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I-Day: Major announcements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

News Agencies 15 August 2025, 11:28 IST

I-Day: Major announcements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): In his 12th Independence Day address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered bold announcements signalling that India is poised for major strides into the future. He unveiled plans spanning semiconductors, jet engines, nuclear power, youth employment, and governance reforms — all under his vision for Naya Bharat (New India) and the goal of transforming the country into a developed nation by 2047.

Semiconductors: From lost decades to mission mode
Recalling how attempts to set up semiconductor factories 50–60 years ago were “killed at birth” while other nations prospered, PM Modi declared that India is now in mission mode. By the end of this year, the nation will roll out its first Made in India chip.

Nuclear energy capacity to grow tenfold by 2047
Work is underway on 10 new nuclear reactors as part of India’s mission to increase nuclear power generation capacity by over ten times in the next two decades.

GST reforms – a Diwali gift
Next-generation GST reforms will be unveiled on Diwali, aimed at reducing taxes on essential goods and providing relief to MSMEs, local vendors, and consumers.

Reform Task Force for a $10 trillion Bharat
A dedicated Reform Task Force will be created to drive next-generation reforms. Its mandate: accelerate economic growth, cut red tape, modernise governance, and prepare Bharat for the demands of a $10 trillion economy by 2047.

₹1 lakh crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
A major employment scheme worth ₹1 lakh crore has been launched, under which newly employed youth will receive ₹15,000 per month. The scheme aims to benefit 3 crore young Indians, strengthening the bridge from Swatantra Bharat to Samriddha Bharat.

High-Powered Demography Mission
Highlighting the dangers of demographic imbalance due to infiltration and illegal migration in border areas, PM Modi announced the launch of a High-Powered Demography Mission to safeguard the unity, integrity, and rights of India’s citizens.

Energy independence – Samudra Manthan begins
Noting that a large share of India’s budget still goes toward importing petrol, diesel, and gas, PM Modi announced the launch of the National Deepwater Exploration Mission to tap ocean resources. This will run alongside major expansions in solar, hydrogen, hydro, and nuclear power.

Made in India jet engines – a national challenge
In a dramatic call to action, PM Modi urged scientists and youth to take on the challenge of building India’s own jet engines, drawing parallels to the nation’s COVID vaccine development and UPI digital payment innovation.

(ANI)

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