Atmanirbhar Bharat: Road to Self-Reliance viz-a-viz Steps to Complete the Mission

“Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.”

― Ralph Waldo Emerson

ABSTRACT

On 12th May 2020 The Prime Minister of India Mr Narender Modi addressed to the nation where he first discussed the Atmanirbhar Bharat and announced an economic package of Rs 20 lakh crore. This announcement became a huge motivation for the country and creates a spark in the citizens during the time of corona pandemic.

 INTRODUCTION

On 24th March, 2020 India took its first step to fight against coronavirus by initiating a nationwide lockdown. Up till now, there had been five phases of lockdown and the testing of the virus has been increased since then. The increase in testing of the virus was made possible by the campaign initiated by our Prime Minister 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' or 'Self-Reliant India Mission'. This mission is started with a vision of creating a self-reliant India, by promoting Indian businesses and manufacturers to create more and more products and decreasing the import of goods.

Fighting against corona virus pandemic has been a big challenge for the whole world, India has faced this challenge bravely and turning the pandemic situation into an opportunity of becoming self-reliant was a courageous step, which is evident in the fact that from zero production of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) before March 2020, India today has created a capacity of producing 2 lakh PPE kits daily, which is also growing steadily. Additionally, India has demonstrated how it rises up to challenges and uncovers opportunities therein, as manifested in the re-purposing of various automobile sector industries to collaborate in the making of life-saving ventilators[1].

 Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan focuses on five pillars:

·      Economy

·      Infrastructure

·      Systems

·      Vibrant Demography

·      Demand

 

Ø  ECONOMY 

As said PM we need to create an economy, which brings in quantum jump and not just incremental change[2].


Ø  INFRASTRUCTURE 

The country should build an infrastructure which becomes the identity of modern India, said PM[3].

 Ø  SYSTEM 

The system has to be created which is based on the 21st century technology-driven arrangements and not on the ideas of 20th century asserted PM Modi[4]. 

 Ø  DEMOGRAPHY 

India is the world's biggest democracy and the vibrant demography is our strength to make India self-reliant, said by PM Modi .[5].

 Ø  DEMAND

The demand and supply chain should be strengthened, he asserted. "The strength of our demand and supply chain should be utilized to full capacity, the PM said. He underlined the importance of strengthening all stakeholders in the supply chain to increase, as well as fulfill, the demand[6].

These are the five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan which were explained by The Prime Minister for the development and success of this campaign.

On 22nd June, 2020 MP Parvesh Sahib Singh shared a 12-second clip showing a bull wearing the handle of the cart by himself and pulling it without the assistance of the farmer. Since being shared online, the video has garnered over one lakh views and prompted several reactions among citizens. While many were impressed by the bull’s ability to pull the cart without any assistance, others called it “atmanirbhar”.[7] It is a small example of how much the nation is motivated and is looking towards this change of self-reliant India.

In this journey from importing goods from other countries to manufacturing their own goods and services, not only the government but the private sector has also come along the way in order to support the development of the country and to achieve this vision the basic plan is to create a good public-private-partnership and to initiate it this partnership the administration is lowering the restrictions in some industries and helping the private sector to enter. India being the 5th largest coal reserve in the world had to import 251million tons of coal worth Rs1,58,865 crore in the financial year 2020, earlier only public sector companies were allowed to mine coal in India, even though Coal India Limited(CIL) is the biggest coal mining company in the world, India has to import a major share of coal in order to reduce this import the state will  lay a strong foundation for energy security and bring  investment in the coal sector by marking a fundamental shift to unleash the coal sector as commercial-mine auction kickstarts, which clears the way to bring private the sector in coal mining and inviting the foreign investors in it.

