NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday from the ramparts of Red Fort, countered US President Donald Trump's tariff threat with a big ' Make in India ' push. Making a strong pitch for 'self-reliant' India under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, PM Modi said that India must focus on producing high-quality products and work on 'Daam kam, dum zyada' mantra.
Addressing the nation on the 79th Independence Day, PM Modi said that the world is confident about India's economy. "We are a ray of hope amidst the global instability. Inflation is under control," he added.
Also Read: 'India has now decided, blood and water will not flow together' - Top quotes from PM Modi's speech
'Daam kam, dum zyada'
Giving push to 'Made in India' and ' vocal for local ', PM Modi said, "The world values quality, and if we want to strengthen India's image in the global market, we must focus on producing high-quality products. We should work with the mantra: ‘Daam kam, dum zyada’ (lower cost, higher value).
Our mantra should be ‘Samriddh Bharat’
"Our independence came through immense sacrifice. Remember those years, when an entire nation lived and struggled for freedom. Their dedication gave us independence. Today, our mantra should be ‘Samriddh Bharat’, a prosperous India. If we continue to be vocal for local, we will achieve prosperity. The previous generation gave us freedom; this generation must commit to making India truly prosperous," PM Modi said from Red Fort.
PM Modi, who also broke Indira Gandhi's record with 12 consecutive Independence Day speeches, emphasised the need for commitment to 'vocal for local.' He said that it is the key to a prosperous India.
PM Modi pushes for 'vocal for local'
"If we could get independence from sacrifices of people, then with the commitment, 'vocal for local', we can get prosperous India. This generation should aim for prosperous India."
Also Read: Independence Day 2025 Live Updates
The Prime Minister further urged influencers and all political parties to take the 'vocal for local' mission forward.
"I want to ask all the influencers, all political parties to help me in taking this forward, this is not an agenda of a particular party, India is everyone's, we should together make the mantra of vocal for local everyone's. We should focus on indigenous products. We should only buy indigenous products," he said.
'Made in India' jets
PM Modi further called upon young scientists, engineers, and professionals to work towards creating 'Made in India' jet engines for the country's fighter jets, while highlighting the need for self-sufficiency in defence sector.
"Today, I urge the young scientists, talented youth, engineers, professionals, and all departments of the Government that we should have our jet engines for our own Made in India fighter jets," he said.
"Operation Sindoor showcased the marvel of India's military prowess, leaving our enemies stunned and unable to comprehend the advanced arms and ammunition that neutralised them in mere seconds. Reflect on this: without the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, could we have executed Operation Sindoor on such a large scale? Our military's strength, bolstered by the 'Make in India' initiative, allowed us to act decisively and fearlessly. Over the past decade, we have taken bold strides to fortify our defence capabilities, ensuring self-reliance and unmatched strategic dominance,' he added.
Made in India products
He also encouraged people to embrace 'Made in India' products to strengthen the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
"Choose Made in India products, crafted by Indians, to bolster the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. Let's embrace this collective responsibility to drive change and transform the world," he urged.
Also Read: PM Modi promises big Diwali gift! GST reforms to lower tax burden for common man soon
India's semiconductor mission
PM Modi also made a significant announcement revealing progress in India's semiconductor mission. "We are working on semiconductors in Mission Mode. By the end of this year, Made in India semiconductor chips, made by the people in India, will hit the market."
His remark underscored the government's commitment to fostering innovation and self-reliance, positioning India as a global leader in technology and manufacturing.
India's own space station
The Prime Minister said that India is working towards becoming self-reliant in the space sector.
"The nation is proud of our space sector. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is back from the space station and in the days to come, he will return to India," PM Modi said.
Talking about Gaganyaan, India's flagship human spaceflight programme, PM Modi said, "We will make our own space station."
He added that several reforms brought recently have enabled over 300 start-ups which are working in the space sector.
"Thousands of youth are working on it. This is the power of our youth... This is the confidence we have in our youth," he said.
Addressing the nation on the 79th Independence Day, PM Modi said that the world is confident about India's economy. "We are a ray of hope amidst the global instability. Inflation is under control," he added.
Also Read: 'India has now decided, blood and water will not flow together' - Top quotes from PM Modi's speech
'Daam kam, dum zyada'
Giving push to 'Made in India' and ' vocal for local ', PM Modi said, "The world values quality, and if we want to strengthen India's image in the global market, we must focus on producing high-quality products. We should work with the mantra: ‘Daam kam, dum zyada’ (lower cost, higher value).
For a nation, the greatest test of self-respect is its self-reliance. The foundation of a #ViksitBharat is also #AtmanirbharBharat.
