TL;DR
PM Modi's Independence Day speech called for India to achieve global leadership in green mobility and automotive self-reliance, emphasizing renewable energy and advanced technology.
During his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined an ambitious vision for a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, emphasizing self-reliance in strategic sectors, including the automotive industry. He specifically called for global leadership in green hydrogen, renewable energy, energy storage, green mobility, and green manufacturing. This push aligns with India's broader goal of reducing reliance on fossil fuel imports and achieving energy security.
The Prime Minister highlighted significant progress in solar power capacity, increasing from 2 GW in 2014 to 160 GW, with over 50 lakh households adopting solar energy. He also stressed the importance of becoming self-reliant in next-generation defense technologies, including drones and counter-drone systems, and building a robust civil defense network equipped with modern systems. The address underscored India's commitment to sustainable development and technological advancement across key sectors.
