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Nation Self-reliant India: 3 years of success

AATMANIRBHAR BHARAT

OUR GROWING SELF-RELIANCE

The two words 'Atmanirbhar Bharat,' invoked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 12, 2020, to
prevent the economy from collapsing at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, have today become
the nation's global identity. 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' began with an economic package worth more
than Rs 20 lakh crore, and the impact of reforms can be seen in 'Vocal for Local,' 'Make in India,' and
'Make for the World'. India's total exports have risen to $750 billion, and defence exports and GST
collections are breaking records on a daily basis.

ndia is in Amrit Kaal of its independence. We must The world has high hopes and expectations from
not become slaves to foreign products at this India, and India sees it as one of its responsibilities.
Itime, so the three-year-old 'Atmanirbhar Bharat The feeling of doing good for the world was
movement is being closely monitored not only by incorporated when India maintained the vision
India but also by the rest of the world. India is quickly of a self-reliant India. The spirit of 'Vasudhaiva
establishing itself as a major global manufacturing Kutumbakam' pave the way for global prosperity.
powerhouse. There is a path to greater self-reliance During the Covid era, the world witnessed how,
as well as a resolution in this 'Atmanirbhar Bharat." when India achieved self-sufficiency in essential
Because of this determination, India has not only resources ranging from medicines to vaccines, the
become the world's fifth-largest economy, but its entire world reaped the benefits. Many countries
defence exports have now reached an all-time high have used India's strength as a defensive shield.
of Rs 16,000 crore, and India’s overall exports have Previously, it was believed in India that it could not
crossed US$ 750 billion today. compete in the manufacturing sector and should

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