Covid-19 and the Aspiration of Atmanirbhar Bharat

Abstract

COVID -19 is a disease that kills millions of people worldwide. People are suffering worldwide for better medical care and proper medicine. With the outbreak of this disease, many socio-economic and political issues have emerged globally. Every nation has its own political and socio-economic structure. During this pandemic, these structures have been badly affected. In addition, the present situation has raised many questions which need some urgent answers for a better future. India, a country with a large population and poor health system is also facing a similar situation and fighting against the COVID. There is a high probability that it will be facing deep socio-economic problems in post-COVID time. To resolve the socio-economic issues, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced an economic package, Atmanirbhar Bharat, implying a path of self-reliance. The paper attempts to examine the question of how much it would be possible for India to become independent in an era of globalisation. History shows that Swadeshi gave a determination and belief in self-dependence. However, with the present economy being based on mutual dependence, the question of self-reliance becomes significant.