Modi announces Rs 100 lakh-crore Gati Shakti plan to create jobs
Modi announces Rs 100 lakh-crore Gati Shakti plan to create jobs
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New Delhi: To enhance the country's economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the government will launch the Gati Shakti national infrastructure initiative, which will cost Rs 100 lakh crore. On Sunday, August 15, he announced this during India's 75th Independence Day festivities at the Red Fort.
“In the coming days, we will unveil the PM Gati Shakti Plan, a national infrastructure master plan worth Rs. 100 lakh crore that will lay the groundwork for holistic infrastructure and provide an integrated roadmap for our economy. To accelerate our development, we must concentrate on manufacturing and export,” Prime Minister Modi remarked.
During his speech, Prime Minister Modi congratulated India's Olympic team, as well as frontline and healthcare personnel and Covid warriors. He paid tribute to former Indian leaders, notably former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. At the Red Fort, he unfurled the Tricolor.
“I would like to begin by conveying greetings on this special occasion of Independence Day. This is a day to remember our great freedom fighters. Be it Vallabhbhai Patel, Lal Bahadur Shastri, or Jawaharlal Nehru, we are thankful to our leaders who brought Independence,” he said.
“The athletes who have made us proud at Tokyo Olympics are here amongst us today. I urge the nation to applaud their achievement today. They have not only won our hearts but also inspired future generations,” Modi showered praise on Indian athletes who participated in Tokyo.
On Sunday, the Red Fort hosted some 240 Olympians, support workers, and Sports Authority of India and sports federation executives.
