On the occasion of 77^th Independence Day, the nation will witness the celebrations from the Red Fort in New Delhi in the presence of Special Guests from across India. These guests are especially invited to the capital to witness the hoisting of the National flag by the Prime Minister and listen to his address to the nation.

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt. of India, Department of Fisheries, is pleased to announce that 50 fishermen along with their spouses from various States and UTs have been invited as Special Guests to witness the Independence Day Ceremony, 2023 at Red Fort Delhi on August 15, 2023. This is a unique initiative to honour and recognize the contribution of the fishing community to the nation's economy and food security.

The group also visited National War Memorial, Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya and India Gate today. The group is part of around 1,800 people invited from different sectors from all over the country to be a part of Independence day celebrations. The initiative has been taken in line with the Government’s vision of ‘Jan Bhagidari’.

A Fisherman, Kanhaiya Lal Solanki from Gujarat said, “I am very happy and feels proud for the invitation of Independence Day celebration. None of the Prime Minister since Independence Day invited fishermen for celebration in Delhi. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi gave respect to us. I am greatful to Modi  ji.

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