Viksit Bharat 2047

August 15, 2026 3:50 PM

‘Raksha Shakti’ crucial to Viksit Bharat, India must become global supplier of next-gen defence technology: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for strengthening India’s defence capabilities and achieving self-reliance in defence technology, asserting that ‘Raksha Shakti’ would be a key pillar in the country’s journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, PM Modi said India could no longer remain dependent on other countries for defence requirements and must develop indigenous c...

August 15, 2026 3:19 PM

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh hail PM Modi’s Independence Day address, praise roadmap for Viksit Bharat

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, describing it as an ambitious and comprehensive roadmap for building a Viksit Bharat by 2047. HM Shah said PM Modi’s address, centred on Swadeshi, prosperity, self-reliance and Nation First, would prove to be a milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a leading nation across sectors. ...

August 15, 2026 3:04 PM

PM Modi announces AI skilling for 1 crore youth, free online coaching; sets new targets for nuclear power, semiconductors and women-led development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced a series of major initiatives and ambitious targets spanning artificial intelligence, education, sports, civil defence, semiconductor manufacturing, nuclear energy and women-led development in his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Addressing the nation on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, PM Modi announced that one crore young Indians would be trained in AI skills over the next one year, while a nationwide tal...

August 15, 2026 2:46 PM

PM Modi highlights 12 years of transformation, cites major gains in manufacturing, digital economy, energy and social security

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Saturday, highlighted what he described as a significant transformation of India over the past 12 years, citing rapid expansion in manufacturing, digital infrastructure, energy capacity, education, social security and opportunities for youth. The Prime Minister said the progress made during the period had strengthened India’s capabilities and helped the country withstand major global disruptions, including the ...

August 15, 2026 2:34 PM

PM Modi gives clarion calls for India’s next leap towards Viksit Bharat in 80th Independence Day address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Saturday, laid out an ambitious roadmap for building a Viksit Bharat by 2047, calling for a fundamental change in the country’s work culture, thinking, pace of development and scale of ambition. Addressing the nation on the 80th Independence Day, PM Modi said India could no longer afford to pursue small dreams and called upon citizens, governments, industry, farmers, youth and other sections of ...

August 15, 2026 1:32 PM

PM Modi lays out ‘Sapta Dhara’ roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, announces 1 crore AI-skilled youth and major reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a faster pace of reforms, greater self-reliance and a renewed national effort to build a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047, unveiling a seven-point development framework centred on manufacturing, agriculture, technology, infrastructure, defence, the green and blue economy, and India’s soft power. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, PM Modi said India could no longer afford “small ...

July 9, 2026 11:01 AM

Uttarakhand becomes India’s sixth fully literate state under NEP 2020 and ULLAS programme

Uttarakhand has achieved a historic milestone in the field of education by becoming the sixth fully literate state in India under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) - New India Literacy Programme. By meeting the prescribed benchmarks for adult literacy, the state has added a new chapter to its educational journey. After fulfilling the literacy standards laid down by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Mini...

July 3, 2026 11:38 AM

India-France Strategic Partnership to drive next phase of innovation-led growth: FM Sitharaman

The India-France Strategic Partnership is uniquely positioned to drive the next phase of sustainable, resilient and innovation-led growth, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Addressing an India-France Business Roundtable with leading businesses and institutions in Paris, she set the context of a rapidly-evolving global economy shaped by technological transformation, supply chain diversification, energy transition and geopolitical developments. The Finance Minister invited French bus...

July 3, 2026 10:35 AM

Human intelligence must guide AI in governance, says Jitendra Singh; Jaipur Declaration adopted at National e-Governance Conference

Emphasising that technology must remain accountable to people, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that human-led artificial intelligence (AI) will be the defining force behind India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, asserting that AI should strengthen governance rather than replace human judgment. Addressing the valedictory session of the 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) in Jaipur, the Minister said ar...

June 23, 2026 4:55 PM

From the Moon’s South Pole to Human Spaceflight: India’s Journey Towards Space Vision 2047

Over the past 12 years, India's space programme has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a scientific endeavour into a strategic national asset that supports development, strengthens technological self-reliance and expands the country's global influence. Driven by the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047, India has expanded its footprint across space exploration, satellite technology, launch systems, commercialisation and international cooperation. The transforma...