From the ramparts of the Red Fort, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi used his 12th Independence Day address to unveil an ambitious roadmap that could redefine India’s destiny. Calling on the nation to “leap, not just step” into the future, he announced sweeping reforms, mega-investments, and national challenges—aimed at transforming Bharat into a developed nation by 2047.
Speaking with characteristic resolve, PM Modi touched on everything from semiconductors to nuclear energy, from youth employment to strategic security, signalling a decisive shift toward self-reliance and global leadership.
Key Highlights of the Announcements
1. Semiconductors – A Mission for the Future
After decades of missed opportunities, India will produce its first Made in India semiconductor chip by the end of this year—marking a turning point in tech self-reliance.
2. Nuclear Energy – Tenfold Growth
Work is already underway on 10 new nuclear reactors, as part of a mission to increase nuclear power capacity tenfold by 2047, strengthening India’s energy security.
3. GST Reforms – A Diwali Gift
Next-gen GST reforms will slash taxes on essentials and provide relief to MSMEs, vendors, and consumers, boosting the ease of doing business.
4. $10 Trillion Economy Task Force
A Reform Task Force will drive systemic changes to fast-track Bharat’s journey to a $10 trillion economy, modernising governance and removing bureaucratic bottlenecks.
5. Rs1 Lakh Crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
A massive employment push will benefit 3 crore youth, offering ₹15,000 per month to newly employed, bridging Swatantra Bharat with Samriddha Bharat.
6. High-Powered Demography Mission
To tackle demographic imbalance caused by illegal migration, a mission will safeguard unity, integrity, and the rights of citizens in vulnerable border areas.
7. Energy Independence – The New ‘Samudra Manthan’
Launch of the National Deepwater Exploration Mission to harness ocean resources, alongside expansions in solar, hydrogen, hydro, and nuclear energy.
8. Made in India Jet Engines – A National Challenge
Drawing parallels with India’s success in vaccine production and UPI, PM Modi urged scientists and youth to accept the challenge of building indigenous jet engines.
A Call to Action
PM Modi’s speech wasn’t just a policy roadmap—it was a rallying cry to every Indian to participate in nation-building. The vision is clear: by 2047, Bharat will not just join the ranks of developed nations, it will lead them.
