of-indias-potential-says-pm-modi-405470">Also Read:&nbsp;Necessary to make full use of India's potential, says PM Modi</a>

In a wide-ranging speech,<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-independence-why-was-august-15-chosen-as-independence-day-404571"> India's</a> prime minister touched on several areas. Here are the key points of PM Modi's speech from the Red Fort today.

-Uplifting small farmers 
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"In the coming years, we will have to increase the collective power of the small farmers of the country. They have to be provided new facilities," the PM said during this Independence Day speech.

"More than 80 percent of the farmers of the country are those who have less than 2 hectares of land. In the earlier policies that were made in the country, the amount of focus on these small farmers was left," he said.

"Now decisions are being taken keeping these small farmers in mind."

The PM said that road and electricity has reached the villages in the last few years with optical fibre network providing power of data to villages. "Digital entrepreneurs are getting ready in villages too," he added.

-Connectivity &amp; infrastructure

"Today a new history of connectivity is being written in the north-east. This connectivity is of hearts as well as of infrastructure," the PM said adding, "soon the work of connecting all the state capitals of north-east with rail service is going to be completed:

"Ladakh has also progressed towards its limitless possibilities of development," the PM said.

"Ladakh is witnessing the creation of modern infrastructure, while on the other hand 'Indus Central University' is also going to make Ladakh a center of higher education," the PM added.

The PM said the government will soon launch Gati Shakti plan, a 100 lakh crore national infrastructure master plan which will make a foundation for holistic infrastructure and give an integrated pathway to the economy.

-Thrust on Sports

"There was a time when sports wasn't considered a part of the mainstream. Parents used to tell children that they would spoil their life if they kept playing. Now, awareness regarding sports and fitness has come within the country. We have experienced this in Olympics this time," India's prime minister said.

India's prime minister said sports has been made a part of mainstream education instead of being limited to an extra-curricular activity.

"It's a major turning point for our country. In this decade we will further speed up drive to bring in talent, technology and professionalism in sports in the country. It's a matter of pride that India's daughters are giving a splendid performance, be it Boards exams or Olympics," the PM said.

-Energy independent India &amp; Net-zero carbon emitter&nbsp;

"Today, we have to pledge to make India energy independent before completing 100 years of independence. India has moved towards electric mobility and work is underway on 100 per cent electrification of Indian Railways with the aim to becoming net-zero carbon emitter by the year 2030," the PM said.

-Simply government procedures

"Our priority will be to ensure that the services reach the last person seamlessly. For the all-round development of the nation, it is essential to end the unnecessary interference of the government and government procedures in the lives of people,&nbsp;PM Narendra Modi said.

"Earlier, the government was sitting in the driver seat. Maybe it was needed at that time. But the time has changed now. Efforts have increased in the last seven years to free the people from the web of unnecessary laws and procedures. Several unnecessary laws have been scrapped so far," the PM said.

-Surgical strikes and new India

"By conducting surgical strikes and airstrikes, we have given a message of the emergence of a new India to our enemies. It also conveys that India can take tough decisions," the PM said.

PM Modi during his speech on India's 75th Independence Day expressed his gratitude towards the health workers including doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, sanitation workers and scientists who developed the vaccines.

