Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India)...

       Today, all countries are closed due to the lockdown. All transactions with each other have stalled. The situation is the same at home(each country). Therefore, the message given by the Prime Minister to become self-reliant is very important.

        The 21st century is India's century and the way to achieve it is through the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' 'Self-reliant India'. The definition of self-reliance in the world today has completely changed. Self-reliance is different than being self-centered. The tradition and culture of India also speaks of the self-reliance whose soul resides in the "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam". That is why India supplied medicines to other countries even during this epidemic. Self-reliance will help boost the confidence of our country. So it will help us to survive in the world competition. And globalization is also necessary. And it will last forever.

        Self-reliance does not mean stopping, boycotting or condemning imports from other countries. Becoming self-reliant means raising the quality of your country's goods, services or brands to such an extent that others should choose or buy those goods or services. Some are making fun of this campaign which means we are making fun of ourselves, our potential. When Carona started, we had a shortage of PPT kits, masks and sanitizers, but now we are producing enough because India Transformed this crisis into an opportunity. 

        The five pillars that the government has stated for this. The focus will have to be on the economy, infrastructure, systems, vibrant demographic, and demand. These include 4L, labor, land, liquidity and laws. Today we have the tools, we have the strength, we have the talent but we have to use it. And the role of the government is going to be important in all this.

        And one person's dream can become the dream of the country, like India in Mahatma Gandhi's dream, Pandit Nehru's five year plan, Kalam's Vision 2020, even the message of self-reliant India given by our Prime Minister will become the dream of the country.

-Shivaji Patil