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On PM Modi’s 75th birthday, revisit his 75 landmark achievements since 2014

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On PM Modi's 75th birthday, revisit his 75 landmark achievements since 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Indiarsquos longest-serving non-Congress Prime Minister turned 75 today. Since taking office in May 2014 PM Modi has reshaped Indiarsquos governance with landmark economic reforms massive infrastructure projects welfare schemes touching millions of lives and decisive foreign policy moves that boosted Indiarsquos global stature.
From rolling out the worldrsquos largest financial inclusion drive and bringing electricity and clean cooking fuel to rural homes to leading the G20 Summit in Delhi and co-founding the International Solar Alliance PM Modirsquos tenure has been marked by ambitious initiatives and bold decisions.
On his 75th birthday herersquos a look at 75 key achievements spanning governance economy infrastructure social reforms technology and global diplomacy that have defined his journey as Indiarsquos Prime Minister.
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Key Steps Of PM Modi To Take India Forward
1. Goods And Services Tax GST A landmark indirect tax reform in 2017 consolidating 17 taxes into one streamlined system.
2. Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code IBC Introduced to resolve bad loans and improve the banking sectorrsquos health.
3. Ujjwala Yojana Provided free LPG connections to women in rural households significantly enhancing clean cooking access.
4. Abolition Of Article 370 Revoked Jammu and Kashmirrsquos special status on 5th August 2019.
5. Abolition Of Triple Talaq Eliminated the instantaneous practice among Muslims seen as a stride toward uniform civil laws.
6. Scrapping Of Old Laws Repealed 1450 outdated statutes out of 1800 identified enhancing regulatory simplicity.
7. Jan Dhan Yojana Extensive financial inclusion with millions of bank accounts opened.
8. Saubhagya Scheme Achieved universal household electrification over 2.86 crore homes electrified.
9. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan Cleanliness campaign that built 12 crore+ toilets and eliminated open defecation.
10. Jal Jeevan Mission Aimed to provide tap water to rural households.
11. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban 7.4+ million homes built since 2015.
12. Digital India UPI Expansion Enhanced digital infrastructure and enabled seamless digital payments.
13. Ayushman Bharat Yojana Health insurance coverage up to Rs 5 lakh per family for vulnerable populations.
14. Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout CoWINPlatform Oversaw one of the largest immunization drives globally with an efficient digital rollout.
15. Pressing Food Security During Covid-19 Delivered free rations to over 813 million under PMGKAY.
16. PM-KISAN Scheme Benefit scheme for farmers covering over 14.5 crore beneficiaries.
17. NEP National Education Policy 2020 Introduced a 5+3+3+4 restructuring framework.
18. Global Innovation Index Jump India climbed from 81st 2014 to 39th 2024 reflecting improved innovation capacity.
19. Central Vista Redevelopment New Parliament Constructed a modern earthquake-resistant Parliament building.
20. E-Nam Soil Health Cards Revolutionized agricultural trade and soil management.
21. 10% EWS Reservation Institutionalized reservation for economically weaker sections.
22. Atal Bhujal Yojana Groundwater Management Launched in 2019 to sustainably manage groundwater in seven states.
23. JK Rail Connectivity Vande Bharat Trains Inaugurated the USBRL including the worldrsquos highest Chenab Bridge and flagged off trains.
24. Manipur Infra Peace Initiatives Launched developmental projects worth Rs 7300 crore in conflict areas.
25. Mizoramrsquos First Railway Line BairabindashSairang project worth around Rs 8070 crore linked Aizawl to the national network.
26. Digitization Of Ancient Manuscripts Launched a portal to preserve intellectual heritage and prevent piracy.
27. Patna Bihar Infrastructure Boost 55000 km rural roads electrification housing under PMAY Vande Bharat express sewage and water systems.
28. Ram Temple Construction PM Modi facilitated the groundbreaking ceremony of Ram Temple at Ayodhya.
These apart lets look into PM Modis key foreign policy diplomacy and global recognition
Major Achievements Outside India Under PM Modi
1. STRENGTHENED INDIAndashUS RELATIONS ndash Multiple state visits defence pacts COMCASA BECA and critical technology partnerships.
2. PARIS CLIMATE AGREEMENT ROLE 2015 ndash India played a central role in shaping global climate commitments.
3. INTERNATIONAL SOLAR ALLIANCE ISA ndash Co-founded by India and France now 100+ countries are members.
4. GLOBAL YOGA DAY JUNE 21 ndash Recognized by the United Nations in 2014 proposed by Modi.
5. INDIArsquoS VOICE IN G20 ndash Hosted the 2023 G20 Summit in New Delhi promoted Global South concerns.
6. BRICS EXPANSION ndash Strengthened Indiarsquos position within BRICS and welcomed new member countries during expansion talks.
7. QUAD REVITALIZATION ndash Enhanced Indo-Pacific partnership with the US Japan and Australia.
8. SHANGHAI COOPERATION ORGANISATION SCO PRESIDENCY ndash India chaired SCO in 2023 showcasing leadership in Eurasian diplomacy.
9. CHABAHAR PORT AGREEMENT WITH IRAN ndash Improved connectivity with Afghanistan and Central Asia.
10. UN SECURITY COUNCIL PRESIDENCY AUGUST 2021 ndash India steered discussions on maritime security and terrorism.
11. HUMANITARIAN AID LEADERSHIP ndash India supplied COVID-19 vaccines to 100+ countries under ldquoVaccine Maitri.rdquo
12. RESCUE OPERATIONS ABROAD ndash Successful missions like Operation Rahat Yemen 2015 Operation Ganga Ukraine 2022 and Operation Kaveri Sudan 2023.
