PM Modi’s I-Day Address: “Self-Reliance Rooted in India’s Strengths and Capabilities

Fast Summary

• Independence Day Address: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized self-reliance (“aatmanirbharta”) as the measure of national self-respect and announced several reforms related to economic growth, defense modernization, technological innovation, and security.
• Economic Reforms:

– new task forces for second-generation GST reforms and broader economic changes.- Launch of a ₹1 lakh crore “Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat rozgar Yojana” to incentivize private employment.
– Measures aimed at reducing compliance costs for MSMEs.

• Technological Developments:

– announcement of India’s first “Made-in-India” semiconductor chips by year-end.
– Expansion of AI, cybersecurity, deep-tech systems; ongoing work on six semiconductor units with four more approved.

• Defense Modernization:

– Development of a “Sudarshan Chakra” shield weapon system by 2035 for precision strikes and civilian defense.
– Call for indigenous fighter jet engines to enhance strategic autonomy in defense manufacturing.

• Demographic & Internal Security Concerns:

– Highlighted anti-Naxal successes in Chhattisgarh while warning about demographic changes caused by infiltration along border areas.
– Creation of a High-Power Demographic Mission to address illegal infiltration threats.

• Energy & Agricultural Independence Efforts:

– Tenfold increase in nuclear energy capacity by India’s centenary (2047).
– Exploration through the National Deep Water Energy Mission and National Critical Minerals Mission targeting domestic resources like fertilizers,fuel,hydrocarbons,minerals.
– Push toward alternative energy sources (solar/hydroelectric).

• RSS Recognition: He commended the RSS-completing its centennial-for its service contributions during his independence speech marking this uniquely non-past restricted example.

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