Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech on the occasion of the 80th Indian Independence Day, announced a series of measures focused on artificial intelligence, education, manufacturing, nuclear energy, civil defence, and sports during his 80th Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Saturday.<h2>Seven areas for a developed India</h2>Modi outlined seven broad areas that he said would drive India's journey towards a developed nation. These include manufacturing, agriculture and food processing, technology, innovation and digital technologies.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-announces-free-online-coaching-for-competitive-exams-1-crore-indian-youth-to-get-ai-training-80th-independence-day-1786768019691">PM Modi announces free online coaching for competitive exams, 1 crore Indian youth to get AI training | 80th Independence Day</a>He stressed that Indian manufacturing must focus on cost, quality, and scale, while agriculture should look beyond domestic markets. Modi said traditional foods, millets, spices, fruits, and flowers should be developed into global brands, with free trade agreements helping Indian farmers access international markets.Here are the top seven announcements made by the Indian Prime Minister at the Red Fort.<h2>1 crore youth to get AI training</h2>Modi announced a nationwide AI skilling mission under which 1 crore young Indians will be trained in artificial intelligence over the next year. The initiative is aimed at preparing young people for an economy increasingly shaped by AI and emerging technologies.<h2>Free online coaching for students</h2>The Prime Minister also announced free online coaching for young people preparing for various competitive examinations. The initiative is intended to expand access to exam preparation resources.Notably, this announcement follows the youth-led NEET paper leak protests that shook India last month.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-delivers-shortest-independence-day-speech-in-years-address-to-nation-lasts-78-minutes-1786766347786">PM Modi delivers shortest Independence Day speech in years: Address to nation lasts 78 minutes</a><h2>7-8 semiconductor plants in 1-2 years</h2>Modi set an ambitious target for India's semiconductor sector, saying seven to eight new semiconductor production plants are expected to become operational within the next one to two years.He also highlighted manufacturing as one of the key pillars of India's development strategy, stressing the importance of cost, quality, and scale as Indian companies compete in global markets.<h2>Nuclear power target of 100 GW</h2>India will target 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, Modi said. He added that five new nuclear reactors are expected to become operational within the next six to seven years.<h2>Modernised Civil Defence force</h2>The Prime Minister announced plans to build a large, modern Civil Defence volunteer force, with training and capabilities designed to respond to evolving security threats and emergency situations.<h2>Nationwide sports talent hunt</h2>A nationwide campaign will be launched to identify sporting talent among children aged 5 to 15, with the programme covering both villages and cities.&nbsp;

AI for 1 crore youth, free coaching for competitive exams, new semiconductor plants and a massive nuclear power push. PM Modi's Independence Day address unveiled a series of ambitious plans aimed at shaping India's path to Viksit Bharat 2047.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech on the occasion of the 80th Indian Independence Day, announced a series of measures focused on artificial intelligence, education, manufacturing, nuclear energy, civil defence, and sports during his 80th Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Saturday. Seven areas for a developed India Modi outlined seven broad areas that he said would drive India's journey towards a developed nation. These include manufacturing, agriculture and food processing, technology, innovation and digital technologies. Also read | PM Modi announces free online coaching for competitive exams, 1 crore Indian youth to get AI training | 80th Independence Day He stressed that Indian manufacturing must focus on cost, quality, and scale, while agriculture should look beyond domestic markets. Modi said traditional foods, millets, spices, fruits, and flowers should be developed into global brands, with free trade agreements helping Indian farmers access international markets. Here are the top seven announcements made by the Indian Prime Minister at the Red Fort. 1 crore youth to get AI training Modi announced a nationwide AI skilling mission under which 1 crore young Indians will be trained in artificial intelligence over the next year. The initiative is aimed at preparing young people for an economy increasingly shaped by AI and emerging technologies. Free online coaching for students The Prime Minister also announced free online coaching for young people preparing for various competitive examinations. The initiative is intended to expand access to exam preparation resources. Notably, this announcement follows the youth-led NEET paper leak protests that shook India last month. Also read | PM Modi delivers shortest Independence Day speech in years: Address to nation lasts 78 minutes 7-8 semiconductor plants in 1-2 years Modi set an ambitious target for India's semiconductor sector, saying seven to eight new semiconductor production plants are expected to become operational within the next one to two years. He also highlighted manufacturing as one of the key pillars of India's development strategy, stressing the importance of cost, quality, and scale as Indian companies compete in global markets. Nuclear power target of 100 GW India will target 100 GW of nuclear power capacity by 2047, Modi said. He added that five new nuclear reactors are expected to become operational within the next six to seven years. Modernised Civil Defence force The Prime Minister announced plans to build a large, modern Civil Defence volunteer force, with training and capabilities designed to respond to evolving security threats and emergency situations. Nationwide sports talent hunt A nationwide campaign will be launched to identify sporting talent among children aged 5 to 15, with the programme covering both villages and cities.

