78th Independence Day Celebrations | 'Design in India, design for world', says PM; catch key takeaways from his speech at Red Fort
Independence Day 2024: In his 11th address to the nation on the occasion of Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has outlined a series of futuristic plans and goals aimed at shaping the country's growth, driving innovation, and positioning it as a global leader across various sectors, including his government's 'Ease of Living' push, its emphasis on job creation for the youth, and health for all. Take a look at key highlights:
Independence Day 2024: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 11th address to the nation on the occasion of Independence Day on August 15 contained the mention of several ambitious goals of his government, which returned to power for a third term in June this year. In his Independence Day speech, delivered from the ramparts of the Red Fort in the national capital, PM Modi pushed forcefully for 'one nation one election', calling frequent elections an "obstacle" in the country's growth. The August 15, 2024, speech was the longest delivered by PM Modi, at 98 minutes long. Describing the current time as the "golden era" for India, PM Modi said a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) awaits the nation by 2047.
Here are some of the signature calls in PM Modi's 11th Independence Day speech:
India Celebrates Independence Day 2024 | Narendra Modi 3.0 outlines 'ease of living' push
Outlined his government's vision to fulfill its 'ease of living' promise on a mission mode, PM Modi said: "We have taken big steps towards modernising infrastructure".
His government has also given priority to ease of living, the PM said in his Independence Day speech.
India Celebrates Independence Day 2024 | Need to revive ancient Nalanda University spirit
The PM sought to revive the ancient Nalanda University spirit, positioning India as a global education hub by promoting higher learning and research. "Recently we have rebuilt Nalanda University in Bihar. Nalanda University has started functioning once again. But in the field of education, we will have to once again awaken that centuries-old Nalanda spirit, we will have to live that Nalanda spirit, we will have to work with great faith in that Nalanda spirit to give new consciousness to the traditions of knowledge of the world," said the PM in his Independence Day address.
India Celebrates Independence Day 2024 | Youth shouldn't have to go abroad
The PM said that his government, under its education policy, wants to develop the kind of education system in the country that ensures that the youth "do not have to go abroad, middle-class families do not have to spend lakhs and crores of rupees".
Instead, "we want to build such institutions here where people from abroad come to India", he said.
India Celebrates Independence Day 2024 | Design in India, design for the world, says PM
Coining a new phrase, "design in India, design for the world", the PM exalted indigenous design capabilities and pushed for the creation of products that cater to domestic as well as international markets.
India Independence Day 2024 | PM Modi calls for upskilling, making India an industrial manufacturing hub
The PM highlighted landmark initiatives announced by his government to train the country's youth and transform the country into the skill capital of the world.
He also reiterated his vision of transforming the country into a global manufacturing hub, leveraging its vast resources as well as skilled workforce.
India Independence Day 2024 | PM's 'Made in India semiconductor chip' push
The PM outlined the country's commitment to emerging as a global leader in the area of semiconductor production, aiming to reduce dependency on imports and enhance technological self-sufficiency ('atmanirbharta').
India Independence Day 2024 | Push for medical education
The PM announced plans to add 75,000 new medical seats in the next five years, aiming to enhance the country's medical education capacity and address the growing demand for healthcare professionals.
India Independence Day 2024 | Climate change goals
Reiterating India’s ambitious goal of achieving 500 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity by 2030, the PM noted that the country has been the only G20 nation to meet its Paris Accord goals.
Independence Day 2024 | Indian standards as global benchmarks
Mentioning India's aspiration to be recognised for its commitment to quality, the PM stated that the country must aspire to make its standards international benchmarks.
India Celebrates Independence Day 2024 | Green jobs & green hydrogen
The PM emphasised the importance of green jobs in the country's efforts to combat climate change. Highlighting the country's focus on green growth and green jobs, he reiterated its commitment to becoming a global leader in green hydrogen production and creating sustainable employment opportunities in environmental conservation and renewable energy sectors.
Independence Day 2024 | State-level competition to attract investments
The PM called for state governments to establish clear policies to attract investments, offer assurances of good governance, and ensure confidence in the law and order situation.