Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi 77th Independence Day Speech Excerpts on Science and Technology
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How can we forget the crisis faced during the corona pandemic? It was in our own country that the fastest vaccination drive in the world was carried out. Now when our own army conducts surgical strikes and air strikes, the hearts of the youth are filled with pride and heads are held high. It is because of these that 140 crore countrymen today feel proud and confident.
Today, whether it is the tourism sector, MSMEs, education, healthcare, transport, agriculture, or the farming sector, a new and modern system is being established in every field. We aim to advance in line with our country’s unique conditions while adopting the best practices from around the world. Every sector requires modernization and innovation, with an emphasis on integrating technology. Thanks to our new policies in every sector, these fields are gaining new support and strength. We must remove all obstacles, overcome any downturns, and move forward with full vigor, blossoming, achieving our dreams, and realizing success. We must internalize this vision and move decisively in that direction.
My young minds kindly be mindful of the fact that the space sector is opening up new future for us. This is a very important aspect of development which we shall pay more emphasis on. We have introduced several new reforms in this sector. We have removed several restrictions that were gripping the growth of this sector. India is seeing a surge in startups in the space sector. This sector is now becoming very vibrant and is going to play a crucial role in making our country a powerful nation. We are futuristic in our vision while strengthening the sector. We feel proud that today private satellites and rockets are being launched in our own country. I can vouch for this fact that if policies are right, intentions are true with complete commitment towards national development then we are bound to achieve great outcomes.
The world is changing rapidly and the importance of science and technology is increasing in every aspect of life. We need to place significant emphasis on science. I have noticed that there has been a new atmosphere of interest in science and technology in our schools and colleges after the success of Chandrayaan mission. This new enthusiasm must be nurtured by our educational institutions. The Government of India has also increased support for research. We have established more chairs. We have created the National Research Foundation providing it with a legal framework to develop a permanent system that continuously strengthens research. This research foundation will carry out that work. It is a matter of great pride that we have decided to allocate one lakh crore rupees for research and innovation in the Budget so that the ideas of our country’s youth can be realized.
Future of the world is connected with semiconductors, modern technology and AI. We have embarked on the semiconductor mission and aspire to have Made In India products which are available at competitive rates for the world. We have great talent pools and our youth should dream big in this sector. India has been into research and now we should move towards manufacturing as well. We have the capability and prowess to provide end to end solutions to the world in this sector.
We have also seen the days when we had to struggle even for 2G. Today we can see the meteoric scaling up and Roll Out of 5G across the latitude and longitude of the country. Friends, we are not going to stop anywhere soon. We shall not agree to stop at 5G only. We are already working in the mission mode for 6G and we shall surprise the world with our progress. I can say this with full confidence.
I see a vast market emerging in the world of gaming. However, even today, the influence of gaming and the profits from creating these games are primarily held by foreign companies. Bharat has a rich heritage and we can bring new talent into the world of gaming. We can attract children worldwide to games made in our country. I want the children of Bharat, the youth of Bharat, Bharat’s IT professionals, and Bharat’s AI professionals to lead the world of gaming. In the gaming world, our products should make an impact globally. Our animators have the potential to work globally. We can establish a strong presence in the animation industry and should strive to work in that direction.
Today, global warming and climate change are pressing issues and are being discussed across various sectors worldwide. Bharat has undertaken numerous initiatives in this regard. We have demonstrated our commitment through tangible actions, not mere words, and have achieved results that have astonished the world. We were pioneers in banning single-use plastics and have significantly advanced our renewable energy efforts, infusing new strength in this field. We are moving towards a net-zero future in the coming years and I remember the targets set in the Paris Accord. From the ramparts of the Red Fort, I wish to highlight the achievements of my countrymen. What the G-20 nations could not accomplish, our citizens have achieved. If any G-20 country has met its Paris Accord targets ahead of time, it is only my country, my Bharat. I take immense pride in this accomplishment. We have met our renewable energy targets and are ambitiously working towards reaching the target of 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030. It's indeed a massive goal! The world may be astonished by this goal, but I confidently assure my fellow countrymen that we will achieve it. This will benefit humanity, secure our future, and ensure a bright future for our children. We are also committed to making our railways net-zero carbon emitter by 2030.
We aim to become a global hub through the Green Hydrogen Mission. Policies have been rapidly formulated, and their implementation is progressing swiftly. Bharat is committed to advancing green hydrogen as a new energy source. These efforts address concerns about climate change and global warming, while also opening up significant opportunities for green jobs. Thus, as the importance of green jobs expands in the near future, to seize this opportunity and provide employment for our youngsters, we must focus on promoting and expanding the green job sector.