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On Independence Day Eve, President Murmu Hails ISRO's Achievements, Says Space Agency Is Scaling New Heights

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President Murmu's Independence Day Speech Live: In her address on the eve of the 77th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu commended the nation's resilience during turbulent times, highlighting its role as a beacon of hope for others.

Within her speech, the President outlined various strides the country has taken. She said India's adeptness at transforming challenges into opportunities, yielding robust GDP growth. She also underscored the nation's leadership within the G-20. Murmu also celebrated advancements in education and science, citing the National Education Policy 2020 and the successful launch of Chandrayaan-3.

President Droupadi Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu

Furthermore, President Murmu passionately called for prioritizing women's empowerment. She emphasized the importance of collective efforts at the local, national, and global levels to safeguard the environment.

The speech was broadcasted on the entire Akashvani national network starting from 7 pm and subsequently televised on all Doordarshan channels. The Rashtrapati Bhavan provided this information, indicating that the address was initially delivered in Hindi and later followed by the English version.

Here are the Highlights:

Aug 14, 2023, 7:31 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu now repeats the same speech in English
Aug 14, 2023, 7:31 PM IST

Citing the recent launch of Chandrayaan-3, President Murmu said that the lunar mission is only a stepping stone for our future programs in space. “We have a long way to go.”
Aug 14, 2023, 7:28 PM IST

President Murmu's speech was a call to action for all Indians to work together to address the challenges of climate change and to build a better future for the country. She highlighted the importance of protecting the environment and of working in harmony with nature. She also urged everyone to fulfil their constitutional fundamental duty and to make continuous efforts to move towards excellence.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:27 PM IST

President Murmu urged everyone to fulfil their constitutional fundamental duty and make continuous efforts to move towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activities. She said that India can achieve new heights of diligence and achievements if we work together in harmony and brotherhood.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:27 PM IST

President Murmu also said that the culture of greed has alienated the world from nature, and that we need to go back to our roots. She said that many tribal communities live in harmony with nature, and that they have a deep understanding of the importance of protecting the environment.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:26 PM IST

In her Independence Day address, President Murmu said that the number of flood-like situations that have taken place in India over the year is a reminder of the dangers of climate change. She said that it is necessary to make efforts at the local, national, and global level to address this issue.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:26 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu has called for urgent action on climate change, saying that it is a major threat to the environment and to the well-being of people around the world.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:21 PM IST

President Murmu's speech was a call to action for all Indians to work together to build a better future for the country. She highlighted the importance of education, space research, and innovation, and she urged everyone to contribute to India's development.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:21 PM IST

President Murmu also announced the setting up of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), which will be funded with Rs. 50,000 crore over the next five years. The ANRF will support, develop, and take forward research and development in India's colleges, universities, and research centers.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:21 PM IST

President Murmu also highlighted the achievements of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), which has launched Chandrayaan-3, the country's third lunar mission. She said that ISRO is scaling new heights and setting new benchmarks of excellence.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:20 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu also spoke about the importance of education in her Independence Day address. She said that education is the most effective means of social empowerment, and that it is essential for India's development.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:19 PM IST

Dedicated programs are underway to enhance the circumstances of tribal communities and integrate them into the journey of progress. President Murmu appeals to her tribal brethren and sisters, urging them to embrace modernity while preserving their rich traditions.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:19 PM IST

Prioritising the upliftment of the underprivileged remains central to our policies and actions. Consequently, in the past decade, a substantial number of people have been lifted out of poverty, notes President Droupadi Murmu.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:19 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu also highlights that India's economy has not only demonstrated resilience during challenging periods but has also become an inspiring beacon for others.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:19 PM IST

Our Annadata farmers have made significant contributions to our economic expansion, for which the country is deeply indebted, says President Droupadi Murmu.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:17 PM IST

India has adeptly transformed challenges into opportunities and has also achieved noteworthy GDP growth. Our farmers, who are the backbone of our nation, have made substantial contributions to our economic progress. The gratitude of the nation is owed to them, says President Murmu. She continues by highlighting that India's economy has not only demonstrated its resilience during trying times but has also become a beacon of hope for others.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:16 PM IST

With the G20 encompassing two-thirds of the global population, this provides a distinctive chance to steer worldwide priorities towards the right course, she further remarks.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:16 PM IST

India is actively contributing to the advancement of development objectives and fostering humanitarian cooperation on a global scale. The country has attained a prominent stature within international platforms and has assumed the presidency of the G20 nations, states the President.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:15 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu highlighted India's growing role in global affairs. She said that India is "committed to working with other countries to address common challenges and promote shared prosperity."
Aug 14, 2023, 7:14 PM IST

She also urged the sisters and daughters of India to face all kinds of challenges with courage and move ahead in life. "I would like our sisters and daughters to face all kinds of challenges with courage and move ahead in life," she said.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:14 PM IST

President Murmu urged all countrymen to give priority to women empowerment, saying that it is essential for the development of the nation. She said that women must be given equal opportunities in education, employment, and decision-making.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:14 PM IST

President Murmu said that today, women are contributing extensively in every field of development and service to the country, and are increasing the pride of the nation. "Today our women have made a special place in many such fields in which their participation could not even be imagined a few decades back," she said.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:11 PM IST

"Many women icons like Sarojini Naidu, Ammu Swaminathan, Rama Devi, Aruna Asaf Ali and Sucheta Kriplani have set inspiring ideals for all generations of women after them to serve the country and society with self-confidence," President Murmu said.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:10 PM IST

President Murmu said, "Beyond considerations of caste, creed, language, and region, we possess an identity linked to our family and professional domain. However, there is a superior identity that unites us all, and that paramount identity is our status as citizens of India."
Aug 14, 2023, 7:10 PM IST

She urged the youth to take inspiration from the freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the country, and to work towards building a prosperous and inclusive India.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:09 PM IST

President Murmu also said that Independence Day reminds us that we are not just individuals, but we are part of a great community, the largest and most vibrant of its kind. "It is a community of citizens of the world's largest democracy," she said.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:09 PM IST

"This is a clarion call of the nationalist poet for making total sacrifice for the motherland and upliftment of fellow citizens," she said. "To follow these ideals is my special appeal to the youth of the country who are going to build the India of 2047."
Aug 14, 2023, 7:09 PM IST

In her maiden Independence Day Eve address, President Droupadi Murmu quoted nationalist poet Kuvempu, calling on the youth of the country to follow his ideals of making total sacrifice for the motherland and upliftment of fellow citizens.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:08 PM IST

President Murmu expressed pleasure over the festive atmosphere on the eve of Independence Day.
Aug 14, 2023, 7:05 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu is addressing the nation on the eve of the 77th Independence Day on August 14.
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