- By News Desk
- Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:47 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
PM Modi 75th Birthday: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s role as an administrator has been defined by a focus on solving long-standing challenges, modernising governance, and driving inclusive development. His journey from Gujarat Chief Minister to Prime Minister highlights a consistent emphasis on innovation, technology, and people-first policies.
In Gujarat, PM Modi addressed chronic water scarcity through large-scale irrigation projects, check dams, and the Jyotigram Yojana, transforming the state into an agricultural hub. His administrative model emphasised e-governance, grievance redressal, and ease of doing business, laying the foundation for future national reforms.
As Prime Minister, he has overseen peace-building efforts in the Northeast, reduced left-wing extremism, and facilitated the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya following a constitutional resolution.
Solving Gujarat's Water Crisis: Transforming the State into an Agricultural Powerhouse
Kutch, Saurashtra, and North Gujarat faced severe water scarcity, with 26 drought years from 1950 to 2000 and 12 major droughts from 1980 to 2001, impacting agriculture. Under CM Modi, BiSAG (2003) used satellite technology to build over 1.66 lakh check dams by 2016, with 28,408 million cubic feet of storage.
Peace in Northeast India
Under PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, Northeast India has seen a significant transformation. Since 2014, 12 agreements have been signed, leading to over 10,000 militants laying down arms. Violent incidents reduced by 70%, with civilian casualties down by 89% and security personnel casualties. The reduction of AFSPA in most areas reflects the success of this peace-driven approach.
End of Naxalism: Under PM Narendra Modi's leadership, India’s counter-LWE strategy has achieved remarkable success. The number of LWE-affected districts decreased from 126 in 2010 to 38 in April 2024. Over 8,000 Naxalites have renounced violence, and incidents of LWE violence have dropped by 81%, from 1,936 in 2010 to 374 in 2024. Deaths, including those of civilians and security forces, have reduced by 85%, from 1,005 in 2010 to 150 in 2024.
Financial Inclusion For All The Poor
PM Modi made financial inclusion a reality with the Jan Dhan Yojana in 2014. By August 2025, over 56 crore accounts were opened, 55% by women, with 66% in rural and semi-urban areas.
Innovation to Energise New Solutions: Initiatives from CM Days
Kanya Kelavani Abhiyan: Launched in 2003, Gujarat's Kanya Kelvani initiative, led by CM Modi, promoted girl child education through campaigns like Kanya Kelvani Rath Yatra, engaging officials and citizens. Modi auctioned gifts, raising Rs 89.96 crore, visited 32,000 schools in 2011, and donated Rs 21 lakh in 2014 for a fund to educate daughters of government employees. Female literacy rose 13% (2001-2011), and dropout rates fell 29.77%, inspiring Beti Bachao Beti Padhao.
Vibrant Gujarat Initiative
Launched in 2003 by CM Modi, the Vibrant Gujarat Summit aimed to make Gujarat a top investment destination and drive national development. Held biennially, it invited other states’ CMs to showcase opportunities. The first edition secured 76 MoUs worth Rs. 66,000 crore.
Initiatives from PM Era:
Digital India Initiative
Launched in 2015, this initiative focused on Maximum Governance, Minimum Government, promoting transparency, efficiency, and digital empowerment. It has transformed India's governance and digital economy, with 6,15,836 out of 6,44,131 villages connected to 4G by December 2024.
The Man of Technology
PM Modi, a visionary leader, has embraced technology throughout his career. As Gujarat CM, he introduced e-governance and used BiSAG's satellite technology for water management. As PM, he leveraged digital platforms for governance, with Digital India and Make in India driving technological growth, positioning India as a global leader in innovation and digital empowerment.