India celebrates her 71st Independence Day

As the country is celebrating its 71st Independence Day, President Kovind laid out a 'New India' blue print which has to be achieved by 2022. 

 

On the eve of the 71st Independence Day, when India's first citizen Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation, he not only spoke about the country's development but also provided a blueprint for the making of New India. He clearly said that the goal of making of New India has to be completed by 2022 when India completes 75 years of independence. The President said the New India will have no place for poverty and will build upon a partnership between citizen and the government.


The President also explained the meaning of new India. He said true India will have a home for every family, 24X7 electricity, better roads and communication facilities along with a modern rail network ensuring fast and all round development.


The President said New India should be such a society which while moving quickly towards the future is also compassionate.


Explaining the uniqueness of this society, the President said:

-- It should be one where traditionally deprived sections - whether dalits, tribals or backwards - are part and parcel of the nation's development process

-- One where frontier area populations are embraced as brothers and sisters without feeling any sense of alienation

-- One where where the deprived child, the aged and the ailing senior citizen, and the poor and the under-privileged are always in our thought

-- A society that does not discriminate on gender or religious background
-- A society that enriches our human capital and equips our young people by promoting accessible, affordable and world-class educational institutions

-- And where quality health-care and nutrition are not a challenge
The President added that there should be no room for poverty in New India and technology should be used to eliminate it. "There is also need to adopt technology. We must use technology to empower our people and achieve the goal of poverty elimination in a single generation. Poverty and New India are simply not compatible"

The first citizen also stressed on honesty and transparency in New India adding that it has increased following demonetisation. "Your immense patience and understanding in the days following demonetisation - and your whole-hearted support in the battle against corruption and black money - reflected a responsible and enlightened society. Demonetisation has boosted our efforts to build an honest society. We must sustain this spirit and this momentum"

The President also appealed to all citizens to work selflessly while heaping praise on those who gave up on their LPG subsidy heeding the Prime Minister's call. He also urged the people to look for ways to contribute to making New India. "I salute those families that gave up their subsidy. No law or government order made them do what they did. Their response came from within. We should draw inspiration from these families. Each of us must find a way to give back to society. Each of us must choose one thing we can do to help another, less-fortunate Indian"

Referring to India's increasing global role and stature, the President said the 2020 Olympic games in Tokyo is another opportunity for all citizens to boost respect for India. "The Tokyo Olympics of 2020 offer another opportunity for us to raise our standing in the world's eyes. Over the coming three years, we should absorb ourselves in this national mission. Government agencies, sports bodies and business enterprises need to join hands to identify and support our talented sportspersons and provide them world-class training facilities - so that they can be even more successful in Tokyo"
The first citizen also mentioned the Centre's missions and decisions like Swacch Bharat, Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, digital india, transparent administration and GST. He added that everyone will have work together to ensure that the govt's efforts each the people's ears.

The President congratulated all citizens on even of Independence Day while playing tributes to the country's martyrs. He also thanked those guarding our borders, keeping us secure in our homes, keeping us fed with hard work in the fields and those who help voluntarily in tackling numerous challenges.