1. India's 79th Independence Day: India celebrated its 79th Independence Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a record-breaking 103-minute speech from the Red Fort, his 12th consecutive address. He highlighted national unity, paid tribute to freedom fighters, and underscored India's progress in various sectors, including defense and renewable energy.
2. Launch of "Mission Sudarshan Chakra": During his Independence Day speech, PM Modi announced "Mission Sudarshan Chakra," an ambitious long-term defense project. This initiative, inspired by Lord Krishna's mythological weapon, is a 10-year plan to create an advanced, multi-layered indigenous defense shield to protect critical national installations using AI-based surveillance, cyber defense, and physical security.
3. Operation Sindoor and Defense Recognition: The Prime Minister and President Droupadi Murmu both lauded the armed forces for their role in "Operation Sindoor," a recent military operation. Gallantry awards were presented to 127 service personnel for their exceptional roles in this and other missions. The operation was highlighted as a successful demonstration of India's defense capabilities.
4. Launch of Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: As part of his Independence Day address, PM Modi launched a new job creation scheme, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana. The program, with a budget of ₹1 lakh crore, aims to create 3.5 crore jobs by 2027 and includes incentives for both new employees and their employers.
5. India's Solar PV Manufacturing Milestone: India achieved a significant milestone in renewable energy, reaching 100GW of solar PV module manufacturing capacity. This achievement was highlighted as a key step towards the country's leadership in the renewable energy sector.