AI for 1 crore youth, free coaching for competitive exams, new semiconductor plants and a massive nuclear power push. PM Modi's Independence Day address unveiled a series of ambitious plans aimed at shaping India's path to Viksit Bharat 2047.

From AI to nuclear energy: PM Modi's 7 big announcements on 80th Independence Day

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India’s interest and willingness to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games. Speaking on India’s 80th Independence Day at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Saturday (Aug 15), PM Modi also announced a need for a nationwide talent hunt for sports. Stressing the need to widen India’s Olympic footprint by identifying and nurturing raw talent from villages and cities across the country, Modi noted with regret that India doesn’t even participate in two-thirds of around 40 disciplines at the Olympic Games. &nbsp;“There are around 40 sports at the Olympics, with around 325 to 350 events. You will be saddened to know, my fellow countrymen, my young people, I challenge you, I appeal to you, I seek your help: India does not participate in even two-thirds of these sports. We are not present; we do not qualify,” PM Modi said during his address to the nation on India’s 80th Independence Day.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/very-big-honour-shubman-gill-on-leading-india-in-historic-600th-test-1786713341834">'Very big honour': Shubman Gill on leading India in historic 600th Test</a> &nbsp;Emphasising the need to excel in sports where India currently lacks a footprint, PM Modi urged a sharp shift in focus.&nbsp; &nbsp;"We have decided that the 2036 Olympics should be held in India. But in 2036, in the disciplines in which India does not play today, in the disciplines in which India does not qualify, in the events that India has left aside, three-fourths of them are waiting for us. India will focus on them, and for this, we are also running a talent identification campaign. &nbsp;“If we need athletes for 2036, then today, a talent hunt campaign will be conducted from village to village, city to city, school to school, to identify sporting talent. We have to focus on the children between the ages of five and fifteen, on our daughters. Their abilities will be assessed, and they will then receive specialised training to develop them into good athletes who can represent the country,” he continued.<h2>TOPS a Massive Success: PM Modi</h2>As India readies to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, 20 years since last hosting it, PM Modi shed light on the bigger picture: the Olympics. Revealing how the government’s flagship Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) has been a massive success in providing support to the athletes, Modi said, &nbsp;"India is making space for itself in the world of sports. We hear our national anthem frequently and see our tricolour going up very often. TOPS has achieved great success. Whether it is Khelo India Games, University Games, Beach Games, Winter Games, or sports training, sports medicine, sports nutrition, India is moving ahead at a great pace.&nbsp; &nbsp;"India's performance is improving, and we are strong contenders to become an Olympic host in 2036. We are hosting the CWG in 2030," PM Modi noted.&nbsp;

