Self-Reliant India

Operation Sindoor A Symbol Of India’s Self-Reliance, Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s self-reliance, with the Army using made-in-India weapons. Speaking in Pune, he noted defence production rose from ₹46,000 crore to ₹1.5 lakh crore in a decade, stressing the role of skill development in nation-building. Scroll down to read more. 

Oct 16, 2025, 16:35 PM IST

PM Modi Urges India To Become Atmanirbhar, Promotes Vocal For Local In Mann Ki Baat

Stressing the citizens to make 'Vocal for Local' their "shopping mantra", Prime Minister Modi said, "Make a resolve that for all times, you will buy only what is produced in the country."

Sep 28, 2025, 14:33 PM IST

PM Urges Nation To Use Made-In-India Goods; Says 'Be Proud Of Swadeshi Items'

Addressing the nation, Modi said the revised GST rates, set to come into effect from Monday, 22 September, go beyond mere tax cuts. He referred to the change as a “GST saving festival”, highlighting its potential to reduce the cost of daily necessities and stimulate demand-driven growth.

Sep 21, 2025, 17:07 PM IST

'India No Longer Behind Anyone': Rajnath Singh Praises Self-Reliance In Defence Sector

He also noted that three cutting-edge products developed in just 14 months, in collaboration with Raphe mPhibr and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), were part of the operation, underscoring the nation’s leap in technological self-sufficiency.

Aug 30, 2025, 18:55 PM IST

IITs Not Just Academic Hubs, But Innovation Engines For Self-Reliant India, Says Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, during an interaction with students at IIT Delhi, highlighted the pivotal role of IITs in shaping India’s journey toward self-reliance. He stressed their importance in driving innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship while reaffirming the government’s support for nurturing young talent. Scroll down to check more details.

Aug 17, 2025, 16:33 PM IST

‘Daam Kam, Dum Zyaada’: PM Modi's Strong Message Amid Trump's Tariff Bomb

Delivering his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Modi warned that excessive dependence on others could undermine the nation’s sovereignty and resilience.

Aug 15, 2025, 08:47 AM IST

'Aatmanirbharta' named Oxford Hindi word of 2020, in boost to PM Narendra Modi's call for self-reliant India

In a statement, Oxford Languages said in the early months of the pandemic when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India's COVID-19 recovery package, he emphasised the need to become self-reliant as a country, as an economy, as a society and as individuals, in a bid to navigate the perils of the pandemic.

Feb 02, 2021, 22:08 PM IST

IMF hails PM Narendra Modi's call for 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', says its 'important initiative'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for an "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" (self-reliant India) is an important initiative, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said on Thursday.

Sep 25, 2020, 09:35 AM IST