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(The Gist of Kurukshetra) HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PM'S INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS [SEPTEMBER-2019]

(The Gist of Kurukshetra) HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PM'S INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS

[SEPTEMBER-2019]

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PM'S INDEPENDENCE DAY ADDRESS

Introduction

We are spoiling health of soil by the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. When Gandhiji has already shown us the path, can’t we reduce by 10%, 20% or 25% use of chemical fertilizers. I Am sure our farmers will oblige my wish.
In the coming days, 1.5 lakh wellness centers will be created at villages. One medical college in the midst of three Lok Sabha constituencies, housing for two crore poor people, drinking water supply in 15 crore rural households and 1.25 lakh km roads in rural areas, besides connecting every village with broadband and optical fiber network are some of the targets to be achieved. More than 50,000 new start ups are also being planned.
GST achieved the dream of 'One Nation, One tax'. We successfully attained 'One Nation, One Grid' in the power sector. We also developed 'One Nation, One Mobility Card' system and today there is a discussion in the country for 'One Nation, One Poll' and it should happen in a democratic manner.
Population explosion can create new problems, especially for the future generations. But there is also an enlightened section of society which is aware of this challenge. We have to ponder on this issue taking along all the sections of the society.
Corruption and nepotism have harmed the country beyond imagination. We have taken several steps driven by technology to fight this menace.
Ease of living is the necessity of independent India. We should build an eco-system in which there should be less Government interference in daily life.
The country can no longer wait for incremental progress but should strive for giant strides.
For development of modern infrastructure, an amount of Rs. 100 lakh crore has been earmarked for this period which will create new job opportunities besides improving the living standards.
India dreams of a 5 Trillion Dollar Economy. In the 70 years of independence, the country became a 2 Trillion Dollar Economy but in the last 5 years, we have made it a 3 Trillion Dollar Economy and at this pace, we can become a 5 Trillion Dollar Economy.
By 75th year of independence, farmers' income should double, every poor should get a pucca house, every family should get electricity connection and every village should have optical fibre network and broadband connectivity besides facility of long distance education.
We have to lay stress on Blue Economy (Ocean resources). Our farmers should become exporters and every district of the country should be an export hub. Value added goods from every district should reach global markets.
I had flagged the issue of Swachhata from the ramparts of Red Fort in 2014 and a few weeks from now on the occasion of the150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on 2nd October, India will become and open defecation free nation.
I wish the countrymen to pledge to make India free from single use plastic by 2nd October. For this every citizen municipalities and gram panchayats should come together.
Our priority should be a 'Made in India' product. For a better tomorrow, can we think of consuming local products and also help improve rural economy and the MSME sector.
Our digital payment platforms are evolving strong. We should lay stress on digital payments for our village shops small outlets and smaller city malls.
In the coming days, 1.5 lakh wellness centers will be created at villages. One medical college in the midst of three Lok Sabha constituencies, housing for two crore poor people, drinking water supply in 15 crore rural households and 1.25 lakh km roads in rural areas, besides connecting every village with broadband and optical fiber network are some of the targets to be achieved. More than 50,000 new start ups are also being planned.
Indian Constitution is completing70 years, the dream of Baba Saheb Ambedkar and this year is also important for the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Devji. Let us move forward by imbibing the teachings of Baba Saheb and Guru Nanak Dev for a better society and a better country.