India, Aug. 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday exhorted the youth from the ramparts of Red Fort to lead the nation to a Viksit Bharat and announced a slew of initiatives for Gen Z. They included free online coaching for competitive examinations and AI training for one crore young people.

Enhancing his outreach to them, especially after the recent protests at the Jantar Mantar, the Prime Minister also outlined a massive nationwide sports talent hunt to achieve excellence at the world level.

Modi delivered his 13th Independence Day speech. During his 75-minute address, he outlined his vision for a Developed India by 2047, introduced the Sapta Dhara (seven streams of strength) framework, and announced new plans focused on youth...