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Daily News Analysis ‘PM Modi’s Independence Day Address: Push for Self-Reliance’ : 16 August

Table of Content

Key Highlights:

  • Self-Reliance as National Strength: Modi emphasised that Aatmanirbharta is linked to India’s capabilities, not just trade balances.
  • Economic Reforms:
    • Task force for second-generation GST reforms.
    • High-powered panel for next-gen economic reforms.
    • Relief to MSMEs by reducing compliance burden.
    • Launch of Made-in-India semiconductor chips by 2025; expansion of semiconductor units.
    • Stress on innovation in AI, cyber security, and deep tech.
  • Defence Self-Reliance:
    • By 2035, India to develop “Sudarshan Chakra” shield weapon system for both defence and precise retaliation.
    • Highlighted use of indigenous weapons in Operation Sindoor.
  • Demographic Security:
    • Set up of a High-Powered Demographic Mission to counter attempts at altering demographic character in border areas.
    • Warned against infiltration impacting livelihoods, tribal land, and national security.
  • Energy & Minerals:
    • Aim to increase nuclear energy capacity 10-fold by 2047 through 10 plants.
    • Launch of National Critical Minerals Mission to secure strategic resources.
  • Agriculture: Reiterated stand to protect farmers’ interests and reduce fertilizer dependency.
  • Other Note: Praised the RSS as the “largest NGO in the world.”
Why in News?
  •  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day 2025 speech, made a strong pitch for Aatmanirbharta (self-reliance) in economic, defence, and demographic security reforms.