‘Small dreams are not sufficient anymore’: Modi’s call for Viksit Bharat by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on Indians to embrace ambitious goals, stating that "small dreams are not sufficient anymore" as the nation strives to become a developed country by 2047.

Speaking on the 80th Independence Day from the Red Fort, Modi declared that when the world's most populous nation sets its sights on development, it will inevitably command global attention and respect. He asserted that such large-scale aspirations will elevate the country's capabilities to new heights.

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Small dreams are not sufficient anymore… we should dream big… India has a big dream to become 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. When the world's most populous nation resolves to become developed, the world will look at us differently.

Modi highlighted India's ongoing progress across various sectors, attributing this momentum to the collective effort of 1.4 billion citizens. He noted a palpable sense of renewed energy and resolve across the nation, symbolized by the widespread display of the tricolor and the resonant singing of 'Vande Mataram'.

The prime minister also paid homage to freedom fighters and their sacrifices. The Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort featured the unfurling of the national flag, a guard of honor, and a performance by an Army band. Indian Air Force helicopters showered flower petals, with one carrying the national flag and another a 'Vande Mataram' banner.

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Our dreams, resolves should be big as this takes capabilities to greater heights.