Over the last decade, India has witnessed one of the most remarkable entrepreneurial transformations in modern economic history. What began as a policy vision under the Startup India initiative has evolved into a nationwide innovation movement, reshaping employment, investment, technology development, and regional economic growth.

India’s startup ecosystem has expanded from approximately 350-400 startups in 2014-15 to nearly 2.3 lakh recognized startups today. More importantly, these enterprises have generated close to 25 lakh direct jobs, underscoring the role of entrepreneurship as a major pillar of India’s growth strategy.

The startup story is no longer confined to venture capital and technology hubs. It has become a national development story linked directly to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

The Numbers Behind India’s Startup Transformation

The scale of India’s startup expansion is unprecedented.

According to DPIIT data, startups are now present across all Indian states and Union Territories, indicating that innovation has become geographically democratized.

This transition reflects a broader structural shift in India’s economy, from a service-led growth model toward an innovation-led growth model.

Startup India: A Policy Experiment That Became a National Movement

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Startup India in January 2016, the objective extended beyond creating new businesses. The initiative sought to transform India’s risk-averse economic culture into one that rewarded innovation and entrepreneurship.

Key reforms included:

• Simplified startup registration
• Tax incentives and exemptions
• Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS)
• Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
• Intellectual Property Rights support
• Faster patent examination
• Regulatory easing and self-certification
• Public procurement access

These measures reduced entry barriers and created an enabling environment for innovators.

The result has been the emergence of entrepreneurship as a viable career option for millions of young Indians.

Employment Generation: The Most Significant Outcome

India faces the challenge of creating millions of quality jobs annually for its young workforce.

Traditional employment generators such as agriculture and government services alone cannot absorb this growing demographic.

Startups have emerged as a powerful alternative.

The nearly 25 lakh jobs generated by startups represent:

• High-skilled employment
• Technology-driven jobs
• Knowledge-intensive careers
• New-age manufacturing opportunities
• Gig and platform-based livelihoods

Research by NASSCOM and industry bodies consistently shows that startup ecosystems create multiplier effects across supply chains, logistics, professional services, and local economies.

For every direct startup job, several indirect employment opportunities are generated in ancillary sectors.

The Rise of Bharat’s Entrepreneurial Cities

Perhaps the most transformative development is the emergence of Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities as startup hubs.

More than 50 percent of startups now originate outside metropolitan regions.

Cities such as:

• Indore
• Jaipur
• Bhubaneswar
• Coimbatore
• Lucknow
• Surat
• Kochi
• Nagpur
• Dehradun
• Mysuru

are increasingly becoming centres of innovation.

This shift is significant because it aligns with the objective of balanced regional development.

Digital infrastructure, affordable internet, UPI-led financial inclusion, and widespread smartphone penetration have enabled entrepreneurs to build globally scalable businesses from smaller towns.

The startup revolution is therefore reducing geographic inequalities in economic opportunity.

Deep-Tech: The Next Frontier: The RISE Conclave 2026 brought together more than 125 startups, many working in advanced technology domains.

India’s next startup wave is likely to emerge from deep-tech sectors such as:

Aerospace: The success of mach33.aero, India’s first public-private aerospace incubation centre established by CSIR-NAL, demonstrates growing capabilities in aviation technologies, drones, propulsion systems, and advanced materials.

Artificial Intelligence: The IndiaAI Mission is building computing infrastructure, datasets, talent pipelines, and innovation ecosystems that could position India among leading AI economies.

Quantum Technologies: The National Quantum Mission, launched with a long-term roadmap, is advancing capabilities in:

• Quantum communication
• Quantum sensing
• Quantum computing
• Quantum cryptography

Biotechnology: India’s biotechnology industry has grown from a few billion dollars to over $150 billion in value, creating opportunities in healthcare, agriculture, diagnostics, and bio-manufacturing.

Space Economy: Following the opening of the space sector to private participation, Indian startups are entering satellite manufacturing, launch systems, geospatial services, and space applications.

Innovation and National Competitiveness

India’s startup growth is closely linked with improvements in innovation indicators.

Over the last decade:

• India’s ranking in the Global Innovation Index has improved substantially.
• Domestic patent filings have reached record levels.
• Research output and citation impact have increased.
• Industry-academia collaboration has strengthened.

These trends indicate a shift from technology consumption toward technology creation.

Historically, nations that achieved high-income status invested heavily in innovation ecosystems.

Examples include:

• United States (Silicon Valley)
• Israel (Startup Nation)
• South Korea (Technology-led Growth)
• Singapore (Innovation Economy)

India’s startup ecosystem is now moving in a similar direction.

Challenges That Require Policy Attention

Despite remarkable progress, several challenges remain.

Access to Growth Capital: While seed funding has improved, startups often struggle to secure late-stage capital. Policy support is needed to deepen domestic venture capital and pension fund participation.

Research Commercialization: India produces substantial scientific research, but commercialization rates remain relatively low. Stronger industry-academia partnerships are required.

Deep-Tech Financing: Deep-tech startups typically require longer gestation periods and higher capital investments. Dedicated funding mechanisms can accelerate innovation in strategic sectors.

Talent Development: Future industries will require expertise in:

• AI
• Robotics
• Semiconductors
• Quantum technologies
• Cybersecurity
• Advanced manufacturing

Higher education institutions must align curricula with emerging technology needs.

Global Market Access

Indian startups must increasingly become global innovators rather than domestic market players alone. Export-oriented startup policies can support this transition.

The success of the RISE Conclave 2026 demonstrates that India’s innovation ecosystem is maturing rapidly. However, future success must be measured not merely by the number of startups created but by outcomes such as technologies commercialized, patents monetized, industries transformed, jobs generated, and global market leadership achieved.

As India moves toward the centenary of Independence in 2047, the country’s laboratories, incubators, universities, industries, and entrepreneurs will play a decisive role in shaping its developmental trajectory. The journey from 350 startups to 2.3 lakh enterprises is not merely a statistical achievement. It represents the emergence of a new India, confident, innovative, technology-driven, and prepared to lead in the knowledge economy of the 21st century.

The startup revolution is no longer an economic phenomenon; it is a national movement powering the realization of Viksit Bharat 2047.

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Why infiltration is anti humanitarian

The infiltration has nothing to do with humanitarianism; contrary, promoting infiltration is anti-humanitarian. I say this because not only Bharat, but many European nations, including the United States, are feeling the heat from Muslim infiltration. Rapes, looting, and other antisocial actions are on the rise. The area they penetrate becomes unstable, aggressive, and full of illegal activity, and as their strength develops, the local culture and laws disappear. The locals begin to find it impossible to live in the infiltrators’ neighbourhood, so they either flee or experience daily harassment from these infiltrators. The infiltrators seize control of everything and modify the demographics based on their ideology, forgetting that they were permitted on humanitarian grounds.

They have no affection for that nation and do not think that its laws or constitution should be followed because they are not its citizens. In the long run, this mindset weakens the country’s security, particularly for women, socioeconomic viewpoint, unsanitary behaviour, violence becoming the new norm, social unrest, attacks on or prohibitions against other cultures, and an exponential rise in drugs, prostitution, and other illicit activities that devastate young people. They are given unlawful government certificates so they can participate in free government programs and even cast ballots, and the local government and politicians exploit them for their avaricious intentions. They steal local residents’ jobs.

How massive infiltration, religious conversion and TFR affects Bharat

Bharat is the most affected by these infiltrators from Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Pakistan. The border districts have had a significant impact on border security and are a major threat in the event of a war with neighbours. Our governments and armed forces are concerned about the unnatural and exponential change occurring in the border districts of Assam, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and the northeastern states. Hindus are now a minority in numerous regions, cities, and villages. Hindus have either fled, forcefully converted to Islam, or accepted Christianity. Various governments have provided different data at different times, indicating an increase in population every decade.

The infiltration is not restricted to border areas, but has spread to isolated villages and cities across Bharat, changing the demographics of the area. In 1997, Home Minister Indrajit Gupta stated that 1 crore Bangladeshis reside in Bharat; in 2004, during Congress rule, Shriprakash Jaiswal, a minister, stated that 1.2 crore Bangaladeshi reside in Bharat; and in 2016, Kiren Rijeju, a minister in the Modi government, stated that 2 crore Bangaladeshi reside in Bharat. The Rohingya and Pakistani Muslims are not counted. Can we comprehend the perils of such a massive invasion into our 1.4 billion-strong nation? It is time to recognise the Modi government’s efforts to assess and implement necessary measures to protect the nation and its citizens.

The forced religious conversion of large numbers of people to Islam and Christianity, creating a majority minority, is the second facet of demographic shift. The north eastern states, Kerala, part of Tamilnadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Assam, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgadh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, UP, Punjab and so forth. A society that despises Hindu culture and customs is being developed in these areas, which are turning into the center of anti-national activities. A society that loves Pakistan and despises Bharat, or that adores the missionary culture that undermines the nation and society. The impoverished SC, ST, and OBCs are targeted by emotional traps or by providing them with meagre food or cash in order to trick them into becoming converts. To complement the robust actions taken by governments, society must take decisive action and support. To secure the area and nation, these organisations’ anti-humanitarian efforts to convert people to Islam and Christianity through unethical tactics must end immediately.

The Hindu TFR (Total Fertility Rate) is 1.94, below the replacement level of 2.1 (the rate necessary to maintain population stability from one generation to the next), according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5). At 2.36, the Muslim TFR is still much higher. Parts of the nation are beginning a phase of rapid population ageing because the Hindu fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level. Decades ago, fertility rates in states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka—which are predominantly Hindu but have different sociocultural structures—were much below replacement level (between 1.5 and 1.7). Their populations are increasingly ageing. Little higher fertility rates are maintained in northern states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. This means that the Hindu population will stabilise and then decline in absolute numbers considerably sooner than other communities. While the majority of Muslims still adhere to Shariah, marry frequently, and have numerous children despite living in poverty, many Hindus only have one kid or, in many cases, follow the no-child policy. The constitution, the law of the land, Hindus, and the sovereignty of our wonderful nation may all suffer as a result of this severe demographic shift.

How Europe is affected

Local demographic structures are being actively altered by the arrival of sizable Muslim populations, which are mostly from areas with higher traditional fertility rates in the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa. According to Eurostat data, the foreign-born or irregular migrant stock is heavily concentrated in younger demographics (almost 76% are of working or childbearing age), whereas the native European population is ageing quickly into retirement. Hundreds of thousands of people avoid state integration, language training, and civic alignment programs because these inflows take place outside the legal structures. High concentrations of undocumented or badly integrated Muslim populations have changed public spaces in places like Malmö (Sweden), London (UK), portions of Saint-Denis (Paris, France), and localised districts in Germany. As a result, localised, unofficial religious arbitrations have supplanted established European legal and cultural institutions, causing significant conflict with indigenous cultural values. These areas are experiencing instability and unrest due to an increase in violence, rapes, and illicit activity.

Hindu population growth decreased from 84.1% to 79.8% between 1951 and 2011, while Muslim population growth increased from 9.8% to 14.2%. The nation will witness startling and concerning growth patterns following the current census, which is being conducted throughout Bharat. Therefore, any unnatural demographic change occurring in various parts of Bharat to weaken Bharat should be dealt with firmly in accordance with constitutional provisions in order to protect our nation and our wonderful culture.

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 A Decade of Digital Transformation

The completion of ten years of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) marks a defining moment in India’s journey towards a digitally empowered economy. Conceived and operationalised by the National Payments Corporation of India under the regulatory oversight of the Reserve Bank of India, UPI has evolved into the backbone of India’s digital public infrastructure. What began in 2016 as a modest experiment in interoperable payments has today become the world’s largest real-time payment platform, transforming the way individuals, businesses, and governments transact.

The scale of transformation achieved by UPI is unprecedented. From processing just a few hundred transactions in its initial phase, the platform now handles tens of billions annually, reflecting not only technological robustness but also widespread public trust. This trajectory aligns with India’s broader vision of inclusive digital growth under the Viksit Bharat framework.

Unprecedented Scale: Growth in Volume and Value

The expansion of UPI over the past decade has been nothing short of exponential. Annual transaction volumes have surged from approximately 2 crore in FY 2016–17 to over 24,000 crore transactions in FY 2025–26, representing an extraordinary increase of nearly 12,000 times. Parallelly, the value of transactions has grown from a negligible ₹0.07 lakh crore to around ₹314 lakh crore, marking a more than 4,000-fold rise.

This dual expansion in both volume and value indicates that UPI has successfully penetrated all layers of economic activity, from micro-payments to high-value transfers. Daily transaction volumes averaging around 66 crore further highlight the platform’s integration into everyday life. According to the International Monetary Fund, UPI now accounts for nearly half of the world’s real-time digital payment transactions, underscoring India’s leadership in building scalable digital infrastructure.