13. DEFENCE EXPORTS PUSH ndash India signed defence deals with Mauritius Philippines brahmos missile and others.
14. STRENGTHENED TIES WITH AFRICA ndash Multiple IndiandashAfrica summits concessional credit lines and solar/electricity projects.
15. NEIGHBOURHOOD FIRST POLICY ndash Priority to SAARC/BIMSTEC nations electricity grid connections humanitarian assistance.
16. ACT EAST POLICY EXPANSION ndash Enhanced partnerships with ASEAN Japan and Australia.
17. STRENGTHENED ENERGY DIPLOMACY ndash Long-term LNG and crude oil contracts with Qatar Saudi Arabia and Russia.
18. DIASPORA OUTREACH ndash Record-breaking diaspora events in New York Madison Square Garden 2014 and Sydney Allphones Arena.
19. INDIAndashUAE CEPA 2022 ndash First free trade agreement in a decade boosting bilateral trade.
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A Peek Into PM Modis Achievements Abroad International Honours
1. STRATEGIC ECONOMIC AID TO MAURITIUS ndash India announced a US $680 million infrastructure package including redevelopment of Port Louis and Chagos marine initiatives.
2. STRATEGIC COOPERATION WITH MAURITIUS ndash A parallel USD 250 million package including maritime security agreements was also finalized.
3. LARGEST JOINT NAVAL EXERCISES IN AFRICA ndash India co-hosted it with multiple African naval powers boosting maritime security and counter-piracy cooperation.
4. INDIAndashJAPAN SPACE COOPERATION CHANDRAYAAN-5 ndash Announced a joint lunar mission to explore water and ice on the Moon.
5. VACCINE MAITRI ndash India delivered over 162 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to nearly 100 countries as humanitarian aid.
6. MISSION SUDARSHAN CHAKRA ndash Launched August 2025 to indigenously strengthen defence systems with cyber warfare capabilities.
7. FOUNDER MEMBER OF FAIR GERMANY ndash India is contributing to the global antiproton and ion research facility via equipment and scientific collaboration.
8. ENHANCED TIES WITH GULF LANDMARK RECOGNITIONS ndash Elevated strategic relations e.g. first PM visit to Kuwait in 43 years Strategic Partnership Agreement and Kuwaitrsquos highest civilian honour.
9. TRANSFORMATION OF GULF TIES ndash From transactional to strategic including hosting of AIndashClimate Action Summit in France eight visits to France by 2025.
10. MULTIPLE PRESTIGIOUS GLOBAL CIVILIAN HONOURS ndash Includes Francersquos Legion of Honour 2023 Egyptrsquos Order of the Nile 2023 and Papua New Guinearsquos Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu 2023.
11. FIJIrsquoS HIGHEST HONOUR ndash Bestowed ldquoCompanion of the Order of Fijirdquo for global leadership in 2023.
12. PALAUrsquoS EBAKL AWARD ndash A culturally significant recognition from the Republic of Palau in 2023.
13. RUSSIArsquoS ORDER OF ST. ANDREW ndash Confederated in 2024 for deepened IndiandashRussia relations.
14. BHUTANrsquoS ORDER OF THE DRUK GYALPO ndash First foreign head to receive Bhutanrsquos highest civilian award in 2024.
15. UN CHAMPIONS OF THE EARTH 2018 ndash UNrsquos top environmental honor for global environmental leadership.
16. GLOBAL GOALKEEPER AWARD 2019 ndash From the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation for Swachh Bharatrsquos impact.
17. GLOBAL ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT LEADERSHIP AWARD 2021 ndash From CERA for energy-environmental foresight.
18. SEOUL PEACE PRIZE 2018 ndash Awarded for contributions to global harmony and reconciliation.
19. KING HAMAD ORDER OF THE RENAISSANCE BAHRAIN 2019 ndash Prestigious Gulf honour for leadership.
20. LEGION OF MERIT USA 2020 ndash Highest US military honor for exceptional service.
21. MALDIVESrsquo ORDER OF NISHAN IZZUDDIN 2019 ndash Highest civilian honour for strengthening bilateral ties.
22. PALESTINErsquoS GRAND COLLAR 2018 ndash Highest honor recognising efforts to bolster IndiandashPalestine relations.
23. AFGHANISTANrsquoS GHAZI AMIR AMANULLAH KHAN AWARD 2016 ndash Awarded after inauguration of Afghan-India Friendship Dam.
24. SAUDI ARABIArsquoS KING ABDULAZIZ SASH 2016 ndash Highest civilian honour marking deepened Indo-Saudi relations.
25. TRINIDAD TOBAGOrsquoS ORDER OF THE REPUBLIC 2025 ndash PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to receive the Caribbean nationrsquos highest honour.
26. BRAZILrsquoS SOUTHERN CROSS GRAND COLLAR 2025 ndash PM Modi was conferred Brazilrsquos top civilian award a first for any Indian PM.
27. CYPRUSrsquo ORDER OF MAKARIOS III 2025 ndash PM Modi became the first Indian leader to be honoured with Cyprusrsquo highest state award.
28. GHANArsquoS ORDER OF THE STAR OF GHANA AND NAMIBIArsquoS GRAND COLLAR 2025 ndash Ghana awarded its highest national honour to Modi recognising IndiandashAfrica ties while PM Modi became the first Indian Prime Minister to receive Namibiarsquos most prestigious civilian award.