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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India is aiming to become a developed nation with the building of a new manufacturing ecosystem "from chips to ships" and is working on 6G technology to lead global innovation.
Addressing the Indian community in Melbourne, Prime Minister Modi added that India has grown from a few hundred to over two lakh registered startups, with more than 4,000 new ventures launching every month.
He praised the youth of India for transforming the country into the world's third-largest startup ecosystem.
He specifically noted that these businesses are thriving not just in major metropolitan areas, but are deeply penetrating every district.
"Hundreds of startups are working on advanced sectors like defence and space, with an Indian space startup preparing to launch a satellite on its own rocket in the near future," PM Modi said.
He outlined future milestones, including the Gaganyaan mission and India's plans for its own space station.
He highlighted that the foundation of India's big dreams and great aspirations is its people -- 'We, the People' and the mantra of "Nagrik Devo Bhava" has become the guiding principle of governance …
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'From seas to skies, India becoming self-reliant': PM Modi hails C-295 aircraft in 'Mann Ki Baat' 135th episode - top quotes
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‘From seas to skies, India becoming self-reliant’: PM Modi hails C-295 aircraft in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ 135th episode – top quotes
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme
Mann Ki Baat
on Sunday, highlighted India’s progress in self-reliance, defence manufacturing and aviation, praised citizens for responding to his appeal amid the Middle East crisis, and lauded initiatives promoting social welfare and financial security.Addressing the programme, he highlighted the successful test of an indigenous long-range land-attack cruise missile developed jointly by DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners.
“From the seas to the skies, our India is becoming increasingly secure and se…
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi Hails Self-Reliance Goals Achieved By Country
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi Hails Self-Reliance Goals Achieved By Country
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted several milestones achieved by the country to become self-reliant as he cited the maiden flight of the made-in-India C-295 aircraft that will boost aerospace manufacturing abilities.
In his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi noted that in June itself, the country achieved a major success in the aviation sector.
Noting that the C-295 aircraft has been made in India, he said, "as many as 40 such aircraft are being built right here in India and this is giving new strength to MSMEs and the aerospace sector".
It will also increase employment opportunities, he said.
The first made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight on June 10.
The IAF is procuring 56 C-295 transport aircraft at a cost of around Rs 21,935 crore.
Forty of these aircraft will be assembled by Tata Advanced Systems Limited in cooperation with Airbus at a production facility in Vadodara.
Modi said in June too, the country achieved some milestones that fill every citizen with pride.
"Recently, I got the opportunity to participate in …
In 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi hails indigenous defence milestones boosting ...
In 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi hails indigenous defence milestones boosting ...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India's achievements in defence and indigenous manufacturing during June have strengthened the country's security and self-reliance, highlighting the maiden flight of the first made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft and the successful test of the indigenous Long-Range Land-Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM).
Addressing the nation in his monthlyMann Ki Baatprogramme, Modi said the accomplishments would make every Indian proud.
"Half of the year 2026 is drawing to a close. Over these six months, we have discussed numerous achievements of our countrymen in Mann Ki Baat. In June as well, the nation has attained certain achievements that fill every citizen with pride. These successes are linked to the country's security and self-reliance," he said.
Referring to the induction of three naval platforms earlier this month, the Prime Minister said, "Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a Navy-related event in Kolkata. There, INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, & INS Agray were inducted into the Indian Navy's fleet. Everything - from the design to the manufacturing o…
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi hails self-reliance goals achieved by country
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi hails self-reliance goals achieved by country
In his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi noted that in June itself, the country achieved a major success in the aviation sector
'From seas to skies, India becoming self-reliant': PM Modi hails C-295 aircraft in 'Mann Ki Baat' 135th episode - top quotes
'From seas to skies, India becoming self-reliant': PM Modi hails C-295 aircraft in 'Mann Ki Baat' 135th episode - top quotes
In his recent Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi applauded India's significant progress in achieving self-reliance, especially in the domains of defence and aviation which showcased indigenous missile tests and aircraft production. He expressed gratitude towards the public for their cooperation during the West Asia crisis, noting a decline in gold purchases and noteworthy fuel conservation.
India Continues to Attain Achievements That Fill Citizens with Pride ...
India Continues to Attain Achievements That Fill Citizens with Pride ...
Updated 28 June 2026 at 11:53 IST
"This month, the DRDO also successfully tested an indigenous 'Long-Range Land-Attack Cruise Missile'. It was developed jointly by DRDO laboratories and Indian industry partners; in other words, from the seas to the skies, our India is becoming increasingly secure and self-reliant," he added.
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New Delhi:
Noting that India attained achievements concerning security and self-reliance in June that will fill every citizen with pride, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the maiden successful flight of the first made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft and DRDO successfully testing the indigenous 'Long-Range Land-Attack Cruise Missile'.
In his monthly 'Mann ki baat' programme, PM Modi said also referred to the induction of INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray in the Indian Navy earlier this month. "Half of the year 2026 is drawing to a close. Over these six months, we have discussed nume…
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi Hails Self-Reliance Goals Achieved By Country
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi Hails Self-Reliance Goals Achieved By Country
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Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi Hails Self-Reliance Goals Achieved By Country
In his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi pointed out that in June itself, the country achieved a major success in aviation sector.
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New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted several milestones achieved by the country to become self-reliant as he cited the maiden flight of the made-in-India C-295 aircraft that will boost aerospace manufacturing abilities. In his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat', Modi noted that in June itself, the country achieved a major success in the aviation sector.
Noting that the C-295 aircraft has been made in India, he said, "As many as 40 such aircraft are being built right here in India, and this is giving new strength to MSMEs and the aerospace sector". It will also increase employment opportunities, he said. The first made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft completed its maiden flight on June 10.
The IAF is procuring 56 C-295 transport aircraft at a cos…
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2×broadly confirmedPM Modi expressed gratitude to the public for their cooperation during the West Asia/Middle East crisis.
indiaother
timesofindia“He expressed gratitude towards the public for their cooperation during the West Asia crisis”
currentindia.com“praised citizens for responding to his appeal amid the Middle East crisis”
2×broadly confirmedIndia conducted a successful test of an indigenous long‑range land‑attack cruise missile developed jointly by DRDO laboratories.
indiaother
currentindia.com“highlighted the successful test of an indigenous long-range land-attack cruise missile developed jointly by DRDO laboratories”
timesofindia“showcased indigenous missile tests”
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India is aiming to become a developed nation with a new manufacturing ecosystem "from chips to ships".
gdelt
India is working on 6G technology to lead global innovation.
gdelt
India has grown from a few hundred to over two lakh registered startups.
gdelt
More than 4,000 new ventures launch every month in India.
gdelt
India is the world's third-largest startup ecosystem.
gdelt
Startups are thriving in every district, not only in major metropolitan areas.
gdelt
Hundreds of startups are working on advanced sectors such as defence and space.
gdelt
An Indian space startup is preparing to launch a satellite on its own rocket in the near future.
gdelt
Future milestones for India include the Gaganyaan mission and plans for its own space station.
gdelt
In June, PM Modi said India achieved a major success in the aviation sector.
hindu
PM Modi said India made progress in self‑reliance, especially in defence and aviation.
currentindia.com
PM Modi noted a decline in gold purchases.
timesofindia
PM Modi noted noteworthy fuel conservation.
timesofindia