Institutional Ecosystem: Expanding Participation and Interoperability

A key factor behind UPI’s success is the rapid expansion of its institutional ecosystem. The number of banks participating in the platform has increased from just 21 at launch to over 700 today. This includes public sector banks, private banks, small finance banks, payment banks, and cooperative institutions, ensuring deep geographic and demographic penetration.

Each participating bank operates as a payment service provider, enabling both remittance and receipt of funds. The interoperable architecture of UPI, which allows seamless transactions across different banks and applications, has been instrumental in driving adoption. The World Bank has highlighted interoperability as a critical success factor in digital payment systems, and UPI stands as a leading example of this principle in practice.

Usage Dynamics: High-Frequency Retail and Value Transfers

An analysis of transaction patterns reveals UPI’s dual functionality as both a retail payment system and a channel for larger financial transfers. Person-to-merchant transactions dominate in terms of volume, accounting for a significant share of total transactions. These are largely small-ticket payments, with a majority falling below ₹500, reflecting UPI’s deep integration into daily commerce such as retail purchases, transport, and services.

In contrast, person-to-person transactions contribute a larger share of transaction value, indicating their use for higher-value transfers. This divergence highlights the versatility of UPI, which caters to both micro-level consumption and broader financial needs. The ability to support such diverse use cases has been central to its widespread adoption.

Financial Inclusion and Economic Impact

UPI has played a transformative role in advancing financial inclusion across India. By enabling instant, low-cost digital payments, it has brought millions of previously unbanked and underbanked individuals into the formal financial system. The integration of UPI with government initiatives such as Direct Benefit Transfers has further strengthened its role in ensuring efficient and transparent delivery of welfare schemes.

The NITI Aayog has emphasised that digital payments are a critical enabler of inclusive growth, as they reduce transaction costs, enhance transparency, and improve access to financial services. UPI’s widespread adoption among small merchants and informal sector participants has also contributed to the formalisation of the economy, generating broader macroeconomic benefits.

Global Leadership: UPI as a Model for Digital Public Infrastructure

UPI’s success has not gone unnoticed on the global stage. With nearly 49 percent of the world’s real-time payment transactions, India has emerged as a leader in digital payments innovation. Several countries have begun adopting or integrating UPI-based systems, recognising its efficiency, scalability, and security.

Cross-border linkages with countries such as Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, and Nepal demonstrate the potential of UPI as a global payment standard. The platform’s ability to facilitate low-cost international remittances is particularly significant for countries with large diaspora populations. The Bank for International Settlements has noted that interoperable and real-time payment systems like UPI can significantly enhance the efficiency of cross-border payments, a long-standing challenge in global finance.

Technological Architecture: Reliability, Security, and Innovation

UPI’s underlying architecture is built on principles of interoperability, scalability, and security. The platform supports instant fund transfers through a simple interface, leveraging mobile technology and digital identity systems. Continuous innovation, including features such as autopay, QR code payments, and integration with emerging technologies, has ensured that UPI remains at the forefront of digital payments.

The robustness of the system is evident in its ability to handle peak transaction volumes exceeding 2,000 crore transactions in a single month. This level of scalability is rare even among global payment networks and reflects the strength of India’s digital infrastructure.

Policy and Regulatory Support: Enabling a Digital Ecosystem

The growth of UPI has been supported by a conducive policy environment and proactive regulatory oversight. The Reserve Bank of India has played a crucial role in ensuring the stability and security of the payment system, while the government has promoted digital payments through various initiatives and incentives.

Policy measures aimed at enhancing cybersecurity, protecting consumer interests, and encouraging innovation have created a balanced ecosystem that fosters growth while maintaining trust. This collaborative approach between regulators, industry stakeholders, and technology providers has been central to UPI’s success.

The Road Ahead: Expanding Horizons in the Next Decade

As UPI enters its second decade, the focus is likely to shift towards deeper integration, global expansion, and technological innovation. The platform is expected to play a key role in enabling new use cases, including digital lending, embedded finance, and cross-border payments. Expanding merchant adoption, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas, will further strengthen its role in driving inclusive growth.

The continued evolution of UPI will also depend on addressing emerging challenges such as cybersecurity risks, infrastructure resilience, and regulatory harmonisation in cross-border contexts. However, given its strong foundation, UPI is well-positioned to navigate these challenges and continue its trajectory of growth.

 A Pillar of India’s Digital Future

The ten-year journey of UPI represents a landmark achievement in India’s digital transformation. By combining technological innovation, policy support, and widespread adoption, it has redefined the payments landscape and set a global benchmark for real-time digital transactions.

As India moves towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, UPI will remain a cornerstone of the digital economy, enabling seamless transactions, fostering financial inclusion, and driving economic growth. Its success underscores the potential of digital public infrastructure to transform economies and improve lives, not just in India but across the world.

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The findings of the NSO 80th Round Survey provide compelling evidence of India’s progress in building a more accessible, affordable, and equitable healthcare system. The convergence of increased public investment, policy innovation, and institutional strengthening has led to measurable improvements in healthcare outcomes.

However, challenges remain, particularly in addressing the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, ensuring quality of care, and sustaining financial investments. Moving forward, the focus must shift towards strengthening health systems resilience, integrating digital health solutions, and enhancing human resource capacity.

As India advances towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the healthcare sector will play a central role in shaping human capital and economic productivity. The progress captured in the NSO survey is not merely a reflection of past achievements but a foundation for future reforms aimed at achieving universal, high-quality healthcare for all citizens

A Transformative Phase in India’s Public Health Trajectory

India’s healthcare system is undergoing a structural transformation, driven by sustained public investment, policy innovation, and institutional expansion. The findings of the National Statistical Office 80th Round Survey on Household Social Consumption on Health provide a comprehensive empirical basis to evaluate this transition. Covering over 1.39 lakh households across rural and urban India, the survey offers granular insights into access, affordability, utilisation, and evolving health-seeking behaviour. The data suggests that India is moving steadily towards the goal of universal health coverage (UHC), with measurable improvements across multiple dimensions of healthcare delivery.

Expanding Access: Strengthening the Public Health Infrastructure

One of the most notable outcomes highlighted in the survey is the significant expansion in access to healthcare services, particularly in rural areas. This progress is closely linked to the scaling up of primary healthcare infrastructure under initiatives such as Ayushman Bharat. The operationalisation of over 1.84 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs has brought preventive, promotive, and basic curative services closer to communities, reducing geographic and economic barriers.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has consistently increased budgetary allocations to strengthen healthcare infrastructure across primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. This expansion is not merely quantitative but also qualitative, with a growing emphasis on comprehensive care models that integrate diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up services. The hub-and-spoke diagnostic model, supported by sample transportation systems, has further improved access to quality diagnostic services even in remote regions.

Affordability and Financial Protection: Reducing the Burden of Healthcare Costs

A critical dimension of healthcare reform in India has been the reduction of out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE), which historically accounted for a large share of total health spending. The survey reveals that the median OOPE per hospitalisation stands at approximately ₹11,285, indicating that more than half of hospitalisation cases involve relatively moderate expenses. More significantly, in public healthcare facilities, the median OOPE for hospitalisation is as low as ₹1,100, while outpatient care often incurs zero expenditure.

These outcomes reflect the tangible impact of initiatives such as free drug and diagnostic services, as well as subsidised treatment programmes. Schemes like the Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT) initiative have expanded access to essential medicines at significantly reduced prices. According to the World Health Organization, reducing OOPE is a critical indicator of progress towards UHC, as it protects households from catastrophic health expenditures and prevents poverty induced by medical costs.

Insurance Expansion: Scaling Financial Risk Protection

The expansion of government-financed health insurance schemes represents another major milestone. Coverage has increased more than threefold, reaching 45.5 percent in rural areas and 31.8 percent in urban areas. This growth is largely driven by flagship programmes such as Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, which provides financial protection for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation.

The NITI Aayog has emphasised that expanding insurance coverage is essential for achieving equitable healthcare access, particularly for vulnerable populations. The survey’s findings indicate that the benefits of these schemes are disproportionately accruing to the lower consumption quintiles, suggesting effective targeting and improved inclusivity.

Changing Health-Seeking Behaviour: Rising Demand for Healthcare Services

An important insight from the survey is the significant increase in the proportion of population reporting ailments (PPRA), which has nearly doubled since the previous survey round. While this may initially appear as a negative trend, it is in fact indicative of improved awareness and a shift towards proactive health-seeking behaviour.

This behavioural change reflects the success of large-scale awareness campaigns, community engagement initiatives, and improved accessibility of healthcare services. The World Bank has noted that increased reporting of ailments often correlates with better detection and early diagnosis, which are essential for effective disease management and improved health outcomes.

Epidemiological Transition: From Infectious to Non-Communicable Diseases

The survey also captures a broader epidemiological shift, with a decline in infectious diseases and a rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes and cardiovascular conditions. This transition is consistent with global patterns observed in developing economies undergoing rapid socio-economic change.

India’s policy response has increasingly focused on preventive healthcare and early screening. Community-based platforms and targeted screening programmes have played a crucial role in identifying NCDs at an early stage, thereby reducing long-term treatment costs and improving quality of life. The Indian Council of Medical Research has highlighted the growing burden of NCDs and the need for integrated care models to address this challenge.

Utilisation of Public Healthcare: Renewed Trust in Government Facilities

The data indicates a steady increase in the utilisation of public healthcare facilities, particularly for outpatient services in rural areas, where usage has risen from around 28 percent in 2014 to 35 percent in 2025. This trend suggests a growing trust in public health institutions, driven by improvements in service quality, availability of free medicines, and expanded infrastructure.

Such a shift is significant, as public healthcare systems play a central role in ensuring equitable access. Increased utilisation also enhances the efficiency of public investments, as higher patient volumes justify continued expansion and resource allocation.

Maternal and Child Health: Sustained Gains in Institutional Deliveries

India has made remarkable progress in maternal and child health, as reflected in the high rates of institutional deliveries. The survey reports that institutional births have reached 95.6 percent in rural areas and 97.8 percent in urban areas. This improvement is the result of sustained policy interventions, including conditional cash transfer schemes and enhanced maternal healthcare services.

Programmes such as Janani Suraksha Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan have played a pivotal role in promoting safe deliveries and reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. The United Nations Children’s Fund has recognised India’s progress in maternal health as a key contributor to global improvements in maternal and child health indicators.

Equity and Inclusion: Targeted Benefits for Vulnerable Populations

A notable finding of the survey is the decline in OOPE among the bottom consumption quintiles, indicating that government interventions are effectively reaching economically weaker sections. This aligns with the broader objective of ensuring that healthcare reforms are inclusive and equitable.

The focus on targeted interventions, combined with expanded insurance coverage and free service provision, has created a safety net for vulnerable populations. This is particularly important in a country with significant socio-economic diversity, where disparities in access and affordability have historically been pronounced.

Towards a Resilient and Inclusive Healthcare System

The findings of the NSO 80th Round Survey provide compelling evidence of India’s progress in building a more accessible, affordable, and equitable healthcare system. The convergence of increased public investment, policy innovation, and institutional strengthening has led to measurable improvements in healthcare outcomes.

However, challenges remain, particularly in addressing the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, ensuring quality of care, and sustaining financial investments. Moving forward, the focus must shift towards strengthening health systems resilience, integrating digital health solutions, and enhancing human resource capacity.

As India advances towards the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the healthcare sector will play a central role in shaping human capital and economic productivity. The progress captured in the NSO survey is not merely a reflection of past achievements but a foundation for future reforms aimed at achieving universal, high-quality healthcare for all citizens.

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India is entering a decisive phase of transformation where biology-led growth, deep-technology convergence, and civilisational values are shaping a new development model. The country’s bio-economy is not only expanding but evolving into a central pillar of national growth. Anchored in the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, the projection of a $1 trillion bio-economy is supported by strong policy frameworks, institutional reforms, and a rapidly growing innovation ecosystem. This article examines India’s rise as a bio-economy leader through data trends, policy initiatives, scientific advancements, and global comparisons.

1. The Shift Towards a Biological Century

The 21st century is increasingly being recognised as the century of biology, where innovations in genomics, synthetic biology, and bio-manufacturing are redefining economic and industrial systems. Countries that successfully integrate biotechnology with digital and physical infrastructure are likely to dominate future global value chains. India’s emergence in this space reflects a strategic transition from a service-driven economy to a knowledge and innovation-led bio-economy.

