Narendra Damodardas Modi

Amitesh Kumar
Amitesh Kumar10/6/2025
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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:

  1. https://www.scobserver.in/cases/shayara-bano-union-india-triple-talaq-case-background/
  2. https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/government_tr_rec/beti-bachao-beti-padhao-caring-for-the-girl-child/
  3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pradhan_Mantri_Matri_Vandana_Yojana
  4. https://www.pib.gov.in/FactsheetDetails.aspx?Id=148565