Page 13 - NIS - English 01-15 September,2023

President's address Nation

democracy. Each of us has many identities – apart
from caste, creed, language and region, we are also
identified with our families and professions – but there On the eve of Independence Day, I once
is one identity that is above all. That is our identity as again extend my greetings especially to our
citizens of India. Each one of us is an equal citizen; soldiers guarding the borders, jawans of
each one of us has an equal opportunity, equal rights the forces and the police providing internal
and equal duties, in this land. security and to the members of our diaspora
living in every part of the world.
Tribute to freedom fighters:
On the eve of Independence Day, I join my fellow citizens
in paying grateful tribute to the known and unknown the eyes of the world are fixed on India for global
freedom fighters. Great women freedom fighters like economic development. Today India has become
Matangini Hazra and Kanaklata Baruah laid down their the fifth largest economy in the world and is poised
lives for Bharat-Mata. Maa Kasturba matched the Father to become the third largest economy in the world. In
of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi every step of the way this journey of our economic progress, the emphasis
on the difficult path of Satyagraha. Many great women is on inclusive growth. Giving priority to the deprived
leaders like Sarojini Naidu, Ammu Swaminathan, Rama remains the focus of our policies and actions that have
Devi, Aruna Asaf-Ali and Sucheta Kriplani had set lifted a large number of people out of poverty in the last
inspiring ideals for all future generations of women, to decade. Similarly, there are specific programmes to
serve the nation and the society with self-confidence. improve the conditions of tribals and encourage them
Today, women are contributing extensively in every to join the journey of progress. I appeal to our tribal
field of development and service to the country and are brothers and sisters to enrich their traditions while
enhancing the nation’s pride. Today our women have embracing modernity.
made their special place in many such fields in which
their participation was unimaginable a few decades ago. Strength comes from the dreams of the
young generation
Given priority to women empowerment India’s economic progress is powered particularly by
Economic empowerment of women is being given the young generation for whom limitless opportunities
special focus in our country. Economic empowerment have opened up. From start-ups to sports, our youth have
strengthens the position of women in the family and explored new horizons of excellence. The aspirations
society. I urge all fellow citizens to give priority to of the new India have infinite dimensions. The Indian
women empowerment. I would like our sisters and Space Research Organisation keeps scaling new
daughters to overcome challenges with courage and heights and setting higher benchmarks of excellence.
move ahead in life. Development of women was among This year, ISRO launched Chandrayaan-3. To foster
the ideals of our freedom struggle. the spirit of research, innovation and entrepreneurship,
the Government is setting up the Anusandhan National

India assumes leading position on Research Foundation, with an amount of Rs. 50,000
international forums crore for next five years.
India is playing a crucial role in promoting developmental
and humanitarian goals around the world. It has also We must go back to our roots
assumed leadership of international forums, especially We have achieved unprecedented goals in the field of
the presidency of G-20. What is notable in India’s renewable energy. India is providing leadership to the
presidency of G-20 is the way this diplomatic activity International Solar Alliance. Our country is playing a
has been taken to the grassroots. All the citizens are leading role in fulfilling international commitments. We
enthusiastic about events related to G-20. have given the mantra of LiFE i.e. Lifestyle for Environment
to the global community. We now realise the dire need
The country turned challenges into to return to our roots. I know that there are still many
opportunities tribal communities who live very close to nature and in
The country has converted challenges into opportunities harmony with it. Their values and lifestyle offer
and has also registered impressive GDP growth. Today invaluable lessons for climate action.

New India Samachar September 1-15, 2023 11