<h1>Government boosts semiconductor, nuclear, and jet engine projects for tech self-reliance by 2047 with GST reforms and youth employment scheme</h1> The government announced initiatives to advance domestic semiconductor manufacturing, nuclear power expansion, and indigenous jet engine development to achieve technological self-reliance by 2047. A significant increase in nuclear reactor construction is planned to multiply atomic energy capacity tenfold. Upcoming Goods and Services Tax reforms aim to reduce taxes on essentials and support MSMEs and local vendors, with details to be released during Diwali. A Reform Task Force will be established to streamline governance and promote economic growth toward a $10 trillion economy. An employment scheme providing monthly financial support to newly employed youth was launched, targeting three crore beneficiaries. Additionally, a Demography Mission will address national security concerns related to illegal migration in border areas. Efforts to achieve energy independence include a Deepwater Exploration Mission and expansion of renewable energy sources.