PM Modi’s Speech at Red Fort: The preparations for celebrating Independence Day with excitement and pride are complete. The Red Fort is all set, and the nation is eagerly waiting for the morning. Here’s everything you need to know about the ceremony.
Independence Day 2024: On August 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will once again hoist the national flag at the Red Fort. Ahead of the Independence Day celebration, Delhi Police has tightened security in the capital, deploying over 10,000 police officers and 3,000 traffic police officers. Additionally, 700 AI-based facial recognition cameras have been installed, with high-resolution cameras inside and around the Red Fort to identify any suspicious individuals from a distance.
Security Measures:
Extra police and paramilitary forces are stationed at sensitive locations like Indira Gandhi International Airport, railway stations, bus terminals, malls, and markets. To manage traffic on Independence Day, more than 3,000 traffic police officers will be deployed at major intersections and roads leading to the Red Fort. Security agencies will use smartphone-based apps to verify the identity of people attending the event. Snipers, special SWAT commandos, kite catchers, and sharpshooters will be positioned at key locations for the safety of the Prime Minister and other VIP guests.
Metro Services from 4 AM:
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has made special arrangements for Independence Day. To facilitate travel for those attending the celebration, metro services will begin at 4:00 AM from all terminal stations on all lines. Between 4:00 AM and 6:00 AM, metro trains will run every 15 minutes. After that, regular metro schedules will resume. Those attending the ceremony with a valid invitation card issued by the Ministry of Defence will be allowed to enter and travel by showing a valid government-issued photo ID at the stations. This arrangement is only valid at the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Chandni Chowk metro stations, which are closest to the event venue. The invitation cards will also be valid for return travel from these three stations.
Special Guests This Year:
About 6,000 distinguished guests from across the country have been invited to the Red Fort ceremony. Among them, the following special groups have been invited:
- 250 farmers benefiting from the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme
- 250 farmers benefiting from the PM Fasal Bima Yojana
- 500 members of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
- 150 ASHA and ANM workers providing basic health services in rural and remote areas
- 300 elected women representatives from village panchayats
- 150 Lakhpati Didis and 150 Drone Didis
- 150 students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools
- 100 tribal artists and members of Van Dhan Vikas Kendras
- 300 women workers from Sankalp Hubs and Child Welfare Committees
- 400 NSS volunteers from the Meri Maati Mera Desh program
- 200 beneficiaries of the Mera Bharat scheme
- About 150 athletes preparing for the Paris Olympics 2024
- 1,000 members representing each block of the Aspirational District Program
- 200 innovators and students from AIM, and 200 students from PM Shri Yojana beneficiary schools
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