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clear and space power in the world-
the tools it intends to employ for the
global good.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
while speaking at the inaugural of
curtain raiser activities of the Azadi
Ka Amrit Mahotsav reiterated and
reaffirmed that “We are proud of our
Constitution. We are proud of our
democratic traditions. The mother
of democracy, India is still moving
forward by strengthening democra-
cy. India, rich in knowledge and sci-
ence, is leaving its mark from Mars
to the Moon. Today, India’s startup
ecosystem has become a center of
attraction in the world. Today, India
is moving out of the darkness of scar-
city to meet the aspirations of more
than 130 crore (1.3 bn) people.”

India has the largest young as-
pirational population and the
fastest growing market econ-
omy which is ready to cater to Students make rangolis during a Rangoli competition organised by Lucknow Development Authority under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit
Mahotsav, at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, in Lucknow on Saturday (ANI Photo)
the needs of teeming billion
plus people who take pride in has always been a trading nation and speaking at the inaugural of first nity and confidence as she engages
the Indian story. is working hard to reclaim that sta- bullion exchange, claimed that India with diverse partners across various
tus yet again. Along with this, India already accounts for 40% of global groupings like the Quad, BRICS,
is also focusing on self-reliance with digital payments. SCO, G20 and Indo-Pacific Eco-
As a result of umpteen initia- a global footprint - ‘Atmanirbhar India’s foreign policy has be- nomic Framework (IPEF) where
tives by the present government, Bharat’, especially in manufacturing come more robust and confident India becomes a pivot. Her Neigh-
hundreds of archaic laws have been sector and to be an integral part of with impeccable credentials as the borhood First, Act East and Link
dispensed with. India‘s global rank- alternate value and supply chains country pursues a value based for- West and Africa for Africans policies
ing for DBI (Doing Business with In- which are resilient and reliable for eign policy clearly driven by stra- provide her the effective fulcrum for
dia) has moved up significantly even the national interest and the global tegic autonomy to subserve her mutually beneficial partnerships.
as more needs to be done. India has good. In this context, India’s partic- own national interests which are India’s capacity building assis-
become a favorite investment desti- ipation in the I2U2, Quad, Indo-Pa- aligned with the global welfare and tance under the ITEC (Indian Tech-
nation garnering the highest annual cific Economic Framework (IPEF) has emerged as a voice of reason at nical and Economic Cooperation)
FDI inflow of $83.57 billion in FY21- and other regional and sub regional the global stage. India at the UNSC to over 160 countries and supply of
22 despite the Pandemic. Computer connectivity oriented frameworks ac- no longer pleads for a place on the essential medicines, medical sup-
Software and Hardware became the quires a renewed salience and focus. horse shoe table but claims it on the plies and deputing professionals and
top recipient sector of FDI Equity Likewise, vigorous move to expedi- basis of her credentials. Meanwhile, paramedics during the pandemic
inflow with a share of around 25% tiously implement INSTC (North India continues to play the global have given it unparalleled heft as a
which indicates that India figures South Transport corridor), strategic leadership role as a voice of the de- responsible global centric power al-
prominently for the investors as the connectivity projects like Chabahar veloping and underdeveloped coun- ways rising to the occasion. India has
AI driven Industrial Revolution 4.0 in Iran to Afghanistan to Central tries be it for the waiver of Intellec- emerged as a first responder during
moves to a higher orbit. India also Asia and Europe or North-Eastern tual Property Rights for Vaccines or the crises with the ‘Share and Care’
boasts of a fast growth in billion- India to ASEAN corridors aim at at the WTO negotiations on fishing attitude, immensely adding to its
aire Unicorns globally. Moreover, providing crucial trade and econom- and agriculture and on the reforms Soft Power which has translated into
the FDI equity inflows in Manufac- ic linkages for India’s centrality in for the multilateral institutions. an unprecedented support for India
turing rose by 76% in FY 2021-22 global supply chains. India is also on the forefront of at the international fora including at
well supported by the Indian poli- As India wishes to lead through fight against Climate Change. The the declaration of June 21 as the In-
cy framework and ‘Make in India’ the AI driven Industrial revolu- International Solar Alliance (ISA), ternational Yoga Day.
and PLI ( Performance Linked Ini- tion 4.0, its Digital India, Innovate, Coalition of Disaster Resilient Infra- As a new global order emerges
tiative) schemes. This is a remark- Start Up and Stand-Up India cam- structure (CDRI) and ‘One Planet out of the current churn and transi-
able achievement and a testament paigns have become the hallmark One Health’ are the initiatives which tion, India is all set to take up a be-
to Indian economic and political of a unique digital footprint. Some India has launched with and for the nign leadership role during the ‘Am-
resilience. initiatives like the access to internet, global community as it has emerged rit Kaal’ - next 25 years with a strong
Likewise, for the first time In- banking at the doorstep and direct as a first responder in the crisis sit- polity, stronger economy and effi-
dian exports of goods and services payment into accounts to nearly a uations from natural disasters to cient foreign policy which is robust,
reached over $600 billion in 2021-22 billion Indians are the game chang- the pandemic. With a clear focus resilient and result oriented and with
despite the global problems and sup- er and are providing the leadership on multilateralism and primacy of the global good at the core.
ply constraints due to the pandemic position to India in the comity of the UN Charter, India navigates her Anil Trigunayat is a former Indian
and the ongoing Eurasian war. India nations. PM Modi recently, while foreign and security policy with dig- Ambassador to Jordan, Libya and Malta

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