PM Modi during his speech on India's 75th Independence Day expressed his gratitude towards the health workers including doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, sanitation workers and scientists who developed the vaccines. Also Read: Necessary to make full use of India's potential, says PM Modi In a wide-ranging speech, India's prime minister touched on several areas. Here are the key points of PM Modi's speech from the Red Fort today. -Uplifting small farmers "In the coming years, we will have to increase the collective power of the small farmers of the country. They have to be provided new facilities," the PM said during this Independence Day speech. "More than 80 percent of the farmers of the country are those who have less than 2 hectares of land. In the earlier policies that were made in the country, the amount of focus on these small farmers was left," he said. "Now decisions are being taken keeping these small farmers in mind." The PM said that road and electricity has reached the villages in the last few years with optical fibre network providing power of data to villages. "Digital entrepreneurs are getting ready in villages too," he added. -Connectivity & infrastructure "Today a new history of connectivity is being written in the north-east. This connectivity is of hearts as well as of infrastructure," the PM said adding, "soon the work of connecting all the state capitals of north-east with rail service is going to be completed: "Ladakh has also progressed towards its limitless possibilities of development," the PM said. "Ladakh is witnessing the creation of modern infrastructure, while on the other hand 'Indus Central University' is also going to make Ladakh a center of higher education," the PM added. The PM said the government will soon launch Gati Shakti plan, a 100 lakh crore national infrastructure master plan which will make a foundation for holistic infrastructure and give an integrated pathway to the economy. -Thrust on Sports "There was a time when sports wasn't considered a part of the mainstream. Parents used to tell children that they would spoil their life if they kept playing. Now, awareness regarding sports and fitness has come within the country. We have experienced this in Olympics this time," India's prime minister said. India's prime minister said sports has been made a part of mainstream education instead of being limited to an extra-curricular activity. "It's a major turning point for our country. In this decade we will further speed up drive to bring in talent, technology and professionalism in sports in the country. It's a matter of pride that India's daughters are giving a splendid performance, be it Boards exams or Olympics," the PM said. -Energy independent India & Net-zero carbon emitter "Today, we have to pledge to make India energy independent before completing 100 years of independence. India has moved towards electric mobility and work is underway on 100 per cent electrification of Indian Railways with the aim to becoming net-zero carbon emitter by the year 2030," the PM said. -Simply government procedures "Our priority will be to ensure that the services reach the last person seamlessly. For the all-round development of the nation, it is essential to end the unnecessary interference of the government and government procedures in the lives of people, PM Narendra Modi said. "Earlier, the government was sitting in the driver seat. Maybe it was needed at that time. But the time has changed now. Efforts have increased in the last seven years to free the people from the web of unnecessary laws and procedures. Several unnecessary laws have been scrapped so far," the PM said. -Surgical strikes and new India "By conducting surgical strikes and airstrikes, we have given a message of the emergence of a new India to our enemies. It also conveys that India can take tough decisions," the PM said.

Independence Day: Key takeaways from PM Modi's speech

Launching the national vehicle scrappage policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the BJP government was committed to provide the people with global standards of safety and quality.

The PM was virtually participating in the Investors Summit where seven pacts were inked between the government and industrial stakeholders regarding scrapping of vehicles. 
 
The Prime Minister requested youths and start-ups to join the programme. 
 
The PM said, "India is committed to provide global standards to its citizens as far as safety and quality is concerned. The direct transition from BS-4 to BS-6 is a part of the very same thought process. The government is working extensively at every level from research to infrastructural facilities for providing Green and Clean mobility in the country." 
 
"Currently the present scrapping procedure in the country is not productive. The energy recovery is next to nil. High strength steel alloy cannot be recovered to its full value. Precious metals also cannot be recovered. Last year, we had to import scrap steel worth Rs 23,000 crore," Modi said. 
 
"It is the government`s sincere and full fledged efforts to reduce our reliance on imports. Constant efforts are made to boost Atma Nirbhar Bharat and make the auto industry`s value chain sustainable and productive. The National Vehicle Scrappage Policy is one such big step. Now with the scientifically based scrapping procedures, we will be able to recover not only required metals and reduce the imports, but also recover rare earth metals," said the PM. 
 
The PM said, "The policy will play a big role in the modernisation of the vehicular population in the country, removing unfit vehicles from the roads in a scientific manner. Not only will it bring in investments of around Rs 10,000 crore, but also provide vast employment opportunities for small traders and workers associated with the scrap industry." 
 
"Not only the automotive industry but the scrap related sector will also get a new energy, a new security. The small traders and workers related to the scrapping industry will experience a big change in their lives and a secure atmosphere. They will also avail the benefits available in the organized sector. The small traders could also become collecting agents for Authorized Scrapping Centres," the PM said. 
 
The summit is aimed at getting investments for setting up vehicle scrapping infrastructure. 
 
According to the policy, a certificate will be issued on the scrappage of old vehicles. It will ensure that people scrapping their vehicles will get a discount on buying new vehicles and benefit in taxes. 
 
