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From manufacturing to soft power, Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi presents the vision of 'Sapt Dhara' to the nation

Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day, outlined the “Sapt Dhara” (Seven Streams of Power) as a framework for strengthening India’s growth and national development over the coming five to seven years. Manufacturing was identified as the first stream, with a focus on increasing production, mastering complete value chains and positioning India as a global supply-chain hub. The emphasis was also placed on quality, cost and scale, with Indian manufacturers, entrepreneurs and MSMEs encouraged to meet global standards and establish a reputation for reliability. Agriculture and food production form the second stream, with opportunities to expand Indian agricultural products such as millets, spices, fruits and flowers into global markets and develop them as international brands. Technology and innovation constitute the third stream, with AI, quantum technology, space, robotics and data centres identified as emerging areas where India can strengthen its position as an innovation hub.

The fourth stream, Gati Shakti and connectivity, focuses on seamless multimodal infrastructure, including high-speed rail, modern highways, inland waterways, airports and logistics networks, alongside port-led development. Defence self-reliance forms the fifth stream, with an emphasis on strengthening domestic capabilities, developing counter-drone systems and advancing hypersonic defence technology while positioning India as a global defence supplier. The sixth stream covers the green and blue economy, with opportunities in green hydrogen, renewable energy, energy storage, green mobility and green manufacturing, alongside greater utilisation of India’s blue-economy potential. Soft power constitutes the seventh stream, drawing on India’s strengths in yoga, Ayurveda, holistic healthcare and spiritual traditions. Initiatives such as Heal in India are intended to showcase these capabilities globally. Together, the seven streams present a broad development vision spanning manufacturing, agriculture, technology, infrastructure, defence, sustainability and India’s cultural and knowledge-based strengths.

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