— BJP (@BJP4India) August 15, 2025
Those who are dependent on others raise a question mark over their own freedom, and this happens even more when we get used to being dependent on… pic.twitter.com/xPHdrmKPi2
Our mantra should be ‘Samriddh Bharat’
"Our independence came through immense sacrifice. Remember those years, when an entire nation lived and struggled for freedom. Their dedication gave us independence. Today, our mantra should be ‘Samriddh Bharat’, a prosperous India. If we continue to be vocal for local, we will achieve prosperity. The previous generation gave us freedom; this generation must commit to making India truly prosperous," PM Modi said from Red Fort.
PM Modi, who also broke Indira Gandhi's record with 12 consecutive Independence Day speeches, emphasised the need for commitment to 'vocal for local.' He said that it is the key to a prosperous India.
PM Modi pushes for 'vocal for local'
"If we could get independence from sacrifices of people, then with the commitment, 'vocal for local', we can get prosperous India. This generation should aim for prosperous India."
Also Read: Independence Day 2025 Live Updates
The Prime Minister further urged influencers and all political parties to take the 'vocal for local' mission forward.
"I want to ask all the influencers, all political parties to help me in taking this forward, this is not an agenda of a particular party, India is everyone's, we should together make the mantra of vocal for local everyone's. We should focus on indigenous products. We should only buy indigenous products," he said.
'Made in India' jets
PM Modi further called upon young scientists, engineers, and professionals to work towards creating 'Made in India' jet engines for the country's fighter jets, while highlighting the need for self-sufficiency in defence sector.
140 crore citizens are working to achieve the vision of #ViksitBharat@2047.
— BJP (@BJP4India) August 15, 2025
To fulfil this vision, we are developing a modern ecosystem in every sector. This modern system will make us self-reliant.
Today, from the Red Fort, I appeal to scientists, engineers, government sector… pic.twitter.com/0qnwZ7ELmJ
"Today, I urge the young scientists, talented youth, engineers, professionals, and all departments of the Government that we should have our jet engines for our own Made in India fighter jets," he said.
"Operation Sindoor showcased the marvel of India's military prowess, leaving our enemies stunned and unable to comprehend the advanced arms and ammunition that neutralised them in mere seconds. Reflect on this: without the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, could we have executed Operation Sindoor on such a large scale? Our military's strength, bolstered by the 'Make in India' initiative, allowed us to act decisively and fearlessly. Over the past decade, we have taken bold strides to fortify our defence capabilities, ensuring self-reliance and unmatched strategic dominance,' he added.
मैं देश के सभी influencers से कहना चाहता हूं कि इस मंत्र को आगे बढ़ाने में मेरी मदद कीजिए।
— BJP (@BJP4India) August 15, 2025
मैं सभी राजनीतिक दलों को, सभी नेताओं को कहता हूं कि आइए, ये किसी राजनीतिक दल का एजेंडा नहीं है, भारत हम सबका है, हम मिलकर Vocal for Local के मंत्र को हर नागरिक के जीवन का मंत्र बनाएं।… pic.twitter.com/xLlHOcGJBe
Made in India products
He also encouraged people to embrace 'Made in India' products to strengthen the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
"Choose Made in India products, crafted by Indians, to bolster the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. Let's embrace this collective responsibility to drive change and transform the world," he urged.
Also Read: PM Modi promises big Diwali gift! GST reforms to lower tax burden for common man soon
India's semiconductor mission
PM Modi also made a significant announcement revealing progress in India's semiconductor mission. "We are working on semiconductors in Mission Mode. By the end of this year, Made in India semiconductor chips, made by the people in India, will hit the market."
His remark underscored the government's commitment to fostering innovation and self-reliance, positioning India as a global leader in technology and manufacturing.
Discussions on semiconductors had begun in the country 50-60 years ago. However, those files remained stuck for decades.
— BJP (@BJP4India) August 15, 2025
Since then, several countries mastered semiconductors and showcased their power to the world.
Our government, freeing itself from that burden (of red… pic.twitter.com/fZqM9srbyi
India's own space station
The Prime Minister said that India is working towards becoming self-reliant in the space sector.
"The nation is proud of our space sector. Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is back from the space station and in the days to come, he will return to India," PM Modi said.
Talking about Gaganyaan, India's flagship human spaceflight programme, PM Modi said, "We will make our own space station."
He added that several reforms brought recently have enabled over 300 start-ups which are working in the space sector.
"Thousands of youth are working on it. This is the power of our youth... This is the confidence we have in our youth," he said.
You may also like
'Dominating characters': Bangladesh coach backs Tanzid Hasan and Parvez Hossain for opening role
Liverpool fans watch Alexander Isak transfer dominoes fall after £42m deal agreed
Brazil not to bow down to US, says Lula
BREAKING: Flights stopped after two easyJet planes collide at major UK airport
Scientists reveal a bizarre cure for tooth cavities: Hair-based toothpaste could end painful dentist visits
