Narendra Modi has done many great works for India during his tenure as Prime Minister of India. His works are below:
1. Economic Reform & Growth
- Introduced GST (Goods and Services Tax) to unify indirect taxes.
- Demonetization (2016) aimed at reducing black money and counterfeit currency.
- Make in India to boost manufacturing and job creation.
- Startup India to support entrepreneurs with funding, tax benefits, and ease of doing business.
- Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India) to promote local production and reduce imports.
- Simplified FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) rules to attract global companies.
- Bharatmala and Sagarmala projects to improve roadways, ports, and trade routes.
- Growth of UPI (Unified Payments Interface) and digital transactions.
2. Social Welfare and Inclusion
- Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: Opened 500+ million bank accounts of Indians for financial inclusion.
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Removed middlemen in subsidy distribution.
- Ujjwala Yojana: Gave free LPG cylinders to poor people.
- PM Awas Yojana: Cheap and affordable housing for low-income families.
- Ayushman Bharat (Modicare): ₹5 lakh annual health coverage for low-income or poor people.
- PM Kisan Samman Nidhi: ₹6,000 annual income support for farmers.
- Saubhagya Scheme: About 100% electrification of rural people.
- Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Built 100+ million toilets, decreasing open defecation.
- Criminalization of instant triple talaq (talaq-e-biddat).
3. Infrastructure and Modernization
- Vande Bharat Express Trains: Semi-high-speed modern trains.
- Expansion of metro rail networks in many cities.
- Record highway construction and modernization of airports.
- Smart Cities Mission for urban development.
- 100% electrification of railway lines is targeted.
- Expansion of renewable energy (solar and wind), aiming for 500 GW by 2030.
4. Digital Transformation
- Digital India Mission: Promoted online services, e-governance, and internet usage.
- Aadhar-linked services for identity verification.
- Expansion of BharatNet to connect villagers with high-speed internet.
- Boost to online payments and the fintech sector through UPI.
5. Education and Youth
- Skill India Mission: training millions of youths for jobs.
- NEP 2020 (New Education Policy): Reforms in school and higher education.
- Startup ecosystem support through funding and mentorship.
- Exam Warriors book to guide students.
- Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (Save the girl, educate the girl) yojana
6. Health and Environment
- Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission.
- Increased healthcare funding during COVID-19.
- International Solar Alliance to promote clean energy.
- Push for electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure.
- Ban on single-use plastics.
7. National Security
- Surgical Strikes (2016) and Balakot Airstrikes (2019) against terrorism.
- Strengthened armed forces with Rafale jets, Apache helicopters, and Tejas aircraft.
- Increased defense budget and focus on indigenous defense manufacturing.
- Revoked Article 370 (special status of Jammu & Kashmir)
- Passed the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) for persecuted minorities from neighboring countries.
8. Global Image and Diplomacy
- Hosted the G20 Summit 2023 in India.
- Promoted International Day of Yoga (21 June), recognized by the UN.
- Improved relations with Japan, Israel, the UAE, Russia, China, and Australia.
- Act East Policy and stronger ties with ASEAN countries.
- Enhanced diaspora engagement worldwide.
9. Agriculture and Rural Development
- PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Crop insurance for farmers.
- Soil Health Card Scheme to improve farming practices.
- Kisan Samman Nidhi provides direct support to farmers.
- Rural electrification and road connectivity through the Gram Sadak Yojana.
10. Governance and Transparency
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) decreased corruption
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)- Simplified Taxes.
- Increased use of technology in governance.
- Push for Digital payments to reduce black money.
I have tried to add all his good works. If I’m missing something here, please comment below, and I will surely add that to the list.
References:
- https://www.scobserver.in/cases/shayara-bano-union-india-triple-talaq-case-background/
- https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/government_tr_rec/beti-bachao-beti-padhao-caring-for-the-girl-child/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pradhan_Mantri_Matri_Vandana_Yojana
- https://www.pib.gov.in/FactsheetDetails.aspx?Id=148565