Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi addressed the Rising Bharat Summit today, centering his remarks on the theme of "Strength Within." Highlighting India's journey over the last 11 years, the Prime Minister spoke extensively on reclaiming national potential, economic self-reliance, and the roadmap for a developed India by 2047.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister stated, "Our scriptures say,’Tat Tvam Asi’, meaning the Divinity we seek is within us. We must recognize the potential that lies inside. In the last 11 years, India has recognized that very strength and is making constant efforts to empower it."
The Prime Minister noted that the potential is not born suddenly in a country; it is built over generations. Shri Modi emphasized that in the last 11 years, a new energy has flowed into the national consciousness as India actively reclaims its lost potential. He noted that the nation is refocusing on manufacturing, improving product quality, and strengthening economic policy to build a robust foundation. “By strengthening the banking system and successfully controlling double-digit inflation, the government has effectively turned India into the world's growth engine.
Prime Minister Modi discussed India’s leadership in Digital Public Infrastructure, mentioning the 'Trinity' of Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, and Mobile about which heads of government are often eager to hear. He cited the success of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), through which ₹24 trillion has been sent to beneficiaries without leakages. He emphasised that the country has become a top solar power nation from an earlier era where 30 million families lacked electricity and the railway system has become the world’s third largest metro network during the era of Vande Bharat and Namo Bharat.
On the subject of Artificial Intelligence, PM stated, "In previous industrial revolutions, India and the Global South were merely followers. But in the era of Artificial Intelligence, India is a partner in decisions and is shaping them. Today we have our own AI startup ecosystem and are working rapidly on the power requirements for processing AI data." Shri Modi further added that The AI Summit, attended by over 100 countries,was a moment of pride.
The Prime Minister emphasised that investment in self-reliance today is essential for future generations. “Today, we are building a semiconductor ecosystem and prioritizing green hydrogen, solar energy, and ethanol blending, investment in defence production, mobile manufacturing, drones technology, critical mineral infrastructure to ensure economic security for decades to come”, Shri Modi highlighted. "Nation building never happens with immediate thinking; it happens with a big vision, patience, and decisions taken on time," the Prime Minister said.
The Prime mentioned that ₹28 lakh crore has been provided in agricultural loans, four times more than earlier periods. Shri Modi highlighted that over Rs. 4 lakh Crore deposited directly into farmer’s accounts through PM KISAN. “Our country is becoming amongst the leading agriculture exporting nations owing to these reforms”, Shri Modi highlighted.
Concluding his address, the Prime Minister issued a call to action for all citizens and institutions, "I have said from the Red Fort—this is the time, the right time. This is the time to take India to new heights. Let every individual aim for excellence... we should not just do routine work, we should do world-class work."
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Why are developed nations so eager to sign trade deals with India?
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In the last 11 years, a new energy has flowed into the nation's consciousness. India is determined to regain its rightful strength.#RisingBharatSummit2026 pic.twitter.com/W2Z8lmQg5O
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Nation-building never happens through short-term thinking.
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It is shaped by a long-term vision, patience and timely decisions.#RisingBharatSummit2026 pic.twitter.com/ggpuk7lpSr
