In the Past Eleven Years, India Ascended as a Significant Economic Power under BJP Leadership, according to Prime Minister Modi's statement.
Capital: New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media on Monday, highlighting the significant progress made by India since 2014. In his post, Modi shared that the focus on good governance and transformation has led to rapid progress across diverse sectors.
Guided by the principle of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas," Modi emphasized the pathbreaking changes made by the NDA government, which have been delivered with speed, scale, and sensitivity.
Highlights of Modi Government's Achievements
From economic growth to social upliftment, the government has prioritized people-centric, inclusive, and all-around progress. Key achievements during the Modi government's tenure include:
- Tax Reforms and Middle-Class Benefits
- Significant increase in the tax-free income threshold, reducing the tax burden on the middle class.
- Introduction and streamlining of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), enhancing tax compliance and buoyancy.
- Infrastructure Development
- More than 55,000 km of highways and expressways built, supporting economic growth and connectivity.
- Expansion of metro services from few cities to 23 cities by 2025.
- Poverty Reduction and Social Welfare
- Drastic fall in extreme poverty from 16.2% in 2011-12 to 2.3% by 2022, resulting in the emergence of a "neo-middle class."
- Provision of free rations, health insurance, and access to drinking water for millions of households.
- Technology and Digital Economy
- Dramatic reduction in mobile data costs, supporting increased internet penetration.
- Rapid 5G rollout and wide adoption of DigiLocker and UPI transactions.
- Agricultural and Environmental Initiatives
- Tripling of honey exports and growth of ethanol blended petrol program, supporting sugarcane farmers and reducing crude oil imports.
- Implementation of the PM-KUSUM scheme to increase farmer income through solar power.
- Conservation efforts via the Namami Gange Programme and online portals for direct sales of organic produce.
Temple of India's Progress
Modi invited citizens to explore this transformative journey through the "NaMo" app, which presents the government's achievements in an interactive manner, including games, quizzes, surveys, and more. Modi encouraged everyone to take part in a survey on the NaMo app to share opinions about India's growth journey over the past 11 years.
Modi also shared a link to the portal where anyone can take part in the "Jan Man Survey" about India's growth journey over the last 11 years. He emphasized, "Your views matter the most!"
Additional Insights
During this period, the Modi government also focused on regulatory improvements such as the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, which resolved over 1 lakh property dispute cases. A continued push for clean energy and sustainable agriculture has been another important priority. India has grown to be the world’s fourth-largest economy, with policies emphasizing infrastructure, welfare, and digital initiatives as drivers for growth.
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[2] Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. (2023). Namami Gange. [Environment Ministry website]. Retrieved April 18, 2023, from https://forest.gov.in/namamigange
[3] Prime Minister's Office. (2022, November 8). The Budget 2023: Hon'ble Prime Minister's Speech. [PMO website]. Retrieved April 18, 2023, from https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframe.aspx?PRID=1805048
[4] Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. (2022, June 3). Swamih Fund - Empowering Real Estate Sector. [Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry website]. Retrieved April 18, 2023, from https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframe.aspx?PRID=1782284
Politics surrounding the Modi Government's policy-and-legislation achievements have garnered general-news attention, with debates arising over the Impact of the tax reforms and middle-class benefits, infrastructure development, poverty reduction, technology integration, agricultural initiatives, and regulatory improvements. The Modi Government's focus on these areas has been applauded and dissected, with the Prime Minister using social media to share the government's accomplishments and invite public participation in surveys on India's growth journey.
