Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday announced his flagship health policy — Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan or the National Health Protection Scheme that aims to cover over approximately 50 crore beneficiaries and provide health cover up to Rs 5 lakh per family a year. Speaking to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Modi said the scheme will be rolled out on September 25 this year.
#72ndIndependenceDay | PM @narendramodi hoists tricolour at Red Fort, begins his address to the nation. PM congratulates citizens of India on #IndependenceDay2018 pic.twitter.com/W8K6liB3hz
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#72ndIndependenceDay | Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Abhiyaan will be launched on Sep 25 this year. It is high time we ensure that the poor of India get access to good quality and affordable healthcare: PM @narendramodi on launch of world's largest Govt-funded healthcare program me.
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Recalling the sacrifices of our freedom fighters during the freedom movement, Prime Minister Modi said his government is committed to ensuring social justice for all creating an India that is progressing rapidly.
The Constitution given to us by Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar has spoken about justice for all. We have to ensure social justice for all and create an India that is developing rapidly: PM Modi #IndiaIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/3Ti2a9f4DK
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#72ndIndependenceDay | We celebrate #IndependenceDayIndia when our daughters from various states have crossed seven seas and colored them saffron, white and green: PM @narendramodi at #RedFort
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Highlighting the welfare schemes undertaken by the central government, Prime Minister Modi — who addressed his fifth and final Independence Day speech prior to the 2019 general elections — said the country will see an Indian on a space mission under an indigenous space project called ‘Gaganyaan‘ before 2022.
India is proud of our scientists, who are excelling in their research and are at the forefront of innovation. In the year 2022 or if possible before, India will unfurl the tricolour in space: PM Narendra Modi #IndiaIndependenceDay pic.twitter.com/MwvBXmUY8x
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In his 80-minute speech, Prime Minister also touched upon what he said was progress made on the economic front, on women empowerment, GST, Swachh Bharat mission etc.
He also lauded the achievements of sportspersons from the Northeast who, Prime Minister Modi said, have been bringing laurels for the country besides claiming to have bridged the gap between the region and the national capital.
“There was a time when Northeast India used to feel that Delhi is very far from them, but today we have brought Delhi to the doorstep of the Northeast,” PM Modi said.
#72ndIndependenceDay | There was a time when Northeast India used to feel that Delhi is very far from them, but today we have brought Delhi to the doorstep of the Northeast: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/TRxEFymbeX
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He also expressed his grief over loss of lives and property in various parts of the country due to floods.
