- By News Desk
- Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
PM Modi 75th Birthday: Since taking office in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shaped a legacy that extends far beyond immediate governance, laying down a blueprint for India’s future generations. His leadership combines civilisational pride, economic reforms, welfare delivery, and global diplomacy, creating a model of scale, speed, and inclusivity. By blending cultural revival with modernisation, PM Modi has strengthened India’s national identity while preparing the country for emerging global challenges.
Culturally, initiatives like the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Pran Pratishtha, the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, and the Statue of Unity have revived India’s spiritual heritage while fostering tourism and local development. Economically, reforms such as GST, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and Mudra Yojana have driven financial inclusion, supported entrepreneurship, and empowered women and underserved communities. Welfare initiatives like Saubhagya, PM Awas Yojana, and Jan Dhan Yojana have brought millions into the mainstream of development.
On the global stage, PM Modi has positioned India as a confident and self-reliant power, leading initiatives like the International Solar Alliance, Vaccine Maitri, and Mission LIFE. Humanitarian missions and peacekeeping efforts further reinforce India’s role as a responsible global actor. This article explores how PM Modi’s enduring legacy offers a transformative blueprint for India’s cultural, political, economic, and international future.
Cultural Legacy – Indian Civilisational Renaissance
His cultural legacy inspires a new generation to embrace excellence without compromise. Through strategic initiatives, he has blended ancient ethos with modern aspirations, empowering youth to celebrate their roots while innovating for the future.
The revival of India’s cultural ethos has been central to PM Modi’s vision, with the Pran Pratishtha of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya in January 2024 serving as a pivotal event that sparked a deep spiritual and patriotic awakening. This ceremony was attended by over 7,000 dignitaries and drew over 5 lakh visitors on its opening day, which symbolised centuries of devotion and unity.
His commitment to cultural preservation shines through projects like the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor in Varanasi, preserving its spiritual sanctity. Complementary redevelopment projects like the Mahakal Lok Corridor in Ujjain and the Somnath promenade project further revitalised India’s spiritual heritage.
Iconic commemorations include the Statue of Unity, the National War Memorial and Kartavya Path in New Delhi. Symbolic gestures like naming Andaman & Nicobar Islands after freedom fighters and incorporating Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s seal into the Indian Navy insignia (Indian reaffirm India’s cultural ethos. The Namami Gange Mission embodies both ecological renewal and cultural reverence, restoring the sacred river while tackling today’s environmental challenges. The Central Vista Redevelopment reflects a forward-looking vision of governance, rooted in India’s democratic ethos yet built for the future.
Through flagship initiatives such as Digital India (2015) and Vocal for Local (2020), PM Modi has inspired youth and entrepreneurs to aim for global excellence while staying anchored in India’s strengths. Digital India has expanded internet access to hundreds of millions, empowering startups that now employ thousands and fuel India’s growth story.
Campaigns such as his Diwali 2023 call to support local products boosted sales of handicrafts, opening global e-commerce opportunities for small businesses. Schemes like ODOP and robust festive campaigns have offered new channels for small businesses and artisans to tap into e-commerce, further amplifying inclusive growth.
Additionally, India’s leap in digital payments via UPI processing over 18 billion transactions monthly (July 2025), the triumph of Chandrayaan-3’s lunar landing (August 2023), and the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight (2025) affirm a balance of cultural pride with technological excellence under his tenure. Together, these projects preserve heritage, strengthen identity, and generate opportunities through tourism and local economies.