On Independence Day, PM Narendra Modi announced 'double Diwali gift', promising big reduction in GST on daily essentials. PM Modi announced ₹15,000 aid for youth entering private sector job market for the first time under PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana. He announced development of Sudarshan Chakra defence system against any threat by 2035. He also announced demography mission against infiltrators.