Independence Day Address: Modi Outlines India's Energy and Economic Roadmap

India's leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gave a special speech for Independence Day.

In the speech, he talked about how important it is for India to have strong energy security.

He said the government is working to make gas, fuel, and urea easier to get.

The speech came at a time when a conflict between the United States and Iran is putting energy supplies around the world under pressure.

One important place for energy, the Strait of Hormuz, is especially affected.

Mr. Modi also shared a big dream for India's future called Viksit Bharat.

The plan hopes that 50 Indian companies will be among the biggest companies in the world.

It also wants India to have a top-five global bank.

And it wants India to build up to 100 gigawatts of nuclear power.