New Delhi, Oct. 23 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday outlined the philosophy behind declaring India's 75th year of independence as 'Amrit Mahotsav', viewing it as a launching pad to revive ancient values while advancing toward a developed nation by 2047.

Addressing the Chinmaya Amrit Mahotsav Global Sammelan at Bharat Mandapam, the Prime Minister emphasised that civil society participation is central to reviving India's ancient wisdom and realising the vision of a developed India by 2047.

Unveiling the core vision behind the national observance of 'Amrit Mahotsav', PM Modi said, "As we approached the 75th anniversary of our nation's independence, I envisioned this occasion not only as a springboard for a 'Viksit Bharat' but also...