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SPECIAL REPORT

A Year Journey of Good Governance

9. International Day of Yoga 14. From ‘Khel Mahakumbh’ to
Efforts to bring Yoga to the global stage led to the ‘Khelo India’
recognition of June 21st as the ‘International Day of By extending competitions to the village and school
Yoga.’ Consequently, this Indian tradition evolved into levels, talent identification was expanded beyond major
a shared global initiative for public health, celebrated in cities and select academies. Sports were established as a
over 190 countries. This year, the event was organized comprehensive medium for youth development.
at more than 1,300 locations outside India, with several
venues setting Guinness World Records.
15. One District, One Product
10. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (ODOP)

Previously, the sex ratio stood at 918 girls for every Local economies gained a new identity by linking each
1,000 boys. Launched in 2015, the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti district’s unique product with branding, GI tagging,
Padhao’ (Save the Daughter, Educate the Daughter) e-commerce, and export support. Market access
scheme integrated the girl child’s life, education, expanded for artisans and farmers.
and rights into a unified campaign involving health,
education, and enforcement measures. Safeguarding the 16. Aspirational Districts and Vi-
lives and education of girls became a national mission.
brant Villages

11. People’s Padma Awards A culture of competitive development was fostered in
backward regions through real-time data, rankings, and
By broadening the selection process for the Padma targeted schemes. Even the most challenging areas were
Awards, contributors from rural, remote, and grassroots brought into the mainstream of development.
areas were brought to the forefront of national
recognition. The focus of national acclaim shifted from 17. Pariksha Pe Charcha
the elite to excellence among the common people. A
new tradition emerged of identifying and honoring A new tradition of dialogue was established. By
unsung heroes. discussing examination pressure as a subject of
public discourse, direct communication was fostered
12. Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat among students, parents, and teachers. This initiative
shifted the perspective on exams—viewing them as
The exchange of language, education, culture, cuisine, opportunities rather than sources of stress—and
and festivals among states and union territories sought emphasized holistic development.
to transform unity from a mere constitutional principle
into a vibrant experience.

13. UPI: A Revolutionary
and Democratic Initiative
The vision of developing digital payments as public The country has faced
infrastructure rather than merely a product brand numerous disasters
made payments instant, free, and ubiquitous. UPI
transformed India’s digital payment landscape. and weathered massive
cyclones, yet it has

confronted them with
great resilience.

Narendra Modi, Prime
Minister

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