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Address to the Nation | PRESIDENT

over 550 princely states into the newly independent SYMBOLS OF OUR FORMIDABLE
nation—alongside dealing with the grave consequenc- CAPABILITY
es of Partition—posed an extraordinary challenge. Last year, twelve forts associated with the Maratha mil-
Sardar Patel abolished the princely systems and itary tradition—built to safeguard national pride—were
merged them into our independent democracy. On inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This year,
behalf of a grateful nation, I respectfully pay tribute to Sarnath—the site of Lord Buddha’s first sermon—has
the sacred memory of the ‘Iron Man,’ Sardar Vallabh- been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. India
bhai Patel, the architect of modern India’s unity. is home not only to spiritual monuments associated
with Lord Buddha but also to symbols of the formidable
NEW BENCHMARKS IN EDUCATION capability to wage war in defense of self-respect and
Our fellow citizens are celebrating the 200th birth glorious traditions.
anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule. Mahatma
Phule and Kranti-Jyoti Savitribai Phule made his- LEADING GLOBAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO
toric contributions to the fields of social justice, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
education, women’s empowerment, and equality. While advancing on the path of modern development,
Guided by their ideals, uplifting the marginalized India is also making significant global contributions to
sections of society has been accorded national pri- environmental conservation. Our country has achieved
ority in recent years. New benchmarks of success certain Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for 2030
have been set in the field of women’s education. ahead of schedule. The development of renewable
energy has gained unprecedented momentum in
IDEALS OF ‘VASUDHAIVA KUTUMBAKAM’ recent years.
AS PILLARS OF OUR FOREIGN POLICY
Our foreign policy is rooted in national interest. CREATION OF NEW EMPLOYMENT
The ideals of peace, cooperation, dialogue, and OPPORTUNITIES
*Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam* (the world is one Our country has witnessed an unprecedented ex-
family) serve as the pillars of our foreign policy. pansion of modern infrastructure across highways,
To enhance economic cooperation and deepen waterways, railways, and airways. This is generating
mutual ties, we have entered into Free Trade opportunities for new enterprises, creating new jobs,
Agreements with numerous nations. and boosting investor confidence. n

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