Ārohaṇa (आरोहण) 2025

Infrastructure is the backbone of India’s growth, connecting people, powering industries, and enabling inclusive development. While significant strides have been made through initiatives like Bharatmala and Sagarmala, which focus on road and maritime connectivity respectively, a holistic approach integrating multiple modes of transport and industrial hubs is essential to realize a truly future-ready nation. The National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) exemplifies this vision, creating 32 strategically planned industrial hubs linked by 11 integrated corridors that integrate modern urban planning, seamless connectivity, and sustainable infrastructure. By developing coordinated, well-planned economic hubs that foster investment, innovation, and employment, India is leveraging infrastructure for transformative impact. Strengthening and modernizing infrastructure will continue to be pivotal in driving growth, competitiveness, and the nation’s journey toward a Viksit Bharat.

In an era where sovereignty extends far beyond borders, India has taken decisive steps to embed resilience into its rise. Modernizing the armed forces, boosting indigenous defense production under Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and developing defense-industrial corridors alongside space-tech capabilities, including military satellites such as GSAT-7 (Rukmini), EMISAT, have strengthened self-reliance while deepening strategic partnerships. Cyber resilience has emerged as a national priority, with India ranking 2nd globally in cyber attack targets, and initiatives such as the National Cyber Security Strategy, safeguarding citizens, enterprises, and critical digital infrastructure. At the same time, India is addressing environmental uncertainties by advancing renewable energy, crossing 200 GW of total capacity, and developing a rate-based Emissions Trading System (ETS) alongside voluntary carbon crediting mechanisms, cementing its position as a leader in climate action. By embedding security across defense, cyber, and environmental domains, India is safeguarding progress, ensuring resilience, and projecting confidence and trust on the global stage.

Flagship initiatives such as the IndiaAI Mission, the National Quantum Mission, and ISRO’s expanding space program are laying the foundation for India’s leadership in the next era of innovation. The success of Chandrayaan-3, making India the first country to land on the lunar south pole, and the upcoming Gaganyaan human spaceflight program exemplify the confidence and capability driving this journey. Investments in AI, quantum computing, space technology, robotics, and blockchain are enabling transformative breakthroughs. India’s space startup ecosystem has grown from 1 to 300+ startups in just four years, supported by liberalized policies and strong investor interest. The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) aims to strengthen innovation by seeding and promoting R&D, fostering collaborations among industry, academia, and government, and creating a vibrant interface for research and industrial participation. With sustained investments, policy stability, and a commitment to inclusive and ethical progress, India is poised to lead the world into the next technological revolution.