PM Narendra Modi announced a nationwide sports talent hunt during his 80th Independence Day address, setting sights on India hosting the 2036 Olympic Games.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated India’s interest and willingness to host the 2036 Summer Olympic Games. Speaking on India’s 80th Independence Day at the Red Fort in New Delhi on Saturday (Aug 15), PM Modi also announced a need for a nationwide talent hunt for sports. Stressing the need to widen India’s Olympic footprint by identifying and nurturing raw talent from villages and cities across the country, Modi noted with regret that India doesn’t even participate in two-thirds of around 40 disciplines at the Olympic Games. “There are around 40 sports at the Olympics, with around 325 to 350 events. You will be saddened to know, my fellow countrymen, my young people, I challenge you, I appeal to you, I seek your help: India does not participate in even two-thirds of these sports. We are not present; we do not qualify,” PM Modi said during his address to the nation on India’s 80th Independence Day. Also read| 'Very big honour': Shubman Gill on leading India in historic 600th Test Emphasising the need to excel in sports where India currently lacks a footprint, PM Modi urged a sharp shift in focus. "We have decided that the 2036 Olympics should be held in India. But in 2036, in the disciplines in which India does not play today, in the disciplines in which India does not qualify, in the events that India has left aside, three-fourths of them are waiting for us. India will focus on them, and for this, we are also running a talent identification campaign. “If we need athletes for 2036, then today, a talent hunt campaign will be conducted from village to village, city to city, school to school, to identify sporting talent. We have to focus on the children between the ages of five and fifteen, on our daughters. Their abilities will be assessed, and they will then receive specialised training to develop them into good athletes who can represent the country,” he continued. TOPS a Massive Success: PM Modi As India readies to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, 20 years since last hosting it, PM Modi shed light on the bigger picture: the Olympics. Revealing how the government’s flagship Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) has been a massive success in providing support to the athletes, Modi said, "India is making space for itself in the world of sports. We hear our national anthem frequently and see our tricolour going up very often. TOPS has achieved great success. Whether it is Khelo India Games, University Games, Beach Games, Winter Games, or sports training, sports medicine, sports nutrition, India is moving ahead at a great pace. "India's performance is improving, and we are strong contenders to become an Olympic host in 2036. We are hosting the CWG in 2030," PM Modi noted.

PM Narendra Modi announced a nationwide sports talent hunt during his 80th Independence Day address, setting sights on India hosting the 2036 Olympic Games.

India target 2036 Olympics as PM Modi calls for mass talent hunt on 80th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Aug 15) announced a major youth-focused push in artificial intelligence, saying one crore young Indians will be trained through AI skilling courses as part of the government's broader technology and innovation agenda.Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on India's 80th Independence Day, Modi also announced that free online coaching would be made available to young people preparing for various competitive examinations. The announcements came as the Prime Minister placed India's youth at the centre of his vision for a developed India by 2047.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-captain-sonia-singh-chauhan-army-officer-s-red-fort-appearance-goes-viral-india-80th-independence-day-1786765512308">Who is Captain Sonia Singh Chauhan? Army officer's Red Fort appearance goes viral | India 80th Independence Day</a><h2>Focus on AI, technology and innovation</h2>Modi said India must prepare for an era shaped by artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum technology, space and data centres. He described technology and innovation as one of the key pillars of the government's seven-stream development vision, or 'Saptadhara'."We must become a global hub of innovation," Modi said, pointing to India's experience with UPI and Digital Public Infrastructure. He also called for India to take the next step in next-generation communication technology.Modi said India's youth would be both the biggest beneficiaries and the biggest drivers of the country's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-appeals-to-opposition-to-back-33-women-s-reservation-in-parliament-india-80th-independence-day-1786764365901">PM Modi appeals to Opposition to back 33% women's reservation in Parliament | India 80th Independence Day</a><h2>NEET protest</h2>The big announcement comes just weeks after a massive youth-led protest at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the NEET 2026 paper leak. Thousands of students held a protest which lasted around 36 days. The protest ended with the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as India's Education Minister, a key demand of the protestors.&nbsp;

PM Modi has announced a major youth-focused technology push, with AI skilling courses planned for 1 crore young Indians and free online coaching for competitive exams. The announcements came as he placed youth at the centre of India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Aug 15) announced a major youth-focused push in artificial intelligence, saying one crore young Indians will be trained through AI skilling courses as part of the government's broader technology and innovation agenda. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on India's 80th Independence Day, Modi also announced that free online coaching would be made available to young people preparing for various competitive examinations. The announcements came as the Prime Minister placed India's youth at the centre of his vision for a developed India by 2047. Also read | Who is Captain Sonia Singh Chauhan? Army officer's Red Fort appearance goes viral | India 80th Independence Day Focus on AI, technology and innovation Modi said India must prepare for an era shaped by artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum technology, space and data centres. He described technology and innovation as one of the key pillars of the government's seven-stream development vision, or 'Saptadhara'. "We must become a global hub of innovation," Modi said, pointing to India's experience with UPI and Digital Public Infrastructure. He also called for India to take the next step in next-generation communication technology. Modi said India's youth would be both the biggest beneficiaries and the biggest drivers of the country's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Also read | PM Modi appeals to Opposition to back 33% women's reservation in Parliament | India 80th Independence Day NEET protest The big announcement comes just weeks after a massive youth-led protest at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the NEET 2026 paper leak. Thousands of students held a protest which lasted around 36 days. The protest ended with the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as India's Education Minister, a key demand of the protestors.

