PM Modi Independence Day Speech 2026: AI Training, Saptadhara, Free Coaching and Viksit Bharat 2047

Key facts

• PM Modi announced a nationwide mission to provide AI skill training to 1 crore youth over the next year.
• Free online coaching for competitive examination aspirants was announced to ease the burden on poor and middle-class families.
• A modern Civil Defence network with a large volunteer force will be established to tackle contemporary crises.
• A nationwide sports talent hunt for children aged 5 to 15 years was announced to identify sporting talent early.
• 7-8 new semiconductor production plants are expected to become operational within the next one to two years.
• India aims to achieve 100 GW nuclear power capacity by 2047, with five new nuclear reactors expected in the next six to seven years.
• PM Modi outlined 'Shakti Ki Saptadhara' – seven areas of strength including manufacturing, agriculture, technology, Gati Shakti, defence, green and blue economy, and soft power – to drive India's development.