PM Modi’s 2047 Roadmap: From Semiconductor Plants To Nuclear Power And Energy Independence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15, 2026, to mark India's 80th Independence Day and outline a roadmap for a developed nation by 2047. The address established a roadmap for achieving the 'Viksit Bharat 2047' target.

"We, too, have envisioned a grand dream—a dream pursued with firm resolve and the aim of scaling new heights. It is the vision that by the time we mark 100 years of independence—by 2047—we will have transformed India into a developed nation," Modi said.

The 80th Independence Day celebrations centred on the theme of 'Yuva Shakti' and the vision of a developed India. Marking 150 years of the National Song, the Army band played 'Vande Mataram' for the first time during the celebrations. A total of 2,500 boy and girl cadets from the Army, Navy and Air Force, along with 'My Bharat' volunteers seated on Gyanpath, formed the words of the song to mark the occasion.

Expanding Domestic Chip Production

India expects an additional five to eight semiconductor plants to become operational over the next seven to eight years, Modi announced. Three major semiconductor plants have already started operations, with their production slated for global export.

"In today’s digital world and the age of technology, we understand the importance of chips. Whether it is electronic goods, medical equipment or transportation systems, chips are indispensable to all of them. Without chips, the entire world could come to a standstill," Modi said.

The Prime Minister highlighted a sharp rise in domestic manufacturing over the past 12 years. Defence production grew fourfold and khadi and village industries saw a fivefold increase. Electronic manufacturing expanded sevenfold, railway coach production jumped 21-fold, mobile phone output increased 33-fold and digital transactions doubled.

This industrial push follows a period of economic instability. By 2014, global analysts had categorised India among the "Fragile Five" economies before the country accelerated its growth.

Powering Future Technologies

Advanced manufacturing and digital growth require extensive power infrastructure. India is targeting 200 GW of nuclear energy, with a specific goal of 100 GW of energy till 2047, and is commissioning five new nuclear reactors.

India achieved mastery in Fast Breeder Nuclear Technology this year. This technical advancement marks a major leap toward self-reliance in nuclear fuel.

Data centres are located in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Jamnagar, the ministry of Electronics and information technology stated. The ministry stated that installed capacity grew from 375 MW in 2020 to approximately 1,575 MW currently. The government plans further expansions into Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal. However, local protests have emerged in Thane and Visakhapatnam against building data centres in these regions.

"Whether we talk about semiconductors or critical minerals, as we move towards the technologies of the future...whether it is chips, AI or data centres, we will need enormous amounts of electricity," Modi said.

Securing Energy Independence

Domestic utility infrastructure has seen significant geographical expansion to support energy needs. Piped gas coverage expanded from 70 cities before 2014 to 700 cities, increasing household connections from 20-22 lakh to nearly 1.75 crore.

Solar energy capacity grew from 2 GW in 2014 to 160 GW. Over 50 lakh households have adopted solar power under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

These government measures successfully insulated India from petrol, diesel, LPG and urea shortages during the West Asia crisis, resisting external attempts to weaponise supply systems. India has also strengthened its global economic standing by establishing free trade agreements with 40 countries.

"Every Indian product must reach the global market—whether it is our textiles, our machinery or our medicines...We have to provide them at a more competitive price," Modi said.