Independence Day Highlights: "75,000 New Seats For Medical Students In Next 5 Years", Says PM Modi

Did you know the Indian Constitution defines 22 scheduled languages? All of us at Embassy New Delhi and the consulates in Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai couldn't decide which language to use to express our excitement about Indian Independence Day, so we just used them... pic.twitter.com/8ZztmfEsHx

- U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) August 15, 2024

• People need to understand that a few people with negative mindset conspiring to create imbalance in country.
• Challenges are there within country and outside; as we become more powerful, challenges will increase.
• India will always be well-wisher of Bangladesh's progress.
• We hope situation normalises in Bangladesh soon; Indians want that security of Hindus, minorities there is ensured.
• India's development not detrimental for anyone; we are country of the 'Buddh', 'yudh' (war) is not our path.
• Nepotism, casteism harming society; have to get rid of these from politics.
• Frequent elections creating obstacles in country's progress.Request everyone to come together to achieve resolve of 'one nation, one election'.

• One very big reform, which our freedom fighters and forefathers dreamt of must be realised - of a common civil code for every Indian. 
• Every Indian must be same and equal in the eyes of the law. We must all be governed by the same laws.
• Till today - for 75 years, we have been living with a communal civil code, now we need a truly secular civil code - where every Indian is same and is treated the same.

• As India rises globally, there are several challenges surrounding it. I see it and understand these challenges very well. 
• I want to appeal to the global community that India's rise is never a threat to any nation. 
• Never in its millenia-old history has India ever been a threat to the world. 
• Never has India taken the world to uncertainty or war. 
• India has only defended itself when it has faced a threat. 
• India is a nation of peace - of Buddha, of compassion. 
• I want to appeal to the world that when India rises, the world rises, when India grows, the world grows. 
• India is an inclusive nation and considers the world 'one family'. 
• I urge the world to understand India, its culture, its history, its journey.
• But should challenges continue for India, the world must know that India knows how to stand up to a challenge and overcome it. 
• It always has, and always will. 
• Challenging a challenge is in India's nature and DNA. 
• We will come together as a nation and triumph. We will stand up, face the challenge, we will continue to work, continue to grow. That is our resolve. A resolve of 1.4 billion people in unison

• Urge states to draft clear policies to attract new investors, assure them about good governance, law and order.
• Students spend lakhs and crores for medical education abroad; we will create 75, 000 new medical seats in next 5 years.
• Launch of Chandrayaan has fired up scientific temper among youths, educational institutions should nurture it further.
• India's farmers can make country organic food basket of world, we will work towards it.
• Need of hour is to widely publicise punishment for atrocities against women so that there is fear of consequences.
• India rolled out 5G at very fast pace; have not stopped at that and are working on 6G tech on mission mode.
• Need to give up old habits, come forward with clear policies for investors at a time when world is keen to invest in India.
• We want to make India global hub for green hydrogen, it has potential for generating 'green jobs'.
• It is India's dream that Olympics 2036 is held in the country, we are preparing for that.

• India has an ambitious renewable energy target and is taking this very seriously. 
• India is the only G20 nation that has ensured that the pledge made at the Paris Climate Summit is fulfilled - and that too before time. India is the only nation that has achieved its climate target. 
• Today, I can assure the nation and the world that India will aim for 500 GW clean energy by 2030.

• We all must ensure that the Indian Standard becomes the International Standard. We must work with the motto of 'Desing in India, Design for the world'.
• India must lead the world in creativity and gaming. Not by playing games, but in developing gaming products that are exported to the world.

• Today, India is seeing participation and leadership of women in every field - be it entrepreneurs, start-ups, space sector, armed forces, sports - women are leading on every front, but we also see and hear cases that are grave and saddening. 
• Today, I want to address the issue from the Red Fort. We see heinous crimes against women. We are concerned for the safety of our mothers, sisters and daughters. 
• This is a grave issue and we all must think and act with responsibility.
• Fear needs to be in the mind of such demons who attack, assault and violate women - they should know that the death penalty (phansi) is what they will face for their crime. 
• The media should also prominently highlight such cases so that these demons are shamed.

• We prioritised justice over punishment in new criminal laws.
• Middle class gives a lot to nation; expects quality life; will be our endeavour to ensure minimum government interference.
• Reforms in governance have to be pushed to realise goal of 2047; delivery system in governance has to be strengthened.
• India's contribution in global growth has increased; country's exports have gone up.
• Space sector is essential for making India powerful nation, it is becoming vibrant and we are giving strength to this sector.
• For third term in government, only message is to serve everyone, every family and take nation to newer heights of development.

• Hundreds of start-ups have come up in space sector; private satellites, rockets are being launched.
• We have taken big steps towards modernising infrastructure, also given priority to ease of living.
• Country's youth does not want to go slow, this is our golden era.
• Earlier, people used to plead with govt for amenities, now they get them at doorstep.
• Path of reforms chosen by us has become blueprint for growth and not just for debate clubs.

• Because of the significant reforms in India's banking sector, today, India stands among the world's best nations in terms of a strong banking system - And when banks are strong, then the foundation of the nation is strong. The Economy is strong.
• For decades, India and its citizens faced a 'Mai-baap' system of governance - where people had to run pillar to post, requesting for what is their right. 
• But today, due to reforms across the board, we see an India where every Indian is getting a bank account, every home is getting electricity and water connections, when piped gas and gas cylinders are reaching every doorstep, govt services are sped up and services and conveniences are reaching the citizen's doorstep. Their banking needs are at their fingertips.
• We are keeping global best practices and standard operating procedures as well as forging ahead with digitisation to ensure we lead the world in every field. We are implementing these best practices in every field, reforming every sector, every field.

• Jal Jeevan Mission has reached 15 crore beneficiaries.
• People's suggestions for Viksit Bharat include governance reforms, speedy justice delivery system, promoting traditional medicines.
• 'Viksit Bharat 2047' are not mere words, they are reflection of resolve and dreams of 140 crore people.
• When we take steps and plan the future, the words 'Mera Bharat Mahan' is the soul behind every initiative, every effort.