Independence Day 2020 Speech: Lakshadweep Will Be Connected to Submarine Optical Fibre Cable In Next 1,000 Days, Says PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that in the next 1000 days, "Lakshadweep will also be connected to submarine optical fibre cable."

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Independence Day 2020 Speech: Lakshadweep Will Be Connected to Submarine Optical Fibre Cable In Next 1,000 Days, Says PM Narendra Modi
PM Narendra Modi (Photo Credits: ANI)

New Delhi, Aug 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that in the next 1000 days, "Lakshadweep will also be connected to submarine optical fibre cable."

"We have around 1,300 islands. Keeping in mind their geographical location and their significance in the development of the nation, work to begin new projects in some of these islands is underway. We have chosen some islands for rapid development. Recently, we connected Andaman and Nicobar Islands with an undersea cable for a better internet. Next, we will connect Lakshadweep," he said while delivering his seventh consecutive Independence Day speech from the iconic Red Fort.

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The Prime Minister announced the expansion of NCC in 173 borders and coastal districts of India and added that government will induct 1 lakh new NCC cadets from border districts.

"Now the expansion of NCC will be ensured to 173 border and coastal districts of the country. Under this campaign, special training will be given to about 1 lakh new NCC Cadets. In this, about one-third of the daughters will be given this special training," he said.

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Agency News ANI|
Independence Day 2020 Speech: Lakshadweep Will Be Connected to Submarine Optical Fibre Cable In Next 1,000 Days, Says PM Narendra Modi
PM Narendra Modi (Photo Credits: ANI)

New Delhi, Aug 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that in the next 1000 days, "Lakshadweep will also be connected to submarine optical fibre cable."

"We have around 1,300 islands. Keeping in mind their geographical location and their significance in the development of the nation, work to begin new projects in some of these islands is underway. We have chosen some islands for rapid development. Recently, we connected Andaman and Nicobar Islands with an undersea cable for a better internet. Next, we will connect Lakshadweep," he said while delivering his seventh consecutive Independence Day speech from the iconic Red Fort.

Also Read | PM Narendra Modi Independence Day 2020 Address From Red Fort: Prime Minister Announces National Digital Health System, Speaks on Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Vision; Here Are Highlights of His August 15 Speech.

The Prime Minister announced the expansion of NCC in 173 borders and coastal districts of India and added that government will induct 1 lakh new NCC cadets from border districts.

"Now the expansion of NCC will be ensured to 173 border and coastal districts of the country. Under this campaign, special training will be given to about 1 lakh new NCC Cadets. In this, about one-third of the daughters will be given this special training," he said.

Also Read | Narendra Modi's Independence Day 2020 Speech Highlights: PM Speaks on Expansionism, Aatma Nirbhar Bharat, Coronavirus Vaccine in His 87-Minute Long Address From Red Fort.

"We must strive to be the best in every field. That is how we will realise 'EK Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat."

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