Government and Policy

In 1960-61, West Bengal’s relative per capita income stood at a staggering 127.5%. To put that in perspective, the average resident of Bengal earned nearly 28% more than the national average.

India's GDP has now reached US$4.18 trillion, making it the world's fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan. 

This year was more than just increased encounters or routine operations. 2025 marked the decisive shift from managing Naxalism to dismantling it systematically and breaking its organisational, territorial, and ideological back. In 2025, India wiped out Naxal terror.

India not only eradicated the terror infrastructure in Pakistan but also countered its offensive actions against the country.

Highlighting tax relief, labour code consolidation, expanded MSME norms, trade agreements and nuclear and maritime reforms, the Prime Minister said governance has shifted towards trust, technology driven administration and sustained, inclusive growth across sectors.

The newly launched SBFAS and SbDS initiatives are the latest in a string of policy initiatives the Modi government has launched in recent years to revive and bolster domestic shipbuilding under the Make in India initiative and a vision for ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.