“Seven Growth Priorities, Self-Reliance Push And Viksit Bharat 2047 Goal: Key Takeaways From PM Modi’s Independence Day 2026 Speech”, Swarajya, Aug 15, 2026.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his Independence Day 2026 address from the Red Fort on Saturday (15 August) to lay out a broad roadmap for India’s next phase of development, placing Viksit Bharat 2047 at the centre while linking it with manufacturing, technology, strategic self-reliance and stronger domestic capabilities.

A major feature of the speech was the articulation of “Shakti Ki Saptadhara”, a seven-part framework covering manufacturing, agriculture and food processing, technology and innovation, Gati Shakti, defence, the green and blue economy, and India’s soft power.

PM Modi also highlighted the country’s economic transformation over the past 12 years and argued that India must reduce dependence on other countries in strategically important areas.

Here are the key takeaways from PM Modi’s Independence Day 2026 address.

Viksit Bharat By 2047 Remains The Overarching National Goal

PM Modi once again put the target of making India a developed country by 2047 at the heart of his Independence Day address.

He said the ambition has to be backed by the efforts of 140 crore Indians and argued that the transformation of a country of India’s size would also change how the world views the country…………………….”

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