PM Modi has announced a major youth-focused technology push, with AI skilling courses planned for 1 crore young Indians and free online coaching for competitive exams. The announcements came as he placed youth at the centre of India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047.

PM Modi announces free online coaching for competitive exams, 1 crore Indian youth to get AI training | 80th Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on Saturday, delivering his 13th consecutive Independence Day speech since taking office in 2014. This year's address lasted 78 minutes, making it his shortest Independence Day speech in the past four years.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-appeals-to-opposition-to-back-33-women-s-reservation-in-parliament-india-80th-independence-day-1786764365901">PM Modi appeals to Opposition to back 33% women's reservation in Parliament | India 80th Independence Day</a><h2>PM Modi's longest Independece Day speech was THIS year</h2>The duration marks a notable change from last year's marathon address. In 2025, Modi spoke for 103 minutes, his longest Independence Day speech since becoming Prime Minister and the longest delivered by him from the Red Fort.His previous record came in 2024, when his address lasted 98 minutes, surpassing the 96-minute speech he delivered in 2016.<h2>PM Modi's Independence Day speeches: Year-wise duration</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Year &nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>Duration</td></tr><tr><td>2014 &nbsp; &nbsp;</td><td>65 minutes</td></tr><tr><td>2015 &nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;88 minutes</td></tr><tr><td>2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;96 minutes</td></tr><tr><td>2017 &nbsp; &nbsp;</td><td>56 minutes</td></tr><tr><td>2018 &nbsp; &nbsp;</td><td>83 minutes</td></tr><tr><td>2019</td><td>92 minutes</td></tr><tr><td>2020 &nbsp; &nbsp;</td><td>90 minutes</td></tr><tr><td>2021</td><td>88 minutes</td></tr><tr><td>2022 &nbsp;&nbsp;</td><td>&nbsp;74 minutes</td></tr><tr><td>2023 &nbsp; &nbsp;</td><td>90 minutes</td></tr><tr><td>2024 &nbsp; &nbsp;</td><td>98 minutes</td></tr><tr><td>2025 &nbsp; &nbsp;</td><td>103 minutes</td></tr><tr><td>2026 &nbsp; &nbsp;</td><td>78 minutes</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Modi's shortest Independence Day address so far was in 2017, when he spoke for 56 minutes. His longest was last year, when the Prime Minister's speech crossed the 100-minute mark for the first time.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-captain-sonia-singh-chauhan-army-officer-s-red-fort-appearance-goes-viral-india-80th-independence-day-1786765512308">Who is Captain Sonia Singh Chauhan? Army officer's Red Fort appearance goes viral | India 80th Independence Day</a>

PM Modi's Independence Day address lasted 78 minutes this year, marking a sharp drop from his record 103-minute speech in 2025. Here's how the length of his Red Fort speeches has changed every year since 2014.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on Saturday, delivering his 13th consecutive Independence Day speech since taking office in 2014. This year's address lasted 78 minutes, making it his shortest Independence Day speech in the past four years. Also read | PM Modi appeals to Opposition to back 33% women's reservation in Parliament | India 80th Independence Day PM Modi's longest Independece Day speech was THIS year The duration marks a notable change from last year's marathon address. In 2025, Modi spoke for 103 minutes, his longest Independence Day speech since becoming Prime Minister and the longest delivered by him from the Red Fort. His previous record came in 2024, when his address lasted 98 minutes, surpassing the 96-minute speech he delivered in 2016. PM Modi's Independence Day speeches: Year-wise duration

PM Modi's Independence Day address lasted 78 minutes this year, marking a sharp drop from his record 103-minute speech in 2025. Here's how the length of his Red Fort speeches has changed every year since 2014.

