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PM Modi's I-Day Address: AI Training, Jobs, Semiconductors, Nuclear Goals
On August 15, India celebrated its 80th Independence Day.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, gave a big speech from the Red Fort in Delhi.
He made many promises to help young people and make India stronger.
He said that one crore (ten million) young Indians will be trained in AI skills in the coming year.
He also promised free online classes for students preparing for important competitive exams.
He wants India to build more computer chip factories and more nuclear power plants for clean energy.
A talent hunt was announced to find young athletes between five and 15 years old.
India hopes to host the Olympics in 2036 and will host the Commonwealth Games in 2030.
He also promised to help more women become financially independent and started a campaign for a drug-free India.
The speech was all about giving young people more chances and building a stronger country.
PM Modi announced a nationwide mission to train 1 crore young Indians in AI skills over the next year.
He announced free online coaching for competitive examinations to reduce the financial burden on poor and middle-class families.
India is moving toward semiconductor self-reliance, with three plants already established and more planned, and set a 100 GW nuclear power target by 2047.
A sports talent hunt for children aged 5-15 was announced as India positions itself to host the 2036 Olympics and the Commonwealth Games in 2030.
The Lakhpati Didi target was raised from 3 crore to 6 crore women, and Rs 1 lakh crore was set aside to support youth ideas and innovation.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Delivered his 80th Independence Day address announcing AI training for 1 crore youth, free online coaching, semiconductor and nuclear expansion, a sports talent hunt, and other youth-focused initiatives
- Where
- Red Fort, Delhi, India
- When
- August 15, 2026 (the 80th Independence Day)
- Why
- To boost India's economic growth, job creation, youth empowerment, and long-term energy and manufacturing capabilities
Key facts
- Speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Date
- August 15, 2026 (80th Independence Day)
- Location
- Red Fort, Delhi, India
- AI training target
- 1 crore youth within one year
- Semiconductor expansion
- 3 plants established; reports differ on 7-8 more in 1-2 years or 5-8 more in 7-8 years
- Nuclear capacity goal
- 100 GW by 2047
- Lakhpati Didi target
- 6 crore women
- Senior citizen healthcare
- Free treatment up to Rs 5 lakh for those aged 70+ via Ayushman Bharat
Quotes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Indian Prime Minister
“"We will establish a vibrant Civil Defence network in the coming days. We will familiarise them with modern systems. What measures can be put in place to protect citizens from modern‑day crises? We are going to create a massive, modern Civil Defence volunteer force capable of overcoming contemporary challenges."”
NDTV
“From the Red Fort, I want to make an announcement for the youth of the country. We have decided that in the coming year, we will train 1 crore young people in AI skills, so that the youth of our country can develop the capability to lead in the world of AI”
news18.com
Sources
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