At the Vision 2047 conference hosted at IIT Roorkee, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasised that India’s growth trajectory will be driven by a biology-based economy integrated with quantum, space, and ocean technologies. This perspective aligns with global research projections that highlight the increasing contribution of bio-economies to global GDP and industrial inputs.

2. Evolution of India’s Bio-Economy: A Decade of Accelerated Growth

India’s bio-economy has grown exponentially over the past decade, expanding from approximately $10 billion in 2014 to over $165 billion today. With a consistent annual growth rate of nearly 18 percent, it is projected to reach $300 billion by 2030 and scale up to $1 trillion by 2047.

A major driver of this growth has been the rapid expansion of the startup ecosystem. The number of biotech startups has surged from around 50 in 2014 to more than 11,000 today. This reflects improved access to funding, stronger incubation ecosystems, and supportive government policies. India is now recognised as one of the fastest-growing biotechnology ecosystems globally, particularly among emerging economies.

3. Policy Architecture: Enabling a Bio-Economic Revolution

The rise of India’s bio-economy is deeply rooted in a robust and forward-looking policy framework. The BioE3 Policy introduced in 2024 focuses on biotechnology for economy, environment, and employment, with a strong emphasis on bio-manufacturing and sustainable industrial growth. It integrates economic expansion with environmental responsibility, aligning India with global sustainability goals.

Institutional financing has also played a critical role. The establishment of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation with a corpus of ₹50,000 crore and the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund has strengthened long-term investments in deep-tech innovation. These initiatives are complemented by increasing public-private partnerships and enhanced research infrastructure.

India’s improved ranking in the Global Innovation Index, rising from 81 to 39, reflects these structural advancements. It indicates significant progress in research output, intellectual property creation, and innovation-driven entrepreneurship.

4. Scientific Breakthroughs: From Research to Real-World Impact

India’s bio-economy growth is increasingly being driven by translational research that connects laboratory discoveries to real-world applications. The Genome India Project represents a major step in building a comprehensive genetic database, enabling advancements in precision medicine and personalised healthcare.

In the field of advanced therapies, India has made significant progress with the development of indigenous CAR-T cell therapy for cancer treatment. This innovation has the potential to drastically reduce treatment costs and improve accessibility. Additionally, the development of mRNA vaccine platforms has strengthened India’s capability to respond rapidly to future pandemics.

The country has also achieved milestones in bio-industrial innovation, including the development of its first indigenously produced antibiotic and the establishment of a National Biobank. These initiatives enhance both healthcare outcomes and industrial competitiveness.

5. Technological Convergence: From Gene to Qubit

A defining feature of India’s growth strategy is the convergence of multiple advanced technologies. Biotechnology is increasingly being integrated with quantum computing, enabling breakthroughs in drug discovery and complex biological simulations. The National Quantum Mission is playing a key role in advancing these capabilities.

Space biotechnology is another emerging frontier, with collaborations involving ISRO facilitating experiments in microgravity environments. Similarly, marine biotechnology initiatives such as Samudrayaan are exploring deep-sea biodiversity for pharmaceutical and industrial applications.

This full-spectrum approach, spanning biology, quantum science, space, and ocean technologies, positions India uniquely in the global innovation ecosystem.

6. Civilisational Ethos and Development Model

India’s development pathway is distinguished by its integration of economic progress with ethical values. The guiding principle of “Arthasya Moolam Dharmam” reflects a model where economic activities are rooted in moral and societal responsibility. This approach ensures that growth remains sustainable, inclusive, and aligned with long-term societal well-being.

Such a framework offers an alternative to purely profit-driven development models and is increasingly relevant in addressing global challenges such as climate change, inequality, and resource depletion.

7. Global Comparison: India’s Emerging Advantage

In comparison with leading bio-economies such as the United States and China, India stands out for its rapid growth rate and cost-effective innovation model. While advanced economies have higher R&D investments, India’s strength lies in its large talent pool, strong integration of IT and biotechnology, and an increasingly vibrant startup ecosystem.

India’s hybrid model, combining state support with entrepreneurial dynamism, is enabling it to scale rapidly while maintaining flexibility and inclusivity.

8. Roadmap to 2047: Strategic Milestones

India has laid out a clear roadmap for its bio-economy growth. By 2030, the sector is expected to reach $300 billion, followed by leadership in bio-manufacturing by 2035. By 2040, deeper integration with carbon-neutral and sustainable technologies is anticipated. The ultimate goal is to position India among the top three global bio-economies by 2047 with a valuation of $1 trillion.

Key milestones also include the operationalisation of the Bharatiya Antariksha Station, expansion of marine and space biotechnology, and scaling up of deep-tech startups.

9.Challenges and Strategic Imperatives

Despite strong progress, India faces several structural challenges. Research and development expenditure, although increasing, remains lower than global benchmarks. Regulatory complexities in biotechnology approvals can slow down innovation cycles. Additionally, talent retention and infrastructure development in emerging innovation hubs require sustained attention.

Addressing these challenges will be essential to maintain momentum and achieve long-term strategic goals.

India’s journey towards a $1 trillion bio-economy represents more than economic growth; it signifies a transformation into a knowledge-driven, innovation-led civilisation. The convergence of policy vision, scientific advancements, and cultural ethos positions India as a future global leader.

The role of the young “Amrit Generation” will be critical in this transformation. As India strengthens its position in global innovation and technology leadership, the assertion that the 21st century belongs to Bharat is increasingly supported by both data and direction.

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India’s Expanding Digital Landscape: Inclusion with Emerging Risks

The significance of such an initiative becomes evident when viewed against the backdrop of India’s expanding digital ecosystem. India now has over 850 million internet users (2024–25 estimates), making it the second-largest online market globally. According to the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), rural India accounts for nearly 48–50% of total internet users, with rural user growth outpacing urban adoption.

Importantly, women represent one of the fastest-growing segments of new users. Data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) shows that while internet usage among women has risen significantly, a gender gap of nearly 20–25 percentage points still persists in many states. Furthermore, GSMA’s Mobile Gender Gap Report indicates that women in India are 30% less likely than men to use mobile internet, highlighting structural inequalities.

At the same time, increased connectivity has coincided with rising cyber risks. According to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), India reported over 1.3 million cybersecurity incidents in 2022, with continued increases in phishing, OTP fraud, and financial scams. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has also noted a steady rise in digital payment frauds, particularly affecting new users unfamiliar with safe digital practices.

Bridging the Cyber Awareness Gap: The Role of e-SafeHER

The e-SafeHER programme addresses this asymmetry by focusing on last-mile cybersecurity literacy. Unlike conventional top-down awareness campaigns, it adopts a decentralised, peer-led approach through the creation of “Cyber Sakhis”—trained women who act as local digital safety ambassadors within their communities.

This approach is grounded in behavioural development research. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Bank have consistently found that peer learning and community-based models improve retention of knowledge by 20–40% compared to traditional training methods, especially in low-literacy environments.

The Cyber Sakhi model is also aligned with India’s success in deploying community-based change agents in sectors such as health (ASHA workers) and financial inclusion (Banking Correspondents). By leveraging trusted local networks, e-SafeHER enhances both credibility and adoption of safe digital practices.

Policy Integration: Cybersecurity within Digital Inclusion Frameworks

From a policy perspective, e-SafeHER reflects a shift towards integrating cybersecurity into the broader framework of digital inclusion. Flagship initiatives such as Digital India, Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programmes have dramatically expanded access to digital infrastructure.

• Over 500 million Jan Dhan accounts have been opened.
• India processes over 12 billion UPI transactions monthly (2025 estimates).
• DBT has cumulatively transferred over ₹30 lakh crore directly into beneficiary accounts.

However, this rapid expansion has outpaced cybersecurity awareness. RBI data suggests that a significant proportion of fraud cases involve social engineering attacks, where users unknowingly share OTPs or credentials.

By embedding cybersecurity awareness within Self-Help Groups (SHGs)—which collectively mobilise over 90 million women under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)—e-SafeHER ensures that digital literacy is complemented by risk awareness, thereby strengthening trust in digital systems.

Convergence of Technology and Community Networks

A key strength of the initiative lies in its institutional architecture. The role of C-DAC in developing and localising training content ensures technical robustness and contextual relevance. The use of multilingual, audio-visual, and interactive modules addresses linguistic and educational barriers—critical in a country with over 22 scheduled languages and hundreds of dialects.

Reliance Foundation’s grassroots outreach further strengthens implementation by leveraging existing community networks. Its presence across multiple states enables last-mile delivery in remote and underserved regions, where government outreach alone may face limitations.

This convergence exemplifies a public-private partnership (PPP) model, increasingly recognised by institutions like the World Bank as essential for scaling development interventions efficiently. Evidence suggests that PPP-led social programmes often achieve higher outreach and cost efficiency, particularly in complex socio-economic environments.

Phased Implementation and Evidence-Based Scaling

The phased implementation strategy, beginning with states such as Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, allows for iterative learning and contextual adaptation. These states have been selected due to their high rural population share and active SHG networks, making them ideal for pilot testing.

The programme incorporates monitoring mechanisms focused on behavioural outcomes, including:

• Increase in awareness of cyber threats
• Adoption of safe digital practices
• Reduction in fraud vulnerability
• Improved confidence in digital transactions

Global development research indicates that programmes with strong monitoring and evaluation frameworks are up to 50% more effective in achieving long-term outcomes. By embedding feedback loops, e-SafeHER aligns with best practices advocated by the World Bank and OECD.

Gender Responsiveness and Empowerment Outcomes

Gender responsiveness is a central pillar of e-SafeHER. Women in rural India face intersecting barriers, including limited access to education, financial services, and digital devices. According to NSSO data, female labour force participation remains below 30%, and digital access gaps further restrict economic opportunities.

Cybersecurity risks exacerbate these challenges. Fear of fraud and harassment often discourages women from engaging with digital platforms. Studies by UN Women indicate that online safety concerns are a major barrier to digital participation among women globally.

By equipping women with digital safety skills, e-SafeHER contributes to:

• Economic empowerment through safer participation in digital markets
• Financial inclusion via secure digital transactions
• Social empowerment through access to information and services

This aligns directly with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:

• SDG 5: Gender Equality
• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
• SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

Strengthening India’s Cybersecurity Ecosystem

The initiative also has broader implications for India’s cybersecurity ecosystem. As digital adoption accelerates, the attack surface expands. CERT-In data indicates a multi-fold increase in cyber incidents over the past five years, with human error remaining a key vulnerability.

Globally, studies suggest that over 80–90% of cyber breaches involve a human element, such as weak passwords or phishing attacks. This underscores the importance of awareness alongside technological safeguards.

By focusing on grassroots capacity building, e-SafeHER strengthens the “human firewall”—a critical but often neglected component of cybersecurity frameworks.

Scalability, Sustainability, and Replicability

The programme’s emphasis on scalability and integration enhances its long-term sustainability. By embedding cybersecurity awareness within existing initiatives rather than creating parallel structures, e-SafeHER ensures:

• Efficient resource utilisation
• Institutional continuity
• Greater policy coherence

Its model is inherently scalable and can be extended across other states and sectors, including agriculture, health, and education. Moreover, the framework holds potential for replication in other developing countries facing similar challenges of digital expansion without corresponding security awareness.

e-SafeHER represents a forward-looking policy intervention that recognises the inseparable link between digital inclusion and digital security. By combining technological expertise, community engagement, and gender-sensitive design, the initiative addresses a critical gap in India’s digital transformation journey.

As India advances towards a $1 trillion digital economy, ensuring that users—particularly rural women—are equipped to navigate digital spaces safely will be essential. If implemented effectively, e-SafeHER can serve as a global model for gender-responsive cybersecurity, demonstrating how inclusive digital growth must be anchored in security, trust, and empowerment.

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India’s Defence Spending and the Imperative of Indigenisation

Over the past decade, India has consistently ranked among the world’s largest defence spenders, with its military expenditure exceeding $80 billion annually, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Historically, a substantial portion of this expenditure has been directed towards imports, exposing the country to supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical dependencies. Recognising these risks, policymakers have prioritised indigenisation as a central pillar of defence policy. DRDO has been instrumental in this transition, developing a range of strategic and tactical systems that reduce reliance on foreign suppliers while enhancing operational capabilities.

Missile Systems and Strategic Deterrence Capabilities

The technologies being showcased at the Motihari exhibition highlight the breadth and depth of India’s indigenous defence ecosystem. Advanced missile systems such as Akash missile system, BrahMos missile, Prithvi missile, and Pralay missile represent significant milestones in India’s deterrence and tactical strike capabilities. These systems are complemented by next-generation platforms such as Akash-NG and anti-satellite capabilities, underscoring India’s entry into sophisticated domains of modern warfare, including space security. According to the Ministry of Defence India, indigenous systems now account for a steadily increasing share of defence procurement.

