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India Was Fastest Fastest-Growing Economy in World with 6.5% Growth; Op Sindoor Was a Symbol of Unity: President Murmu

President Murmu emphasized India’s 6.5% GDP growth and defence self-reliance, citing Operation Sindoor as a key milestone in the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission.

  • This past Thursday, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted India’s 6.5 per cent GDP growth and said 'all-round economic growth complemented by social sector initiatives' has set the country on track for development by 2047.
  • Highlighting the country’s democratic foundations, President Murmu recalled ‘We started a new journey in 1947’ and emphasized the Constitution’s four pillars—justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
  • President Murmu said, "In this Digital Age, it is apt that one sector in India that has seen the most dramatic advances is information technology. Nearly all villages have 4G mobile connectivity, and the remaining few thousands will be covered soon. This has made possible large-scale adoption of digital payment technologies, in which India has become a world leader in a short span. It has also supported Direct Benefit Transfer, which ensures that welfare benefits reach the intended beneficiaries without glitch and leakage. More than half of the total number of digital transactions in the world take place in India. These developments have created a vibrant digital economy whose contribution to the country's GDP is increasing year on year. Murmu stated that artificial intelligence is the next stage of technological advancement, noting the launch of the India-AI Mission to build AI models tailored to India's needs and to position the country as a global AI hub by 2047, improving governance and citizens' lives"- She
  • Highlighting defence readiness, President Droupadi Murmu praised Operation Sindoor as a landmark milestone that tested the Atmanirbhar Bharat mission and demonstrated India’s armed forces can retaliate to defend the nation.
  • Looking ahead, President Droupadi Murmu emphasized the India-AI Mission’s goal to position India as a global AI hub by 2047 and urged citizens to pledge to weed out corruption.
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On the eve of Independence Day, President Draupadi Murmu described Operation Sindoor as a symbol of decisive action and national unity after the Pahalgam terror attack.

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India Today broke the news in India on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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