Prime Minister Narendra Modi renewed his call for making India ‘aatmanirbhar’ as he addressed the nation from the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day. Talking about his government’s resolve to make India self-reliant, PM Modi highlighted the country’s semiconductor programme and bid to ensure energy security.
In his 13th Independence Day speech, the prime minister emphasised that India must not remain dependent on other countries and enhance its own capabilities. “We are moving forward with a firm resolve towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat. PM Modi hailed India’s semiconductor programme as a key measure towards achieving self-reliance. Whether it is an electronic device, medical treatment or our transportation systems — chips are indispensable everywhere.
Therefore, towards making India self-reliant, we have launched a major semiconductor programme,” he said.
Make in India, Swadeshi, Vocal for Local — the hearts of Indians are increasingly connecting with all these efforts,” he said. He said while semiconductors have long been in discussion around the world, India entered the field only recently. The prime minister said as many as three semiconductor plants are in operation currently. “I have been told that the production taking place there has already started being exported,” he said.
“In today’s digital world and today’s technology, we understand the importance of the chip.
One major means of ensuring energy security is nuclear energy. We have passed the SHANTI Act in Parliament and paved the way for bringing in a new framework.
Highlighting India’s push, PM Modi said, “That is why we have already taken one strong step after another in this direction. Earlier reporting noted: Spatadhara – Seven streams of India’s ” shakti ” (energy). He termed them ” Saptadhara “. Earlier reporting noted: Calling on Indians to work to leverage these seven streams, Prime Minister said that these streams will make India Aatmanirbhar (self reliant) and developed. Earlier reporting noted: Listing out the seven streams, PM Modi said manufacturing, farmers, technology, gati shakti, raksha shakti, green energy, and soft power are India’s Saptadhara .
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day speech on Saturday defined seven streams that are India’s stength and will power India’s next level of growth. “Today, from the ramparts of the Red Fort, I call upon the nation to embrace ‘ Shakti Ki Saptadhara ‘.
He further said that five to eight more semiconductor plants are expected to become operational in the next 7-8 years. “This Aatmanirbhar Bharat is the highway towards a developed India. The prime minister further stressed the importance of energy security, calling it the need of our times.
