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Day Celebrations
COVER STORY

this on the ground as soon as possible has been reiter-
ated from the ramparts of the Red Fort.The country has
witnessed an unprecedented expansion of highways,
railways, airports, and waterways. The Vande Bharat
Express has transformed rail travel into a unique
blend of indigenous technology, speed, and comfort.
PM Gati Shakti has realized the vision of multi-modal
connectivity. ‘Digital India’ has ushered in a new era of
technology-driven transformation by ensuring internet
access reaches even the remotest villages. UPI has
established India as a global leader in digital payments.

NEW STRENGTH FOR A DEVELOPED
INDIA THROUGH THE ‘SAPT-DHARA’
Over the past 12 years, India has gained new momen-
tum in reforms. However, to realize the resolve of a
‘Developed India’ (Viksit Bharat), there is a need to take
these efforts to the next level through continuous,
fresh reforms. Whether it is the government or society,
industry or producers, farmers or ordinary citizens—ev-
eryone must bring about a change in their traditional
systems and mindsets. With this very mantra, Prime
Minister Modi called for the ‘Sapt-Dhara’ from the ram-
parts of the Red Fort.
The first stream of strength is – Manufacturing Power.
The second stream of strength is – Agriculture and
Food Production.
The third stream of strength is – Technology and
Innovation.
The fourth stream of strength is – Gati Shakti
Farmers—the providers of food—are emerging (Connectivity and Infrastructure).
as the cornerstone of a ‘Viksit Bharat’. Dozens of The fifth stream of strength is – Defence Power.
schemes, such as PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Pradhan The sixth stream of strength is – Green Economy and
Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Blue Economy.
Sinchayee Yojana, and the hike in Minimum Support The seventh stream of strength is – India’s Soft Power.
Prices (MSP) for crops, have laid the foundation for Through this ‘Sapt-Dhara’, India has resolved to ac-
farmer welfare and empowerment. complish within the next 5 to 7 years, tasks that were
The contribution of ‘Nari Shakti’ is pivotal in building not completed over the past 5 to 7 decades. The 80th
a developed India; consequently, ‘women-led devel- Independence Day and PM Modi’s 13th consecutive
opment’ has emerged as a new paradigm. Through address from the Red Fort stand as a testament to the
initiatives like the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, the ‘Beti progress made over the last 12 years toward the goal of
Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign, 26 weeks of maternity a Developed India; the present, witnessing this transfor-
leave, and equal opportunities in employment and mation, will script a golden history.
self-employment, women are becoming active partners Let us explore the essence of PM Modi’s address
in nation-building. The 33% reservation for women in across 13 chapters—an address that has provided a
the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies has now new direction to the nation as it marches towards a
become a reality, and the commitment to implement Developed India...

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