PM Modi lays out 100-day agenda to drive economic momentum
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Also Read: The Indian Express Editorial Analysis: 11 June 2025
Also Read: The Hindu Editorial Analysis: 11 June 2025
| Topic: GS Paper 2 – Governance, GS Paper 3 – Economy |
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Highlights of the Agenda:
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Focus on Gati Shakti and logistics revamp.
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Digital public infrastructure push (AI, 5G, e-governance).
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Skilling programs linked to new tech sectors.
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Social schemes: expansion of PM Awas Yojana and PM Vishwakarma Yojana.
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Push for new manufacturing clusters under PLI schemes.
Governance Reforms:
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Simplification of business compliance.
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Fast-tracking project clearances and reducing bureaucratic delays.
Economic Impact:
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Short-term: Boost to consumption and jobs.
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Long-term: Structural support for $5 trillion economy vision.
Way Forward:
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Regular performance audits.
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Stakeholder consultations (industry, states).
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Balance between speed and sustainability.
| Practice Question: A 100-day governance agenda can provide a directional push to economic revival. Examine the strategic importance and implementation challenges of such short-term policy blueprints..(15 marks, 250 words) |
