PMINDIA
Marking his 12th Independence Day address, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi turned the Red Fort into a launchpad for the next chapter of India’s rise. On the 79th Independence Day, he made a series of bold announcements that signal a nation ready to leap, not just step, into the future.
From making India’s first semiconductor chip to building jet engines, from tenfold nuclear expansion to a ₹1 lakh crore youth employment push, his message was unambiguous: Bharat will define its own destiny, set its own terms, and aim to become a developed nation by 2047.
Major Announcements :
1. 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 announced that India is now on mission mode. By the end of this year, the nation will roll out its first Made in India chip.
2. 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.
3. GST Reforms – A Diwali Gift
Next-generation GST reforms will be unveiled on Diwali, reducing taxes on essential goods and providing relief to MSMEs, local vendors, and consumers.
4. Reform Task Force for a $10 Trillion Bharat
PM Modi announced the creation of a dedicated Reform Task Force 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.
5. ₹1 Lakh Crore PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
PM Modi launched a major employment scheme worth ₹1 lakh crore, 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.
6. High-Powered Demography Mission
PM Modi highlighted the dangers of demographic imbalance due to infiltration and illegal migration in border areas. He announced the launch of a High-Powered Demography Mission to address this national security challenge, ensuring the unity, integrity, and rights of India’s citizens are safeguarded.
7. Energy Independence – Samudra Manthan Begins
PM Modi pointed out that a large share of India’s budget still goes toward importing petrol, diesel, and gas. He announced the launch of the National Deepwater Exploration Mission to tap ocean resources, alongside major expansions in solar, hydrogen, hydro and nuclear power.
8. Made in India Jet Engines – A National Challenge
PM Modi made a dramatic announcement that just like how we made vaccines during COVID, and UPI for digital payments, we should build our own jet engines too for our jet engines and asked our scientists and youth to take it up as a direct challenge.
Addressing the nation on Independence Day. https://t.co/rsFUG7q6eP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
Independence Day is about the resolve of 140 crore Indians and the pride of our shared achievements. pic.twitter.com/W6mWdRrzGr
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
Operation Sindoor is a powerful testament to the valour and precision of our forces. pic.twitter.com/zz77Vu08GW
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
India has resolved that blood and water will not flow together. pic.twitter.com/kTFBFIfhVZ
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
The water that rightfully belongs to India is meant only for India and for the farmers of India. pic.twitter.com/HJoHGzmgwD
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
The foundation of Viksit Bharat is Aatmanirbhar Bharat. pic.twitter.com/3TsV2ywXkJ
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
For decades, our nation faced terrorism, but now we have set a new normal. pic.twitter.com/057JiCLTdY
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
Commitment towards clean energy. pic.twitter.com/JMDdtb8i6Y
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
To fulfil the vision of Viksit Bharat, India is building a modern ecosystem in every sector, making the nation self-reliant. pic.twitter.com/jpz1C5XADv
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
In recent years, entrepreneurship has grown into a major strength, with youth from smaller cities driving the nation's economy. pic.twitter.com/cvmoWKpGW3
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
This is an opportunity to progress, to dream bigger and to dedicate ourselves to greater goals. pic.twitter.com/HO9uCWwkND
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
The mantra for every product should be - lower cost, greater value! pic.twitter.com/VPcc5HiFZq
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
Today, the mantra for 140 crore Indians should be building a prosperous India. pic.twitter.com/o3UBzoLr2Y
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
Vocal for Local. pic.twitter.com/23PibOyiPg
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
We will embrace Swadeshi with confidence, not out of necessity and use it to set an example for others when needed. pic.twitter.com/bIrndA3h5e
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
India will always protect the interests of its farmers, livestock keepers and fishermen. pic.twitter.com/yeDKCYMuFq
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
Today, the government uses a saturation approach to reach everyone and ensure people benefit from its schemes. pic.twitter.com/SjBgIuy584
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
We should take pride in all our languages and work together for their growth. pic.twitter.com/JTojpmtYLi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
यही समय है, सही समय है। pic.twitter.com/qEVHtmB3do
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 15, 2025
From the ramparts of the Red Fort, talked about the success of Operation Sindoor and the feeling of pride it has invoked in the minds of every Indian. pic.twitter.com/1dJYi93g6O
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
Operation Sindoor has shown why being self-reliant in the world of defence and security matters. Likewise, we need to be self-reliant in areas like technology, space and energy. Through our Nuclear Energy Mission, we aim to increase nuclear energy capacities and involve private… pic.twitter.com/bIQRmg2rO4
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
Aatmanirbharta is the need of the times. Self-reliance is the cornerstone of building a Viksit Bharat. pic.twitter.com/InIXUkasBb
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
India is working on futuristic sectors to power growth and self-reliance.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
We are going to start a National Deepwater Exploration Mission to harness the potential in this sector.
We will also be increasing our efforts in critical minerals. pic.twitter.com/8QoFDZlCsd
Together, 140 crore Indians will make an eco-system that will realise our dream of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
Here is my appeal to India’s youth, innovators, scientists, engineers, professionals and various government departments…. pic.twitter.com/559dQJZXpQ
The last decade has witnessed several key reforms but we want to do even more! Our focus will be on structural, regulatory, policy, process and procedural reforms. pic.twitter.com/lrCW98QYzn
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
GST has simplified the tax system for the common citizen.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
We are working on next generation GST reforms which will further empower common citizens, MSMEs and industries. pic.twitter.com/jxNfAvVo5T
पिछले 11 वर्षों में उद्यमशीलता हमारी बहुत बड़ी ताकत बनी है। आज टियर-2 और टियर-3 सिटी के लाखों युवा भी देश की इकोनॉमी को आगे ले जाने में जुटे हैं। pic.twitter.com/ZesZDW1ndb
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
वोकल फॉर लोकल के मंत्र को हम सबको आगे बढ़ाना है। हमारे हर प्रोडक्ट का मंत्र होना चाहिए- दाम कम, दम ज्यादा! pic.twitter.com/S0yMYsODTH
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
हमारे नौजवान साथियों के लिए इस स्वतंत्रता दिवस का उपहार है- प्रधानमंत्री विकसित भारत रोजगार योजना। इससे उनके लिए कई सेक्टर्स में रोजगार के नए अवसर बनने वाले हैं। pic.twitter.com/zK4b1Gku5O
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
स्टार्ट-अप और स्पेस सेक्टर से लेकर स्पोर्ट्स तक देश की विकास यात्रा में हमारी बेटियां अहम भागीदारी निभा रही हैं। नारीशक्ति को इससे एक सशक्त पहचान मिली है। pic.twitter.com/2Nk5gz3BeB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025
खेती के मामलों में पिछड़े रह गए देश के 100 जिलों में हमने पीएम धन-धान्य कृषि योजना आरंभ की है, जिससे इन क्षेत्रों के हमारे किसान भाई-बहनों को बहुत लाभ होने वाला है। pic.twitter.com/49eyW7dIUi
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 15, 2025