Best things for which the Narendra Modi led NDA Govt must be given its due credit.
1. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
The PM’s Jan Dhan Yojana planned to include the millions of masses of the country into its shade so that every household can avail of credit, insurance and pension facilities. The plan ensured that every household has at least one such bank account. The scheme has received overwhelming success with two states and three Union Territories, namely, Kerala Goa and Chandigarh, Pondicherry and Lakshadweep respectively receiving complete financial inclusion.
2. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan has literally swept the nation like a wave with public offices, public areas and people’s spaces being cleaned periodically. The one of its kind initiatives has gained much support from all sections of the society and media for its sheer novelty and impact.
3. Improvement in macro-economic factors
Though some may call this coincidence good luck, Modi has to be given his credit for the stark improvement in many a macro economic factors; such as a control over the double figured inflation figures, fall in the customer price inflation to less than 5%, a drastic cut in the current account deficit on trade, fall in the commodity prices (including crude oil prices) etc.
Some have termed it as Modi’s good luck! But what is a Prime Minister’s success in governance, policy-making and administration without a little bit of good luck? Powerful actions have to be supported by good stars.
Having mentioned the above, the improvement in the macro economic factors has in no way improved production, employment or sales figures. Clearly some good luck has not been enough in reviving the economy.
4. Foreign Policy Building
Lately criticized for his frequent international travels and diplomatic visits, Modi has proved once again that he is man with a clear agenda. Unscathed by criticism, he has been on some rigorous diplomatic outings for the purpose of foreign policy building. He has emphasized on the need to have cordial and friendly relations with India’s immediate neighbors like Nepal and Bhutan. Modi has also successfully managed to push his agendas in collaborating with Japan. So much so, Modi has also successfully won favorable reviews on his talks of harmony and collaborative development with China. Though the road is going to be long and tedious with China, a small dwindling light can now be seen at the end of the road.
The Prime Minister has also taken a firm stand regarding Pakistan’s approach in tackling terrorism and border attacks. This will be perhaps be the first of its kind in the history of the country, when a hard and definitive stand has been taken despite pressures from separatists and fundamentalists from Kashmir.
5. Introduction of Make in India scheme
The Make in India scheme was an initiative that was started to promote innovation and investments in the country. The current Modi-led government has always stressed on the importance of development and the need to promote technology and innovation.
6. Small size of Ministry
The Government has adopted a no-fuss and ‘less is more’ outlook within its ministerial framework. History has very often proved that “Too many cooks spoil the broth”. The downsizing of the cabinet has proved to be not only cost-effective, but also a very sensible method of reducing non-planned expenditure, thereby ensuring higher performance efficiency and delivery.
7. Dissolving the Planning Commission, EHoMs and GoMs
The dismantling of the 12th Five-Year Plan, the nine Empowered groups of ministers (EGoMs) and the Twenty-one groups of Ministers (GoMs) has won Modi a lot of admirers. The idea has been welcomed as a courageous move forward.
8. Focus on Development, Policy implementation and Reforms
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