🔴 PM MODI'S REPORT CARD - 10 YEARS OF BJP-LED NDA RULE IN BHARAT !

What do you think of the Modi government's 10 years of development or deterioration?

🔴 PM MODI'S REPORT CARD - 10 YEARS OF BJP-LED NDA RULE IN BHARAT 

The last 10 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have witnessed transformative changes across various sectors in India. This case study aims to scrutinize the BJP's promises outlined in their manifesto and evaluate the extent to which these pledges have been realized. The assessment is structured into 8 crucial areas, encompassing Health, Infrastructure, Agriculture, Good Governance, Women And Inclusive Development, Economy, Cultural Heritage, and Foreign Policy. By delving into the achievements and challenges within each sector, this analysis seeks to provide an insightful overview of the BJP-led NDA government's performance and its impact on our nation's development.

🔶 HEALTH SECTOR EVALUATION:

🔹Health and Wellness Centres:

▪️Successfully established 2.5 lakh Health and Wellness Centres under Ayushman Bharat before December 2023, promoting comprehensive healthcare.

🔹MEDICAL COLLEGE EXPANSION:

▪️The scheme, unfolds in three phases. 157 colleges sanctioned since inception, progress is notable. Currently, 50 out of 58 Phase-I, 8 Phase-II, and 14 out of 75 Phase-III colleges are operational. The goal to commence undergraduate courses by 2023-24 faces challenges, primarily due to a slow pace of progress.

🔹DIGITAL HEALTHCARE:

▪️Market value growth to $1.10 billion by 2022, emphasizing telemedicine. Challenges persist in rural areas, hindering digital healthcare access and literacy.

🔹CHILD CARE FACILITIES:

▪️Limited progress in fostering alternatives to Child Care Institutions (CCIs). Challenges include the quality of resources, regulatory gaps, and the need for staff training.

🔹TB REDUCTION:

▪️Progress in TB case detection, but challenges remain, including high incidence, drug-resistant cases, and out-of-pocket expenditure. WHO figures revised in 2022.

🔹DOCTOR-POPULATION RATIO:

▪️Challenges in achieving the 1:1400 ratio due to inadequate rural healthcare infrastructure and discrepancies in calculating ratios.

🔹POSHAN ABHIYAAN:

▪️Concerns in Aadhaar verification effectiveness, challenges in Anganwadi Centres' infrastructure, and debates on the impact of millets on malnourished children.

🔶 INFRASTRUCTURE:

🔹 BHARATMALA PROJECT:

▪️The original deadline was extended to FY28, the cost doubled, and 42% completion as of November 2023.

🔹 NATIONAL HIGHWAYS:

▪️Total length increased by 60%, with 46,179 km of four-lane and above highways by December 2023.

🔹 WASTE COLLECTION:

▪️All cities declared ODF, but issues persist, including manual scavenging and misreported ODF status.

 🔹  RENEWABLE ENERGY:

▪️Achieved 119 GW out of 175 GW, with solar, wind, bio-power, and small hydro contributing.

🔹 ETHANOL BLENDING:

▪️Achieved 10%, aiming for 20% by 2025, addressing environmental impact and raw material challenges.

🔹 OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTIVITY:

▪️BharatNet expanded to 1.94 lakh villages, with plans to cover 6.4 lakh villages by 2024.

🔹 PIPED COOKING GAS:

▪️Significant progress, covering 82% of land area and 98% of population with 300 Geographical Areas authorized.

🔹 MINISTRY OF WATER:

▪️Challenges include budget allocation gaps, inefficiencies in the Jal Jeevan Mission, and groundwater depletion.

🔹 AIRPORTS:

▪️Targeting 220 airports by 2025, with 131 operational airports (29 international) as of now.

🔹 PORT CAPACITY:

▪️Sagarmala projects face fund utilization issues, with only 15 out of 60 sanctioned projects completed.

🔹 RAILWAY TRACKS:

▪️Achieved 2022 TKM of new lines, focusing on doubling and multi-tracking for enhanced connectivity.

🔹 RAILWAY ELECTRIFICATION:

▪️83% of the broad gauge network was electrified as of 2022-23, with 6542 RKMs electrified.

🔹 WI-FI AT STATIONS:

▪️6108 railway stations offer free Wi-Fi services, connecting passengers across India.

🔹 DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDOR:

▪️EDFC and WDFC are operational, contributing to efficient freight movement.

🔹 CEMENTED HOUSES:

▪️Over 3.04 Crore cemented houses built in rural areas, ensuring improved housing conditions.

🔹 LPG GAS CYLINDER:

▪️LPG coverage increased from 62% in 2016 to 99.8% in 2021, benefiting rural households.

🔹 ELECTRIFICATION OF HOUSEHOLDS:

▪️97% of India's households have electricity (95% of rural and 99% of urban) as of March 2022.

