From security and science to sports, spirituality and self-reliance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says 2025 marked a defining chapter in India’s rise and global confidence….reports Asian Lite News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the final edition of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat in 2025 to paint a sweeping portrait of a year he described as one of “proud milestones” for India, marked by national security resolve, sporting glory, scientific breakthroughs, cultural resurgence and growing confidence in indigenous enterprise.
Addressing the nation on Sunday, Modi said India’s presence and influence were felt across the world in 2025, underlining that the country was no longer merely responding to global events but shaping them. From defence and diplomacy to technology and tradition, he said, the outgoing year reflected a nation increasingly confident of its place on the global stage.
“The year 2025 was one of proud milestones for India,” Modi said. “Whether in national security, sports, scientific innovation or on the world’s biggest platforms, India’s impact was visible everywhere.”
A central theme of the address was national security, with the Prime Minister highlighting Operation Sindoor as a defining moment of the year. He said the operation became a symbol of collective pride and demonstrated India’s firm stance on safeguarding its sovereignty.
“During Operation Sindoor, images of love and devotion towards Maa Bharti emerged from every corner of the country,” Modi said. “People expressed their emotions and gratitude in their own unique ways. The world witnessed clearly that today’s India does not compromise on its security.”
The Prime Minister also linked this spirit of unity and patriotism to cultural milestones, including the completion of 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram. Recalling his appeal for citizens to share messages using the hashtag #VandeMataram150, Modi said the overwhelming response reflected a deep emotional bond with the nation’s freedom legacy.
Sports emerged as another major source of national pride in 2025, with Modi describing the year as truly memorable for Indian athletes. He congratulated the men’s cricket team for lifting the ICC Champions Trophy and hailed the women’s cricket team for winning the World Cup for the first time in history.
India’s women athletes, he said, continued to break barriers, including the national women’s blind cricket team, which clinched the Women’s Blind T20 World Cup. The Prime Minister also highlighted India’s dominant Asia Cup T20 campaign and praised para-athletes for delivering an impressive medal haul at the World Championships.
“The Tricolour flew high with pride across sporting arenas,” Modi said, adding that these achievements inspired millions of young Indians to pursue excellence.
Turning to science and technology, the Prime Minister said India took a “giant leap” in space exploration in 2025. He singled out astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s historic journey to the International Space Station, calling it a moment that symbolised India’s growing stature in advanced scientific research.
According to Modi, India’s progress in innovation and technology was closely tied to the energy and ambition of its youth. “Today, the world looks toward India with great hope,” he said. “The biggest reason for this expectation is our youth power.”
Environmental conservation also featured in the address, with the Prime Minister noting that India’s cheetah reintroduction programme recorded significant success in 2025, with the big cat population crossing 30.
Faith, culture and heritage formed another powerful strand of Modi’s reflections on the year. He said 2025 saw these elements come together in a way that captured global attention and reinforced India’s civilisational identity.
The Prayagraj Mahakumbh, organised at the beginning of the year, “astonished the world” with its scale and spiritual energy, Modi said. At the other end of the year, the ceremonial Dhwajarohan at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya marked the completion of the temple’s construction and, according to the Prime Minister, filled every Indian with pride.
In a separate segment of the address, Modi lauded the growing enthusiasm for indigenous products, saying 2025 had strengthened Bharat’s self-confidence under the Make in India, Vocal for Local and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiatives.
“People are buying goods made with the hard work of Indians,” he said. “Today, we can proudly say that 2025 has given Bharat even greater self-confidence.”
He pointed to nationwide campaigns promoting Indian-made products, particularly during festivals such as Diwali, and said traders and consumers had come together in unprecedented ways to support domestic manufacturing. Modi also credited policy measures, including GST rate reductions, for strengthening local trade and reducing dependence on imports.
The Prime Minister further highlighted India’s cultural footprint beyond its borders, citing Tamil language initiatives in Fiji and the Kannada Pathshala in Dubai. He said such efforts reflected a global pride in India’s regional languages and heritage, carried forward by diaspora communities.
As he signed off from the final Mann Ki Baat of 2025, Modi’s message was clear: the year had not only delivered tangible achievements but also reinforced a collective belief in India’s direction and destiny.
