PM Modi's I-Day speech: India working on self reliance in energy sector

PM Modi’s Independence Day 2025 Speech – Key Highlights on Energy Sector:

Energy Self-Reliance Mission
- India working in mission mode to achieve self-reliance in the energy sector.
- Focus on reducing dependency on costly oil and gas imports.
- Goal: Free resources for poverty alleviation and agricultural support.
National Deepwater Mission
- Launched for oil and gas exploration and production.
- Part of “Samudra Manthan” initiative to scout domestic reserves.
Critical Minerals Mission
- National Critical Minerals Mission launched for exploration of rare and strategic minerals.
- Aims to reduce import dependency, important for defence and economic growth.
Nuclear Energy Expansion
- Ten new reactors planned; goal to increase nuclear power capacity tenfold by 2047.
- Private sector participation now allowed in nuclear energy.
Renewable Energy Achievements
- India has already achieved the 2030 target of 50% energy capacity from clean resources, five years ahead of schedule.
- Solar power capacity has grown 30 times in past 11 years.
- Significant investments under the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
Youth Engagement & Biofuels
- Youth encouraged to utilize incentives under the National Biofuel Policy for clean energy projects.
Water Security & Indus Water Treaty
- India will prevent misuse of the IWT by Pakistan affecting irrigation.
  
  Updated : Aug 15 2025 | 10:39 AM | Business Standard