🔹 FINANCIAL INCLUSION:

▪️99% of households have access to banking services.

🔹 TOILET IN EVERY HOUSEHOLD:

▪️All villages declared ODF as of October 2019, ensuring improved sanitation.

🔹 DRINKING WATER ACCESS:

▪️Jal Jeevan Mission making progress, with 72% of rural households having tap water connections.

🔶 AGRICULTURE:

🔹DOUBLE THE FARMERS' INCOME (2016-2022):

▪️Real farmer income per capita decreased by 1.5% from 2016 to 2021. No data for 2021-22.

🔹CREATION OF 10,000 FARMER PRODUCER ORGANIZATIONS (FPOS):

▪️Approximately 7,600 FPOs registered by November 2024, achieving 76% of the target.

🔹LAUNCH A PENSION SCHEME FOR SMALL AND MARGINAL FARMERS:

▪️1.9 million people registered under the scheme.

🔹COMPLETE IRRIGATION PROJECTS UNDER PRADHAN MANTRI KRISHI SINCHAYI YOJANA:

▪️47.46% of projects completed.

🔹PROVIDE SHORT-TERM AGRICULTURE LOANS:

▪️No specific achievement data was provided.

🔹INCREASE CROPPED AREA UNDER IRRIGATION:

▪️Irrigation access increased to 52% of the gross sown area in 2022-23, up from 41% in 2016.

🔹WORK TOWARDS DIGITIZING LAND RECORDS:

▪️94% digitization achieved; aims to complete digitization across all districts by March 2025.

🔹ENSURE ALL-WEATHER CONNECTIVITY FOR EVERY VILLAGE:

▪️ PMGSY-I roads are 96.24% complete; substantial progress in PMGSY-II and RCPLWEA. PMGSY-III at 51.02%.

🔹ASSIST FISHERMEN VIA MATSYA SAMPADA YOJANA:

▪️PMMSY launched with a ₹20,050 crore budget; significant growth in seafood exports and fish production.

🔹PRADHAN MANTRI KISAN SAMMAN NIDHI YOJANA:

▪️23,36,469 farmers enrolled by June 2023.

🔹₹25 LAKH CRORE INVESTMENT IN AGRI-RURAL SECTOR:

▪️Budget allocated for implementation.

🔹INTEREST-FREE KISAN CREDIT CARD LOANS:

▪️Loans provided, but not interest-free.

🔹OILSEEDS MISSION:

▪️Work initiated on the mission.

🔹NATIONAL FEED AND FODDER MISSION:

▪️India facing a fodder shortage, impacting milk prices.

🔶 GOOD GOVERNANCE:

🔹BANKING ACCESSIBILITY:

▪️Over 99% of villages now have a bank branch, banking outlet, or Banking Mitra within 5 km, significantly enhancing accessibility.

🔹DIGITISATION OF COURTS:

▪️Implementation of Phase II of the project from 2015 to 2023 resulted in the computerization of 18,735 District & Subordinate courts, a crucial step towards a more efficient judiciary.

🔹DIGITAL TRANSACTIONS:

▪️UPI transactions accounted for nearly 86% of India’s GDP for the fiscal year 2022, showcasing a substantial shift towards digital transactions.

🔹AIR POLLUTION LEVELS:

▪️India's air quality remains a concern, ranking eighth for polluted air in 2022, with PM2.5 concentration averaging at 53.3 μg/m3.

🔹CROP RESIDUE BURNING:

▪️Significant strides have been made in reducing stubble-burning incidents in Punjab, aided by government funding for crop residue management initiatives.

🔶 WOMEN AND INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT:

🔹COMPREHENSIVE SOCIAL SECURITY:

▪️The promise to provide comprehensive social security coverage for all unorganised labourers has been realized, marking a positive stride in ensuring financial protection.

🔹FEMALE WORKFORCE PARTICIPATION:

▪️Significant progress has been made in increasing the female workforce participation rate, reaching 37% in 2022-23, a notable increase from 23% in 2017-18.

🔹JUSTICE FOR MUSLIM WOMEN:

▪️The enactment of the law against triple talaq demonstrates a commitment to ensuring justice for Muslim women, addressing a longstanding issue.

🔹PRADHAN MANTRI SHRAM YOGI MAANDHAN SCHEME:

▪️While the scheme has been expanded, a decline in enrolment raises questions about its effectiveness or the level of interest among the target beneficiaries.

🔹Accessible Government Buildings:

▪️A commendable effort has been made with 585 state and 1,030 central government buildings now made barrier-free, promoting inclusivity for persons with disabilities.

🔹TRIBAL FREEDOM FIGHTERS MUSEUMS:

▪️Successfully completed the development of six Tribal Freedom Fighters Museums reflects a commitment to preserving and showcasing the rich tribal history.

