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Indian Army under the aegis of Gajraj Corps, in collaboration with the Civil Administration take
Children dressed in Tricolour outfits participate in full dress rehearsals on the eve of the 79th out a Tiranga Rally at Chuna Forwards Area of Arunachal Pradesh on the eve of 79th Indepen-
Independence Day, in Patiala on Thursday. (ANI Photo) dence day celebrations, in Tawang on Thursday. (ANI Photo)

with particular attention paid to the appeal — urging citizens to choose air, as much a warning as a promise. that his oratory can blur the line
success of Operation Sindoor — a Indian products not out of compul- For Modi, the Independence between aspiration and deliverable
defence mission touted by Modi as a sion but pride. Day address has always been more reality. Yet few dispute his ability to
model of self-reliance in action. By the time the speech drew to than a ceremonial obligation; it is his command attention, both domesti-
The symbolism of the day was a close, the message was unambigu- annual stage to define the national cally and abroad. The cadence of his
not lost on political observers. Every ous: India’s path forward lay in build- mood and set the tone for the politi- speeches, punctuated by sharp slo-
initiative announced, from the Su- ing its own capabilities, defending its cal year ahead. gans and deliberate pauses, reflects
darshan Chakra Mission to the AI own interests, and making strategic Over twelve speeches from the an instinct for theatre honed over de-
platforms, carried the implicit mes- partnerships without strategic de- Red Fort, he has refined a style that cades in politics. This year’s address,
sage that India would engage with pendence. “Whoever is dependent blends storytelling with hard policy, delivered in the heat and glare of an
the world, but only on terms it set for on others too much,” Modi said in symbolism with statistics. Support- unrelenting sun, may well be remem-
itself. Modi’s repeated invocation of his closing line, “there are big ques- ers see in him a leader who speaks bered as one of his most defiant — a
“Vocal for Local” tied the economic tions raised on one’s independence.” directly to the people, bypassing declaration that India’s future will
agenda to a cultural and emotional The words hung in the humid August bureaucratic caution. Critics argue not be outsourced.

PLAN 2047

n his 12th Independence Day address to the part of India’s mission to increase nuclear power 6.High-Powered Demography Mission
nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi de- generation capacity by over ten times in the next
Ilivered bold announcements that indicate two decades. PM Modi highlighted the dangers of demo-
India is poised to make significant progress into 3.GST Reforms - A Diwali Gift graphic imbalance due to infiltration and illegal
the future. PM Modi outlined plans for various migration in border areas. He announced the
initiatives, including the production of India’s Next-generation GST reforms will be unveiled on launch of a High-Powered Demography Mis-
first semiconductor chip, the development of jet Diwali, reducing taxes on essential goods and pro- sion to address this national security challenge,
engines, the creation of `1 lakh crore in youth viding relief to MSMEs, local vendors, and con- ensuring the unity, integrity, and rights of In-
employment opportunities, and a tenfold ex- sumers. dia’s citizens are safeguarded.
pansion of the nuclear program. 4.Reform Task Force for a $10 Trillion Bharat 7.Energy Independence - Samudra Manthan Begins
He presented his vision for “Naya Bharat”
(New India) and set the goal of transforming In- PM Modi announced the creation of a dedicated PM Modi pointed out that a large share of In-
dia into a developed nation by 2047. Key points Reform Task Force to drive next-generation re- dia’s budget still goes toward importing petrol,
from PM Modi’s address included: forms. Its mandate: accelerate economic growth, diesel, and gas. He announced the launch of the
cut red tape, modernise governance, and prepare National Deepwater Exploration Mission to tap
1.Semiconductors: From Lost Decades to Mission Mode
Bharat for the demands of a $10 trillion economy ocean resources, alongside major expansions in
Recalling how attempts to set up semiconductor by 2047. solar, hydrogen, hydro and nuclear power.
factories 50-60 years ago were “killed at birth” 5.`1 Lakh Crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana 8.Made in India Jet Engines - A National Challenge
while other nations prospered, PM Modi an-
nounced that India is now on mission mode. By PM Modi launched a major employment scheme PM Modi made a dramatic announcement that
the end of this year, the nation will roll out its worth `1 lakh crore, under which newly employed just like how we made vaccines during COVID,
first Made in India chip. youth will receive `15,000 per month. and UPI for digital payments, we should build
The scheme aims to benefit 3 crore young Indians, our own jet engines too for our jet engines and
2.Nuclear Energy Capacity to Grow Tenfold by 2047
strengthening the bridge from Swatantra Bharat to asked our scientists and youth to take it up as a
Work is underway on 10 new nuclear reactors as Samriddha Bharat. direct challenge. (ANI)

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