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THE COUNTRY IS MOVING FORWARD ON THE PATH OF SELF-RELIANCE

WITH THE BASIC MANTRA OF AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT

The basic mantras of AatmaNirbhar, 'Vocal for Local' and 'Made in India' are being promoted in
India today so that the country can become self-reliant. At the same time, efforts are being taken to
ensure goods made in the country can be exported abroad on a large scale and the youth here can
become job creators and not job seekers. The Government of India is taking the initiative to make
self-reliance a vision so that New India can be confident and move fast on the path of progress.

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n 1.97 lakh crore sanctioned for 13 identified
sectors including Electronics & IT Hardware,
Automobiles, Mobiles, Pharmaceuticals, EV
Battery to become self-reliant in manufacturing
n Over 33 per cent growth in total exports in
August 2021 over August 2020 Golden Period....
n While the allocation in agriculture was Rs
21,934 crore in 2013-2014, it was increased by
5.5 times to Rs 1,23,018 crore in 2021-2022 n Minimum production in India is expected
n Before Covid, the manufacturing of PPE kits to exceed US$ 500 billion in 5 years in the
in India was almost negligible. Now India has manufacturing sector.
become its largest producer. n Improving infrastructure facilities in schools
n Defense exports are estimated at $2 billion in including computers, sanitation, water,
electricity.
2019-20.
n Under the Self-Reliant India Employment n Promotion of employment, promotion of
livelihood opportunities.
Scheme, about 30 lakh people got benefits of
more than Rs 1,500 crore till September 2021. n Through startups, youth can become self-
reliant and become job creators.

THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR IS GETTING
MOMENTUM FROM PLI (PRODUCTION LINKED environmental protection. Self-Reliance in
INCENTIVE). THE PRODUCTION HAS ALSO energy is imperative for AatmaNirbhar India
INCREASED. and the country has built a clear roadmap to
achieve it before the completion of 100 years
of independence. Becoming a Gas-based
implemented in all the 13 sectors as per the economy, with emphasis on CNG, PNG, 20
budget announcement. Today, new startups are per cent ethanol blending, promotion of
being formed in different sectors of the country electric vehicles, 100 per cent electrification
and also in the small towns of the country. of railways, and target to become a net-zero
Today India is showing lots of political resolves carbon emission sector by 2030 is on the cards.
to bring about big changes and reforms. India is at the forefront of countries striving to
There is no dearth of political will in the country achieve climate goals.
today. Apart from national security, equal YOUTH THE HARBINGER OF AMRIT SANKALP
importance is being given to environmental India is the youngest country in the world with
security. India today is a vocal voice of 65 per cent of its population below the age of

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