Lucknow-Made BrahMos Missiles, Drones Showcase India’s Indigenous Tech: Adityanath

Fast Summary

• event: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister yogi Adityanath addressed citizens on india’s 79th Independence Day and unfurled the national flag at the UP Vidhan Sabha in Lucknow.
• Operation Sindoor: Highlighted the success of Operation Sindoor, launched by Indian armed forces to dismantle terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, avenging the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
• Defense Technology: Emphasized the global impact of BrahMos missiles and Made-in-India drones manufactured in Lucknow, underscoring India’s swadeshi technological strength.
• Tributes & Vision: Paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Babasaheb Ambedkar, Sardar Patel, freedom fighters, and martyrs. Stressed on adopting swadeshi principles for a self-reliant India aligned with PM Modi’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision for 2047.
• UP’s Progress: Mentioned significant improvements in Uttar Pradesh as 2017:

– Gross State domestic Product (GSDP) rose from ₹13 lakh crore to ₹32 lakh crore.
– Per capita income increased from ₹43,000 to ₹1.2 lakh annually.
– Investment proposals worth ₹45 lakh crore received; ₹15 lakh crore already implemented.
– Over two crore youth employed across sectors in eight years.

• Cultural Program: Independence Day celebrations included diverse cultural performances by artists symbolizing unity.

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Indian Opinion Analysis

Yogi Adityanath’s address underscores both a reflection on India’s independence journey and aspirations for its future progress under initiatives like ‘Made-in-India’ and ‘Vocal for Local.’ The mention of BrahMos missiles and drones highlights advances in indigenous defence manufacturing-a crucial step towards self-reliance while fostering global recognition of India’s technology capabilities.The extensive coverage of reforms within Uttar Pradesh paints an optimistic picture regarding governance efficiency, economic growth through investments, job creation initiatives like ODOP (One District One Product), and improved law-and-order systems over recent years.

Aligning with Prime Minister Modi’s goal for ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 shows a consistent narrative around long-term visioning but also raises expectations about necessary sustained efforts across key sectors-social inclusion policies being particularly critical as India transforms into a global power.