Personal vehicles older than 20 years and commercial vehicles older than 15 years will have to undergo a fitness test at government registered `automated fitness centres`. 
 
Vehicles that fail to pass the test will be declared as `End-Of-Life vehicles` (EOL), which would mean that the vehicle would have to be recycled. This will pave the way for older vehicles to be scrapped. In case the vehicle passes the test, the owner will have to pay a hefty fee for re-registration. 
 
According to the new policy, the re-registration fee would be hiked to around eight times for personal vehicles, and around 20 times for commercial vehicles. 
 
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari and Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani were also present on the occasion. 
 
The event, which saw participation of potential investors and industry players, was organized to attract investment for setting up vehicle scrapping infrastructure under the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization Programme, an official release said.

Launching the national vehicle scrappage policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the BJP government was committed to provide the people with global standards of safety and quality.

Launching the national vehicle scrappage policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the BJP government was committed to provide the people with global standards of safety and quality. The PM was virtually participating in the Investors Summit where seven pacts were inked between the government and industrial stakeholders regarding scrapping of vehicles. The Prime Minister requested youths and start-ups to join the programme. The PM said, "India is committed to provide global standards to its citizens as far as safety and quality is concerned. The direct transition from BS-4 to BS-6 is a part of the very same thought process. The government is working extensively at every level from research to infrastructural facilities for providing Green and Clean mobility in the country." "Currently the present scrapping procedure in the country is not productive. The energy recovery is next to nil. High strength steel alloy cannot be recovered to its full value. Precious metals also cannot be recovered. Last year, we had to import scrap steel worth Rs 23,000 crore," Modi said. "It is the government`s sincere and full fledged efforts to reduce our reliance on imports. Constant efforts are made to boost Atma Nirbhar Bharat and make the auto industry`s value chain sustainable and productive. The National Vehicle Scrappage Policy is one such big step. Now with the scientifically based scrapping procedures, we will be able to recover not only required metals and reduce the imports, but also recover rare earth metals," said the PM. The PM said, "The policy will play a big role in the modernisation of the vehicular population in the country, removing unfit vehicles from the roads in a scientific manner. Not only will it bring in investments of around Rs 10,000 crore, but also provide vast employment opportunities for small traders and workers associated with the scrap industry." "Not only the automotive industry but the scrap related sector will also get a new energy, a new security. The small traders and workers related to the scrapping industry will experience a big change in their lives and a secure atmosphere. They will also avail the benefits available in the organized sector. The small traders could also become collecting agents for Authorized Scrapping Centres," the PM said. The summit is aimed at getting investments for setting up vehicle scrapping infrastructure. According to the policy, a certificate will be issued on the scrappage of old vehicles. It will ensure that people scrapping their vehicles will get a discount on buying new vehicles and benefit in taxes. Personal vehicles older than 20 years and commercial vehicles older than 15 years will have to undergo a fitness test at government registered `automated fitness centres`. Vehicles that fail to pass the test will be declared as `End-Of-Life vehicles` (EOL), which would mean that the vehicle would have to be recycled. This will pave the way for older vehicles to be scrapped. In case the vehicle passes the test, the owner will have to pay a hefty fee for re-registration. According to the new policy, the re-registration fee would be hiked to around eight times for personal vehicles, and around 20 times for commercial vehicles. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari and Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani were also present on the occasion. The event, which saw participation of potential investors and industry players, was organized to attract investment for setting up vehicle scrapping infrastructure under the Voluntary Vehicle-Fleet Modernization Programme, an official release said.

India committed to provide global standards of safety and quality to citizens: PM Modi

Envoys from South Asian countries have welcomed the speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day. During the speech, PM Modi had called for 'peace and harmony' in the region which will be 'immense help to the welfare of humanity'.

Afghan envoy to India Tahir Qadiry speaking to WION said, "As Prime Minister Modi said that 'neighbours are not only those with whom one shares geographical boundaries but also those with whom hearts meet,' I want to reassert the profundity in the social and cultural ties between the two countries."

