This transformation is visible not only in policies, but in the everyday lives of citizens – in homes receiving tap water and electricity, farmers receiving direct support, women becoming entrepreneurs, youth leading startups, villages getting digital connectivity, and heritage sites reclaiming their lost grandeur
Strengthening Economy
Bharat’s economic journey over the last 12 years reflects growing resilience, investor confidence, and global competitiveness.
● GDP reached Rs 323.12 lakh crore in 2025-26
● Exports touched an all-time high of USD 863 billion in 2025-26
● Forex reserves crossed USD 700 billion
● Electronics production surged from Rs 1.9 lakh crore to Rs11.3 lakh crore
Infrastructure Driving Transformation at Scale
Massive investments in roads, railways, ports, airports, logistics, and urban mobility have reshaped connectivity across Bharat.
● National highways expanded to 1.46 lakh km
● Metro network grew from 248 km to 1,155 km
● Railway electrification reached 99.6 per cent of
broad-gauge network
● Port capacity nearly doubled to 2,762 MMTPA
● Installed power capacity rose to 532.74 GW
Technology Transforming Governance
Technology has emerged as a key driver of Bharat’s transformation, democratising access to services, finance, and innovation.
● UPI processed 23.20 billion transactions in May 2026
● Internet connections crossed 100 crore
● 70 crore+ DigiLocker users connected digitally
● Broadband connections rose from 6.1 crore to over
100 crore
Ease of Living and Ease of Doing Business
Governance reforms over the last 12 years have focused on simplifying lives for citizens and creating a more business-friendly ecosystem.
● Bharat improved 79 ranks in Ease of Doing Business rankings
● UPI transactions surged from 2 crore (2016-17) to 24,162 crore (2025-26)
● Jan Dhan accounts increased to 58 crore+
● Data costs reduced from Rs 269/GB to Rs 7.9/GB
● Over 4,623 compliances decriminalised or eliminated
Northeast Bharat Emerging as a Growth Engine
A region once constrained by limited connectivity is now witnessing rapid infrastructure and economic growth.
● Violence declined by nearly 90 per cent since 2015
● Railway expansion crossed 1,900 km
● Domestic tourist visits nearly doubled
● Over Rs 7.12 lakh crore allocated under 10 per cent GBS since 2014
Serving the Poor
A major focus of governance has been ensuring basic dignity and economic security for vulnerable households.
● 4 crore+ houses built under PM Awas Yojana
● 80 crore+ people receiving free food grains under PMGKAY
● 58 crore+ Jan Dhan accounts opened for financial inclusion
● 12 crore+ toilets constructed under Swachh Bharat Mission
● 25 crore people lifted out of multidimensional poverty since 2014
Empowering Farmers
The Government’s approach towards agriculture has focused on income support, risk protection, and productivity enhancement.
● Rs 4.28 lakh crore transferred through PM-KISAN
● MSP procurement value increased to Rs 26 lakh crore+
● Agriculture exports reached US$ 51.9 Billion in FY25
● Farmers continue to receive heavily subsidised
urea at Rs 242 per bag
Strengthening Middle Class
Over the decade, governance reforms have also significantly improved the ease of living for the
middle class.
● Tax-free income increased from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 12.75 lakh
● Metro rail expanded from 5 cities to 26 cities
● 66 crore average daily UPI transactions powering
digital payments
● Affordable internet costs reduced from Rs 269/GB to Rs 8–10/GB
Making Healthcare accessible
Healthcare access has expanded rapidly through infrastructure, insurance, and digital health systems.
● 43 crore+ Ayushman cards issued
● 1.84 lakh+ Ayushman Arogya Mandirs operational
● 19,000+ Jan Aushadhi Kendras providing affordable medicines
● More than 220 crore vaccine doses administered during COVID-19
Women at the Centre of Development
A major hallmark of this transformation has been the rise of women-led development.
● 32 crore+ women Jan Dhan accounts opened
● 10.57 crore LPG connections provided under Ujjwala
● 10.5 crore women linked to Self Help Groups
● 3 crore+ Lakhpati Didis created across rural Bharat
● Women now receive 2 out of every 3 Mudra loans
Youth Powering the Aspirations of Viksit Bharat
Bharat’s Amrit Peedhi is increasingly emerging as a force of innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent.
● Startups expanded from 350 in 2014 to 2 lakh+ recognised startups
● 22 lakh+ direct jobs created through startups
● 1.64 crore youth trained under PMKVY
● 12 crore+ Mudra loans supporting new entrepreneurs
● 63,000+ athletes participated in Khelo Bharat Games
Empowering Farmers Beyond Agriculture
The focus on farmers has extended beyond production to entrepreneurship, technology, and value creation.