Advancements in Surveillance and Network-Centric Warfare

Equally noteworthy is the emphasis on surveillance, detection, and electronic warfare technologies. Systems such as the Uttam AESA Radar and airborne early warning platforms demonstrate India’s growing capabilities in network-centric warfare. These technologies enable real-time situational awareness, which is critical in modern conflict scenarios characterised by speed, precision, and information dominance. The International Institute for Strategic Studies has emphasised that investments in such capabilities are essential for maintaining strategic parity in an increasingly complex security environment.

Land Systems, Mobility, and Tactical Flexibility

The exhibition also reflects a strong focus on land systems and mobility solutions, including advanced artillery systems, multiple launch rocket systems, and indigenous tanks such as the Arjun tank variants and light tank platforms. These developments are particularly relevant in the context of India’s diverse terrain and evolving security challenges along its borders. The integration of modular bridging systems and mounted gun platforms further enhances operational mobility and flexibility.

Preparedness for Non-Traditional Threats: CBRN Defence

Beyond conventional warfare capabilities, DRDO’s work in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defence highlights preparedness for non-traditional security threats. Systems such as chemical detection devices, protective suits, and water purification technologies are critical for safeguarding both military personnel and civilian populations. The World Health Organization has emphasised the importance of such preparedness in strengthening national resilience against emerging risks.

Materials Science and Indigenous Engineering Capabilities

A significant dimension of DRDO’s efforts lies in materials science and engineering innovations. The development of advanced armour systems, ballistic protection gear, and specialised naval materials demonstrates India’s growing competence in high-performance materials. These capabilities form the backbone of modern defence manufacturing and offer spillover benefits to civilian sectors such as aerospace, automotive, and infrastructure.

Strategic Importance of Indigenous Aero-Engine Development

The emphasis on indigenous engine development, exemplified by the Kaveri Engine programme, is particularly strategic. Aero-engine technology remains one of the most complex and tightly controlled domains globally. Progress in this area signals India’s intent to bridge critical technological gaps and achieve greater self-sufficiency in aerospace systems.

Policy Ecosystem: Public-Private Collaboration and Innovation

From a policy perspective, the exhibition aligns with broader initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s defence industrial base. Programmes such as Make in India have encouraged private sector participation, technology transfer, and innovation ecosystems. The NITI Aayog has highlighted the importance of collaboration between public research institutions, private industry, and academia. DRDO’s outreach efforts, including exhibitions and partnerships, play a critical role in fostering this ecosystem.

Economic Implications: Towards a Defence Manufacturing Hub

The economic implications of defence indigenisation are significant. Increased domestic production reduces import dependence, generates high-skilled employment, and stimulates ancillary industries. The Confederation of Indian Industry estimates that the defence sector has strong potential to contribute to GDP growth. India has also begun exporting systems such as the BrahMos missile and advanced radar technologies, positioning itself as an emerging player in the global defence market.

Societal Impact: Inspiring Youth and Building Human Capital

At a societal level, the Motihari exhibition serves an important function by connecting citizens—particularly युवाओं—with the nation’s scientific and technological achievements. Public engagement initiatives help demystify defence technologies and inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators. This is critical for sustaining long-term innovation, as human capital remains the key driver of technological advancement.

DRDO’s mega exhibition is emblematic of a larger strategic shift in India’s defence policy—from dependence to self-reliance, from technology acquisition to technology creation. By showcasing cutting-edge systems across multiple domains, the initiative highlights both progress and future challenges in achieving full-spectrum indigenisation. As India navigates an increasingly complex global security environment, the integration of innovation, policy support, and industrial capability will be essential to realise and sustain the vision of a secure, self-reliant, and technologically sovereign nation.

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India’s startup ecosystem has entered a new phase of policy-led capital deepening with the notification of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0), a ₹10,000 crore initiative designed to address persistent financing gaps and accelerate innovation-led growth. Anchored by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade and operationalised by Small Industries Development Bank of India, this second-generation fund represents a strategic evolution of the original Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS 1.0), aligning public capital with emerging technological and industrial priorities.

The Indian startup landscape, now the third largest globally, has witnessed significant expansion over the past decade, with more than 100,000 recognised startups contributing to employment generation and technological advancement. However, despite this growth, structural challenges in access to risk capital—particularly for early-stage and deep technology ventures—have persisted. According to the NASSCOM, while late-stage funding in India has matured considerably, early-stage and deep tech startups continue to face a “valley of death” due to high capital intensity and longer gestation periods. FoF 2.0 seeks to bridge this gap by channeling funds through SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), thereby leveraging private sector expertise in capital allocation while maintaining public oversight.

A defining feature of FoF 2.0 is its strategic orientation towards deep tech, innovative manufacturing, and early growth-stage enterprises. This marks a deliberate shift in policy emphasis from volume-based startup expansion to quality-driven innovation. Deep technology sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics, and clean energy are increasingly recognised as critical to national competitiveness. The NITI Aayog has underscored that India’s long-term economic growth will depend on its ability to build indigenous capabilities in these frontier domains. By prioritising such sectors, FoF 2.0 aligns capital deployment with national technological ambitions.

The focus on manufacturing startups is equally significant in the context of India’s industrial policy. Initiatives such as Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes have already sought to boost domestic manufacturing, but innovation-driven manufacturing startups require patient capital and risk-sharing mechanisms. FoF 2.0 addresses this need by supporting AIFs that invest in technology-driven manufacturing ventures, thereby strengthening the link between innovation and industrial production. This approach resonates with global best practices, where public funds often catalyse private investment in strategic sectors. The World Bank has observed that blended finance models can significantly enhance capital flows դեպի high-risk, high-impact sectors in emerging economies.

Institutionally, the design of FoF 2.0 incorporates a multi-layered governance framework aimed at ensuring transparency, accountability, and performance monitoring. The proposed Venture Capital Investment Committee (VCIC), comprising ecosystem veterans, will play a critical role in screening and selecting AIFs, while an Empowered Committee will oversee implementation and outcomes. Such structures are essential in mitigating risks associated with public capital deployment, particularly in a domain characterised by high failure rates. The inclusion of co-investment provisions further strengthens the framework by crowding in institutional investors and aligning incentives across stakeholders.

The role of SIDBI as the primary implementation agency builds on its experience in managing FFS 1.0, which successfully committed capital to numerous AIFs and catalysed downstream investments in startups across sectors. Evaluations of FFS 1.0 indicate that each rupee of government commitment was able to mobilise multiple rupees of private investment, demonstrating the leverage effect of fund-of-funds structures. FoF 2.0 is expected to amplify this multiplier, particularly as India’s venture capital ecosystem matures and institutional participation increases.

From a macroeconomic perspective, the initiative is closely aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047, which emphasizes innovation, entrepreneurship, and high-value manufacturing as key drivers of growth. By enabling startups to develop globally competitive technologies and products, FoF 2.0 contributes to enhancing India’s economic resilience and reducing dependence on imported technologies. The International Monetary Fund has highlighted that innovation-led growth is critical for emerging economies to transition to higher income levels, and India’s policy direction reflects this understanding.

Employment generation is another critical dimension of the scheme. Startups, particularly in technology and manufacturing sectors, are significant creators of high-quality jobs. By improving access to capital, FoF 2.0 is expected to accelerate job creation across skill levels, from research and development to production and services. This is particularly relevant in the context of India’s demographic profile, where a large and young workforce requires productive employment opportunities.

At the same time, the initiative addresses regional and sectoral imbalances within the startup ecosystem. Smaller AIFs, which often invest in early-stage ventures and operate in emerging geographies, are expected to benefit from the scheme. This can lead to a more distributed innovation landscape, reducing concentration in major metropolitan hubs and promoting inclusive growth.

However, the success of FoF 2.0 will depend on effective implementation and continuous policy refinement. Challenges such as regulatory complexity, exit constraints, and market volatility need to be addressed to ensure that capital flows translate into sustainable enterprise growth. Additionally, fostering linkages between startups, academia, and industry will be crucial in maximising the impact of investments in deep tech sectors.

the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 represents a significant step forward in India’s journey towards building a robust, innovation-driven economy. By combining strategic sectoral focus, institutional sophistication, and capital leverage, the initiative has the potential to reshape the startup ecosystem and position India as a global hub for technology and entrepreneurship. If executed effectively, it will not only bridge existing funding gaps but also lay the foundation for a new phase of economic development characterised by innovation, competitiveness, and resilience.

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The conclusion of the Unnat Krishi Mahotsav in Raisen marks more than the end of an agricultural outreach programme; it signals the emergence of a new policy framework aimed at repositioning Indian agriculture within a technologically advanced, market-linked, and sustainability-driven paradigm. The vision articulated by Nitin Gadkari and Shivraj Singh Chouhan reflects a structural shift—from subsistence-oriented farming to a diversified, value-added, and energy-integrated rural economy. This transition is aligned with India’s broader objective of building a resilient agricultural system capable of supporting both economic growth and rural prosperity.

At the heart of this transformation lies the recognition that agriculture can no longer remain confined to food production alone. India’s policymakers are increasingly viewing farmers as multi-dimensional producers contributing not only to food security but also to energy, fuel, and emerging sectors such as green hydrogen. This conceptual expansion is consistent with global trends identified by the Food and Agriculture Organization, which emphasises the role of bioenergy and circular agriculture in enhancing farm incomes while reducing environmental stress. In the Indian context, the utilisation of agricultural residues for ethanol, compressed biogas, and biofuels presents a dual opportunity: augmenting farmer income and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels.

A critical enabler of this transformation is the integration of advanced technologies into agricultural practices. The emphasis on artificial intelligence, drones, satellite-based monitoring, and nano-fertilisers reflects an attempt to modernise farming systems and improve input efficiency. Studies by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research suggest that precision agriculture technologies can reduce input costs by up to 20–30 percent while increasing yields through better resource management. The adoption of nano urea, for instance, has the potential to significantly reduce fertiliser consumption without compromising productivity, thereby addressing both economic and environmental concerns.

However, technological adoption alone is insufficient without addressing one of Indian agriculture’s most persistent vulnerabilities—water scarcity. The emphasis on decentralised water conservation, including rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge, reflects a policy approach rooted in sustainability. According to the NITI Aayog Composite Water Management Index, nearly 600 million Indians face high to extreme water stress, making efficient water use an urgent priority. The promotion of micro-irrigation techniques such as drip and sprinkler systems is therefore not merely a productivity measure but a necessity for long-term agricultural viability.

Equally important is the diversification of income sources beyond traditional crop cultivation. The focus on allied sectors such as dairy and fisheries indicates a shift towards integrated farming systems. India is already the world’s largest milk producer, with output exceeding 220 million tonnes annually, as per data from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Similarly, the fisheries sector has witnessed rapid growth, contributing significantly to exports and rural livelihoods. By integrating these sectors with crop production, farmers can mitigate risks associated with price volatility and climatic uncertainties while ensuring a more stable income stream.

The policy thrust on value addition and post-harvest infrastructure addresses another longstanding challenge—price realisation. In the absence of adequate storage, processing, and logistics facilities, farmers often face distress sales during periods of surplus production. The expansion of cold chains, pack houses, and food processing units is therefore essential to stabilise prices and enhance profitability. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has repeatedly highlighted that reducing post-harvest losses, estimated at billions of dollars annually, can significantly improve farmer incomes without requiring proportional increases in production.

The “seed-to-market” roadmap outlined during the Mahotsav represents a holistic approach to agricultural planning. By aligning crop selection with local agro-climatic conditions and linking production with processing and market access, this model seeks to create an end-to-end value chain. The development of “Beej Grams” for quality seed production, strengthening of Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), and establishment of Custom Hiring Centres reflect an institutional approach to improving productivity and reducing costs. Evidence from the Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium indicates that FPOs can enhance farmers’ bargaining power, improve access to credit, and facilitate market linkages, thereby addressing structural inefficiencies in the agricultural economy.

Infrastructure development also plays a crucial role in this transformation. The proposed Raisen Ring Road and related connectivity projects are indicative of a broader strategy to integrate rural production centres with urban markets. Improved road infrastructure reduces transportation costs, minimises post-harvest losses, and enhances market accessibility. This aligns with findings from the World Bank, which emphasise that rural connectivity is a key determinant of agricultural productivity and income growth.

Another noteworthy dimension is the institutional mechanism proposed for implementation. The creation of a dedicated task force and a national-level steering committee reflects an understanding that policy success depends on execution. India’s past experience with agricultural reforms has often been constrained by gaps between policy design and on-ground implementation. By establishing monitoring frameworks and inter-governmental coordination mechanisms, the current approach seeks to bridge this gap and ensure accountability.

