On August 15, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered the longest Independence Day address in India’s history—a 103-minute speech from the Red Fort—laying out a bold roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047. The address focused on self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat),technological leadership, and citizen-driven growth, backed by major reforms in defence, economy, agriculture, energy, and space.
Key Announcements:
- Security & Defence: Launch of Operation Sindoor using only Made-in-India weapons; Mission Sudarshan Chakra for advanced defence systems; firm stance on the Indus Waters Treaty.
- Technological Self-Reliance: First domestic semiconductor in 2025; private participation in nuclear energy; call for youth innovation in critical tech.
- Energy Independence: National Critical Minerals Mission and Deepwater Exploration Mission; 50% clean energy target achieved ahead of schedule; nuclear capacity to grow 10x by 2047.
- Economic Reforms: GST changes by Diwali 2025; removal of 40,000+ compliances and 1,500 obsolete laws; task force for next-gen reforms.
- Jobs & Demographics: ₹1 lakh crore Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana for 3 crore youth.
- Healthcare & Pharma: Push for indigenous vaccines, drugs, and patents.
- Agriculture: PM Dhanya Dhanya Krishi Yojana for 100 districts; record ₹4 lakh crore agricultural exports.
- Space Leadership: Indian Space Station plans; 300+ space startups driving innovation.
PM Modi’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision promises a technologically dominant, energy self-reliant, globally competitive, and secure India by the nation’s centenary of independence.
