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his Independence Day, as Prime Minister Nar- have become the drivers of a ‘Developed India.’ Over
endra Modi arrived at the Red Fort for the cel- the past 12 years, the Central Government has created
ebrations, the atmosphere—infused with the numerous opportunities for the youth in education,
T spirit of the ‘Vande Mataram’ and a collective skill development, and entrepreneurship. During this
resolve—radiated a renewed energy. Resonating from period, more than 1.2 million (12 lakh) appointment
the ramparts of the Red Fort for the first time, this na- letters have been handed out through Rozgar Melas.
tional song not only served as an occasion to honor our To realize the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’, emphasis has
glorious heritage but also became a moment that in- been placed on semiconductor manufacturing, Artificial
spired 1.4 billion citizens, much like the spirit witnessed Intelligence (AI), and innovation, while the use of digital
during the freedom struggle. In the late 19th and early technology has become an integral part of Prime Min-
20th centuries, ‘Vande Mataram’ had emerged as the ister Modi’s good governance. Today, science and tech-
anthem that awakened Indian identity and nationalism. nology are essential components of good governance.
Today, 21st-century India is marching towards the fulfill- The 80th Independence Day celebrations served as a
ment of its grand resolve, with the youth force providing special occasion not only to acknowledge the potential
decisive leadership. It is for this reason that the themes of the youth but also to honor them. As India—the
for this year’s Independence Day celebrations at the world’s youngest nation—harbors great aspirations, the
Red Fort were ‘150 Years of Vande Mataram’ and ‘Yuva Central Government has given wings to these dreams
Shakti’ in the journey toward a ‘Viksit Bharat @2047. through countless initiatives over the past 12 years. For
When an occasion is dedicated to the youth, it signi- the first time during these celebrations, young people
fies that a ‘New India’ is poised to script a new saga of were accorded special recognition at the Red Fort. The
progress. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Naren- achievements of the 19 students who won medals at
dra Modi delivered a clear message from the ramparts the International Olympiads for Physics, Chemistry,
of the Red Fort: India’s youth are ready to transform the Biology, and Mathematics (2026) stand as a testament
vision of a ‘Developed India’ into reality. to the success of youth power in the realm of science.
These students were accorded a special place of honor
YOUTH EMERGING AS THE DRIVERS OF A on the ramparts of the Red Fort. This special regard
DEVELOPED INDIA shown by the nation’s top leadership towards the youth
Today, the aspirations of India’s youth are soaring to new exemplifies the unique initiative to transform India into
heights. As the nation with the world’s youngest popula- a developed nation. The event also included young inno-
tion, India has become a driving force of development. vators, outstanding trainees from the Prime Minister’s
Indian youth are evolving from mere job seekers into Internship Scheme, exemplary startups, high-achieving
job creators. India has now established the third-largest youth trained under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal
startup ecosystem globally. In the true sense, the youth Vikas Yojana, outstanding volunteers from ‘My

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