Independence Day 2025: The country became independent in 1947 and after that many dimensions of development were seen. From Nehru Yuga to Indira and Rajiv Gandhi’s rule, then P.V. In the era of Narasimha Rao, the liberalization and the vision of today’s “New India” – every round has its own policies. Sometimes socialism was preferred, sometimes industrialization, sometimes the Green Revolution proved a milestone in eradicating the hunger of the country.

1947 – Freedom and new beginnings

During the reign of Jawaharlal Nehru, the country proceeded on the path of socialism. The decisions taken at that time laid the foundation of future India. Today, if India remains a global economic center, then the role of their thinking in it cannot be denied.

After independence, India’s economy was crocodile. Poverty was at its peak with the pain of partition. In such a situation, Nehru adopted the “Mixed Economy” model on the lines of the Soviet Union – which focused on sharp industrialization with self -reliance. This helped India to overcome starvation and get out of the sorrow of partition.

1950s – Construction of Nehru Yuga and foundation

The Planning Commission was formed in 1950, whose job was to make five -year plans and implement them. Earlier (1951–1956) Five -Year Plan, agriculture, irrigation and electricity were given priority, reaching the GDP growth rate to 3.2% – which was far more than the estimated 2.1%. The second five -year plan emphasized heavy industry, steel plant and mass production. PSU companies like SAIL, BHEL and NTPC were established in this period. These were called “temples of modern India” – whose aim was not just to earn profits but to generate employment and maintain regional balance.

1960s -1970s – Green Revolution and Food Self -reliance

In the 1960s, India was struggling with a serious starvation crisis and dependent on foreign food aid. At that time agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan – Those who are called the father of Green Revolution – developed high productivity wheat and rice seeds. The government invested on fertilizers, pesticides and irrigation reforms, which changed India’s agricultural landscape.

1980s – Rise of technology

Under the rule of Rajiv Gandhi, India gradually moved from strict socialism and moved towards technology-based development. Telecommunication and IT got boost, telephone began to reach rural areas, and MTNL improved urban services. Something was relaxed in the license rule.

1991 – Big step for economic liberalization

But the real economic reforms took place in 1991, when India was almost insolvency due to the foreign exchange reserves crisis and the Gulf War. P.V. Narasimha Rao and the then Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh implemented the “new economic policy” – which included the end of the license raj, openness for foreign investment and market -based reforms.

From Digital India to Global Hub

Today companies like TCS and Infosys have made India a global outsourcing hub. India’s economy has reached $ 4.19 in 2025 and has become the fourth largest economy in the world, leaving behind Japan.

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15 On August 1947, India became independent from English rights, but Pakistan had made Pakistan a country by dividing India. People were celebrating the independence of the country, but many families were desolate due to sharing there.,

One such story of partition belongs to Bhagwan and Rachpal Kaur, a husband wife of Bajidpur village of Sarhadi district Ferozepur, when he spoke to whom he told that in seven days, the condition had become worse in seven days. Today, when you remember that time, it comes in front of the eyes.

Bhagwan Singh told his story that he was born in 1939 in village Aulakh in Lahore, district of Pakistan. He told that there was a very good atmosphere, people of all castes used to live together, when India became independent, their age was around 8 years. He told that the atmosphere deteriorated within seven days.

Muslim families were given equal

He said that we came out as a convoy on the bullock cart and there was an atmosphere of fear at that time, he said that our convoy was being attacked, but the army arrived. Many times it rained, due to which we survived. He told that we had a lot of land in Pakistan, there was a lot of goods but we did not get anything else.

He further told that we had given the same as our Muslim families, when we were going to India on bull vehicles on the way, then we used to eat food under the bullock cart, the situation of that time was quite worse, our whole family survived and we came to this and I got married in 1961.

Ferozepur came from Pakistan through train

The same Bhagwan Singh’s wife Rachpal Kaur said that at the time of partition, she was three years old and was born in the elected of Pakistan, there were doors all around, at the time of partition, we came to India from Pakistan by train, she told that I did not eat bread, used to eat only five years.

India gained independence from British rule on 15 August 1947, the British ruled India for nearly 200 years and when India got independence after long struggles, this day was historic and very special. But at the time of independence, some indigenous princely states and provinces of India were merged into India after independence. One of these states was such that it took not one or two but 14 years to get independence. Let’s know about it.

Portuguese governance

Please tell that at the time of independence, some areas like Goa, Daman and Diu remained under Portuguese rule. Goa, which is a popular tourist destination of India today, remained in the possession of Portuguese till 1961. In 1510, Goa was captured by the Portuguese. For nearly 450 years, the Portuguese ruled Goa, Daman and Diu. When India became independent in 1947, the Portuguese flag was waving in Goa. The Government of India demanded Portugal to hand over Goa but Portuguese ruler Antonio Salazar turned down it.

Goa gets independence after 14 years

When diplomacy and agitation failed, the Government of India decided to intervene. ‘Operation Vijay’ started on 18 December 1961. The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force jointly attacked the Portuguese bases. After this, on 19 December 1961, Portuguese Governor General Manuel Antonio Vasalo E Silva signed the documents of surrender and thus 14 years later India got its right to Goa.

Goa liberation day is celebrated with pomp

Goa liberation day is celebrated every year on 19 December with great enthusiasm. This day remembers the valor of the Indian Army and the struggle of the people of Goa. The independence of Goa further strengthened India’s sovereignty and integrity.

What is the importance of Independence Day

The importance of Independence Day is not limited to the attainment of freedom only. This reminds us of the sacrifices that were given by innumerable freedom fighters. This day strengthens us of solidarity, national pride and duty towards the country. Every year on August 15, the Prime Minister hoists the tricolor at the Red Fort and addresses the nation. On this day, cultural programs, parade and patriotic songs are organized in schools, colleges and government offices.

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