Roots of Resilient India

PM Modi’s vision of “New India,” inspired by ancient texts and values, weaves together dharma, self-reliance, innovation, and global leadership as a path to national renewal

- RK PACHNANDA

"This is New India," said the Prime Minister on his 75th birthday.

On the 15th of August, Prime Minister Modi presented the “Paanch Pran” or five pledges for India’s future - the rediscovery of ancient Indian wisdom, rooted in a tradition where human progress was balanced with ecological harmony. PM Modi's articulation of “One Sun, One Earth, One Grid” and “One Earth, One Family, and One Future” is an extension of this ethos.

The vast repository of ancient practices is not confined to borders. Our old scriptures like the Arthashastra, the Bhagavad Gita, the Vedas and epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana articulate the core principles of statecraft like dharma, artha, kama and moksha, while outlining the leader's duty to uphold protection, justice, welfare and prosperity for all subjects through rajdharma.

Prime Minister Modi has aptly drawn from this ancient wisdom to reshape governance to new heights - an innovative governance based on selfless leadership focused on national service for the collective good in order to foster a new, strong India. PM Modi has ensured “India First” in every policy formulation and execution. There has been a great leap forward in economic reforms, healthcare, serving the poor, Nari Shakti, ease of doing business, catapulting a tech-driven India, infrastructure development, environment and sustainability, and an overall growth in all sectors. His devotion, grit and determination have rejuvenated and resurged India’s unity, development and pride of a great new India. India is a resilient economic and cultural power on the global stage. Prime Minister Modi has executed ideas from the Arthashastra like efficient resource management, trade promotion, a robust economy, and knowledge-driven governance, where leaders promote innovation and self-reliance through successful initiatives like “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat.”