{"id":155236,"date":"2023-08-15T19:37:56","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T14:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=155236"},"modified":"2023-08-15T19:37:58","modified_gmt":"2023-08-15T14:07:58","slug":"independence-day-2023-celebrations-key-highlights-from-pm-modis-speech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/independence-day-2023-celebrations-key-highlights-from-pm-modis-speech\/","title":{"rendered":"Independence Day 2023 Celebrations: Key Highlights from PM Modi\u2019s Speech"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Independence Day 2023: PM Modi\u2019s Speech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister <strong>Narendra Modi<\/strong> marked India\u2019s <strong>77th Independence Day<\/strong> by unfurling the national flag at the historic Red Fort in Delhi. His 90-minute speech was his tenth straight Independence Day address. PM Modi has routinely delivered longer Independence Day addresses than any other Prime Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/daily-current-affairs-and-quiz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vision for a New World Order:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PM Modi expressed that a transformative global shift, akin to the post-World War II era, is in progress after the pandemic. He likened India\u2019s role to that of \u201cVishwamitra,\u201d symbolizing its evolving significance on the world stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Launch of Vishwakarma Yojana:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PM Modi announced the initiation of the Vishwakarma Yojana, aimed at uplifting barbers and goldsmiths. An initial allocation of Rs. 13,000-15,000 crore would be made to the scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peaceful Resolution for Manipur:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Addressing the ongoing crisis in Manipur, PM Modi assured that a peaceful solution will be pursued for the northeastern state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He emphasized India\u2019s solidarity with the people of Manipur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Empowering Border Villages:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PM Modi highlighted the government\u2019s \u201cVibrant Villages\u201d initiative, transforming the perspective on border villages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He stated that these border villages are not just the last in India but the first, signifying their importance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legacy of Announcements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since his inaugural Independence Day speech in 2014, PM Modi has used the platform to introduce significant policies and engage with citizens.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notable announcements have included the Swachh Bharat Mission and the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Culmination:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ceremony concluded the &#8216;Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav&#8217; celebrations, which began in 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This initiative was launched by PM Modi to commemorate the 75th anniversary of India\u2019s independence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inclusive Participation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Around 1,800 special guests from diverse sectors of society were invited to witness the Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Empowerment of Middle Class and Women:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PM Modi highlighted the focus on middle-class and women-led development in his address.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He pledged to strengthen the middle class in the nation during the forthcoming years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dream of Empowered Women:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PM Modi praised women\u2019s self-help groups and aspired to create two crore \u2018lakhpati didis\u2019 (prosperous sisters).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He advocated for the protection of daughters and emphasized collective responsibility against atrocities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Independence Day 2023: PM Modi\u2019s Speech Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked India\u2019s 77th Independence Day by unfurling the national flag at the historic Red Fort in Delhi. His 90-minute speech was his tenth straight Independence Day address. PM Modi has routinely delivered longer Independence Day addresses than any other Prime Minister. 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