The Big Picture - Independence Day: PM's Address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of 73rd Independence Day today. This was the Prime Minister's sixth consecutive Independence Day address to the nation and the first after his landslide victory in the General Elections in May. PM Modi spoke about abrogation of certain sections of Article 370 and Article 35A, criminalising Triple Talaq, welfare schemes for the farmers and the upcoming mission of the government. He also said the government would spend Rs 100 lakh crore on developing modern infrastructure that will help in nearly doubling the size of the Indian economy to $5 trillion in the next five years. The PM also urged people to travel to at least 15 tourist destinations within India by 2022. Adding there is a "huge" scope to improve India's tourism sector.

Guest - Shakti Sinha, Director, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library,
Prof. M. Jagadesh Kumar, Vice Chancellor, Jawaharlal Nehru University,
A.K. Bhattacharya, Editorial Director, Business Standard,

Anchor - Frank Rausan Pereira

[integrity]

Upsc aspirats youth icon – Frank Rousan Pierera

[shashiketan]

*89: INDEPENDENT INDIA: MARCHING STRONG:*
Government's recent actions:
- Abrogation of Article 370 & 35A: For development of J&K
- Criminalising Triple Talaq: For gender Equality.
- Welfare Schemes for farmers.
- Plan to spend Rs 100 Lakh Cr. - Modern infrastructure.
- Aim: $5 trillion in next 5 years.

Chief of Defense Staff:
- US, France, UK & China all have a CDS.
- Organisation restructure - long overdue in India: Proposed by Shekatkar Committee in 2016.
- Combined head of Indian Army, Air Force & Indian Navy. Single point military adviser to defense Minister.

Benefits:
- Less political & economic significance: More of STRATEGIC significance.
- Better Coordination among forces.
- will be easier to deal with global situations & problems at border.
- Important for War & Peace time: technology & Resource allocation.
- Overview of Security requirements.

Role of government:

- Empower people
- Govt should not be a stumbling block - act as a facilitator : "आभाव भी न हो और दबाव भी न हो "
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"One Country One Economy" - removing internal barriers to thrive & flourish.
- Swachh Bharat paid huge dividends.
- Swachh Jal: Piped water Scheme - only 50% household have piped water so far.
- Ease of doing business & Ease of Living.
- Local markets & products more attractive.
- Skilling & reskilling: Automation - new kind of jobs: Technology & human coexist.

Focus on Tourism Sector:
- PM urged people to travel to at least 15 tourist destinations within India by 2022.
- Sustainable tourism: potential to create lot of jobs - restaurant, guides, food processing
- Involvement of government, private & local communities.
- Focus on tourism should be built on the base of good manufacturing sector. - investment on Infra, connectivity.
- Domestic Tourism: National Unity: Last mile connectivity at affordable costs.

India is marching along with government's initiatives. Partnership is the key to spur economic growth & dignity in individuals. Let us create opportunities for every segment of society.

[dineshrajpugalendhi]

Well said Shakti Sinha sir..
Important for One Nation, One Economy..-->Removing internal barriers to growth...!!

[mos]

Happy Independence Day to all my countrymen.

[satyaprakashmishra]

Mr. Sinha is great! The others good too!

[sp]

Hello sir!! Sabhi states me reservation limit stipulated 50% se upar hoti ja rhi..jis par koi control bhi nai kr rha h...agr aap states dwara diye gye reservation par bhi ek episode bnae to is mudde ko smjhne me asani hogi...thankyou

[DeepakKumar-fnsm]

What is your channel's english bulletin time ?

[Expert_trader_banknifty]

See his closing comments. Omg he speaks so slowly.

[rapatel]

Recycle your plastic waste into floor tiles.

[pankajkumar-movh]

Satya prakash and bhattacharya both are bogus.

[Expert_trader_banknifty]

Bhattachaya consumes time but don't give content

[devshabong]

Plastic ban i would like to implement at the earliest the better

[Expert_trader_banknifty]

Bhatcharya is not a good debater. Please don't invite him