● Rs 4.82 lakh crore sales recorded on e-NAM
● 11,000+ agri-startups driving innovation
● Food processing nearly doubled to ₹2.24 lakh crore
● PM-KISAN disbursed Rs 4.28 lakh crore
directly to farmers
Prioritising the Marginalised
The journey of empowerment has also strengthened inclusion for SCs, STs, OBCs, Divyangjan, transgender persons, and tribal communities.
● 10 per cent EWS reservation introduced in education
● 1.36 crore e-UDID cards issued for Divyangjan
● 2.65 crore SVAMITVA property cards distributed
● 5 crore tribal citizens covered under Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
Foreign Policy: Bharat’s Rising Global Influence
Bharat’s foreign policy has evolved into a model of strategic autonomy and multi-alignment, strengthening global partnerships while protecting national interests.
● $748 billion FDI received between 2014–2025
● Energy imports diversified from 27 to 41 countries
● 30.12 crore COVID–19 vaccines supplied to 99 countries under Vaccine Maitri
● 100 per cent consensus achieved during the New Delhi G20 Leaders’ Declaration
● 44 new embassies and consulates opened
since 2014
From Red Corridor to Naxal-Mukt Bharat
Bharat’s fight against Left-Wing Extremism has witnessed historic success through the SAMADHAN strategy combining security, connectivity, and development.
● LWE-affected districts reduced from 126 to just 2
● 88 per cent decline in Naxal violence
● 15,068 km roads built in affected regions
● 9,627 mobile towers installed
● 2,337 Naxals surrendered in 2025 alone
Restoring Heritage and Civilisational Confidence
Bharat’s heritage conservation efforts have expanded significantly through restoration projects, pilgrimage infrastructure, digital preservation, and cultural reclamation.
● UNESCO World Heritage Sites increased from 32 to 44
● Antiquities repatriated rose from 13 to 653
● Bharat now has 11 Classical Languages, the
highest globally
● 12.3 lakh antiquities and 11,406 heritage sites digitised
● Over Rs1,900 cr invested under the PRASHAD Scheme
Projects like Kashi Vishwanath Dham, Mahakaal Lok, Kedarnath redevelopment, Char Dham connectivity, and heritage city rejuvenation under HRIDAY have transformed spiritual centres into vibrant cultural and economic hubs
Zero-Tolerance Approach to Terrorism
Bharat’s counter-terror doctrine has shifted from restraint to decisive action.
● Terror incidents in J&K declined by 69 per cent
● Stone pelting incidents reduced to zero since 2023
● NIA conviction rate crossed 95 per cent
● Operation Sindoor destroyed 9 terror camps
● Over 93 per cent of the Pakistan border fenced
A Cultural Renaissance Rooted in Bharat’s Identity
Bharat’s cultural resurgence has strengthened both national pride and global soft power.
● 66 crore devotees participated in Maha Kumbh 2025
● Ayodhya recorded 50 crore+ visitors in four years
● 173 countries co-sponsored International Yoga Day
at the UN
● 23 crore+ homes joined the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign
● Cultural exchanges now cover 192 countries
Leading the Green and Sustainability Transition
Bharat has emerged as a major global voice on climate action and sustainable development.
● Renewable energy capacity increased from 76 GW to 274.68 GW
● Solar capacity surged from 2.82 GW to 150 GW
● 36.87 crore LED bulbs distributed under UJALA
● 24.5 lakh EV sales recorded in FY26
● PM Surya Ghar empowered 36.88 lakh households
Modernising Defence, Strengthening Self-Reliance
Bharat’s defence transformation has accelerated through indigenisation, military reforms, and strategic capability expansion.
● Defence exports surged from Rs 686 crore to Rs 38,424 crore
● Defence budget increased to Rs7.85 lakh crore in FY27
● Defence production crossed Rs1.54 lakh crore
● Over 5,500 defence items placed under indigenisation
● INS Vikrant and INS Arighaat strengthened
maritime capability
A New Era of Wildlife and Environmental Conservation
Bharat’s conservation efforts increasingly combine community participation, scientific management, and ecological restoration.
● Ramsar sites increased from 26 to 100
● Tiger population rose from 2,226 to 3,682
● Protected areas expanded from 745 to 1,134
● 262 crore saplings planted under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
● Forest and tree cover reached 25.17 per cent of geographical area
