Viksit Bharat Ka Amrit Kaal Report

Syllabus: Governance

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 Context: The Government of India released a comprehensive report titled “Viksit Bharat Ka Amrit Kaal: Seva, Sushasan, Garib Kalyan ke 11 Saal”, marking 11 years of governance under PM Narendra Modi.

About Summary of Viksit Bharat Ka Amrit Kaal Report:

• Serving the Poor and Marginalized:
  • Theme: Inclusive development through Antyodaya — ensuring 100% welfare coverage and irreversible empowerment.
  • Key Data Points:
    • 81 crores received free foodgrains under PMGKY.
    • 5+ crore MUDRA loans disbursed and >50% to SC/ST/OBC.
    • 15 crore households connected via Jal Jeevan Mission.
    • 4 crore houses completed under PM Awas Yojana.
  • Initiatives Taken: PMGKY, MUDRA, Stand-Up India, Namaste Scheme, Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas, Aspirational Districts Programme.
  • Achievements:
    • India ended extreme poverty (IMF) and MPI indicators improved (UNDP).
    • 68 lakh street vendors benefitted under PM SVANidhi.
    • SC/ST/OBC representation in cabinet increased.
    • Over 112 Aspirational Districts exceeded state average in development.
  • Ensuring Farmer Welfare
    • Theme: “Beej se Bazaar Tak” — strengthening agriculture through holistic reforms.
    • Key Data Points:
      • ₹3.7 lakh crore transferred to PM-Kisan beneficiaries.
      • Pulses MSP procurement rose by 7350%; oilseeds by 1500%.
      • eNAM linked 1,473 mandis; 24 Mega Food Parks operational.
      • ₹1 lakh crore allocated under Agriculture Infra Fund.
    • Initiatives Taken: PM-Kisan, PM-FBY, PM-KSY, e-NAM, TOPS, Shree Anna (Millets), Soil Health Card.
    • Achievements:
      • India’s foodgrain output touched 347 MMT (2024–25).
      • Record 63.56% increase in milk production.
      • 1943 agri-startups supported under
      • Export of processed food nearly doubled to $9.03 bn.
    • New Momentum for Nari Shakti
      • Theme: Lifecycle-based empowerment of women in social, economic, and digital spheres.
      • Key Data Points:
        • 38 crore MUDRA loans (₹14.72 lakh cr) to women (68%).
        • 10 crore+ women in 90 lakh SHGs and 3 crores to become Lakhpati Didis.
        • Sex Ratio at Birth: 1020 females per 1000 males.
        • 77+ crore sanitary pads sold via Jan Aushadhi.
      • Initiatives Taken: Mission Shakti, Ujjwala Yojana, PMMVY, Samarthya, BBBP, Mahila Samman Savings Certificate.
      • Achievements:
        • Paid maternity leave extended to 26 weeks.
        • Institutional deliveries, MMR, and IMR improved significantly.
        • Women now hold 73% of PMAY-Gramin ownership.
        • 50,000+ startups have a woman director.
      • Empowering Amrit-Peedhi (Youth)
        • Theme: Harnessing demographic dividend via skilling, education, entrepreneurship, and sports.
        • Key Data Points:
          • 6 crore skilled under PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana.
          • 6,500 new IIT seats added; 23 IITs & 23 AIIMS operational.
          • 6 lakh startups created 17.6 lakh jobs.
          • 490 new universities opened.
        • Initiatives Taken: NEP 2020, Startup India, Agnipath Scheme, Rozgar Mela, Fit India Movement, Khelo India, TOPS.
        • Achievements:
          • 8 lakh direct jobs by DPIIT-recognized startups.
          • 61 Olympic/Paralympic medals (Tokyo + Paris).
          • 94+ athletes supported under TOPS Core.
          • EPFO added 8.59 crore formal jobs since 2017.
        • Ease of Living for Middle Class
          • Theme: Improving quality of life via better housing, connectivity, digital access, and tax reforms.
          • Key Data Points:
            • 4 crore homes under
            • Metro expanded from 5 cities (2014) to 23 cities (2025).
            • UPI users: 46 crore individuals, 6.5 crore merchants.
            • 5G rolled out in 99.6% districts in just 22 months.
          • Initiatives Taken: PMAY, RERA, SWAMIH, UDAN, UMANG App, Svamitva Yojana, GST, New Tax Regime.
          • Achievements:
            • 5 crore+ citizens availed air travel under UDAN.
            • ₹37,000 crore unlocked via SWAMIH for stalled projects.
            • Data cost reduced by 97%; 52 crore Digilocker users.
            • Over 2297 services digitized via UMANG app.
          • Affordable, Accessible Healthcare for All
            • Theme: Transforming India into a global health leader through robust public health and infrastructure.
            • Key Data Points:
              • 9+ crore Ayushman Bharat hospital admissions worth ₹1.3 lakh crore.
              • 77 crore ABHA health accounts created.
              • 220+ crore COVID vaccine doses administered.
              • 18 lakh MBBS and 74,000 PG medical seats now available.
            • Initiatives Taken: Ayushman Bharat, PM-ABHIM, Jan Aushadhi, e-Sanjeevani, Mission Indradhanush, NMC.
            • Achievements:
              • 16,000+ Jan Aushadhi Kendras saved ₹38,000 crore for citizens.
              • 37+ crore teleconsultations via eSanjeevani.
              • Maternal Mortality down from 130 to 80 per lakh live births.
              • AIIMS opened in Northeast; 2,045 medical colleges in total.

Conclusion:

Over the past 11 years, the central government has ushered in a transformative era rooted in inclusive growth, digital empowerment, and national pride.

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