PM Modi stresses on energy resilience and ‘Samudra manthan’ project amid US-Iran war in Independence Day speech
PM Modi said India needed to strengthen domestic capacity in critical areas, including energy and minerals, as dependence on external sources became vulnerable.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the need for self-reliance and energy resilience in his Independence Day speech. He stressed that dependence on external sources can be vulnerable and that India needs to strengthen its domestic capacity in critical areas, including energy and minerals.
Without naming any country, Modi noted that resources such as fuel, medicines, and technology are increasingly being used as instruments of geopolitical pressure, while strategic geographical routes are also being weaponized. According to Gulf News, he highlighted growth across several sectors, including defence production, which has increased nearly fourfold, and electronics manufacturing, which has expanded nearly sevenfold over the past 12 years.
Modi also pointed to growth in digital technology and innovation, with the number of internet users nearly quadrupling and digital transactions growing 100-fold. He expressed gratitude for the sacrifices of freedom fighters and emphasized the ongoing progress and aspirations of 140 crore Indians towards building a developed India, or "Viksit Bharat", by 2047.
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