New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead India's 78th Independence Day celebrations from the historic Red Fort in Delhi on August 15. The Prime Minister will unfurl the National Flag and deliver his annual address to the nation from this iconic site.

This year's theme, 'Viksit Bharat @ 2047,' focuses on the country's vision to become a developed nation by 2047. The event aims to renew efforts towards this goal and highlight various government initiatives.

Around 6,000 special guests from diverse backgrounds will attend the ceremony. These include youth, tribal community members, farmers, women, and other notable individuals who have benefited from government schemes. The invitees will include students from Atal Innovation Mission and PM SHRI schools, volunteers from Mera Yuva Bharat and the National Service Scheme, and tribal artisans and entrepreneurs. Additionally, beneficiaries of agricultural schemes like Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, as well as workers from various social programs, will be present.

The ceremony will also see participation from the Indian team that recently competed in the Paris Olympics. Guests include representatives from each block of the Aspirational Blocks Programme, Border Roads Organisation workers, PRERANA school students, and sarpanches of Gram Panchayats that achieved priority sector scheme saturation. Additionally, around 2,000 individuals from various states dressed in traditional attire and 3,000 winners of online competitions organized by the Ministry of Defence and MyGov will join the celebrations.

Upon arrival at the Red Fort, Prime Minister Modi will be welcomed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, MoS Defence Sanjay Seth, and Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane. The Prime Minister will inspect a Guard of Honour, comprising officers and personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Delhi Police, commanded by distinguished leaders from each force.

The National Flag will be unfurled by the Prime Minister with a 21 Gun Salute provided by the 1721 Field Battery. Flower petals will be showered by Indian Air Force helicopters during the ceremony.

Following the flag unfurling, the Prime Minister will address the nation. The National Anthem will be sung by 2,000 National Cadet Corps cadets and 500 National Service Scheme volunteers, who will also form the 'My Bharat' logo with customized tricolor kits.

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