Atmanirbhar Bharat
From Self-Sufficiency to Strategic Autonomy
Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India), launched in May 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic's supply chain disruptions, is not about autarky (complete self-sufficiency) but about building domestic manufacturing capacity across critical and strategic sectors to reduce import dependence and increase export competitiveness. It encompasses five pillars: Economy, Infrastructure, Technology-driven System, Vibrant Demography, and Demand.
- The initiative was launched alongside a ₹20 lakh crore economic package in May 2020.
- Five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat: Economy (quantum jumps, not incremental growth), Infrastructure (modern), Technology-driven system, Vibrant Demography (supply-demand bridge), and Demand (domestic market strength).
- The Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 introduced a 'Buy (Indian-IDDM)' preference category, mandating minimum domestic content in defence procurement.
- Defence export target: ₹35,000 crore by FY25 (revised upward to ₹50,000 crore).
- Make in India initiative (2014) was the predecessor — Atmanirbhar Bharat deepened and expanded its scope.
- Critical imports India is focused on reducing: semiconductors, APIs (pharmaceutical inputs), telecom equipment, advanced batteries, solar panels.
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