In his address on the 78th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a comprehensive roadmap for India’s future, highlighting key goals to drive growth, innovation, and global leadership across various sectors.
- Ease of Living Mission: PM Modi emphasized improving the quality of life in urban areas, focusing on infrastructure and service upgrades to enhance living standards.
- Reviving the Nalanda Spirit: He proposed positioning India as a global hub for education by rekindling the ancient Nalanda University’s legacy, further strengthening higher education and research.
- ‘Made in India’ Chip-Semiconductor Production: The Prime Minister reaffirmed India’s commitment to becoming a leader in semiconductor manufacturing, reducing dependency on imports and advancing technological self-reliance.
- Skill India Initiative: Highlighting the initiatives from the 2024 Budget, PM Modi underscored the government’s efforts to train youth and transform India into the world’s skill capital.
- Global Manufacturing Hub: PM Modi expressed a vision for India to emerge as a major player in global manufacturing, leveraging the country’s resources and skilled workforce.
- “Design in India, Design for the World”: He encouraged innovation in indigenous design to create products that cater to both domestic and global markets.
- Leadership in the Gaming Industry: The Prime Minister called for leveraging India’s cultural heritage to develop homegrown gaming products, positioning Indian professionals as leaders in the global gaming market.
- Green Jobs and Green Hydrogen Mission: Emphasizing sustainable development, PM Modi discussed India’s focus on green growth, creating employment opportunities in renewable energy and environmental conservation.
- Swasth Bharat Mission: He highlighted the importance of health as a pillar for a developed India, emphasizing initiatives like the Rashtriya Poshan Abhiyan as foundational for achieving ‘Viksit Bharat 2047.’
- State-Level Investment Competitions: PM Modi urged state governments to establish policies that attract investments, ensure good governance, and maintain law and order to foster confidence among investors.
- Indian Standards as Global Benchmarks: The Prime Minister stressed the importance of setting high-quality standards in India that aspire to become international benchmarks.
- Climate Change Targets: Reaffirming India’s commitment, he highlighted the goal of achieving 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030, noting that India is the only G20 nation to meet its Paris Accord commitments.
- Expansion of Medical Education: PM Modi announced plans to add 75,000 new medical seats within five years, addressing the growing need for healthcare professionals.
- Inducting Fresh Talent in Politics: The Prime Minister called for the inclusion of 1 lakh youth into politics, particularly those without political backgrounds, aiming to combat nepotism and casteism while bringing fresh perspectives into governance.
This vision encapsulates PM Modi’s aspiration to position India as a global leader while addressing key domestic challenges.
