Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 80th Independence Day address presented a comprehensive roadmap for building a 'Viksit Bharat' (Developed India) driven by the principles of 'Drug-free India', 'Safe India', and 'Nation First'. The address highlighted significant progress made over the past 12 years in key sectors including semiconductors, critical minerals, energy, and railway transport.
Modji introduced the 'Saptadhara' concept—seven pillars of strength—designed to propel the country to new heights and achieve self-reliance across all sectors. The Prime Minister announced specific numerical targets, including achieving 100 gigawatts of nuclear power capacity and establishing eight new semiconductor units by 2047.
For youth development, Modi announced three major initiatives: providing AI skilling to over one crore (10 million) young people within a single year, establishing a network for free online coaching, and launching a talent hunt campaign specifically targeting the 2036 Olympics. Union Home Minister Amit Shah characterized the address as "imbued with the resolve for Swadeshi, prosperity, and self-reliance" and stated it would prove to be a milestone in India's journey toward becoming a leading nation across all sectors.