PM Modi Sets Viksit Bharat 2047 Roadmap

NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his 80th Independence Day address from the Red Fort on Saturday to present an ambitious roadmap for building a Viksit Bharat by 2047, calling for a fundamental shift in India’s work culture, pace of development, economic ambition and approach to reforms.

PM Modi Unveils Sapta Dhara Roadmap for Viksit Bharat

NEW DELHI, India — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled a seven-point development framework, Sapta Dhara, for accelerating India’s journey towards a developed nation by 2047, while announcing major initiatives in artificial intelligence, manufacturing, defence, energy, technology, agriculture and social development.

India’s First Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior Secures ₹5,500 Crore Investment Commitments

India’s first dedicated Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior has received cumulative investment commitments worth ₹5,500 crore, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to strengthen domestic telecom manufacturing. The latest round of proposals, valued at ₹2,000 crore, was announced during the second Investors’ Meet held in Mumbai on Tuesday and is expected to create nearly 4,000 new jobs.

Samudra Manthan Scheme: India Approves ₹84,084 Crore Mission to Boost Offshore Energy Exploration and Strengthen Energy Security

India has launched an ambitious national initiative to accelerate offshore oil and gas exploration with the approval of the Samudra Manthan – National Offshore Exploration Scheme. Approved on July 31, 2026, the mission aims to increase domestic hydrocarbon production, reduce dependence on imported crude oil, and strengthen the country’s long-term energy security through large-scale investment in deepwater exploration and offshore infrastructure.