Independence Day 2021 highlights: PM Modi announces national hydrogen mission, Gati Shakti masterplan

75th Independence Day highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day celebrations. This year, the latest batch of Olympians, who won medals in the Tokyo Olympics, comprising Javelin throw Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra will join PM Modi. Ahead of the address at Red Fort Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Rajghat to pay his tributes to the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi. Upon reaching Red Fort he received the guard of honour. Security has been beefed up across Delhi and Red Fort for the Independence Day event.

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9.01 am: PM Modi concludes 75th Independence Day speech.

9.00 am: This is the time to dream together and execute it together: PM Modi.

8.59 am: India has faith in 'Can do' generation, says PM Modi.

8.57 am: We need clean rivers and seas, and boost Swachh Bharat Mission, says PM Modi.

8.56 am: We must be vocal for local products, shun single-use plastic: PM Modi.

8.54 am: Shri Aurobindo dreamt for a developed India, says PM Modi.

8.52 am: New world order in post-COVID times: PM Modi.

8.49 am: India is witnessing high foreign investment even during the pandemic, says PM Modi.

8.47 am: India is foraying into green hydrogen energy projects: PM Modi.

8.46 am: India has set the goal of 450 GW of renewable energy for 2030. Out of this, we have already achieved 100 GW target well within schedule: PM Modi.

8.45 am: India is moving towards energy independence, electric mobility, says PM Modi.

8.43 am: PM Modi's 'Beti ki Baat'

All Sainik schools now open to girl child: PM Modi.

8.39 am: We need to ensure equal participation of women in all fields, says PM Modi.

8.36 am: Change in mindset is a turning point for Indian sports: PM Modi.

8.33 am: Drones helping rural people map their land, says PM Modi

SVAMITVA Yojna is transforming the lives in rural citizens. Drones are helping them map their land and apply for various schemes/loans online, said PM Modi.

8.29 am: Ease of living, doing business key: PM Modi

8.25 am: Need to reform archaic laws, says PM Modi

8.23 am: PM lays down national infra plan

We will launch Pradahan Manti Gati Shakti National Master Plan: PM Modi

Rs 100 lakh crore Gati Shakti Project for Infra and jobs, says PM Modi

The rate of building airports, Udan scheme for common man unprecedented, says PM Modi

8.18 am: Today, our villages also getting internet, connectivity: PM Modi

8.12 am: Govt will launch e-commerce platform to connect village artisans with the world, says PM Modi

"We are witnessing a new phase in the developmental journey of our villages. It not only has electricity and water but also nurturing digital entrepreneurs," said PM Modi.

8.07 am: We will build warehouses at block levels for farmers: PM Modi

8.05 am: We need to focus on marginal farmers: PM Modi

8.03 am: PM Modi lays 25-year roadmap for new India

7.58 am: India will now see the prowess of our scientists in agri sector, says PM Modi.

7.54 am: Our Act East policy is ensuring a peaceful North East region: PM Modi

7.52 am: North East has been connected with rail lines, says PM Modi

7.47 am: We aim to build an ideal India' for 100 years of Independence: PM Modi

7.44 am: PM lauds scientists, doctors fighting the COVID-19 pandemic

7.42 am: We forgot the partition and its horrors, says PM Modi.

7.40 am: Pm's I-Day speech: PM Modi lauds Olympians.

7.36 am: PM Modi begins address to nation from Red Fort.

7.33 am: PM Modi hoists national flag at Red Fort.

7.25 am: PM Modi inspects the guard of honour at Red Fort, to address nation soon.

7.20 am: PM Modi reaches Rajghat to pay his tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.