Atma Nirbhar Bharat: A Resolve To Turn Crisis Into An Opportunity. 125 Marks

Structure of the Essay:

Introduction:

You can start the introduction through following ways:

• Start with a general introduction/anecdote/an example/a short story/a poem/a quote/a recent event or trend etc which can help in describing the need for self-reliance.

Thesis Statement:

• It is a transition statement between introduction and body of the essay.
• In thesis statement, you should write outline of the body with your own arguments. You should prove these arguments in body of the essay with relevant examples.

Body of the essay:

• Mention about the backdrop in which Atmanirbhar Bharat scheme was announced.
  • COVID-19 induced lockdown.
  • Economic crises.
  • Bleak future for global economic landscape.
  • India’s reliance on others for medical support.
  • India’s import dependence on China in the backdrop of border tension.
• Describe what the Atmanirbhar Bharat means.
  • Give a brief history of Swadeshi and link it with Atmanirbhar Bharat
  • Mention several government provisions.
  • Give examples of various schemes under it.
• Explain the need for Atmanirbhar Bharat in the contemporary world.
  • Population and its requirements like employment and standard of life.
  • Aspiration for becoming a world power.
  • Import dependence for several sectors of the economy.
  • Growing protectionism and its impact on Indian Economy.
  • Need for the development of indigenous technology.
• Significance of Atmanirbhar scheme.
  • Economic: Explain how it will help in economic growth, improving India’s Balance of trade, macroeconomic stability, Insulation from the global crisis, generation of employment etc.
  • Political: Explain how it will lead to improving India’s political clout in the world, it will bring social and economic equality leading to political stability etc.
  • Social: Explain how it improved livelihood opportunity will have a positive impact on health and nutrition, education, social stability, standard of living etc
  • Diplomatic: Explain how non-dependence on other Nations will help India negotiate better deals with them while pursuing its National Interest.
• Challenges
  • Discuss how the rising debate on Protectionism Vs Globalisation can impact the initiative of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
  • Discuss several economic challenges like –
    • Bleak manufacturing
    • Lack of funding
    • Lack of innovation
  • Discuss political challenges like –
    • Resistance to change.
    • The politicisation of reforms.
  • Discuss diplomatic challenges like –
    • Bilateral trade relations with friendly nations.
    • Regional trade groups.
    • Impediments in promoting export due to diplomatic challenges.
  • Discuss social challenges like
    • Lack of outcome-based education etc
    • Low nutrition affects the cognitive development of children.
    • Socio-religious unrest like Communalism and Nasalism.
  • Ways to achieve Atmanirbhar Bharat dream
    • Preparing the innovation ecosystem
    • Focus on Manufacturing
    • Focus on Vocational training
  • Indigenization of important sectors.

Conclusion:

• Conclude with a futuristic perspective about the significance and benefits it will bring,

Note: Add required economic data, schemes and examples wherever possible.