Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's address on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day, imbued with the resolve for Swadeshi, prosperity, and self-reliance, will prove to be a milestone in the journey towards becoming a leading nation across all sectors: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 80th Independence Day address, which outlined a roadmap for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ built on Swadeshi, prosperity and self‑reliance. The address emphasized a ‘drug‑free India’, a ‘safe India’ and a ‘Nation First’ ethos, and introduced the ‘Saptadhara’ – seven pillars of strength. Key initiatives announced include AI skilling for over one crore youth in a year, a free online coaching network, a talent‑hunt campaign for the 2036 Olympics, a target of 100 GW nuclear power capacity, and the establishment of eight new semiconductor units by 2047. The day also marked the first singing of ‘Vande Mataram’ from the Red Fort after 80 years of independence.