The emphasis on Farmer ID and digital integration further reinforces the move towards a data-driven agricultural ecosystem. Digital identification can streamline access to government schemes, improve targeting of subsidies, and enable better tracking of outcomes. This is consistent with India’s broader digital governance model, which has already demonstrated success in sectors such as financial inclusion and direct benefit transfers.

From a macroeconomic perspective, the transformation outlined at the Mahotsav aligns with India’s ambition to double farmers’ incomes while ensuring food and nutritional security. It also supports the transition towards a more sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural system. The integration of renewable energy, efficient resource use, and diversified income streams positions agriculture as a key contributor to India’s green growth strategy.

 the policy direction emerging from the Unnat Krishi Mahotsav reflects a comprehensive and forward-looking vision for Indian agriculture. By combining technology adoption, resource conservation, diversification, and value chain development, the framework seeks to address both immediate challenges and long-term structural issues. The real test, however, will lie in effective implementation and the ability to scale these initiatives across diverse agro-climatic regions. If executed successfully, this model has the potential to transform Indian agriculture into a globally competitive, sustainable, and income-enhancing sector—one that not only feeds the nation but also fuels its economic future.

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1. Energy Security Architecture: From Vulnerability to Managed Resilience

India imports nearly 85% of its crude oil requirements, with a significant share routed through West Asia. Against this backdrop, the response led by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas demonstrates a shift from reactive crisis management to proactive energy governance.

LPG Supply Stabilisation and Demand Management

Despite global uncertainties, domestic LPG supply chains have remained robust:

• Over 52.3 lakh cylinders delivered in a single day without any reported dry-outs.
• 98% digital booking penetration, reducing physical interface vulnerabilities.
• 93% DAC-authenticated deliveries, curbing diversion and leakages.

This operational efficiency is complemented by enforcement actions:

• 2,700+ raids conducted in a single day.
• 219 LPG distributors penalised, with 56 suspensions, signalling regulatory assertiveness.

Public sector oil marketing companies such as Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum have intensified inspection regimes, reflecting a governance model anchored in compliance and deterrence.

Commercial LPG Rationalisation and Inclusion Measures

Commercial LPG allocation has been recalibrated to ~70% of pre-crisis levels, with targeted interventions such as:

• Distribution of 5 kg Free Trade LPG cylinders for migrant labourers.
• Sale of 13 lakh+ 5 kg cylinders since late March 2026.
• Dedicated inter-PSU coordination committee for distribution planning.

These measures illustrate a dual objective: maintaining macro supply equilibrium while protecting vulnerable segments.

2. Structural Transition: PNG Expansion and Gas-Based Economy

A notable feature of India’s response is its acceleration toward a gas-based energy ecosystem—aligned with its target of increasing the share of natural gas in the energy mix.

PNG and CGD Network Expansion

• 4.24 lakh new PNG connections activated since March 2026.
• 4.66 lakh additional registrations, indicating strong demand momentum.
• Over 30,000 households voluntarily surrendered LPG connections, signalling behavioural transition.

Key players such as Indraprastha Gas Limited, Mahanagar Gas Limited, GAIL, and BPCL are actively incentivising adoption.

Policy and Regulatory Enablers

The introduction of the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution Order, 2026 under the Essential Commodities framework is a critical reform. It:

• Streamlines pipeline approvals.
• Enables faster last-mile connectivity.
• Reduces bureaucratic friction in CGD expansion.

Additionally, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board has extended the National PNG Drive 2.0, reinforcing institutional continuity.

3. Fuel Diversification and Strategic Buffering

To mitigate LPG demand pressures, the government has operationalised fuel substitution strategies:

• Additional 48,000 KL kerosene allocation to states.
• Enhanced coal supply via Coal India Limited and Singareni Collieries Company Limited.
• Promotion of electric and induction-based cooking solutions.

Simultaneously, refineries are operating at high utilisation levels, maintaining adequate inventories of petrol, diesel, and LPG. The decision to mandate minimum C3/C4 output for critical sectors (pharmaceuticals, food processing, chemicals) reflects supply prioritisation for strategic industries.

4. Price Stabilisation and Fiscal Intervention

Global crude price volatility has been partially absorbed through fiscal measures:

• ₹10/litre excise duty reduction on petrol and diesel.
• Increased export levies on diesel and ATF to ensure domestic availability.

These interventions highlight a balancing act between inflation control, fiscal prudence, and energy accessibility.

5. Maritime and Logistics Continuity

Despite heightened regional risks, India’s maritime sector remains stable:

• No disruption to port operations; zero congestion reported.
• Over 2,084 Indian seafarers repatriated, facilitated by the Directorate General of Shipping.
• A 24×7 control room handling 6,000+ calls and 12,000+ emails, ensuring real-time crisis response.

This reflects strong coordination between the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and international maritime stakeholders.

6. Diaspora Protection and Mobility Management

India’s external response, led by the Ministry of External Affairs, has prioritised citizen safety:

• 8.97 lakh passengers repatriated or facilitated travel since February 28.
• Multi-country evacuation corridors established (e.g., via Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Armenia).
• Continuous engagement with diaspora networks, companies, and local authorities.

Airspace disruptions in countries like Iran, Israel, and Kuwait have been offset through adaptive routing strategies, demonstrating logistical agility.

7. Governance Model: Cooperative Federalism and Real-Time Monitoring

The crisis response is underpinned by strong Centre-State coordination:

• States empowered under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
• 24 States/UTs issuing daily press briefings to counter misinformation.
• District-level monitoring committees and control rooms operational nationwide.

Regular inter-ministerial reviews ensure policy coherence across energy, transport, and external affairs domains.

8. Strategic Assessment: From Crisis Response to Structural Reform

India’s approach reflects three deeper strategic shifts:

a. Energy Transition as Risk Mitigation

The push toward PNG, CNG, and alternative fuels is not merely environmental—it is geopolitical risk hedging.

b. Digital Governance and Leak-Proof Delivery

High digital adoption in LPG distribution enhances transparency and reduces systemic inefficiencies.

c. Integrated Supply Chain Thinking

From refineries to ports to diaspora evacuation, the response integrates multiple sectors into a unified operational framework.

India’s handling of the West Asia crisis demonstrates a mature policy architecture capable of absorbing external shocks while advancing long-term structural goals. By combining immediate stabilisation measures with systemic reforms—particularly in gas infrastructure and supply chain governance—the country is not only safeguarding current demand but also reconfiguring its energy and logistics landscape for future resilience.

The evolving situation remains fluid, but the institutional response so far indicates that India is transitioning from a position of vulnerability to one of calibrated strategic autonomy in critical sectors.

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As India marches towards the goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047, infrastructure has been placed at the heart of policy strategy. The Modi Government’s emphasis on Gati Shakti, PM Mitra Parks, the National Logistics Policy and the Make in India programme reflects a unified vision where world-class connectivity is the backbone of manufacturing growth. Within this framework, the Noida International Airport at Jewar is emerging as a flagship project that will translate policy intent into on-ground capacity. It is designed as a cargo-first, multimodal gateway embedded inside a rapidly developing industrial ecosystem along the Yamuna Expressway.

Phase 1 is engineered for 12 million passengers a year and roughly 2.49 lakh tonnes of cargo, with an 87-acre cargo hub that directly links the international cargo terminal to warehousing and logistics zones. The site sits within reach of the Western and Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridors at Dadri, the upcoming Multimodal Logistics and Transport Hub and multiple expressways. Parallel to the airport build-out, YEIDA has notified sector-specific parks in medical devices, toys, apparel, data centres, semiconductors and an international Film City four kilometres from the terminal. Together, these elements form a convergent stack for Make in India manufacturing, exports and jobs.

1) Multimodal connectivity that lowers logistics friction

The strategic advantage of Jewar Airport lies in its connectivity. Dadri, located nearby, is the northern node of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) and also connects to the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) via a branch at Khurja. This establishes a high-capacity, double-stack rail spine linking the National Capital Region with JNPT in the west and key eastern ports, making it a powerful logistics artery for time-sensitive sectors such as electronics, pharmaceuticals, automobiles and garments.

In addition to rail, the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation is building an 849-acre Multimodal Logistics Hub and a 360-acre Multimodal Transport Hub at Dadri, with an investment of over ₹4,034 crore. These facilities are projected to unlock economic potential worth ₹1.15 lakh crore and generate nearly 1,00,000 jobs. Their location at the confluence of WDFC and EDFC, adjacent to the Integrated Industrial Township, ensures seamless multimodal linkages for both imports and exports.

Road connectivity is equally robust. The airport is directly accessible from the Yamuna Expressway and will be linked to the Delhi–Mumbai Expressway through the Jewar–Faridabad spur, while also connecting to the Kundli–Ghaziabad–Palwal (KGP) expressway and other regional corridors. Plans for future metro and rapid rail links have been outlined by YEIDA to provide mass transit access, further integrating the airport with the NCR’s economic geography.

In the short term, Noida International Airport Limited has already stitched together first-mile and last-mile solutions through partnerships with bus operators and ride-hailing services. These initiatives are designed to bridge access gaps until larger transit projects come online. For manufacturers, this multimodal ecosystem translates into speed, predictability and reduced working capital locked in supply chains. By combining air cargo for high-value exports, DFC rail for bulk and containerized flows and expressways for regional trucking, Jewar Airport positions itself not as an isolated asset but as the capstone of a comprehensive logistics network.

The multimodal integration around Jewar Airport is not just an infrastructure achievement but also a policy solution to systemic bottlenecks in India’s logistics landscape. By linking the airport with the Dedicated Freight Corridors, expressways and multimodal hubs, the project operationalizes the government’s vision of reducing average logistics costs to below 10 percent of GDP. This directly benefits exporters by shortening delivery timelines, boosting reliability and enabling scale for sectors such as electronics, medical devices and textiles. More importantly, it reflects the synergy of national flagship programmes, Bharatmala, Sagarmala and PM Gati Shakti, in converging towards a unified logistics grid that underpins India’s industrial competitiveness and supports sustained economic growth.

2) Sector parks that translate connectivity into clusters

YEIDA has envisioned Jewar not only as an airport project but as the nucleus of a larger industrial ecosystem. Around the airport, land is being designated and allotted for sector-specific parks that directly benefit from proximity to an international cargo gateway and the logistics capacity of the DFC-Dadri district. This clustering ensures that industries can operate with export-grade logistics literally at the factory gate, sharply reducing costs and lead times.

One of the most significant projects is the Medical Devices Park in Sector 28, spread over nearly 350 acres. The park is designed with specialized infrastructure such as a gamma radiation sterilization unit, enabling indigenous production of disposables, implants, diagnostics and capital equipment. Close to this, YEIDA has earmarked a Semiconductor and Electronics Manufacturing Cluster in Sector 10, which gained momentum in 2025 when the Union Cabinet approved an HCL–Foxconn facility near Jewar. The plant is expected to produce 36 million display driver ICs every month and create around 2,000 direct jobs on its 48-acre campus, anchoring an upstream and downstream electronics corridor.

To support labour-intensive industries, YEIDA has established a Toy Park in Sector 33, where over 130 to 140 plots have been allotted and possession handed over to more than 100 units. As production lines begin operations, the park is projected to create several thousand direct jobs. In parallel, Apparel, MSME and Handicraft Parks in Sector 29 are being developed as complementary light-manufacturing clusters. These units will leverage air cargo uplift for time-sensitive fashion exports and DFC rail routes for nationwide distribution, creating a competitive ecosystem for small and medium enterprises.

The industrial blueprint also accounts for the digital economy. The Data Center Park in Sector 28, spearheaded by Yotta Infrastructure, plans to build a hyperscale facility with up to 30,000 racks and between 160 to 250 MW of IT power. This facility will power AI-driven applications, design workloads and cloud-based services critical for electronics, med-tech and automotive players in the region. Adding a creative dimension, the International Film City in Sector 21 is emerging as a 1,000-acre integrated media ecosystem located just four kilometres from the terminal. With a proposed pod-taxi link to the airport, the Film City is designed to attract global-scale productions, catalyze AVGC (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics), set design, equipment rentals and post-production services, creating an entirely new industry cluster.

Taken together, these sectoral parks directly advance India’s policy priorities under Make in India, Digital India and the National Industrial Corridor Programme. They solve key gaps that have historically constrained Indian manufacturing, lack of cluster-based infrastructure, weak backward-forward linkages and limited access to global markets. By co-locating industry-specific ecosystems around a world-class logistics hub, Jewar enables competitive manufacturing at scale, drives value-chain integration and expands high-quality employment. This is precisely the model envisaged in India’s Atmanirbhar Bharat framework as infrastructure that empowers industry, reduces import dependence, accelerates exports and transforms policy ambition into tangible economic growth.

