The people in the country celebrate various festivals in their own way, but Independence Day is celebrated without any discrimination of religion, caste, creed and language, he said after unfurling the national flag at a state-level function at Panchkula near here.
Recalling the supreme sacrifices made by freedom fighters, martyrs and soldiers, he said it is our duty to give due respect to their families.
The state government is giving many special benefits to the families of martyrs and their dependents so that they can lead a respectable life.
The government has also raised the financial assistance being given to the family members of the armed forces personnel who sacrifice their lives in the line of duty to Rs 50 lakh, Solanki said.
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"Today, we can face the challenges of the era of globalisation only if we are united and engaged in protecting the nation," the governor said.
It is a matter of pride that campaigns like Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Swachh Bharat, Ek Bharat-Shresth Bharat, Make in India, Skill India, Digital India, Stand Up India is going on to enable the country face new challenges, he said and called upon the people to contribute to make India a superpower of the 21st century.
"Growth rate of GDP in the state is higher than the national average. It is growing at a rate of more than seven per cent every year. Here, 33 per cent of the country's two- wheelers, 50 per cent cars and 52 per cent cranes are manufactured. The government's enterprise promotion policy is an attempt to make the Prime Minister's 'Make in India' campaign successful," he said.
The Governor also highlighted various achievements of the state government in the field of sports, education, skill development and other schemes being implemented for the welfare of all sections of the society.