Explaining "Our common thread visible in the vivid visage of contemporariness is deeply ingrained in our historical relations, which can broadly be trifurcated into three main pillars: Dosti (friendship or brotherhood/sisterhood), Vishwas (trust), and Samman (respect). I commend PM's call to further enrich and reinforce this bond to the betterment of the entire region and the world.

Aminath Shabeena Maldivian Acting High Commissioner told WION," PM Modi’s speech at the outset of the 74th Independence Day of India stands to be very promising and indeed reinvigorating the potential neighbourly cooperation."

Adding," As emphasized, the Maldives rightly agrees on inclusiveness, equitability and collaborating as a family is the rightful means to address the present-day challenges, and compelling reasons to forge cooperation at both regional and global level."

Thanking India's support amidst COVID, she said,' during this COVID-19 pandemic, especially to the Maldives India has supported immensely in all aspects – we share a dynamic relation with commonalities and links embedded deeply into the roots of our people. These aspects bring us close and hold strong relations as deep as the Indian Ocean, as very rightly PM Modi stated."

Reacting to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech on Independence Day, Nilamber Acharya agreed that, "Indian PM has rightly emphasised on century-old relations in the region and unleashing the potential of the future cooperation. India's Independence movement has inspired many movements in the world. We neighbours in south Asia have things in common, not only emotionally, culturally, socially, morally but spiritually as well. We have common aspirations for the future."

High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, Mohammad Imran said it was "encouraging to listen to” PM Modi and "We look forward to strengthening our ties." Over the weekend in an exclusive conversation with WION, Bangladesh’s envoy said Indian Prime Minister Modi is taking "ties to a higher level" and currently New Delhi-Dhaka ties are passing through a "Shonali Adhyay" or Golden era.

Envoys from South Asian countries have welcomed the speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day. During the speech, PM Modi had called for 'peace and harmony' in the region which will be 'immense help to the welfare of humanity'.

Envoys from South Asian countries have welcomed the speech by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day. During the speech, PM Modi had called for 'peace and harmony' in the region which will be 'immense help to the welfare of humanity'. Afghan envoy to India Tahir Qadiry speaking to WION said, "As Prime Minister Modi said that 'neighbours are not only those with whom one shares geographical boundaries but also those with whom hearts meet,' I want to reassert the profundity in the social and cultural ties between the two countries." Explaining "Our common thread visible in the vivid visage of contemporariness is deeply ingrained in our historical relations, which can broadly be trifurcated into three main pillars: Dosti (friendship or brotherhood/sisterhood), Vishwas (trust), and Samman (respect). I commend PM's call to further enrich and reinforce this bond to the betterment of the entire region and the world. Aminath Shabeena Maldivian Acting High Commissioner told WION," PM Modi’s speech at the outset of the 74th Independence Day of India stands to be very promising and indeed reinvigorating the potential neighbourly cooperation." Adding," As emphasized, the Maldives rightly agrees on inclusiveness, equitability and collaborating as a family is the rightful means to address the present-day challenges, and compelling reasons to forge cooperation at both regional and global level." Thanking India's support amidst COVID, she said,' during this COVID-19 pandemic, especially to the Maldives India has supported immensely in all aspects – we share a dynamic relation with commonalities and links embedded deeply into the roots of our people. These aspects bring us close and hold strong relations as deep as the Indian Ocean, as very rightly PM Modi stated." Reacting to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech on Independence Day, Nilamber Acharya agreed that, "Indian PM has rightly emphasised on century-old relations in the region and unleashing the potential of the future cooperation. India's Independence movement has inspired many movements in the world. We neighbours in south Asia have things in common, not only emotionally, culturally, socially, morally but spiritually as well. We have common aspirations for the future." High Commissioner of Bangladesh to India, Mohammad Imran said it was "encouraging to listen to” PM Modi and "We look forward to strengthening our ties." Over the weekend in an exclusive conversation with WION, Bangladesh’s envoy said Indian Prime Minister Modi is taking "ties to a higher level" and currently New Delhi-Dhaka ties are passing through a "Shonali Adhyay" or Golden era.

Envoys from South Asia welcome Prime Minister's Independence Day speech 

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