How has India transformed since 2014?

Since 2014, India has undergone significant transformations across various sectors. Here are some key changes:

1. Economic Reforms: The government has initiated several economic reforms aimed at boosting growth and attracting investment. Initiatives like Make in India, GST (Goods and Services Tax), and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code have been implemented to streamline processes and promote business.
2. Digitalization: India has seen a rapid digital transformation with the rise of smartphones and internet connectivity. Initiatives like Digital India have aimed at providing digital infrastructure and services to citizens, promoting e-governance, and improving digital literacy.
3. Infrastructure Development: There has been a focus on infrastructure development with projects like the construction of highways, railways, airports, and urban development schemes like Smart Cities Mission, aimed at improving living standards and connectivity.
4. Financial Inclusion: Schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana have aimed at bringing the unbanked population into the formal banking system, promoting financial inclusion and access to financial services.
5. Social Welfare: Various social welfare schemes such as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Ayushman Bharat, and Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana have been launched to address issues like sanitation, healthcare, and housing for all.
6. Foreign Policy: India’s foreign policy has witnessed shifts with a focus on strengthening relationships with major powers, enhancing regional cooperation, and increasing engagement with countries in Africa, Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region.
7. Energy: There has been a push towards renewable energy with initiatives like the International Solar Alliance and increasing investment in solar and wind energy projects to reduce dependency on fossil fuels and combat climate change.
8. Security: Efforts have been made to strengthen national security through modernization of defense forces, counter-terrorism measures, and initiatives like the National Security Doctrine.

These transformations have had varying impacts across different sections of society and regions of the country, and while progress has been made in many areas, challenges such as poverty, unemployment, environmental degradation, and social inequalities persist.