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President’s Address | NATION
lyrical national prayer. Since 2021, Netaji’s Jayanti is
celebrated as ‘Parakram Diwas’ so that the people, ‘Adi Karmayogi’ campaign
especially the youth, can draw inspiration from his
indomitable patriotism. Netaji’s slogan ‘Jai Hind’ is Through the ‘Adi Karmayogi’ campaign,
the declaration of our national pride. the leadership potential of the people of
the tribal community has been nurtured.
BUILDING A VIBRANT REPUBLIC, In recent years, the government has taken
MAKING IT POWERFUL many steps, including the construction
The valiant soldiers of our three armed forces are of museums, to introduce the glorious
always vigilant in the defence of our motherland. history of the tribal community to the
Our dedicated personnel in the police and in the people of the country. Their welfare
Central Armed Police Forces are continuously and development are given high priority.
and diligently working for the internal security of Such campaigns in health and education
the people. Our farmers toil hard to produce food are working to bring harmony between
for the people. The path-breaking and talented the traditions and modern development
women of our country are setting new benchmarks among the tribal communities
in many fields. Our accomplished doctors, nurses,
and all healthcare workers are dedicated to taking
care of the health of the people. Our committed
sanitation workers play a major role in maintain- Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’, which seeks to take po-
ing cleanliness in our country. Our enlightened litical empowerment of women to greater heights,
teachers are shaping future generations. Our will provide unprecedented strength to the idea of
world-class scientists and engineers are giving new women-led development.
direction to the country’s development. Our indus- DIGITAL PAYMENT
trious workers are rebuilding the nation. Our tal-
ented artists, crafts-persons and writers are giving Our people have adopted the digital payment
modern expression to our rich traditions. Experts system on a massive scale. Today, more than half
from various fields are guiding the multi- faceted of the world’s digital transactions take place in
development of the country. Our energetic en- India. From buying goods at the smallest shop to
trepreneurs are contributing immensely towards paying for an auto-rickshaw ride, the use of digital
making the country developed and self-reliant. payments has become an impressive example for
the global community.
BETI BACHAO, BETI PADHAO
The active and empowered participation of women OPERATION SINDOOR
is extremely important for the development of Last year, our country launched precision strikes
the country. National efforts towards their health, against terror infrastructure through Operation
education, safety, and economic empowerment Sindoor. Terror centres were destroyed, and many
have increased women’s participation in many terrorists met their end. Our self-reliance in the
areas. The ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign field of defence powered the historic success of Op-
has encouraged the education of girls. Under eration Sindoor. It is our great fortune to be living in
the ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana’, more than Bharat Bhoomi. Regarding our Matri-Bhoomi, Kavi
57 crore bank accounts have been opened so Guru Rabindranath Tagore has said: Amar desher
far. Nearly 56 percent of these accounts belong mati, tomar pore thekai matha It means: sacred soil
to women. Sisters and daughters are breaking of my country! I bow my head at your feet. I believe
traditional stereotypes and forging ahead. The that Republic Day is an opportunity to further
number of women representatives in Panchayati strengthen this strong feeling of patriotism. Let us
Raj institutions is nearly 46 percent. The ‘Nari all work together with the spirit of ‘Nation First’ and
make our Republic even more glorious. n
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