🔹‘PANCHTEEH’ CIRCUIT DEVELOPMENT:

▪️Fulfilling the promise, the development of the ‘Panchteeh’ circuit has been completed, contributing to the promotion of cultural heritage and tourism.

🔶 ECONOMY:

🔹EASE OF DOING BUSINESS:

▪️Status (2018-22): Ranked 14th in Asia.

▪️Forecast (2023-27): Projected to improve to 10th in Asia.

▪️Global Improvement: Climbed six spots in the global BER according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

🔹MANUFACTURING:

▪️Aiming to increase GDP contribution from 17% to 25% by 2025.

▪️Performance-linked Incentives (PLI) scheme led to a 76% increase in FDI.

▪️60 lakh additional jobs expected.

▪️139% increase in smartphone exports, 20% value addition in mobile manufacturing.

▪️India's status as the second-largest producer of steel, cement, and coal.

▪️Robust infrastructure including a significant road and railway network.

▪️Initiatives like the National Green Hydrogen Mission and support for electric vehicles.

🔹DOUBLING TOTAL EXPORTS:

▪️October 2023: USD 62.26 Billion, a 9.43% increase.

▪️April-October 2023: USD 437.54 Billion, -1.61% growth compared to 2022.

▪️2019: Exports valued at $529.25 Billion.

🔹NATIONAL TRADERS’ WELFARE BOARD:

▪️Established in 2023, focusing on the welfare of traders and simplification of acts and rules.

▪️Objectives include advising on social security benefits for traders.

▪️National Retail Trade Policy is yet to be fully implemented.

▪️Strides made in implementing a single-window system benefiting MSMEs.

🔹TAX CUTS:

▪️Corporate tax cut from 34.94% to 25.17%.

▪️Minimum alternate tax reduced from 18.5% to 15%.

▪️Impact on economic growth and compliance debated.

🔹CHANGES TO THE COMPANIES ACT (AMENDMENT) 2020:

▪️Decriminalized offences under the Companies Act, 2013.

▪️Introduced in-house adjudication mechanisms.

▪️Reduction in imprisonment penalties for specific offences.

▪️Aims to reduce the legal burden on corporations.

🔹SEED STARTUP FUND:

▪️The scheme has been implemented.

🔹100 LAKH CRORE INVESTMENT:

▪️Gati Shakti Mission launched in 2021 with the promised investment.

🔹FASTER CUSTOMS CLEARANCE:

▪️Air cargo clearance has improved. Data is not available for ports.

🔶 CULTURAL HERITAGE:

🔹RAM MANDIR:

▪️Successfully implemented, marking a significant cultural and religious milestone.

🔹NAMAMI GANGE:

▪️Work has commenced; however, the complete restoration of the Ganga's cleanliness remains an ongoing challenge.

🔹PROMOTING YOGA GLOBALLY:

▪️Successfully implemented, with International Yoga Day celebrated globally.

🔹UNIFORM CIVIL CODE:

▪️Not fully implemented, but efforts have been made to address this complex and sensitive issue.

🔶 FOREIGN POLICY:

🔹 STRENGTHENING THE DIPLOMATIC CADRE AND OUTREACH:

▪️PROMISE: The BJP vowed to fortify the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and enhance diplomatic outreach.

▪️STATUS: The IFS remains understaffed, but policy changes have been initiated to address this issue.

▪️COMMENTS: While strides have been taken, there's a persistent need for further strengthening the diplomatic cadre to meet evolving global challenges.

🔹 PERMANENT MEMBERSHIP OF THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL:

▪️PROMISE: BJP aimed for India to secure a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

▪️STATUS: Despite concerted efforts, India has not attained permanent membership.

▪️COMMENTS: While diplomatic endeavours have been made, geopolitical complexities have impeded India's permanent UNSC seat, underscoring the need for continued strategic initiatives on the global stage.

🔴 CONCLUSION ON BJP'S GOVERNANCE ACROSS VARIOUS SECTORS:

🔹HEALTH:

▪️Improvements made, but challenges persist, especially in dealing with unforeseen health crises.

🔹INFRASTRUCTURE:

▪️Progress is evident, but continuous efforts are required to meet ambitious infrastructure goals.

🔹AGRICULTURE:

▪️Mixed outcomes; reforms faced challenges, but direct income support has reached farmers.

🔹GOOD GOVERNANCE:

▪️Strides made in technology adoption; governance reforms need sustained attention.

🔹WOMEN & INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT:

▪️Progress in empowerment, but challenges like gender-based violence persist.

🔹ECONOMY:

▪️Mixed economic outcomes; challenges like unemployment and economic inequalities persist.

🔹CULTURAL HERITAGE:

▪️Some promises are fulfilled; others face ongoing challenges, reflecting the complexity of cultural issues.

🔹FOREIGN POLICY:

▪️Generally positive, but regional complexities pose ongoing challenges.