3) A ready electronics base to scale Make in India

The Jewar airport is not being built in isolation but is rising within a region that already serves as one of India’s strongest electronics manufacturing bases. Uttar Pradesh has emerged as a leading hub, accounting for nearly 55 percent of the country’s mobile phone production and about 15 percent of electronics exports. Much of this strength comes from the established SEZs and EMCs in Noida and Greater Noida, which house both global majors and domestic manufacturers.

Adding further depth to this ecosystem, Samsung’s Greater Noida complex has expanded its portfolio to include local production of laptops, marking a significant step toward diversifying India’s electronics output. This clustering of electronics manufacturing means that, as Jewar goes live with international belly-hold and freighter capacity coupled with the DFC hand-off at Dadri, export-oriented EMS firms will gain a decisive edge. They will be able to move higher up the value chain, delivering to global customers with much shorter order-to-delivery cycles than was previously possible.

4) How the pieces fit together: a supply-chain “marvel”

The larger advantage of the Jewar ecosystem is the way in which its pieces interlock into a seamless supply chain. On the logistics front, the AISATS cargo hub’s on-terminal link to integrated warehousing eliminates shuttle inefficiencies, creating speed-to-market for manufacturers. In combination with the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor and the Dadri Multi-Modal Logistics Hub, industries can stage, stuff and ship cargo via the most efficient mode, whether that means high-value medical devices by air or bulk components by rail.

At the same time, cluster economics amplify productivity. Sector-specific parks are reducing search and coordination costs by co-locating device sterilization facilities, testing centers, design houses, toolrooms and logistics services. This supports just-in-time operations and faster new product introduction cycles. Medical devices, semiconductors, toys, apparel and data center workloads mutually reinforce one another through shared suppliers, specialized skills and an integrated value chain.

These industrial clusters are also tightly aligned with national and state policy priorities. They build directly on initiatives such as Make in India, the India Semiconductor Mission and Uttar Pradesh’s dedicated electronics and industrial frameworks. Capital investment flows are already visible, as highlighted by the HCL–Foxconn approval for a major semiconductor facility and YEIDA’s steady pace of plot allotments across sectors.

The human capital dimension is equally significant. The Dadri Multi-Modal Logistics Hub alone is projected to generate around one lakh direct jobs, with thousands more expected across YEIDA parks and airport-linked operations. The semiconductor OSAT and display-driver line is slated to employ about 2,000 people directly, while Toy Park units are projected to add several thousand more once production lines commence.

Jewar is not just an airport project. It is a logistics operating system wired into freight corridors, expressways and a purpose-built set of industrial parks. With a cargo hub that is designed for rapid hand-offs, a rail-first hinterland at Dadri and sector clusters that solve for sterilization, testing, design and data, the YEIDA region is positioned to become a genuine supply-chain “marvel.” For Make in India, this is the kind of dense, connected industrial ecosystem that converts policy intent into export orders, capex into compounding clusters and infrastructure into jobs. Most importantly, Jewar is the catalytic platform that can elevate India from being a global assembly base to becoming a true manufacturing powerhouse, where competitiveness is not incidental but designed into the very architecture of the region.

Sources

1. Jacobs Engineering – Project brief on Noida International Airport Phase 1 capacity and design.
2. AISATS & The Times of India – Coverage of AISATS cargo terminal, warehousing integration and Phase 1 cargo tonnage.
3. Wikipedia – Overview of Noida International Airport, Zurich Airport AG’s role and phase-wise development plans.
4. MagicBricks – Industry summary of airport phases, developer consortium and commissioning timeline.
5. DFCCIL – Corporate plan detailing WDFC alignment, Dadri multimodal node and integration with Jewar airport.
6. YEIDA – Official notes on connectivity projects including RRTS, metro extension and freight connectors.
7. NICDC – Project details of the Dadri Multimodal Logistics Hub (MMLH), including acreage, investment and job estimates.
8. YEIDA – Official pages on Medical Devices Park, Film City and industrial parks.
9. Health ET – Report on gamma sterilization infrastructure for medical device manufacturing.
10. The Times of India – Report on Union Cabinet approval for HCL–Foxconn semiconductor and display driver IC facility near Jewar.
11. Indiatimes – Analysis of Uttar Pradesh’s contribution to mobile phone production and electronics exports.
12. ET Manufacturing – Report on UP’s electronics export base and industry scaling.
13. The Tribune – Update on Samsung’s Greater Noida expansion into laptops.
14. The Times of India – Coverage of Toy Park plot allotments and progress.
15. Millennium Post – Report on Toy Park employment potential and MSME ecosystem impact.
16. The Times of India – Updates on Uber and bus operator partnerships for last-mile connectivity.
17. YEIDA – Plans for infra-bond financing of RRTS and freight connector projects.

Dr. Shivesh Pratap

BTech(E&C), MBA(HR), PhD(h.c.), IIM Calcutta Alumnus

Sr. Fellow, Syama Prasad Mookerjee Research Foundation, New Delhi

Convenor, Vision Viksit Bharat Policy & Research

Mob: 8750091725, Mail: shiveshemail@gmail.com

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माओवादी आतंक का सबसे बड़ा दंश अगर किसी ने झेला तो वो छत्तीसगढ़ रहा। लेकिन 31 मार्च 2026 की तारीख़ — नक्सलवाद के खात्मे के तौर पर दर्ज हो गई। छत्तीसगढ़ का बस्तर जहां कभी गोलियां और निर्दोषों की चीखें गूंजती थीं। अब वहां शांति, प्रगति और लोकतंत्र की नई किरणें चमकती हुई दिखाई दे रही हैं।छत्तीसगढ़ से नक्सलवाद के समाप्त होने में केंद्र सरकार, केंद्रीय गृहमंत्री अमित शाह, छत्तीसगढ़ के मुख्यमंत्री विष्णु देव साय और गृहमंत्री विजय शर्मा की महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका है। डबल इंजन की सरकार के क्रांतिकारी निर्णयों के चलते ही माओवादी आतंक के ताबूत में अंतिम कील ठोंकी जा सकी। राजनीतिक नेतृत्व की सुस्पष्टता,

लक्ष्य के लिए समर्पण और जवानों की प्रतिबद्धता, निष्ठा ने नए युग का शुभारंभ किया है। छत्तीसगढ़ का नक्सलवाद से मुक्त होना लोकतंत्र के सूर्योदय जैसा है।

केंद्रीय गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने 30 मार्च2026 को लोकसभा में नक्सल उन्मूलन से जुड़े  महत्वपूर्ण तथ्यों की ओर ध्यानाकर्षित किया। उन तमाम आरोपों के सिलसिलेवार तरीके से जवाब दिए। जो माओवादियों के रहनुमाओं द्वारा लगाए जाते हैं। साथ ही गृहमंत्री शाह ने ऐसे-ऐसे तथ्य देश के सामने रखे। जो हर किसी को जानना चाहिए।शाह के मुताबिक — “साल 2024, 2025 और 2026 का संयुक्त आंकड़ा इस प्रकार है — 4,839 नक्सलियों ने सरेंडर किया, 2,218 जेल गए और 706 नक्सलियों को मुठभेड़ में मार गिराया गया, जो दूसरों को बंधक बनाकर सरेंडर होने ही नहीं देते थे। यही शासन का अप्रोच होना चाहिए, जो वार्ता करना चाहता है, उसके साथ संवाद; और जो हमारे जवानों, किसानों, आदिवासियों और बच्चों पर गोली चलाता है, उसका जवाब गोली से देना चाहिए। यही शासन का नियम और यही शासन का मुद्दा है।”

वैसे हथियारबंद नक्सलवाद तो ख़त्म हो गया और जहां भी पनपता दिखाई देगा, सुरक्षाबल वहीं ठिकाने लगा देंगे। लेकिन ‘अर्बन नक्सल’ का ख़तरा अब भी मौजूद है। केंद्रीय गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने लोकसभा में 30 मार्च 2026 को जिन तथ्यों की ओर ध्यान दिलाया। उन पर चर्चा करना अत्यन्त आवश्यक है। वस्तुत: अर्बन नक्सल और हथियार बंद नक्सलियों में कोई विशेष अंतर नहीं है। अंतर सिर्फ़ इतना है कि—हथियारबंद माओवादी — हथियार से लोगों की हत्या करते थे।  अर्बन नक्सली — अपने एसी केबिनों, यूनिवर्सिटीज, एनजीओ, एक्टिविस्ट, कलम घिस्सू, चीखती-चिल्लाती आवाज़ों, नाटक मंडलियों, किताबों की शक्ल में — रक्तपात का प्रोपेगैंडा फैलाते हैं। रक्तपात के लिए हथियारबंद माओवादियों को तैयार करते हैं। जब हथियार बंद माओवादी कमजोर पड़ते हैं, तो अर्बन नक्सली मदद भेजते हैं। जब अर्बन नक्सली कमज़ोर पड़ते हैं तो हथियार बंद माओवादी मदद के लिए आगे आते हैं। ये सिलसिला 70 के दशक से चलता आ रहा है। देश से हथियारबंद नक्सलवाद के ख़त्म होने के बाद अर्बन नक्सली नई रणनीति पर जुट गए होंगे। ऐसे में उस पूरे माड्यूल को समझना और तथ्यों को सार्वजनिक प्रकाश में लाना समय की मांग है।

अर्बन नक्सली कैसे काम करते हैं? उसे ऐसे समझें कि —  जब से मोदी सरकार ने नक्सलवाद को ख़त्म करने की 31 मार्च 2026 की डेडलाइन दे दी थी। उसके बाद से लगातार —माओवादी आतंकियों के पक्ष में नैरेटिव तैयार किया जा रहा था। माओवादियों के ख़िलाफ़ की जाने वाली कार्रवाइयों को ग़लत बताया जा रहा था। बातचीत न करने के आरोप लगाए जा रहे थे।

ऐसे में गृहमंत्री अमित शाह सदन में जब चर्चा करने आए तो वो फैक्टशीट के साथ आए। उन्होंने इसी संदर्भ में कहा —“मैंने छह दिनों में ‘अर्बन नक्सलस’ के लगभग 2,000 आर्टिकल निकाले हैं, सभी इनके समर्थक बुद्धिजीवियों के लिखे हुए। इनके सारे आर्टिकल यही कहते हैं कि हथियार उठाकर घूम रहे माओवादियों के साथ चर्चा करो, ये अन्याय के खिलाफ लड़ रहे हैं, इन्हें मारना नहीं चाहिए, उनके प्रति सहानुभूति होनी चाहिए। लेकिन कोई भी आर्टिकल, 8 साल के अबोध बच्चे के लिए नहीं है, जिसे उठाकर हथियार पकड़ा दिया गया। कोई भी आर्टिकल उस किसान के लिए नहीं है, जिसका पैर खेत में जाते हुए उड़ गया और जो आज जीवनभर दिव्यांग है। 5,000 से ज़्यादा सिक्योरिटी फोर्सेस शहीद हुए, उनकी विधवाओं के लिए एक भी आर्टिकल नहीं है, उनके अनाथ बच्चों के लिए कोई लेख नहीं है। उनकी मानवता केवल संविधान तोड़कर हथियार उठाने वालों के लिए है?”

