New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that India will launch Made in India semiconductor chips by the end of 2025, reflecting the nation's growing strength in critical technology sectors.

Addressing the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort, Prime Minister made several important announcements across sectors including nuclear energy, GST reforms, Reform Task Force, Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, High-Powered Demography Mission, steps towards energy independence and urged youth to work towards achieving a successful jet fighter engine, which India has to import to meet its needs.

Noting that self-reliance in critical minerals is very essential for India, he said the whole world has become very cautious about them ...