From the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address delivered two key messages – a warning against what he called the “dimaagi naxal” mindset and a major push to place Yuva Shakti at the centre of the Viksit Bharat vision. From AI skills and free coaching to a nationwide sports talent hunt, PM Modi outlined a roadmap focused on empowering India’s young population with skills, opportunities and platforms for the future.

