Independence Day Speech: PM Modi launches war against single-use plastic, sets October 2 target for citizens

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dressed nation on occasion of 72nd Independence Day from Red Fort on Thursday, August 15. He emphasized several important aspects and spoke about welfare of nation. He said that following 'Swachh Bharat' mission, he believes India will soon be able to declare itself free from open defecation. 

"In 2014 from Red Fort, I spoke about 'Swacchata'(cleanliness). In 2019, I believe India will soon be able to declare itself free from open defecation," PM Modi said in his speech. 

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He furr spoke about plastic pollution and urged fellow countrymen to quit use of same.

"Can we free India from single-use plastic? time for implementing such an idea has come. May teams be mobilised to work in this direction. Let a significant step be me on 2nd October," Prime Minister said.

PM Modi furr invited industries and startups to help recycle plastic.

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Prime Minister highlighted many or important aspects like poverty and terrorism and said that government is dedicated towards development of country. He also anunced that government has decided to invest Rs 100 lakh crore on country's modern infrastructure. He concluded his Independence Day dress by chanting 'Vande Mataram' and reciting National Anm.