Independence Day 2023: In his address to the nation from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India will be among the top 3 economies in the next five years. "When we came to power in 2014, we were at the 10th position in the global economic system. Today, with the efforts of 140 Crore Indians, we have reached the fifth position, This did not happen just like that. The demon of corruption that had the country in its clutches - we stopped leakages and created a strong economy," he said.
13.5 crore poor people came out of poverty
The Prime Minister said that in five years, over 13.5 crore poor people came out of poverty to become part of the neo-middle and middle classes. "We have taken many measures to control inflation in the country and our effort in this direction will continue," said PM Modi.
He said that the government's primary goal remains the minimization of inflation and to ensure that the citizens of this great nation can lead prosperous and fulfilling lives.
The Prime Minister asserted that India will not stop now as all rating agencies are lauding the country. “As new world order emerged after World War, I can see a new world order taking shape after COVID-19."
“I firmly believe that when the country will celebrate 100 years of freedom in 2047, the country would be a developed India. I say this on the basis of the capability of my country and available resources...But the need of the hour is to fight three evils - Corruption, Dynasty, and Appeasement," PM Modi added.
“When India is determined, it completes the work - our track record says that...For 25 years it was being discussed in the country that a New Parliament building will be built. Ye Modi hai, samay ke pehle Sansad banakar ke rakh diya. This is a Govt that works, that meets set goals. This is New India. This is an India that is full of self-confidence...Ye Bharat na rukta hai, na thakta hai, na haanfta hai aur na hi haarta hai," PM Modi highlighted.
Centre to launch Vishwakarma scheme
He also announced that the Centre will launch the Vishwakarma scheme with a budgetary allocation of Rs 13,000 crore to Rs 15,000 crore on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti next month. PM Modi said that the scheme is especially for skilled workers like barbers, goldsmiths, washermen etc. "The government will launch the Vishwakarma Scheme with an allocation of Rs 13,000 to 15,000 crore in the next month for those with traditional skills," he said.
