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80th Independence Day Special

Realising the Goal of a Viksit Bharat through Self-Reliance

Warm Greetings, defence sector, expansion of healthcare services,
On 15 August 1947, India gained independence infrastructure transformation, agricultural and
from British rule. However, it took decades of rural development, education and skill develop-
relentless efforts for the nation to truly establish ment, women-led development, achievements in
a system rooted in its own values and identity. sports, growing global stature in foreign policy,
As India moves towards celebrating its 80th and the preservation of cultural and spiritual
Independence Day, it is evident that the country heritage – 80 selected achievements highlight
has made significant strides in shedding the co- India’s journey towards the future, inspired by the
lonial mindset. Over the past 12 years, numerous glory of its past. This issue is not merely a record
initiatives have strengthened India’s identity as a of memories from the last 12 years but also a call
self-reliant and proud nation to new heights. Mea- to every citizen to become an active participant
sures such as the construction of the new Par- in nation-building. Our ‘Personality’ section
liament building, renaming Rajpath to Kartavya features M.S. Swaminathan, who dedicated his
Path, the installation of Netaji Subhash Chandra life to ensuring the nation’s food security, along
Bose’s statue at India Gate, the introduction of with a comprehensive overview of Prime Minister
new criminal laws, the adoption of a new naval Narendra Modi’s engagements over the past
ensign, the merger of the Railway Budget with the fortnight, including development initiatives for
Union Budget, the re-publication of literary works Gujarat and Rajasthan.
banned during British rule, and use of the tradi- Furthermore, the inside pages showcase
tional ‘Bahi Khata’ for the budget presentation Meghalaya’s living root bridges – symbols of per-
have given a new dimension to India’s cultural severance and deep respect for nature – and the
consciousness. Changes in the timing and date back cover features special content dedicated to
of the budget presentation have also been an National Handloom Day, observed annually on
important step in this direction. Collectively, these August 7.
initiatives are aligned with India’s vision of achiev- We encourage you to continue sending us your
ing the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047. This special valuable suggestions.
edition of New India Samachar is dedicated to this
very spirit.
From the strengthening of democracy to
economic progress, social justice, self-reliance
in science and technology, empowerment in the (Dhirendra Ojha)

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