On the occasion of 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled the Tricolor for the 11th consecutive time at historic Red Fort on Thursday.
Independence Day Address: PM Modi Highlights Northeast’s Entrepreneurial And Agricultural Advancements
In his address, the Prime Minister pointed out the increased connectivity between the Northeast and Delhi.
“There was a time when the Northeast used to feel that Delhi is very distant. Within four years, we have brought Delhi to the doorsteps of Northeast,” he said.
Underscoring the region’s entrepreneurial and agricultural advancements, PM Modi noted that the Northeast has become a hub for business, agriculture, and sports.
“Our youths from the Northeast are establishing BPO in their areas. The region has turned to be a hub of organic farming. Sports University is being set up in Northeast,” he said.