Other than coal mining, the state is inviting the private sector for manufacturing of arms and ammunitions. Earlier India has been dependent on Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for procuring arms and ammunition for their safety, but now it will manufacture them. In a webinar on 10 June 2020 organised by FICCI Union Minister G Kishan Reddy said "There is a need for the private sector to be price competitive and focus on quality in production. It should not only cater to domestic needs but also be able to export its products. Only then it will achieve the vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan',".[8]

Under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative, two leading companies Samsung and One plus have decided to manufacture their T.V in India. Samsung the largest television brand in the country will now manufacture 85%-90% of its televisions in India to sell it in the country. Samsung and OnePlus have partnered with Chinese electronics firm Skyworth to manufacture television sets in its Hyderabad the facility which it runs as a joint-venture with an Indian partner, all other leading TV manufacturers such as LG, Sony, Xiaomi and Panasonic have already been making in India.

To boost its 'Make In India' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives, the Commerce Ministry has asked Major private e-commerce players such as Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal to display the ‘Country of Origin’ filters on their platforms.

 CONCLUSION

'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' is a great example of creating an opportunity out of pandemic, Prime Minister of India has shown that if a person has a vision then he can face any problem and turn it into opportunity. The announcement of this campaign is not just worded as many steps have been taken and towards its accomplishment, indulging privates sector in restricted areas of business is a sign towards boost of the economy. The time when the recession is hitting everywhere and businesses are going in loss and the economy is facing downfall, bringing this initiative clearly shows light of hope for everyone in a tough time.

Author - Adv. Akarsh Sharma

Co-author - Ms Megha Dixit 


[1] National portal of India, Building atmanirbhar bharat and overcoming covid 19, (June24,2020, 4:23 p.m) https://www.india.gov.in/spotlight/building-atmanirbhar-bharat-overcoming-covid-19,  

[2]Times Now Digital, Aatmanirbhar Bharat: India's self-reliance to be based on five pillars, says PM Narendra Modi, timesnownwes.com, (May 12, 2020 , 20:34) https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/aatmanirbhar bharat-indias-self-reliance-to-be-based-on-five-pillars-economy-infra-system-demography-demand-pm narendra-modi/590963

[3] Times Now Digital, Aatmanirbhar Bharat: India's self-reliance to be based on five pillars, says PM Narendra Modi, timesnownwes.com, (May 12, 2020 , 20:34) https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/aatmanirbhar bharat-indias-self-reliance-to-be-based-on-five-pillars-economy-infra-system-demography-demand-pm narendra-modi/590963

[4]Times Now Digital, Aatmanirbhar Bharat: India's self-reliance to be based on five pillars, says PM Narendra Modi, timesnownwes.com, (May 12, 2020 , 20:34) https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/aatmanirbhar bharat-indias-self-reliance-to-be-based-on-five-pillars-economy-infra-system-demography-demand-pm narendra-modi/590963

[5]Times Now Digital, Aatmanirbhar Bharat: India's self-reliance to be based on five pillars, says PM Narendra Modi, timesnownwes.com, (May 12, 2020 , 20:34) https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/aatmanirbhar bharat-indias-self-reliance-to-be-based-on-five-pillars-economy-infra-system-demography-demand-pm narendra-modi/590963

[6]Times Now Digital, Aatmanirbhar Bharat: India's self-reliance to be based on five pillars, says PM Narendra Modi, timesnownwes.com, (May 12, 2020 , 20:34) https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/aatmanirbhar bharat-indias-self-reliance-to-be-based-on-five-pillars-economy-infra-system-demography-demand-pmnarendra-modi/590963

[7]Trends Desk, ‘Atmanirbhar’: Netizens react after video of bull pulling its cart goes viral, The India Express, (June 23, 2020 6:59:36 pm), https://indianexpress.com/article/trending/trending-in-india/atmanirbhar-say-netizen-after-video-of-bull-pulling-its-cart-goes-viral-6472558/

[8]PTI, Government to focus on domestic manufacturing of arms, ammunition to promote 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan', The Economics Times, (Jun 10, 2020, 05.10 PM), https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/government-to-focus-on-domestic-manufacturing-of-arms-ammunition-to-promote-atmanirbhar-bharat-abhiyan/articleshow/76302244.cms   


 

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