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Sankalp Yatra of New India Cover Story

After completing 75 years of independence, India has made the Kartavya
path a life path. It has embarked on the Amrit Yatra with a golden

resolve. But in the development journey of a nation, it is important that its
foundation be strong. With the goal of realising the dream cherished for

this journey from the 75th to the 100th year, the nation has made decisive
decisions so that when the country celebrates its 100th independence day,
RESOLUTIONS A REALITY strong foundation. Let's look at 100 such decisions that have served as the
India can transition from a developing nation to a developed nation with a

foundation for Amrit Yatra...

ith a vision to take the country to new heights and keep the country on the path
of continuous progress by making nationalism the inspiration, Antyodaya as
Wthe philosophy and good governance as national mantra, for the first time, any
central government has ensured the reach of development to the last mile in a time bound
manner thereby laying a strong foundation. Moving on this strong foundation, when the
country celebrates its centenary of independence in 2047, by then India not only becomes
a developed nation but also has the ability to lead it. Generally, the criterion of any good
government is based on its efforts to reach out to the people on the fringes of society
which has become an indelible mark of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's style of working.
The foundation for the next 25 years has been laid in the last eight years, under
the leadership of Prime Minister Modi. With special attention to development, many
social evils were demolished. Since assuming office in 2014, Prime Minister Modi
has put 'India First' paramount in his every policy-making and action, and the same
resolve gave him the courage to take the toughest decisions. Be it the security of
India's borders or strengthening the infrastructure in those areas, ensuring internal
security, with the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, thinking of Indian interests
as well as the welfare of humanity abroad has taken precedence. Digital revolution
to freedom from open defecation, securing the life of Indians and the global
population with indigenous vaccines for COVID, and achieving record growth in
exports, are some of the achievements of the government's steadfast resolve.
The government has set a target of providing cent percent benefits of all the
schemes to the masses during the Amrit period. The government has taken
key decisions for the environment or the protection of Indian culture, India's rich
heritage, and civilization.
PM Modi has given a new resolution to the nation in the form of 'Amrit Kaal' for
the next 25 years to make a strong, prosperous, inclusive, and developed India and
has also inspired people to realize it.
During the last 8 years, there have been many impressive achievements. Many
of these campaigns are those which involved behavioural changes. It is not easy
for any leader to do this, but Prime Minister Modi, who considers public policy as a
means to serve people made a meaningful effort in this direction. Whether it was
a cleanliness mission or any policy plan of the government, people's participation
was made a part of every campaign. Now India has started Amrit Yatra with new
vision. A new India where public participation cannot be limited to just voting. It can
become a powerful medium to fulfill all the hopes and aspirations of the nation.

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