PM Modi delivers shortest Independence Day speech in years: Address to nation lasts 78 minutes

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 15) delivered the longest Independence Day speech, breaking his own record set last year. PM Modi addressed the nation for 103 minutes, the longest ever speech delivered by any Indian Prime Minister. In 2024, he spoke for 98 minutes, while his third-longest speech was in 2016, which lasted for 96 minutes.&nbsp;PM Modi also broke Indira Gandhi’s record by delivering 12 consecutive Independence Day speeches from the Red Fort in Delhi. The largest number of consecutive I-Day speeches was delivered by Jawaharlal Nehru, who addressed the nation 17 times in a row. The longest speech delivered by the first and longest-serving prime minister of India lasted 72 minutes in 1947, when India celebrated its first Independence Day after achieving freedom from British rule. PM Modi broke Nehru’s record in 2015 by delivering an 88-minute-long speech.&nbsp;PM Modi’s first Independence Day speech was given in 2014, the year he became the prime minister of India. The address was 65 minutes long. Although his shortest speech was recorded in 2017, when he spoke for 56 minutes.&nbsp;In his speech on India’s 70th Independence Day, PM Modi talked about a wide range of topics. He hailed Operation Sindoor, which was launched by the Indian Armed Forces in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. He also warned terror outfits and those who support terrorists, saying that Indian forces are ready to give them a befitting reply if they continue their attempts.&nbsp;PM Modi also spoke on the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 and mentioned the ‘Made In India’ campaign, urging Indian youth and scientists to develop semiconductor chips and fighter jets in India.&nbsp;The prime minister also said that the government will roll out the next generation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms by Diwali this year. He also announced a new employment scheme worth Rs 1 lakh crore that is expected to create more than 35 million job opportunities. Under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana’, the Centre will provide assistance of Rs 15,000 for youth entering the private sector job market for the first time.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 15) delivered a 103-minute speech at the Red Fort in Delhi, marking the longest address ever given by any Indian prime minister on Independence Day.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 15) delivered the longest Independence Day speech, breaking his own record set last year. PM Modi addressed the nation for 103 minutes, the longest ever speech delivered by any Indian Prime Minister. In 2024, he spoke for 98 minutes, while his third-longest speech was in 2016, which lasted for 96 minutes. PM Modi also broke Indira Gandhi’s record by delivering 12 consecutive Independence Day speeches from the Red Fort in Delhi. The largest number of consecutive I-Day speeches was delivered by Jawaharlal Nehru, who addressed the nation 17 times in a row. The longest speech delivered by the first and longest-serving prime minister of India lasted 72 minutes in 1947, when India celebrated its first Independence Day after achieving freedom from British rule. PM Modi broke Nehru’s record in 2015 by delivering an 88-minute-long speech. PM Modi’s first Independence Day speech was given in 2014, the year he became the prime minister of India. The address was 65 minutes long. Although his shortest speech was recorded in 2017, when he spoke for 56 minutes. In his speech on India’s 70th Independence Day, PM Modi talked about a wide range of topics. He hailed Operation Sindoor, which was launched by the Indian Armed Forces in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. He also warned terror outfits and those who support terrorists, saying that Indian forces are ready to give them a befitting reply if they continue their attempts. PM Modi also spoke on the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 and mentioned the ‘Made In India’ campaign, urging Indian youth and scientists to develop semiconductor chips and fighter jets in India. The prime minister also said that the government will roll out the next generation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms by Diwali this year. He also announced a new employment scheme worth Rs 1 lakh crore that is expected to create more than 35 million job opportunities. Under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana’, the Centre will provide assistance of Rs 15,000 for youth entering the private sector job market for the first time.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (Aug 15) delivered a 103-minute speech at the Red Fort in Delhi, marking longest address ever given by any Indian prime minister on Independence Day.

PM Modi delivers longest speech of 103 minutes; surpasses Indira Gandhi’s record for most consecutive I-Day addresses

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