India At 75 With PM Modi: Innovation, Efficient Governance & Strong National Security

Born on 17 September 1950 in Mehsana, Gujarat, PM Narendra Modi served as the state’s Chief Minister from 2001 to 2014 before becoming India’s Prime Minister for a third consecutive term.

Throughout his career, PM Modi has avoided personal celebrations on his birthday, instead choosing to interact with citizens and launch welfare programmes.

The BJP traditionally marks his birthday with ‘Sewa Pakhwara,’ reflecting his commitment to public service.

This year, PM Modi is in Madhya Pradesh launching the ‘Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar’ and the ‘8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah’ campaigns—India’s largest health outreach for women and children.

PM Modi’s vision for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 centres on innovation as the foundation for national progress.

Under his leadership, India is transitioning from a technology consumer to a global innovator. Research institutions and startups are now contributing significantly to future technologies, signalling India’s rising global influence in innovation.

Governance Driven by Technology

Since 2014, PM Modi’s government has emphasised technology to make governance more efficient and citizen-centric.

Digital platforms have reduced bureaucracy and delays, replacing outdated systems with transparent, data-driven solutions.

The success of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which processed over ₹24 lakh crore in June 2025 alone, is a testament to this digital revolution.

Globally recognised, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has expressed admiration for PM Modi’s approach, highlighting the global impact of India’s tech-driven governance.

PM Modi’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic was widely praised. The CoWIN platform became a benchmark for vaccine distribution, ensuring smooth administration to over 950 million citizens.

This technological push demonstrated India’s capacity to handle large-scale health crises efficiently.

Driving Self-Reliance in Technology

The Prime Minister has aggressively promoted self-reliance in semiconductor manufacturing, termed the ‘digital diamonds’ of the modern era.

With recent government approvals of four new semiconductor units worth ₹4,600 crore, India aims to become a major player in the global semiconductor market, projected to reach USD 110 billion by 2030.

Security has been a cornerstone of PM Modi’s leadership. Under his tenure, terrorist threats from groups like the Indian Mujahideen have drastically diminished due to zero-tolerance policies.

Infrastructure development and enhanced coordination have also weakened Naxalite influence, with India poised to be Naxal-free by March 2026.

The abrogation of Article 370 marked a decisive step in integrating Jammu and Kashmir, enhancing security, tourism, and development, while ending separatism.

Post-2014, India took firm military action against cross-border terrorism, with surgical strikes following the Uri attack and the Balakot air strike post-Pulwama, marking historic moments in India’s defence policy.

Operation Sindoor further demonstrated India’s resolve by targeting terrorist infrastructure both in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan itself.

Technological advancements, improved governance, and strengthened national security have defined PM Modi’s tenure.

As one official remarked after the Balakot strike, “It took guts to act on intelligence that was gathered 16 years ago.”

PM Modi’s vision continues to shape India’s journey towards becoming a global power.