बात केवल इतनी ही नहीं है।जब साल 2005 में माओवादी आतंक के ख़िलाफ़ जन आंदोलन खड़ा हुआ। बस्तर टाइगर के नाम से सुप्रसिद्ध राजनेता महेंद्र कर्मा इसके योजनाकार थे।‌

‘सलवा जूडूम’ के ज़रिए स्थानीय जनजातीय युवाओं को SPO बनाया गया। उन्हें माओवादियों से लड़ने के लिए प्रशिक्षण और शस्त्र दिए गए। इसके चलते माओवादी आतंक पर नकेल कसनी शुरू हो गई थी। लेकिन अर्बन नक्सलियों को ये पहल रास नहीं आई। उसके बाद ‘सलवा जुडूम’ को वापस लेने के लिए एक सुनियोजित रणनीति शुरू हुई। 5 जुलाई 2011 को सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने फैसला सुनाया।  ‘नन्दिनी सुन्दर और अन्य’ द्वारा दायर विवाद पर जस्टिस सुदर्शन रेड्डी की अध्यक्षता वाली पीठ ने यह आदेश दिया कि नक्सलियों के खिलाफ राज्य की लड़ाई गैर-कानूनी है। इसके साथ ही सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने तुरंत सलवा जुडूम से जुड़े लोगों से हथियार वापस लेने का आदेश जारी किया।

किंतु इसका परिणाम क्या हुआ? सलवा जुडूम बैन होने से  माओवादी आतंकियों को एक कवच मिला।  सलवा जुडूम के SPO ‘कोया कमांडोज’ से उनके हथियार वापस ले लिए गए। इस बीच माओवादियों ने चुन-चुनकर उन लोगों की हत्याएं की। जो सलवा जुडूम से जुड़े हुए थे‌।मई 2013 में सुकमा-जगदलपुर मार्ग से गुज़र रहे महेंद्र कर्मा के काफिले पर — झीरम घाटी में घात लगाए नक्सलियों ने हमला कर दिया। महेंद्र कर्मा समेत 30 से अधिक नेता और सुरक्षा जवानों को माओवादियों ने मौत के घाट उतार दिया। इस हमले का भी मास्टरमाइंड वही ‘माडवी हिड़मा’ था जिसे अर्बन नक्सली ‘हीरो’ की तरह ग्लैमराइज कर रहे हैं। जबकि ‘माडवी हिड़मा’ को

दुर्दांत अपराधी बनाने के पीछे अर्बन नक्सली ही थे। जिन्होंने हिड़मा के ज़रिए — रक्तपात किया। निर्दोषों का ख़ून बहाया। वो हिड़मा जो अपनी मां, बाप, घर-परिवार, गांव और अपने जनजातीय समाज का सगा नहीं हुआ। वो हिड़मा जिसने सैकड़ों निर्दोष लोगों की बर्बरतापूर्ण ढंग से हत्या की। अब , अर्बन नक्सली हीरो बनाने पर जुटे हैं। ये दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण है।  तथ्य ये भी है कि—महेंद्र कर्मा की नक्सलियों ने इसीलिए हत्या की, क्योंकि उन्होंने ‘सलवा जूडूम’ की शुरुआत की थी। उन्होंने कांग्रेस की पार्टी लाइन से  हटकर माओवादी आतंकवाद के ख़िलाफ़ मोर्चा लिया था।

अब, सलवा जुडूम को बैन करवाने से जुड़े  दो किरदारों की बात करते हैं जिनका गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने संसद में ज़िक्र किया। इन दोनों का कांग्रेस से कैसे कनेक्शन जुड़ता है? इस पर भी चर्चा करेंगे। पहली हैं नंदिनी सुंदर और दूसरे हैं जस्टिस सुदर्शन रेड्डी। नंदिनी सुंदर, डीयू की प्रोफेसर हैं जिन पर माओवादियों का साथ देने के आरोप लगते रहे हैं। वहीं उनके ख़िलाफ़ साल 2016 में एक आदिवासी की हत्या का मुक़दमा दर्ज हुआ था। दरअसल, बस्तर क्षेत्र के सुकमा जिले के नामा गांव में ग्रामीण शामनाथ बघेल की हत्या के आरोप में पुलिस ने मृतक की पत्नी की लिखित शिकायत पर FIR दर्ज की थी। उस समय दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय की प्रोफेसर नंदिनी सुंदर , जेएनयू की प्रोफेसर अर्चना प्रसाद, विनीत तिवारी और  छतीसगढ़ में मार्क्‍सवादी कम्युनिस्ट पार्टी के राज्य सचिव संजय पराते  और अन्य लोगों के खिलाफ मामला दर्ज किया गया था। हालांकि 2018 में छत्तीसगढ़ में कांग्रेस की सरकार आई। साल 2019 में भूपेश सरकार ने नंदिनी सुंदर के ख़िलाफ़ दर्ज केस वापस ले लिया था। दूसरे हैं जस्टिस सुदर्शन रेड्डी जिन्होंने ‘सलवा जुडूम’ को असंवैधानिक बताकर बैन किया था। वो उपराष्ट्रपति उपचुनाव 2025 में कांग्रेस और इंडी गठबंधन के प्रत्याशी बने।

इसी आधार पर गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने लोकसभा में तीखा हमला बोलते हुए कहा था कि —“जस्टिस सुदर्शन रेड्डी विपक्ष का उपराष्ट्रपति पद का प्रत्याशी बने, यह स्पष्ट करता है कि कांग्रेस पार्टी का कहना ‘हमारा क्या लेना-देना’ सही नहीं है। हमारे न्यायतंत्र में न्यायधीश को तटस्थ माना जाता है, लेकिन यदि कोई न्यायधीश अपनी व्यक्तिगत विचारधारा को संवैधानिक पोशाक में बदलकर आदेश जारी करता है और इसके कारण हजारों निर्दोष आदिवासियों की जान जाती है, तो मैं इस न्यायनिर्णय की घोर निंदा होनी चाहिए। जिन लोगों ने इन्हें वोट दिया और प्रत्याशी बनाया, उन्हें यह समझना चाहिए कि विचारधारा जनता के भले से ऊपर नहीं हो सकती। विचारधारा कभी भोले-भाले आदिवासियों की सुरक्षा से ऊपर नहीं हो सकती। विचारधारा जनता के कल्याण से ऊपर नहीं हो सकती।”

केंद्रीय गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने सदन में जिस तरह से कांग्रेस पर नक्सलियों को संरक्षण देने के आरोप लगाए।वो झकझोर कर रख देने वाले हैं।

ऐसे में सवाल उठते हैं कि— क्या ‘सलवा जुडूम’ बैन, नंदिनी सुंदर, जस्टिस बी सुदर्शन रेड्डी  और कांग्रेस का कनेक्शन केवल एक संयोग है या सुनियोजित तंत्र?

इसके अतिरिक्त भी  गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने मनमोहन सरकार के नेतृत्व वाली यूपीए सरकार की सबसे पॉवरफुल काउंसिल NAC के बारे में भी तीखे प्रहार किए। सोनिया गांधी की अध्यक्षता वाली NAC में नक्सलवाद माओवाद से जुड़े लोगों की भूमिका पर भी पर्याप्त प्रकाश डाला। उन्होंने इसे ‘अर्बन नक्सल’ इकोसिस्टम से जोड़ा। गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने कहा —“1970 से नक्सली आतंक क्यों चला, इसका मूल समझना आवश्यक है। जब मनमोहन सिंह जी की सरकार बनी, तब एक NAC यानी नेशनल एडवाइजरी काउंसिल बनाई गई। यह एक्स्ट्रा कॉन्स्टिट्यूशनल फोरम था, देश की नीति और कानून बनाने वाला। इस फोरम में सोनिया गांधी अध्यक्ष थीं, हर्ष मंदर इसके सदस्य थे, उनके एनजीओ ‘अमन वेदिका’ ने शीर्ष नक्सली नेता की पत्नी को जिम्मेदारी दी। रिकॉर्ड है कि वही नक्सलियों में शामिल थी जिन्होंने अपहरण किए थे।  इस NAC ने देश की नीति निर्धारण की, रामदयाल मुंडा कहते थे कि— नक्सल ऑपरेशन ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा कठोर है। प्रच्छन्न समर्थन ने नक्सलियों की हिम्मत बढ़ाई। शबनम हाशमी, राम पुनियानी, उषा रामनाथन, एनसी सक्सेना, जीन ड्रेज़, फराह नकवी और विनायक सेन जैसे लोग—2010 में अदालत द्वारा दोषी पाए गए—फिर भी महत्वपूर्ण पदों पर रहे। जयराम रमेश ने महेश राउत, जो नक्सली था, उसकी रिहाई के लिए तत्कालीन कांग्रेस मुख्यमंत्री को पत्र लिखा।”

उपर्युक्त तथ्य डराने वाले हैं। ये तथ्य ये बताते हैं कि कैसे दशकों तक कांग्रेस और माओवादियों के गठबंधन के चलते देश हिंसा झेलता रहा। छत्तीसगढ़ के बस्तर समेत देश के कई राज्यों में नक्सलवाद का रक्त चरित्र देखने को मिला। कैसे माओवादी आतंकी- कांग्रेस के संरक्षण में आतंक मचाते रहे। देश के संविधान और कानून से ऊपर उठकर नक्सलियों ने पूरे जनजीवन को त्रासदी में बदल दिया था।‌

गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने 30 मार्च 2026 को संसद में प्रधानमंत्री इंदिरा गांधी से लेकर अब तक – ‘माओवाद, अर्बन नक्सल, कांग्रेस’ के अंतर्संबंधों को लेकर ही बातें नहीं रखी। बल्कि वर्तमान लोकसभा में नेता प्रतिपक्ष राहुल गांधी को लेकर भी चौंकाने वाले खुलासे किए। गृहमंत्री अमित शाह ने सीधा आरोप लगाते हुए कहा कि — “जब सर्वोच्च सत्ता के केंद्र में नक्सल समर्थक बैठें, तो नक्सलियों का हौसला कैसे टूटेगा? यह कांग्रेस पार्टी ने किया था, यह इतिहास है। राहुल गांधी के राजनीतिक करियर में कई बार नक्सलियों और उनके हमदर्दों के साथ देखा गया। भारत जोड़ो यात्रा में कई नक्सल फ्रंटल संगठन शामिल थे। राहुल गांधी ने 2010 में ओडिशा में लाडो सिकोका के साथ मंच साझा किया, 2018 में हैदराबाद में गुम्माडी विट्ठल राव उर्फ ‘गद्दार’ से मुलाकात की। 2025 में कोऑर्डिनेशन कमेटी ऑफ पीस के साथ मुलाकात हुई। हिडमा, जिसने 172 जवानों को मारा, वो जब मारा गया तो इंडिया गेट पर नारे लगे कि ‘कितने हिड़मा मारोगे, हर घर से निकलेंगे हिडमा’।— यह वीडियो राहुल गांधी ने खुद ट्वीट किया। वर्ष 2010 से मार्च 2026 तक नक्सलवाद का समर्थन जारी रहा, 20,000 लोगों की हत्या का दोषी अगर कोई एक है, तो कांग्रेस और उनकी वामपंथी विचारधारा वाली पार्टी है। नक्सलियों के बीच रहकर ये पार्टी और उनके नेता स्वयं नक्सलवादी बन गए।”

समेकित तौर पर कहा जाए तो अमित शाह ने नक्सलवाद के खात्मे को लेकर अपने संबोधन में जिन तथ्यों का उल्लेख किया। वो एक ओर हथियार बंद माओवादी आतंक पर निर्णायक जीत प्रकट करते हैं। दूसरी ओर अर्बन नक्सलियों के गंभीर ख़तरों को भी देश के सामने लाते हैं। लेकिन शाह ने इस बात पर भी ज़ोर दिया है कि अर्बन नक्सली भी बख़्शे नहीं जाएंगे। अगर देश और समाज में हिंसा, रक्तपात, संघर्ष के विषैले नाग निकलेंगे तो फन सहित कुचल दिए जाएंगे। क्योंकि ये देश संविधान, कानून और राष्ट्रीयता के भाव से चलता है। जो भी देश और समाज को उपद्रकवारी संघर्ष में झोंकेगा उसका हश्र— वही होगा जो माओवादी आतंक का हुआ है। लेकिन

एक व्यक्ति और समाज के नाते हम सभी की ये जिम्मेदारी बनती है कि—हम भी अपने आस-पास ऐसे माड्यूल की पहचान करें। संविधान सम्मत ढंग से उनका प्रतिकार करें।

