From bold reforms to welfare breakthroughs, the Modi era has redefined the narrative of governance
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi completes 11 years in office, the occasion marks a significant chapter in India’s political and developmental journey. Over the past decade, the Modi Government has overseen a broad transformation — economically, socially, and ideologically — ushering in what can be termed as a new era of governance focused on performance, accountability, and national pride. BJP President JP Nadda has also emphasised key achievements of the Government ranging from social-economic to political achievements of the Modi Government.
Under Modi’s leadership, India has risen from the 10th to the 4th largest economy globally. Welfare schemes targeting the poor, such as Jan Dhan, Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala Yojana and housing initiatives, have lifted an estimated 25 crore people out of poverty, reflecting what the Government calls its “gareeb kalyan” model of development.
A strong push for women-led development has seen the expansion of maternity leave, the rise of self-help groups like ‘Lakhpati Didis,’ and women making major strides in sectors ranging from grassroots entrepreneurship to space exploration. The Government also claims credit for shifting Indian politics from identity-based appeasement to a results-oriented model, where report cards, not rhetoric, define public leadership. One of the most testing periods of Modi’s tenure was the COVID-19 pandemic, during which India conducted the world’s largest free vaccination drive, delivering over 220 crore doses. This was accompanied by swift emergency operations like Vaccine Maitri and Operation Ganga, enhancing India’s stature as a responsible global actor. In Jammu and Kashmir, the Government’s decision to abrogate Article 370 marked a turning point in India’s internal integration efforts. The move, followed by record voter turnout in local elections, is presented as proof of deeper democratic normalisation in the region.
Infrastructure too has been a defining pillar, with the long-pending Chenab Bridge project finally completed and inaugurated this year. Other headline reforms over the years include the abolition of Triple Talaq, the Citizenship Amendment Act, and changes to Waqf laws, all aimed, according to the Government, at correcting long-standing social imbalances.
The Modi Government continues to project the vision of a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047, guided by the principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas.” While critics point to concerns over democratic freedoms and centralisation of power, even detractors acknowledge the sweeping nature of the changes witnessed under Modi’s leadership.
At the end of 11 years, Narendra Modi’s tenure has not only redefined governance in India but has also reshaped the expectations citizens have from their leaders. Whether viewed as transformational or polarising, the Modi era has left an unmistakable imprint on the nation’s political and developmental psyche.
