Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s longest-serving non-Congress Prime Minister, turned 75 today. Since taking office in May 2014, PM Modi has reshaped India’s governance with landmark economic reforms, massive infrastructure projects, welfare schemes touching millions of lives, and decisive foreign policy moves that boosted India’s global stature. 

From rolling out the world’s largest financial inclusion drive and bringing electricity and clean cooking fuel to rural homes, to leading the G20 Summit in Delhi and co-founding the International Solar Alliance, PM Modi’s tenure has been marked by ambitious initiatives and bold decisions. 

On his 75th birthday, here’s a look at 75 key achievements, spanning governance, economy, infrastructure, social reforms, technology, and global diplomacy, that have defined his journey as India’s Prime Minister.

Key Steps Of PM Modi To Take India Forward

1. Goods And Services Tax (GST): A landmark indirect tax reform in 2017 consolidating 17 taxes into one streamlined system.

2. Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code (IBC): Introduced to resolve bad loans and improve the banking sector’s health.

3. Ujjwala Yojana: Provided free LPG connections to women in rural households, significantly enhancing clean cooking access.

4. Abolition Of Article 370: Revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status on 5th August 2019.

5. Abolition Of Triple Talaq: Eliminated the instantaneous practice among Muslims, seen as a stride toward uniform civil laws.

6. Scrapping Of Old Laws: Repealed 1,450 outdated statutes out of 1,800 identified, enhancing regulatory simplicity.

7. Jan Dhan Yojana: Extensive financial inclusion with millions of bank accounts opened.

8. Saubhagya Scheme: Achieved universal household electrification; over 2.86 crore homes electrified.

9. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: Cleanliness campaign that built 12 crore+ toilets and eliminated open defecation.

10. Jal Jeevan Mission: Aimed to provide tap water to rural households.

11. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban): 7.4+ million homes built since 2015.

12. Digital India & UPI Expansion: Enhanced digital infrastructure and enabled seamless digital payments.

13. Ayushman Bharat Yojana: Health insurance coverage up to Rs 5 lakh per family for vulnerable populations.

14. Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout & CoWIN Platform: Oversaw one of the largest immunization drives globally, with an efficient digital rollout.

15. Pressing Food Security During Covid-19: Delivered free rations to over 813 million under PMGKAY.

16. PM-KISAN Scheme: Benefit scheme for farmers covering over 14.5 crore beneficiaries.

17. NEP (National Education Policy) 2020: Introduced a 5+3+3+4 restructuring framework.

18. Global Innovation Index Jump: India climbed from 81st (2014) to 39th (2024), reflecting improved innovation capacity.

19. Central Vista Redevelopment & New Parliament: Constructed a modern, earthquake-resistant Parliament building.

20. E-Nam & Soil Health Cards: Revolutionized agricultural trade and soil management.

21. 10% EWS Reservation: Institutionalized reservation for economically weaker sections.

22. Atal Bhujal Yojana (Groundwater Management): Launched in 2019 to sustainably manage groundwater in seven states.

23. J&K Rail Connectivity & Vande Bharat Trains: Inaugurated the USBRL, including the world’s highest Chenab Bridge, and flagged off trains.

24. Manipur Infra & Peace Initiatives: Launched developmental projects worth Rs 7,300 crore in conflict areas.

25. Mizoram’s First Railway Line: Bairabi–Sairang project worth around Rs 8,070 crore linked Aizawl to the national network.

26. Digitization Of Ancient Manuscripts: Launched a portal to preserve intellectual heritage and prevent piracy.

27. Patna (Bihar) Infrastructure Boost: 55,000 km rural roads, electrification, housing under PMAY, Vande Bharat express, sewage and water systems. 

28. Ram Temple Construction: PM Modi facilitated the groundbreaking ceremony of Ram Temple at Ayodhya.