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जेवर एयरपोर्ट की अहम विशेषताएं – जेवर एयरपोर्ट एशिया का सबसे बड़ा एयरपोर्ट होगा तथा प्रथम चरण में ही यह 1.2 करोड़ यात्रियों को एक रन वे से सेवा प्रदान करने की क्षमता रखता है। यह देश का पहला ग्रीनफील्ड एयरपोर्ट होगा जो सौर ऊर्जा का उपयोग करेगा और कार्बन उत्सर्जन को कम करेगा। इस एयरपोर्ट में आगामी चरणों में 5 रन वे का निर्माण होने के बाद यात्री क्षमता बढ़कर 22.5 करोड़ यात्री प्रतिवर्ष हो जाएगी। यह एयरपोर्ट पूरी तरह से डिजी यात्रा ऐप के माध्यम से चलेगा।
एयरपोर्ट में आइएलएस कैट -3 सिस्टम है जिससे घने कोहरे में भी विमान आसानी से उतर सकेंगे। इस एयरपोर्ट में अत्याधिुनक तकनीक का उपयोग किया गया है जिसमें यात्रियों के लिए डिजीलाकर आधारित बायोमैट्रिक चेक इन फेस स्कैन से प्रवेश और एआई आधारित सुरक्षा होगी। यहां का रनवे 3900 मीटर लंबा रन वे होगा जो बड़े विमानों का संचालन कर सकेगा। यह यमुना एक्सप्रेस वे से सीधा जुड़ा है और इसे मेट्रो रेल और प्रस्तावित रैपिड रेल से जोड़ने की योजना है। यहाँ यात्रियों के लिए प्रवेश से लेकर बोर्डिंग गेट तक पहुंचने की प्रक्रिया बहुत तेज होगी जो लगभग 20 मिनट में पूरी हो सकती है। यहां पर 30 एकड़ में कार्गो टर्मिनल का भी निर्माण किया गया है जिस पर 800 करोड़ की लागत आई है तथा 48 चेक इन प्वाइंट बनाए गए हैं। यहां की मल्टीमाइल कार्गो सुविधा की क्षमता आरम्भ में 2.5लाख मीटिक टन माल की ढुलाई की है जिसे बढ़ाकर 18 लाख मीट्रिक टन किया जा सकता है। यहां पर 57 एकड़ में 700 करोड़ की लागत से वेयर हाउस एवं लॉजिस्टिक सुविधा विकसित की गई है। इस एयरपोर्ट के प्रथम चरण के निर्माण में 11200 करोड़ की लागत आई है।

इस एयरपोर्ट के निर्माण व संचालन के बाद दिल्ली- एनसीआर, पश्चिमी उत्तर प्रदेश, हरियाणा, मध्य प्रदेश (ग्वालियर – मुरैना), राजस्थान ( धौलपर -भरतपुर) के हिस्सों को मिलाकर करीब सात करोड़ आबादी को सीधा लाभ मिलने जा रहा है। इस एयरपोर्ट के कारण जेवर एयरोट्रोपोलिस सिटी के रूप में चमकेगा। गौतमबुद्ध नगर और आसापास के जिलों के बीच क्षेत्रीय जुड़ाव और विकास होगा। इनके उत्पाद और सेवाओ के समक्ष आने वाली चुनौतियां भी कम होंगी। यह एयरपोर्ट पूर्ण हो जाने के बाद शहर में तमाम होटल व कार्यालय, शापिंग मॉल, लॉजिस्टिक हब आदि का निर्माण भी तीव्र गति से होने जा रहा है। शहर भर में अगली पीढ़ी वाली सुविधाएं विकसित होंगी।
यह एयरपोर्ट केवल रनवे नहीं प्रदेश की अर्थव्यवस्था को नई ऊंचाई देने का आधार बनेगा। यह एयरपोर्ट प्रदेश के उज्जवल भविष्य का आधार बनेगा क्योंकि यह उत्तर भारत के विदेश व्यापार व औद्योगिक विकास को नई ऊंचाई तक पहुंचाते हुए व्यापाक रोजगार का भी सृजन करेगा। यह एयरपोर्ट पश्चिमी यूपी के किसानों, छोटे और लघु उद्योगों युवाओं के लिए भी नए अवसर लेकर आने वाला है।

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आज, जब हम राष्ट्रीयस्वयं संघ की 100 वर्षों की इस यात्रा को देखते हैं, तो यह भी स्पष्ट होता है कि समाज में जिस परिवर्तन के लिए संघ के स्वयंसेवक सक्रिय रहे हैं वह अब दिखाई देने लगा है। हिंदुत्व और इसकी परम्पराओं पर लोगों का विश्वास बढ़ा है। समाज के अनेक लोग इस तथ्य को स्वीकार कर रहे हैं और इसका अनुभव भी कर रहे हैं। हिंदुत्व की इस जागृति के कारण लोग अब हिंदू होने में गर्व का अनुभव कर रहे हैं। एक समय था जब सार्वजनिक जीवन में हिंदू समाज की कमियों को ही उजागर किया जाता था, जिससे अनेक लोग हिंदुत्व की अच्छाईयों को पहचान नहीं पाए, किंतु अब स्थिति बदल रही है। लोग अपने पूर्वजों के धर्म और परम्पराओं को महत्व देने लगे हैं। वे अपने बच्चों के नामकरण से लेकर विवाह पद्धति तक में हिंदू संस्कारों का समावेश कर रहे हैं। घर की परम्पराओं को आदरपूर्वक अपनाया जा रहा है।

उक्त वर्णित सम्पूर्ण प्रक्रिया का उद्देश्य है – एक सच्चरित्र, प्रामाणिक और संस्कारवान पीढ़ी का निर्माण करना। ऐसी पीढ़ी समाज का वातावरण सुधार कर घर और समाज में सुख शांति स्थापित कर सकती है। इसलिए, इन मूल्यों और संस्कारों को महत्व देने और उन्हें अपने जीवन में उतारने के प्रयास आज घर घर में होने लगा हैं। लोग अब ऐसे सभी मंचों और माध्यमों से जुड़ने के लिए प्रयत्नशील हैं जो इस दिशा में मार्गदर्शन प्रदान करते हैं। संघ को भी लोग इस दृष्टि से एक महत्वपूर्ण माध्यम मानने लगे हैं और विश्वासपूर्वक संघ से जुड़ने का उत्साह दिखा रहे हैं। जैसे जैसे हिंदुत्व पर विश्वास बढ़ रहा है, वैसे वैसे भारत के प्रति श्रद्धा और विश्वास, व्यापक और गहरा हो रहा है। संघ का मानना है कि “वसुधैव कुटुंबकम्” के आदर्श पर चलकर भारत न केवल अपने समाज को सशक्त करेगा, बल्कि पूरी दुनिया को शांति, सद्भाव और सहयोग का संदेश देकर विश्वगुरु की भूमिका निभाएगा। यह सब भारतीय समाज में परिवर्तन लाकर ही फलिभूत हो सकता है। संघ द्वारा अपनी स्थापना के समय लिए गए संकल्पों को शीघ्र ही पूर्ण करने के उद्देश्य से अपने इस शताब्दी वर्ष में कुछ विशेष कार्यक्रमों के माध्यम से भारतीय समाज को (1) अपने नागरिक कर्तव्यों के प्रति सजग करने, (2) पर्यावरण के प्रति सचेत करने, (3) नागरिकों में स्व के भाव को जगाने एवं स्वदेशी उत्पादों के उपयोग को बढ़ावा देने, (4) कुटुम्ब प्रबोधन के माध्यम से पारिवारिक भावना जागृत करने एवं (5) समाज में समरसता के भाव को सुदृद्ध करने के लिए गम्भीर प्रयास किए जा रहे हैं। इस कार्यक्रम को “पंच परिवर्तन” का नाम दिया गया है और इसका आह्वान परम पूजनीय सर संघचालक श्री मोहन जी भागवत द्वारा किया गया है ताकि अनुशासन एवं देशभक्ति से ओतप्रोत युवा वर्ग अनुशासित होकर अपने देश को आगे बढ़ाने की दिशा में कार्य करे। इस पंच परिवर्तन कार्यक्रम को सुचारू रूप से लागू कर समाज में बड़ा परिवर्तन लाया जा सकता है।

व्यवहार में पंच परिवर्तन को समाज में किस प्रकार लागू करना है इस हेतु हम समस्त भारतीय नागरिकों को मिलकर प्रयास करने होंगे, क्योंकि पंच परिवर्तन केवल चिंतन, मनन अथवा बहस का विषय नहीं है बल्कि इस हमें अपने व्यवहार में उतारने की आवश्यकता है। उक्त पांचों आचरणात्मक बातों का समाज में होना सभी चाहते हैं, अतः छोटी-छोटी बातों से प्रारंभ कर उनके अभ्यास के द्वारा इस आचरण को अपने स्वभाव में लाने का सतत प्रयास अवश्य करना होगा। जैसे, समाज के आचरण में, उच्चारण में संपूर्ण समाज और देश के प्रति अपनत्व की भावना प्रकट हो, प्रत्येक घर में सप्ताह में कम से कम एक बार पूजा या धार्मिक आयोजन हो एवं अपने परिवार के बच्चों के साथ बैठकर महापुरुषों के सम्बंध में सप्ताह में कम से कम एक घंटे चर्चा हो, परिवार के सभी सदस्यों में नित्य मंगल संवाद, संस्कारित व्यवहार व संवेदनशीलता बनी रहे, बढ़ती रहे व उनके द्वारा समाज की सेवा होती रहे, आदि बातों का ध्यान रखकर कुटुंब प्रबोधन जैसे विषय को आगे बढ़ाया जा सकता है।

मंदिर, पानी, श्मशान के सम्बंध में कहीं भेदभाव बाकी है, तो वह शीघ्र ही समाप्त होना चाहिए। हम लोग अपने परिवार सहित त्यौहारों के समय अनुसूचित जाति के बंधुओं के घर जाएं और उनके साथ चाय पान करें। साथ ही, हम अनुसूचित जाति के बंधुओं को सपरिवार अपने परिवार में बुलाकर सम्मान प्रदान करें। कुल मिलाकर समस्त समाज एक दूसरे के त्यौहारों में शामिल हों ताकि आपस में भाई चारा बढ़े एवं देश में सामाजिक समरसता स्थापित हो सके।

सृष्टि के साथ संबंधों का आचरण अपने घर से पानी बचाकर, प्लास्टिक हटाकर व घर आंगन में तथा आसपास हरियाली बढ़ाकर हो सकता है। अपने घरों में जल का कोई अपव्यय नहीं हो रहा है एवं अपने परिवार में हरियाली की चिंता की जा रही है। अपने घर में, रिश्तेदारी में, मित्रों के यहां सिंगल यूज प्लास्टिक का उपयोग न करने का आग्रह किया जा रहा है आदि बातों पर ध्यान देकर देश में पर्यावरण को सुधारा जा सकता है।

स्वदेशी के आचरण से स्व-निर्भरता व स्वावलंबन बढ़ता है। फिजूलखर्ची बंद होनी चाहिए, देश का रोजगार बढ़े व देश का पैसा देश में ही काम आए, इस बात का ध्यान देश के समस्त नागरिकों को रखना चाहिए। इसीलिए कहा जा रहा है कि स्वदेशी का आचरण भी घर से ही प्रारंभ होना चाहिए। समस्त नागरिकों के घर में स्वदेशी उत्पाद ही उपयोग होने चाहिए।

देश में कानून व्यवस्था व नागरिकता के नियमों का भरपूर पालन होना चाहिए तथा समाज में परस्पर सद्भाव और सहयोग की प्रवृत्ति सर्वत्र व्याप्त होनी चाहिए। इन्हें हमारे नागरिक कर्तव्यों के रूप में देखा जाना चाहिए। समाज में व्याप्त कुरीतियों के उन्मूलन हेतु हम सबको मिलकर प्रयास करने होंगे। विशेष रूप से युवाओं में नशाबंदी समाप्त करने के लिए, मृत्यु भोज रोकने के लिए तथा विभिन्न समाजों में व्याप्त दहेज की कुप्रथा समाप्त करने के गम्भीर प्रयास हम समस्त नागरिकों को मिलकर ही करने होंगे।

समाज की एकता, सजगता व सभी दिशा में निस्वार्थ उद्यम, जनहितकारी शासन व जनोन्मुख प्रशासन स्व के अधिष्ठान पर खड़े होकर परस्पर सहयोगपूर्वक प्रयासरत रहते है, तभी राष्ट्रबल वैभव सम्पन्न बनता है। बल और वैभव से सम्पन्न राष्ट्र के पास जब हमारी सनातन संस्कृति जैसी सबको अपना कुटुंब माननेवाली, तमस से प्रकाश की ओर ले जानेवाली, असत् से सत् की ओर बढ़ानेवाली तथा मृत्यु जीवन से सार्थकता के अमृत जीवन की ओर ले जानेवाली संस्कृति होती है, तब वह राष्ट्र, विश्व का खोया हुआ संतुलन वापस लाते हुए विश्व को सुखशांतिमय नवजीवन का वरदान प्रदान करता है।

संघ की दृष्टि बहुत स्पष्ट है कि सम्पूर्ण भारत की पहचान जिससे है, उस आध्यात्म आधारित एकात्म और सर्वांगीण जीवन दृष्टि को दुनिया हिंदुत्व अथवा हिंदू जीवन दृष्टि के नाते जानती है, उस हिंदुत्व को जगाकर सम्पूर्ण समाज को एक सूत्र में जोड़कर निर्दोष और गुणवान हिंदू समाज के संगठन का यह कार्य जो वर्ष 1925 में प्रारम्भ हुआ वह आज भी निरन्तर जारी है और आगे भी जारी रहेगा।

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