Shaping the next chapter of the Indian story, Pg8

Key Highlights:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi's work ethic, characterised by professionalism and a focus on durable systems, has been instrumental in shaping India's progress.
• The Prime Minister's Independence Day address emphasized Jan Bhagidari inviting citizens, scientists, start-ups, and states to co-author Viksit Bharat.
• Simplification of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure has lowered compliance costs for small firms and quickened pass-through to households.
• India's progress rests on digital identity, universal bank accounts, and real-time payments, turning inclusion into infrastructure.

Detailed Insights:

• The Prime Minister's approach involves turning vision into durable systems, with action anchored in duty and measured by difference on the ground.
• The simplification of the GST structure reflects cooperative federalism, with states and the Centre working within a system that adapts to conditions.
• Antyodaya, the rise of the last citizen, remains the litmus test of every scheme, program, and file that makes it to the Prime Minister’s Office.
• India's economic statecraft in energy involves a diversified supplier basket and firm purchasing to keep India's interests secure in volatile times.
• The Prime Minister's working style involves civil but unsparing discussions, welcoming competing views, and assigning responsibility with clear metrics for success.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Viksit Bharat: A vision for a developed India, emphasizing ambitions in deep technology, clean growth, and resilient supply chains.
• Jan Bhagidari: The partnership between a platform-building state and an enterprising people, serving as the method for achieving Viksit Bharat.
• Antyodaya: The principle of uplifting the last citizen, serving as a standard and litmus test for government schemes and programs.
• Goods and Services Tax (GST): An indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services, aimed at simplifying the tax structure and promoting economic integration.