What specific economic and technological targets did Prime Minister Modi announce in his Independence Day speech?

Modi announced that India will have up to eight more chip plants in the next seven to eight years, aims to start five nuclear reactors, and plans to expand nuclear power capacity eleven-fold to 100 gigawatts by 2047; he also highlighted efforts to forge partnerships on critical minerals and develop alternative energy sources to reduce import reliance.

How did Modi respond to recent student protests, and what concrete initiatives did he announce for youth?

In response to widespread student protests over exam irregularities — which led to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation — Modi announced free online coaching for students preparing for competitive exams and a plan to train 10 million youth on AI skills in the next one year.

Modi Maps India’s Growth Push as He Reaches Out to Students

Aug 14, 2026

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