On his 75th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched multiple initiatives, including the ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ and the 8th ‘Rashtriya Poshan Maah’ campaigns, aiming to improve women’s health and nutrition. He also laid the foundation for the Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh.
Addressing citizens, Modi praised Indian soldiers for their success in Operation Sindoor, stating, “Our brave soldiers brought Pakistan to its knees in the blink of an eye.” He emphasized that New India is fearless, even against nuclear threats, and highlighted the importance of countering terrorism.
Modi urged citizens to adopt swadeshi practices, encouraging the purchase of Indian-made products to strengthen the economy and generate employment. He highlighted government initiatives empowering women, noting that nearly 20 million rural women have become Lakhpati Didis through Mudra loans.
Stressing service to the poor as his highest purpose, Modi said 250 million Indians have been lifted out of poverty over the last 11 years. He concluded by calling for early detection of women’s diseases and better maternal and child health, in line with the government’s nutrition campaigns.