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.

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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 
&nbsp; 
"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

Prime Minister Modi on the occasion of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-independence-why-was-august-15-chosen-as-independence-day-404571">Independence Day</a> said this is a day to remember our great freedom fighters.

The Indian prime minister hosted the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort.&nbsp;The celebrations this year has been scaled down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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PM Modi expressed his gratitude towards the health workers including doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, sanitation workers, scientists who were developed the vaccines.

"The athletes who have made us proud at Tokyo Olympics are here today. I urge the nation to applaud their achievement today," the PM said.

"They have not only won our hearts but also inspired future generations," the Indian prime minister added.

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"Indians have fought COVID-19 with a lot of patience. We had many challenges but we worked with extraordinary pace in every area," the PM said.

"It's a result of the strength of our industrialists and scientists, that today India doesn't need to depend on any other nation for vaccines," the PM added.

The Indian prime minister said August 14 will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day to honour the pain and sufferings faced by the people of India during the partition.

"The resolution is incomplete until the determination is not accompanied by the culmination of hard work and valour. That is why we have to fulfil all our resolutions by doing hard work and culmination of valour."

"Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayaas is very important for the achievement of all our goals, the PM said.

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"To take India to new heights in the 21st century, it is necessary to make full use of India's potential."&nbsp;

"For this, we have to do hand-holding of the square which is behind, the area which is behind," PM Modi said.

"The small farmer becomes the pride of the country, this is our dream," the PM said, adding, "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 government will fortify rice which it gives to the poor under its different schemes, will give nutritious rice to the poor," the PM said while stating that "whether it is rice available at ration shop, rice available in mid-day meal, rice available through every scheme will be fortified by the year 2024."&nbsp;

The PM emphasised that the country has to work together to ensure the next generation infrastructure, world-class manufacturing, cutting edge innovation and new-age technology.

The Indian prime minister said a holistic and integrated approach was needed to develop<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/president-kovind-addresses-nation-on-eve-of-indias-75th-independence-day-405431"> India's</a> infrastructure.

"Political will is needed for reforms and the world knows that India has now the will to do it," the PM asserted.

"Moving forward on the path of development, India will have to increase both its manufacturing and exports."

The Indian prime minister said the country recently launched its first indigenous aircraft carrier <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/independence-day-20-itbp-troops-awarded-medals-for-fighting-chinese-pla-in-ladakh-405449">INS Vikrant </a>for trials at sea.

"Today India is making its own fighter aircraft, making submarines and&nbsp;also making Gaganyaan," the PM said.&nbsp;

(With inputs from Agencies)

Prime Minister Modi on the occasion of Independence Day said this is a day to remember our great freedom fighters. The Indian prime minister hosted the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort.

Prime Minister Modi on the occasion of Independence Day said this is a day to remember our great freedom fighters. The Indian prime minister hosted the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort. The celebrations this year has been scaled down due to the coronavirus pandemic. Independence Day Special: 15th August: Nations who share their Independence Day with India PM Modi expressed his gratitude towards the health workers including doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, sanitation workers, scientists who were developed the vaccines. "The athletes who have made us proud at Tokyo Olympics are here today. I urge the nation to applaud their achievement today," the PM said. "They have not only won our hearts but also inspired future generations," the Indian prime minister added. Independence Day Special: From humble beginnings, the nation made strides in science and technology "Indians have fought COVID-19 with a lot of patience. We had many challenges but we worked with extraordinary pace in every area," the PM said. "It's a result of the strength of our industrialists and scientists, that today India doesn't need to depend on any other nation for vaccines," the PM added. The Indian prime minister said August 14 will be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day to honour the pain and sufferings faced by the people of India during the partition. "The resolution is incomplete until the determination is not accompanied by the culmination of hard work and valour. That is why we have to fulfil all our resolutions by doing hard work and culmination of valour." "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayaas is very important for the achievement of all our goals, the PM said. Independence Day Special: Diaspora power - From remittances to diplomacy "To take India to new heights in the 21st century, it is necessary to make full use of India's potential." "For this, we have to do hand-holding of the square which is behind, the area which is behind," PM Modi said. "The small farmer becomes the pride of the country, this is our dream," the PM said, adding, "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 government will fortify rice which it gives to the poor under its different schemes, will give nutritious rice to the poor," the PM said while stating that "whether it is rice available at ration shop, rice available in mid-day meal, rice available through every scheme will be fortified by the year 2024." The PM emphasised that the country has to work together to ensure the next generation infrastructure, world-class manufacturing, cutting edge innovation and new-age technology. The Indian prime minister said a holistic and integrated approach was needed to develop India's infrastructure. "Political will is needed for reforms and the world knows that India has now the will to do it," the PM asserted. "Moving forward on the path of development, India will have to increase both its manufacturing and exports." The Indian prime minister said the country recently launched its first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant for trials at sea. "Today India is making its own fighter aircraft, making submarines and also making Gaganyaan," the PM said. (With inputs from Agencies)

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