On the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on Friday, unveiling 10 major announcements spanning national security, economic reforms, defence, and employment.
Modi reaffirmed a tough stance on national security, declaring on the Indus Waters Treaty that “blood and water won’t flow together” and emphasising “zero tolerance to terror” through deep strikes under Operation Sindoor. The Prime Minister also announced a new defence doctrine, pledging to retaliate “on our terms.”
In the defence sector, he revealed plans for Made-in-India fighter jet engines and a broader push for self-reliance under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. The government will also launch the ‘Samudra Manthan’ mission to boost domestic oil and gas exploration.
On the economic front, Modi said GST 2.0 would be rolled out by Diwali with lower rates and reduced compliance, while linking recent credit rating upgrades to growing global trust in India. He assured the agricultural community that there would be no anti-farmer, fisher, or dairy policies.
The Prime Minister also announced the launch of a Rozgar Yojana aimed at creating one crore jobs across sectors, underscoring employment as a key priority.
These announcements set the tone for the government’s strategic and economic agenda in the coming months, with a focus on national strength, economic growth, and social welfare.
