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Holistic—All-Inclusive—All-Encompassing

12 Years of Public Service, Public Trust, and Public Welfare

Greetings! digital payments. Furthermore, India continues to be
The evening of May 26, 2014, was etched in golden the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Prime
letters in the Indian democracy when Narendra Modi Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the
took the oath as Prime Minister for the first time highest civilian honors from numerous nations—a
at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prime testament to India’s rising stature on the global
Minister Narendra Modi took the oath for a third stage.
consecutive term on June 9, 2024. Under his leader- Over these past 12 years, the government has not
ship, the Central Government is completing 12 years. only rectified past shortcomings but, while simulta-
This has not merely been a political journey but a neously strengthening the present, has also placed
comprehensive campaign for the building of a ‘New before the nation the clear objective of a ‘Viksit
India.’ Throughout these years, the citizens of the Bharat @ 2047.’ Thus, embodying the spirit of नाागरिरक
country have always remained at the center of gov- देेवो भवः (The Citizen is God), the Central Government
ernance, and the poor, the youth, the farmers, and continues to advance steadfastly along the path of
women have been recognized as the greatest forces public service, public trust, and public welfare. The
of development. The government ensured that its 12-year journey of the government led by Prime
schemes were not confined merely to announce- Minister Narendra Modi serves as the central
ments, but that their benefits reached the very last theme—our cover story—for this issue.
person. The ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra’ stands as a Our ‘Personality section features Damodar
prime example of this commitment. Menon—who used the might of the pen to fight for
From a cultural and spiritual perspective as well, freedom—along with a comprehensive overview of
this period has been historic. India’s ancient tradition Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s engagements over
of Yoga gained global recognition through the Inter- the past fortnight, including key decisions taken by
national Day of Yoga—a celebration that has now the Union Cabinet.
been embraced by the entire world. Additionally, the magazine’s inner page features
In the realm of national security, the government special content dedicated to World Environment Day
has taken several bold decisions. India has carved (observed on June 5), while the back cover highlights
out a new identity for itself in the realms of employ- Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s seven appeals made
ment and entrepreneurship as well. The country’s in the national interest.
youth are no longer merely job seekers; they are be-
coming job creators. Today, India boasts the world’s We encourage you to continue sending us your valu-
third-largest startup ecosystem and has emerged able suggestions.
as the second-largest nation globally in mobile
manufacturing. ‘Digital India’ has rendered gover-
nance both transparent and accessible. Currently,
India stands as a country with the fastest real-time
(Dhirendra Ojha)

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