Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the 77th Independence Day, highlighting India's rising exports, global recognition and emergence as a vital player in the post-COVID world. He highlighted India's resilience during supply chain disruptions and showed that human needs drive solutions. India is now an influential voice for the global South, integrated into the world's supply chain, and provides stability.

The prime minister celebrated India's position in the top three startup ecosystems worldwide. He praised the awe-inspiring ability of Indian youth and impressed global peers. With technology driving today's world, India's technological prowess promises an important international role. The success of Digital India has garnered admiration from leaders of developed countries, who are looking for insights into these initiatives.