PM Modi lays out seven-point 'Sapta Dhara' framework for 'Viksit Bharat'
Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, Modi recalled the era when India's might was known through the "Sapta Sindhu" and said the country now needs new streams of strength to build a developed India.
On the 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a seven-point reform framework, Sapta Dhara, to propel India towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort, Modi emphasized the need for new streams of strength, recalling the era when India's might was symbolized by the Sapta Sindhu.
The first stream, manufacturing power, aims to elevate the manufacturing sector and establish India as a trusted global supply chain partner. Modi urged for a complete value chain, from design to manufacturing, with Indian manufacturers meeting global benchmarks in cost, quality, and scale.
The second stream focuses on agriculture and food processing, with Modi encouraging Indian farmers to access global markets. He emphasized the potential of traditional cuisine, millets, spices, fruits, and flowers to become global brands, provided they meet international parameters.
Technology and innovation represent the third stream, with India aiming to become an innovation hub. Modi called for leveraging emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, space, robotics, and data centres to create new opportunities.
Gati Shakti, the fourth stream, emphasizes seamless and high-speed connectivity. Modi envisioned high-speed rail connecting cities and port-led development, transforming ports into engines of growth.
Defence power, the fifth stream, calls for self-reliance in the defence sector and emerging as a global supplier of next-generation defence technologies. Modi stressed India's growing importance in hypersonic defence technologies and cyber security.
The sixth stream, green and blue economy, focuses on creating green jobs and India's role in global challenges such as green hydrogen, renewable energy, energy storage, green mobility, and green manufacturing. Modi also highlighted opportunities in the blue economy, including fisheries, coastal tourism, and ocean technology.
Lastly, India's soft power, represented by the seventh stream, encompasses the global reach of yoga, faith and spiritual centers, Ayurveda, holistic healthcare, handicrafts, culture, films, VFX, animation, gaming, and digital content. Modi called for increased efforts to attract foreign tourists, recognizing India's vast forest resources and over 100 national parks.
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