Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the nurses, doctors and others for their efforts for changing the fortunes of the country during his Independence Day address to the nation. He said that Covid has taught us that development of the world is not possible without a human centric approach.

As part of the Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi, 50 Nurses along with their family members from across the country were invited as Special Guests to witness and participate in the celebrations from the ramparts of the Red Fort. These Special Guests were part of the 1800 special guests from various walks of life ranging from Sarpanches, teachers, farmers, and fishermen.

Accentuating the efforts of the government to improve the Universal Health Coverage of the country, he said that the government has invested Rs. 70,000 crores in Ayushman Bharat which provides Rs.5 lakh annual health guarantee to the BPL families.

200 करोड़ वैक्सिनेशन का काम हमारी आंगनवाड़ी वर्कर, आशा वर्कर, हेल्थ वर्कर ने करके दिखाया है।#IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/3uzC6LPL3a

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During his 10th Independence day today, PM Modi talked about various issues including the violence happening in the Northeastern state of Manipur. He said that India stands with the people of Manipur and expressed confidence that there shall be a peaceful resolution of the problems there.