Nine Years of the Narendra Modi Govt: Transformative Achievements for India

Key Highlights: Serving the poor, Honouring the marginalized, Naari Shakti-Driving Nation’s Progress, New age Infrastructure for New India, Affordable, Accessible and Quality Healthcare for All, Fulfilling aspirations of Yuva Shakti , India’s rising stature in the world, Ensuring Farmers’ Welfare, Virasat aur Vikas are among recent achievements of Narendra Modi Government, to appreciate  when he completes his nine years of governance.

The Narendra Modi-led government in India has completed nine years in power, marking a significant period of transformative achievements for the nation. Since coming into office in 2014, the government has focused on various sectors, implementing policies and initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth, social development, infrastructure enhancement, and technological advancements. This article will highlight some of the key achievements of the Narendra Modi government during its nine-year tenure.

Economic Reforms and Growth: The Modi government implemented several landmark economic reforms, including the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), and the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme. These reforms streamlined taxation, improved ease of doing business, and brought transparency to the financial system. As a result, India witnessed robust economic growth, with the country becoming the world's fifth-largest economy in terms of nominal GDP.

Financial Inclusion: The government launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), aimed at providing financial access to the unbanked population. Under this scheme, over 42 crore bank accounts were opened, ensuring financial inclusion for the marginalized sections of society. This initiative also facilitated direct benefit transfers, reducing leakages and corruption in welfare schemes.

Infrastructure Development: The Modi government prioritized infrastructure development through initiatives such as the Bharatmala Project, Sagarmala Project, and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). These projects focused on building and upgrading roads, ports, airports, and affordable housing, enhancing connectivity, and improving the quality of life for millions of Indians.

Swachh Bharat Mission: The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission) was launched with the goal of achieving universal sanitation and eliminating open defecation. Through this campaign, the government constructed millions of toilets across rural and urban areas, bringing about a significant reduction in open defecation and improving sanitation practices.

Digital India: The Digital India initiative aimed to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. The government focused on expanding digital infrastructure, promoting digital literacy, and providing digital services to citizens. Initiatives like Aadhaar, UPI (Unified Payments Interface), and the National Optical Fiber Network (NOFN) have revolutionized digital governance, financial transactions, and internet connectivity.

Renewable Energy: The government gave a significant impetus to renewable energy sources, setting an ambitious target of 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022. Under schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM), the government promoted solar energy adoption in the agricultural sector, facilitating income generation for farmers while contributing to clean energy transition.

Foreign Policy Achievements: The Modi government actively pursued a dynamic and proactive foreign policy, strengthening India's global standing. Initiatives like the International Solar Alliance, Act East Policy, and increased engagement with global powers have enhanced India's diplomatic outreach and bolstered economic and strategic partnerships with nations worldwide.

The nine-year tenure of the Narendra Modi government in India has been marked by transformative achievements across various sectors. The government's focus on economic reforms, financial inclusion, infrastructure development, cleanliness, digital empowerment, renewable energy, and foreign policy has had a far-reaching impact on the nation's growth and development. While challenges persist, the government's commitment to inclusive and sustainable development has laid a strong foundation for India's progress in the years to come.