New Delhi: “National Digital Health Mission will begin from today. This will bring in a new revolution,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Independence Day address today.
Every Indian will have health id card, he said and added that new cyber security strategy is also ready. About 7,000 projects of different sectors have been identified to bring new revolution in infrastructure, he said.
According to Modi, the middle class will be the biggest beneficiary for Ease of Living. “We want to focus on economic growth and development but humanity must retain a central role in this process and our journey,” he said.
“I am confident that India will realize the dream of self reliant India. I am confident of the abilities, confidence and potential of my fellow Indians. Once we decide to do something, we do not rest till we achieve that goal,” he said.
The Prime Minister added: “We’re going through distinct times. I can’t see young children in front of me today (at Red Fort). Corona has stopped everyone. In these times of COVID, Corona warriors have lived the mantra of ‘Seva Parmo Dharma’ and served the people of India. I express my gratitude to them.”
He also said, “This is a day to remember the sacrifices of our freedom fighters. This is also a day to show gratitude to Security personnel including that of Army, paramilitary and police ensuring our safety.”