7 pillars, 1 goal: PM Modi lays out ‘Saptadhara’ blueprint for ‘Viksit Bharat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid out a comprehensive vision for India's development, dubbed 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, centered on seven pillars of strength, or 'Saptadhara.' Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, Modi presented a plan that spans critical sectors and social initiatives. He urged political parties to support quotas for women in Parliament and state assemblies, highlighting gender equality as a development cornerstone.

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Today, from the ramparts of the Red Fort, I invoke seven streams or saptadhara of power before the country. In the coming 5-7 years, what could not be done in the last 5-7 decades, with the strength and power of saptadhara, we will give the country new heights, new momentum and the ability to achieve new goals.

Modi detailed the seven streams of power, beginning with manufacturing, which he described as essential for India to become a reliable global supply chain hub, emphasizing cost, quality, and scale. The second stream focuses on agriculture and food processing, aiming to leverage Free Trade Agreements to expand exports of traditional cuisine, millets, and spices. Technology and innovation form the third stream, with India aiming to lead in AI, quantum computing, and next-generation communication technologies, building on successes like UPI.

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From design to manufacturing, India must become a reliable hub in the global supply chain. For this, we will have to meet global standards on cost, quality, and scale.

The fourth stream, Gati Shakti, prioritizes seamless, high-speed connectivity, including high-speed rail networks and port-led development. Defense is the fifth stream, with a focus on self-reliance in manufacturing and developing next-generation defense technology to become a global supplier. The sixth stream is the 'green-blue economy,' and the seventh pillar, though not fully detailed in the provided text, is implied to encompass broader societal and national strengths. Modi also warned against 'dimaagi Naxals' (intellectual Naxals) and called for national unity, delivering one of his shortest Independence Day speeches.

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Due to FTAs, we are gaining access to a very large market; we must reach it. We must go from the farm to the export market. Our traditional cuisine, millets, spices, and fruits and flowers should become global brands.