Good Works Of Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi

When we try to understand the journey of modern India in the twenty-first century, the name of Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi comes up as a defining figure. Born on 17 September 1950 in Vadnagar, Gujarat, Modi rose from humble beginnings to the highest office of Prime Minister of India on 26 May 2014. His tenure was marked by development, governance reforms, infrastructure building, foreign policy emphasis and welfare measures that impacted the lives of millions. From the very first day of taking oath in 2014, he began to lead the nation towards Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, which means togetherness with all, development for all and trust of all. This narrative will cover his good deeds over the years with relevant dates, and in the form of a flowing essay, spanning both his first term (2014–2019) and his second term (2019 onwards).

When Narendra Modi was sworn in as the 14th Prime Minister of India on 26 May 2014, he immediately set a new precedent by inviting the heads of SAARC nations to his swearing-in ceremony. This diplomatic move was widely seen as his attempt to put India at the centre of regional cooperation and goodwill. Soon after, on 2 October 2014, he launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Clean India Mission, aimed at eliminating open defecation and improving solid waste management by 2019, the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Millions of toilets were built under this scheme, especially in rural areas, and India was declared open defecation free by 2019. It was one of his most transformative social campaigns that improved public health, women’s dignity and sanitation in both villages and cities.

In August 2014 Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana with the goal of financial inclusion. The scheme was inaugurated on 28 August 2014 and within a few weeks, millions of Indians who never had a bank account were able to open one with a zero balance. By 2018, the programme had opened over 300 million accounts, which later played a vital role in direct benefit transfers during the COVID-19 pandemic. It marked a shift towards a cashless, transparent economy where subsidies could reach beneficiaries directly without leakage.

His foreign policy also deserves mention with dates that shaped global perceptions about India. In September 2014 Modi visited the US for the first time as Prime Minister and addressed a massive gathering at Madison Square Garden on 28 September 2014. This enthused the diaspora and showcased India’s growing global image. In 2015, on 25 January, U.S. President Barack Obama visited India as the chief guest of the Republic Day parade, the first US President to do so, signalling a deepening of India-US strategic ties under Modi’s leadership.

Domestically, another milestone was achieved with the launch of the Digital India campaign on 1 July 2015, which aimed to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Through this initiative, rural villages began to get internet connectivity, digital literacy expanded and services such as Aadhaar-linked platforms, e-governance and Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions grew rapidly.

The Make in India program launched on 25 September 2014 encouraged manufacturing in India and invited both domestic and global investors. Coupled with the Startup India campaign launched on 16 January 2016, Modi encouraged entrepreneurship and self-reliance among youth. These efforts gradually made India one of the fastest-growing startup ecosystems in the world.

On 8 November 2016, Modi announced demonetization, making ₹500 and ₹1000 notes no longer legal tender, making them the most bold economic move in independent India. Though controversial, the policy was aimed at tackling black money, counterfeit currency, and promoting digital payments. Subsequently, the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on 1 July 2017 was another landmark reform, unifying India’s indirect taxation system into a single national market.

Welfare schemes flourished under his leadership. On 1 May 2016, the Ujjwala Yojana was launched, under which poor women were given free LPG connections to reduce their dependence on firewood. By 2020, more than 80 million households received the benefit, improving health and protecting women from indoor pollution. On 23 September 2018, Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana was inaugurated, providing health insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh per family per year to the poor and vulnerable sections. The scheme became the world’s largest government-funded healthcare program.

In the field of infrastructure, Modi laid great emphasis on roads, railways and electrification. On 28 April 2018, the government announced that every village in India had been electrified, thereby fulfilling a long-term development goal. Highway construction accelerated, bullet train projects were launched (the foundation stone for which was laid on 14 September 2017 in Ahmedabad with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe) and metro networks expanded rapidly in cities.

On 30 May 2019, Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister again after a landslide electoral victory. His first significant decision in his second term came on 5 August 2019, when Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was repealed. Supporters hailed it as a long-awaited move to fully integrate the state into the Indian Union. On 9 November 2019, the Supreme Court delivered its verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute and the Modi government helped initiate the construction of the grand Ram temple in Ayodhya, the foundation stone of which was laid on 5 August 2020.

The COVID-19 pandemic tested every leader across the world. Modi addressed the nation on 24 March 2020, announcing a nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of the virus. His government launched the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana in March 2020, under which free ration and financial aid was provided to millions of poor families. On 16 January 2021, India launched the world’s largest vaccination drive, producing vaccines such as Covaxin and Covishield domestically. India also launched Vaccine Maitri, supplying vaccines to over 100 countries, showing goodwill and global solidarity.

In December 2020, Modi inaugurated a new phase of agricultural laws, though it was later withdrawn in November 2021 following protests. Despite the controversy, his government continued welfare measures such as raising the MSP and expanding irrigation schemes. By 2022, India achieved the milestone of 100% electrification of willing households and became the fifth-largest economy by nominal GDP.

During the 75th Independence Day celebrations on 15 August 2022, Modi launched the Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Citizens across the country participated in it by hoisting flags on their homes. In December 2022, the foundation was laid for the new Parliament building, which is part of the Central Vista redevelopment project, a symbol of modern democratic India.

Modi hosted global leaders during the G20 Summit held in New Delhi from 9 to 10 September 2023 and the African Union was included as a permanent member of the G20 under India’s chairmanship. This demonstrated Modi’s vision of a multipolar world where the global south would have a greater voice.

In 2024, Modi’s government continued to focus on Aatmanirbhar Bharat, encouraging self-reliance in defence, technology and manufacturing. Initiatives such as the semiconductor mission, EV policies, and renewable energy expansion pushed India towards energy independence. On 22 August 2023, Chandrayaan-3 landed on the south pole of the Moon, making India the first country to achieve this feat. Modi congratulated ISRO scientists on this historic achievement.

Over the years, Modi has emphasized on women empowerment, farmer welfare, digital economy, housing for the poor through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (launched on 25 June 2015) and sustainable welfare schemes that transform the daily lives of ordinary citizens. His second term saw India overtake China as the most populous country by 2023, yet economic growth remained resilient. By 2025, India’s stature in world affairs, infrastructure development, digital transformation and welfare schemes bore the stamp of Modi’s leadership.

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