![]() There have also been sector-specific incentive schemes. The 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative, in particular, has evoked great response among people at large. This has been made possible by timely and pro-active interventions from the Government. India has been among the fastest-growing major economies. Most sectors of the economy have shaken off the pandemic effect. Yet, guided by our able leadership and driven by our resilience, we soon came out of the downturn, and resumed the growth saga. In its initial phase, Covid-19 also hurt India's economy badly. The pandemic has entered the fourth year, affecting economic growth in most parts of the world. It needs to be underlined that this achievement comes against the backdrop of high economic uncertainties around the world. Last year, India became the fifth largest economy in the world. ![]() In our mission of 'Sarvodaya', the most encouraging has been the progress made on the economic front. Yet, the progress we have made on all fronts is encouraging. We have largely remained true to their expectations, and yet we realise that much remains to be done to realise Gandhiji's ideal of 'Sarvodaya', the upliftment of all. While Babasaheb Ambedkar and others gave us a map and a moral framework, the task of walking that path remains our responsibility. This would not have been possible but for the collective wisdom of the Constitution-makers guiding our path. During this period, India has been transformed from a largely poor and illiterate nation into a confident nation marching on the world stage. Their vision, as enshrined in the Constitution, has been continuously guiding our Republic. We are proud of the fact that the members of that assembly represented all regions and communities of India and that they included 15 women too. Rau, who had prepared the initial draft, and other experts and officers who helped in making of the constitution. On this day, we should also remember the role of jurist B.N. Ambedkar, who headed the Drafting Committee of the Constitution, and thus had a critical part in giving it the final shape. The nation will always remain grateful to Dr. Our founding document is inspired by the humanistic philosophy of the oldest living civilisation in the world as well as new ideas that emerged in more recent history. A long and profound thought process culminated in our Constitution. Those who shaped the modern Indian mind also welcomed progressive ideas from abroad, following the Vedic advice: आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वत: "Let noble thoughts come to us from all directions". Revolutionaries and reformers joined hands with visionaries and idealists to help us learn about our age-old values of peace, brotherhood and equality. ![]() Those decades of struggle and sacrifice helped us win freedom not only from colonial rule but also from the imposed values and narrow world-views. The national movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi, was as much about winning Independence as about rediscovering our own ideals. The Constitution that started governing the life of the Republic was the outcome of the Freedom Struggle. That essence was at the heart of the Constitution, which has withstood the test of time. We have succeeded as a democratic republic because so many creeds and so many languages have not divided us, they have only united us. We did so with a belief that we are, after all, one that we are all Indians. Such a vast and diverse multitude of people coming together as one nation remains unprecedented. With hope and confidence, we began an experiment unique in the history of humankind. ![]() Very high levels of poverty and illiteracy were just two of the many ill-effects of the long foreign rule. In the early years of Independence, we faced countless challenges and adversities. As a modern Republic, however, we are young. India is, of course, home to one of the oldest living civilisations. When we celebrate the Republic Day, we celebrate what we have achieved, together, as a nation. Every citizen has reason to be proud of the Indian Story. From the day the Constitution came into effect to the present day, it has been an amazing journey that has inspired many other nations. We will now enter the 75th year as a Republic. On the eve of the 74th Republic Day, I extend my heartiest greetings to every Indian, at home and abroad.
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