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Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

What is Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan?

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, meaning 'Self-Reliant India Campaign', is a vision articulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make India a self-reliant nation across various sectors. It aims to transform India into a global manufacturing hub, reduce import dependence, and enhance domestic capabilities while remaining integrated with the global economy.

Historical Background

The vision was announced on May 12, 2020, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, as a comprehensive economic package and a call for self-reliance. It built upon the existing Make in India initiative, expanding its scope to encompass a broader economic and social transformation. The initial economic package was valued at ₹20 lakh crore (approx. 10% of India's GDP at the time).

Key Points

8 points
  • 1.

    Five Pillars: Based on Economy (quantum jumps, not incremental changes), Infrastructure (modern, world-class), System (technology-driven), Demography (vibrant, largest democracy), and Demand (full utilization of power).

  • 2.

    Economic Package: Included measures for MSMEs, agriculture, migrant workers, housing, liquidity infusion, and reforms in various sectors.

  • 3.

    Focus on Local: Emphasizes 'Vocal for Local' promoting indigenous products and brands.

  • 4.

    Sectoral Reforms: Driven reforms in coal, minerals, defence production, aviation, power, space, and atomic energy to boost domestic capabilities.

  • 5.

    Ease of Doing Business: Continued efforts to improve the regulatory environment for businesses and attract investment.

  • 6.

    Global Integration: Not about isolation, but about becoming a stronger participant in global supply chains and a reliable partner.

  • 7.

    Strategic Autonomy: Reducing reliance on critical imports, especially in defence, electronics, and technology.

  • 8.

    Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes: A key instrument for achieving manufacturing self-reliance across various sectors.

Visual Insights

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: Key Pillars and Goals

Illustrates the core pillars and objectives of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

  • Five Pillars
  • Key Initiatives
  • Viksit Bharat @2047
  • Focus Areas

Evolution of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

Shows the historical progression of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan from its inception to recent developments.

The Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan builds upon earlier initiatives like 'Make in India' and aims for self-reliance across various sectors.

  • 2014Launch of 'Make in India' initiative
  • 2020Announcement of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan and ₹20 lakh crore economic package
  • 2023Launch of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0
  • 2026Indian Navy aims for complete self-reliance in shipbuilding by 2047
  • 2026NITI Aayog releases reports aligning Viksit Bharat 2047 with Net Zero 2070

Recent Developments

5 developments

Continued emphasis in Union Budgets and policy announcements, with allocations for various schemes under its umbrella.

Expansion of PLI schemes to 14 key sectors, driving manufacturing growth.

Increased domestic procurement in the defence sector, promoting indigenous defence production.

Focus on semiconductor manufacturing, green energy, and electric vehicles as critical areas for self-reliance.

Initiatives like PM Gati Shakti and National Infrastructure Pipeline are aligned with infrastructure development under Atmanirbhar Bharat.

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UPSC Relevance

Very important for UPSC GS Paper 2 (Government Policies & Interventions, Welfare Schemes) and GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Industrial Policy, Science & Technology). Frequently appears in Prelims (objectives, pillars, associated schemes) and Mains (impact, challenges, comparison with other policies, role in economic recovery).

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: Key Pillars and Goals

Illustrates the core pillars and objectives of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

Economy, Infrastructure, System, Demography, Demand

PLI Scheme, Vocal for Local, Ease of Doing Business

$30 Trillion Economy, $18,000 Per Capita Income

Manufacturing, Technology, R&D

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Atmanirbhar Bharat AbhiyanFive Pillars
Atmanirbhar Bharat AbhiyanKey Initiatives
Atmanirbhar Bharat AbhiyanViksit Bharat @2047
Atmanirbhar Bharat AbhiyanFocus Areas

Evolution of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

Shows the historical progression of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan from its inception to recent developments.

2014

Launch of 'Make in India' initiative

2020

Announcement of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan and ₹20 lakh crore economic package

2023

Launch of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0

2026

Indian Navy aims for complete self-reliance in shipbuilding by 2047

2026

NITI Aayog releases reports aligning Viksit Bharat 2047 with Net Zero 2070

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