The Prime Minister said that the valour and skills at display on the occasion are the call of new India

Speaking about the test firing of the long-range AGNI missile equipped with advanced MIRV technology, the Prime Minister affirmed that only a handful of countries in the world have hold of this new-age technology and prowess

"The idea of Viksit Bharat is unimaginable without aatmanirbhar Bharat," the Prime Minister said, underscoring the need to reduce dependence on others

Noting that the 'Bharat Shakti' tri-service exercise is a step towards this resolution, the Prime Minister said that India is laying emphasis on aatmanirbharta from edible oils to fighter jets

The success of aatmnirbharta in defence can be seen with India's tanks, cannons, fighter jets, helicopters and missile systems which reflect India's strength, PM Modi said

He also mentioned indigenously made Tajas fighter jets, advanced light combat helicopters, submarines, destroyers, aircraft carriers, advanced Arjun Tanks and cannons

PM Modi congratulated the Chiefs of all three forces for preparing lists of items that will not be imported and supporting the Indian ecosystems of these items

The Prime Minister expressed happiness that in the last 10 years, equipment worth Rs 6 lakh crore has been procured from Indian companies

"Aatmanirbharta for India's defence needs is the guarantee of self-confidence in the armed forces," PM Modi asserted