Archive · 15 Aug 2026
PM Modi announces Civil Defence network, hails women's contribution
On Saturday, August 15, India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, made a big announcement.
He was speaking at the Red Fort.
He said the government will set up a new Civil Defence network.
This network will have many trained volunteers who can help protect people during emergencies.
The volunteers will learn to use modern systems.
Mr. Modi also praised the girls and women of India.
He said they are doing great things as pilots, in civil aviation, in sports, and in science and math studies.
He said women who graduate from the National Defence Academy can even lead the army.
He also talked about young people starting new businesses.
He said more than 250,000 startups have already been registered in India.
PM Modi announced from the Red Fort on August 15 the establishment of a vibrant Civil Defence network.
The government will create a massive, modern Civil Defence volunteer force to overcome contemporary challenges.
Modi hailed India's daughters for leading in fighter jets, civil aviation, sports, and STEM education.
He noted NDA graduates are demonstrating the capability to lead the nation's military with confidence.
Under the Startup India initiative, over 250,000 startups have been registered, with youth creating employment for others.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- What
- Announced the establishment of a vibrant Civil Defence network and highlighted women's and youth contributions to nation-building
- When
- Saturday, August 15
- Where
- Red Fort, India
- Why
- To protect citizens from modern-day crises and to advance India toward becoming a developed nation
- Speaker
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Announcement
- Establishment of a vibrant Civil Defence network
- Location
- Red Fort
- Date
- Saturday, August 15
- Volunteer Force
- Massive, modern Civil Defence volunteer force
- Startups Registered
- Over 250,000 under Startup India
- Key Themes
- Women's contribution to nation-building; role of youth