NationalSaturday, 15 August 2026·The Hindu - National
President Murmu’s 2026 Independence Day eve address: youth, exams, Khelo India and welfare facts
On 14 August 2026, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted India’s youth, exam reforms, Khelo India, Operation Sindoor, and welfare milestones in her Independence Day eve address.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 14 August 2026, President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day and said that 65% of India’s population is below 35 years, while nearly 59 crore people have entered the banking system through the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.
Key specifics
- 14 August 2026 was the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day.
- President Droupadi Murmu said 65% of India’s population is below 35 years.
- Nearly 59 crore people entered the banking system through the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana.
- Over 32 crore Jan Dhan account holders are women, according to the President’s address.
- Around 6 crore people aged 70 and above can avail free healthcare up to ₹5 lakh a year under government initiatives.
Exam lens
Question type: polity and welfare schemes; key facts: 14 August 2026, 65% below 35 years, 59 crore Jan Dhan accounts, 32 crore women account holders, ₹5 lakh healthcare for 70+ citizens. TNPSC may ask which scheme brought nearly 59 crore people into banking inclusion.