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Ten Glorious years of Narendra Modi Government

Narendra Modi Government administration has executed a range of policies and creativities over

the past decade. Hence it has left a thoughtful impact on various aspects of Indian society

Digital India and Technological
Advancements
The Digital India initiative came
into being in 2015. Improving digital
infrastructure, enhancing online ser-
vices, and promoting digital literacy
among citizens are the aims of the
program.
Several projects progressed un-
der this initiative. It includes the Dig-
ital Saksharta Abhiyan (DISHA) to
promote digital literacy, and the Dig-
BY JAGDISH SEWHANI
ital Payment ecosystem to encourage
“That government is the strongest cashless transactions. Broadband
of which every man feels himself a connectivity for rural and remote ar-
part”—Thomas Jefferson eas, aiming to bridge the digital di-
vide, the government have also have
he era of a new Bharat under worked such expansion strategies.
the Visionary leadership of
Prior to Modi’s tenure, the roll-
TIndian Prime Minister Naren- out of the Aadhaar biometric identi-
dra Modi is here. Today the world is fication system originated. But under
looking at Bharat not only for Lead- his government, its expansion plan
ership, but also Solutions to pressing carried on. It played a decisive role
Global issues”. As tens of thousands in delivering various welfare benefits
of loving Indians in person and, tens and services directly to beneficiaries,
of Millions on their screens, look for- intended at uniting India’s multi- compliance requirements, and fund- thereby dipping leakage and increas-
ward to welcoming Narendra Modi farious tax system. Old tax regime; ing support were provided. Thereby ing transparency.
in the United States of America, prior to GST, resulted in incom- the government pursued to cultivate
“Bharat” smiling with “Garv and petence and bigger costs and busi- a vibrant start-up ecosystem. Social Welfare Schemes
Gratitude” for his son, who made nesses had to traverse a myriad of Launched in 2014, the Swachh
this moment happen. state-specific taxes. By substituting Infrastructure Development Bharat Abhiyan, aimed to progress
May 2014 was the year when re- multiple indirect taxes with a single, To address the housing shortage sanitation and hygiene across the
framing force in Indian politics and unified tax, GST aimed to streamline in urban and rural areas, the Prad- country. The campaign focused on
governance, the Narendra Modi the tax structure, enhance compli- han Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) constructing toilets in rural
government first came to power. ance, and boost economic growth. was launched. With a target of con- areas, promoting cleanliness,
The BJP under Mr. Modi has be- In November 2016, the demon- structing 20 million houses by 2022, and eliminating open defecation.
come the first party to win clear etization move was another prom- the scheme is providing affordable The Modi government introduced
majorities, one after another. He is inent economic policy. The stealth housing to the economically weaker several such social welfare schemes
the only leader to have earned the and sudden move to withdraw ₹500 sections of society. Infrastructure de- aimed at improving the lives of down-
title of “Iron man of the masses”. and ₹1000 banknotes from circu- velopment has been proved to be the graded and vulnerable populations.
Narendra Modi Govern- lation, aimed to fight black money, keystone of Modi’s governance. One of the world’s largest health
ment administration has executed forged currency, and corruption. Another significant initiative, insurance schemes, Ayushman
a range of policies and creativi- And they did achieve their intended the Bharatmala Project, was expect- Bharat was introduced in 2018. It
ties over the past decade. Hence objective as shown in later years. ed to enhance economic activity, cre- was designed to provide health cov-
it has left a thoughtful impact on The launch of “Make in India” ate jobs, and enable regional devel- erage of up to ₹5 lakh per family per
various aspects of Indian society. campaign was another measure to opment. It was focused on improving year to over 10 crore families. It was
encourage manufacturing and invite road infrastructure across the coun- a scheme required to make quality
Here is an overview which will under- foreign investment. The program is try. The project aimed to enhance healthcare more reachable and rea-
line the major accomplishments that required to improve connectivity by constructing new sonable for the poor.
have well-defined the Modi govern-
ment for the past 10 years. It offers a India’s effectiveness in the glob- highways, expanding existing ones, Aimed to provide clean cook-
nuanced perception on its decade-long al market by improving the ease of and improving the overall logistics ing fuel to women from low-income
doing business and encouraging in-
network.
households by offering subsidized
voyage. novation. Additionally, the Modi Launched in 2015, the Smart LPG connections, the Ujjwala Yoja-
Economic Reforms and government introduced several ini- Cities Mission also emphasized on na was launched in 2016.
Policies tiatives to boost the economy. urban renewal by the Modi govern- Designed to reduce reliance on
Focusing on economic reform Unveiled in 2016, the “Start-up ment. This program transformed se- traditional, polluting fuels and im-
has been one of the most significant India” initiative aimed to nurture lected cities into smart, sustainable proving health outcomes for women
aspects of Modi’s tenure. Introduced entrepreneurship and create a favor- urban centers with improved infra- and children are the main theme of
in 2017, the Goods and Services able environment for start-ups. The structure, better governance, and this initiative.
Tax (GST) was a landmark reform benefits like tax exemptions, easier enriched quality of life for residents. Continued on next page... >>

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