Missed PM Modi’s Independence day speech? Here’s the complete gist of his major announcements

PM Modi Independence Day Speech: On his 12th Independence Day speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a powerful address from the Red Fort that went on for 103 minutes — the longest ever by any Indian prime minister.

If you missed the speech, here’s a quick summary of the major announcements that show India’s bold plans to grow into a developed nation by 2047.

Modi spoke about India taking a giant leap forward — from making its own semiconductor chips to building jet engines, expanding nuclear power, and creating millions of jobs for youth. His message was clear: India will chart its own course and not follow others.

Highlights from PM Modi’s Speech

1. India’s First Semiconductor Chip by Year-End

Modi recalled how India’s earlier efforts to build semiconductor factories never took off, while other countries moved ahead. Now, he said, India is on a mission to produce its first homegrown semiconductor chip by the end of this year.

2. Nuclear Energy Capacity to Multiply Tenfold

To power the future, India is building 10 new nuclear reactors, aiming to increase its nuclear power generation capacity by ten times over the next two decades.

3. GST Reforms Coming This Diwali

In a Diwali gift to citizens and businesses, Modi promised new GST reforms that will cut taxes on essentials and ease the burden on small and medium enterprises.

4. Rs 1 Lakh Crore Youth Employment Scheme

Modi launched the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana — a ₹1 lakh crore scheme that will support 3 crore young people with payments of ₹15,000 to help them find jobs.

5. Reform Task Force to Boost Growth

A new task force will focus on cutting red tape, speeding up reforms, and modernizing government processes to accelerate economic growth.

6. High-Powered Mission on Demography

Highlighting concerns over illegal migration and demographic shifts near border areas, Modi announced a mission to protect India’s demographic balance and national security.

7. Samudra Manthan: Exploring Ocean Resources

Modi introduced the National Deepwater Exploration Mission to tap ocean resources, alongside expanding solar, hydrogen, hydro, and nuclear energy production.

8. Made-in-India Jet Engines

In a challenge to Indian scientists and youth, Modi urged the country to build its own jet engines, just like India developed vaccines and the UPI digital payments system.