India Set to Mark Independence Day; PM to Address Nation 9th Straight Time From Red Fort | Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday will lead the Independence Day celebrations from the ramparts of the historic Red Fort in the national capital. He will unfurl the National Flag and deliver the customary Address to the Nation for the ninth consecutive time.

For the first time, a home-grown howitzer gun, Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS), developed under the Government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative, will fire during the ceremonial 21-gun salute. The gun is completely indigenous, designed and developed by DRDO
In continuation to the initiative taken during the Republic Day 2022, the unsung heroes of the society, who are usually overlooked, have been invited as special guests for the Ceremony. These include anganwadi workers, street vendors, mudra scheme borrowers and mortuary workers.