President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said that like last year, this year's Independence Day celebrations will be toned down because of the Covid situation in the country.
While addressing the nation on the eve of the 75th Independence Day, President Kovind recounted the horrors of the pandemic. He said the impact of Covid-19 pandemic is as devastating for the economy as it is for the health of the people.
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He further added that the government has been concerned about the problems of the poor and lower middle class people as well as the small and medium industries.
The President, in his address also lauded the government's steps taken to cushion the impact of Covid in the economy and said adequate measures have been taken for small and middle-scale businesses.