Independence Day 2020 live updates: President Ram Nath Kovind hosts 'At Home' reception

The middle class will be the biggest beneficiaries of 'ease of living'. From cheap internet to economical air tickets, from highways to i-ways, from affordable housing to tax reduction - all these measures will empower the middle class people of the country

We have been able to provide clean water to over 2 crore families, especially in far-flung areas, under the 'Jal Jeevan Mission'

'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund' worth Rs 1 lakh crore has been created to provide modern infrastructure to the farmers

Many areas of the country have also lagged in terms of development. By identifying more than 110 such aspirational districts, special efforts are being taken so that people of the country get better education, better health facilities and better employment opportunities

7 crore poor families have been given free gas cylinders, more than 80 crore people were provided free food, about 90,000 crore directly transferred to bank accounts

We will now focus on multi-model connectivity infrastructure

Can't work in silos anymore, we need to focus on comprehensive and integrated infrastructure

There is a need to give a new direction to the overall infrastructure development of the country. This need will be met from the National Infrastructure Pipeline Project. The country is going to spend more than Rs 100 lakh crore on this. About 7,000 projects of different sectors have also been identified. It will bring a new revolution in infrastructure sector: PM

Not only Make in India, we must also embrace the mantra of Make for World: PM

The whole world is observing the reforms taking place in India. As a result, FDI has broken all records. India saw 18% jump in FDI even during pandemic

We not only made N-95 masks, PPE kits and ventilators during the pandemic but were able to export these all over the world

I am confident that measures like opening up the space sector will generate many new employment opportunities for our youth and provide further avenues to hone their skills and potential: PM

From agriculture to space to healthcare, India is taking several steps to build an Atmanirbhar Bharat

Amid Covid pandemic, 130 crore Indians took the resolve to be self-reliant and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' is on the mind of India. This dream is turning into a pledge. Aatmanirbhar Bharat has become a 'mantra' for the 130 crore Indians today: PM Modi

Today, the whole world is inter-connected and inter-dependent. It's time for India to play an important role in the global economy. For this, India has to become self-reliant.

I believe in the capabilities of our youth, our women, our thinking and approach, says PM Modi as he speaks about the need to build an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'

The idea of ​​expansionism left some countries enslaved. Even in the midst of fierce wars, India did not allow its freedom movement to suffer: PM

India's freedom struggle inspired the whole world

PM Modi pays condolences to the parts of the country facing natural calamities and disasters and reassures fellow citizens of full support in this hour of need