<p>The nation is all set to celebrate its 75th Independence Day on Sunday. Like last year, the celebrations will be held maintaining the Covid-19 protocols.</p>.<p>Here is the full schedule of the August 15 celebration at the Red Fort:</p>.<p><strong>6:20 am</strong></p>.<p>Assembly of NCC cadets at the Red Fort</p>.<p><strong>6:30 am </strong></p>.<p>NCC choir to sing patriotic songs</p>.<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/independence-day-facts-controversies-around-the-national-anthem-1019625.html" target="_blank">Independence Day: Facts, controversies around the National Anthem </a></strong></p>.<p><strong>6:50 am </strong></p>.<p>Guard of Honour</p>.<p><strong>7:18 am </strong></p>.<p>Fanfare to herald the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi</p>.<p>PM Modi to arrive at the Lahore Gate and be greeted by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Minister of State for Defence, and the Defence Secretary</p>.<p>Defence Secretary to introduce the General Officer Commanding (Delhi area) to PM</p>.<p>PM, flanked by the General Officer Commanding, to proceed to the Saluting Base</p>.<p>Guard Commander to report to PM who will then inspect the Guard of Honour</p>.<p>PM to reach the Rampart where he will meet Defence Minister, Minister of State for Defence, Chief of Defence staff, and 3 Service Chiefs</p>.<p><strong>7:30 am</strong></p>.<p>PM to unfurl the tricolour, the Guard to present the national Salute, and the Band to play the national anthem while a 21-gun salute is fired</p>.<p>Guard to disperse</p>.<p>Flower petals to be showered by 2 IAF choppers over the guests present</p>.<p><br /><strong>7:33 am</strong></p>.<p>PM to address the nation</p>.<p>NCC cadets to sing the national anthem post the address</p>.<p>Balloons to be released into the sky and PM to leave the dais</p>.<p>PM to be seen off near a safe room by Defence Minister, Minister of State for Defence, Chief of Defence staff, and 3 Service Chiefs</p>.<p>Flanked by Defence Secretary and GOC, PM to reach the well of the Red Fort</p>.<p>PM to exit the venue</p>
<p>The nation is all set to celebrate its 75th Independence Day on Sunday. Like last year, the celebrations will be held maintaining the Covid-19 protocols.</p>.<p>Here is the full schedule of the August 15 celebration at the Red Fort:</p>.<p><strong>6:20 am</strong></p>.<p>Assembly of NCC cadets at the Red Fort</p>.<p><strong>6:30 am </strong></p>.<p>NCC choir to sing patriotic songs</p>.<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/independence-day-facts-controversies-around-the-national-anthem-1019625.html" target="_blank">Independence Day: Facts, controversies around the National Anthem </a></strong></p>.<p><strong>6:50 am </strong></p>.<p>Guard of Honour</p>.<p><strong>7:18 am </strong></p>.<p>Fanfare to herald the arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi</p>.<p>PM Modi to arrive at the Lahore Gate and be greeted by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the Minister of State for Defence, and the Defence Secretary</p>.<p>Defence Secretary to introduce the General Officer Commanding (Delhi area) to PM</p>.<p>PM, flanked by the General Officer Commanding, to proceed to the Saluting Base</p>.<p>Guard Commander to report to PM who will then inspect the Guard of Honour</p>.<p>PM to reach the Rampart where he will meet Defence Minister, Minister of State for Defence, Chief of Defence staff, and 3 Service Chiefs</p>.<p><strong>7:30 am</strong></p>.<p>PM to unfurl the tricolour, the Guard to present the national Salute, and the Band to play the national anthem while a 21-gun salute is fired</p>.<p>Guard to disperse</p>.<p>Flower petals to be showered by 2 IAF choppers over the guests present</p>.<p><br /><strong>7:33 am</strong></p>.<p>PM to address the nation</p>.<p>NCC cadets to sing the national anthem post the address</p>.<p>Balloons to be released into the sky and PM to leave the dais</p>.<p>PM to be seen off near a safe room by Defence Minister, Minister of State for Defence, Chief of Defence staff, and 3 Service Chiefs</p>.<p>Flanked by Defence Secretary and GOC, PM to reach the well of the Red Fort</p>.<p>PM to exit the venue</p>