Nation celebrates 75th I-Day with fervour

CELEBRATIONS and announcements marked the 75th Independence Day of the country on Sunday. On the occasion, leaders from different parts of the country acknowledged the sacrifices and efforts of the people who fought for India's freedom from the British rule. Here are the key events and announcements that marked the day:

Amarinder announces Rs.1,200-cr projects

To mark the 75th Independence Day of the country, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday announced development projects worth Rs 1,200 crore for linking roads, along with a slew of welfare programmes for the Scheduled Castes. The Chief Minister further announced that an Act would soon be notified which would mandate budgetary spending on the Dalit welfare equal to the percentage of SC population in the State, and the 85th Constitutional Amendment would be implemented in line with judgments of the Supreme Court. Referring to the welfare of landless farmers, the Chief Minister said the State government would make payment of Rs 520 crore to 2.85 lakh landless farmers under the debt relief scheme on August 20, the birth anniversary of the late former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Kejriwal unfurls tricolour at secretariat

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unfurled the tricolour at the Secretariat here. In his speech, Kejriwal underlined the efforts of health workers in combating the ongoing pandemic. "Delhi government stands with all those families who lost their earners in this time of crisis. The government has made schemes for our frontline workers," said Kejriwal. He also announced to implement 'Deshbhakti Curriculum' at all government schools to instill patriotism in young minds. The curriculum will be implemented from September 27 to mark the birth anniversary of Bhagat Singh.

Kerala govt to protect constitutional values, promote equality

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in his speech after hoisting the tricolor at the Central Stadium here said that the State government would protect constitutional values and equality for all would be the motto of the State government. He said that secularism, socialist outlook, and unity in diversity are the strengths that the Constitution bestowed upon the people of the nation. The Chief Minister said the State government is functioning to protect the rights of the people provided by the Constitution of India and promoting the equality among people.

Bommai announces 11 special schemes

Hoisting the national flag on the 75th anniversary of Indian Independence, Karnataka Chief Minister, Basavaraj Bommai said that time-bound implementation of programmes and projects, and quick response to people's problems are his priority. Bommai announced 11 special programmes to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of Indian Independence. All the programmes revolve around the figure 75, keeping the Independence Day spirit in mind.