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SPECIAL REPORT
A Year Journey of Good Governance
18. Statue of Unity 23. Shree Anna (Millets)
The world’s tallest statue (182 meters) was Nutrition and climate-resilient agriculture were
transformed into a hub of economic activity promoted by linking traditional crops—such
by integrating tourism, entertainment, and as Bajra (pearl millet), Jowar (sorghum), and
conferencing facilities. This monument created Ragi (finger millet)—with production support,
a foundation for sustained local employment the Public Distribution System, school meal
and tourism, resulting in visitor numbers programs, and export incentives. At India’s
exceeding 2.75 crore within just the first seven behest, the United Nations declared 2023 the
years. ‘International Year of Millets,’ providing farmers
engaged in rain-fed agriculture with a profitable
19. Vande Bharat Trains crop.
Modern rail travel was redefined through
indigenous design and manufacturing 24. Nari Shakti Vandan Adhini-
capabilities. These trains exemplify self- yam
reliance within India’s complex railway system, The provision reserving one-third of seats for
becoming symbols of indigenous innovation, women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative
comfort, and ease of travel.
Assemblies institutionalizes women’s political
representation. This strengthened the momentum
20. Atmanirbhar Bharat towards women-led development, extending from
Emphasis was placed on time-bound the Panchayat level to Parliament.
capacity building in sectors such as defense,
pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, solar energy, 25. India’s Nuclear Re-engage-
and electronics. Production-Linked Incentives ment through SHANTI
(PLI) successfully combined self-reliance with
competitiveness, and the call for self-reliance An initiative was launched to open the civil
evolved into a mass movement. nuclear energy sector to private and foreign
participation under a framework of modern
21. Promotion of accountability and regulation. This effort aimed
to set new benchmarks for energy security,
Local Products clean base-load power, and long-term capacity
The ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative urged consumers expansion.
to prioritize local products. This fostered an
approach to connect artisans, the handloom
sector, and Micro, Small, and Medium
Enterprises (MSMEs) with market demand.
22. Mission LiFE: Environ-
ment-Friendly Lifestyle
The solution to climate change was expanded
beyond governments and industries to
encompass individual lifestyles. Conscious and
restrained consumption was highlighted as a
shared responsibility.
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