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The 80th Independence Day celebration on August 15 marked a memorable and significant moment for the nation, offering an opportunity to reflect on India’s remarkable journey over the past eight decades while acknowledging that the country has yet to realise its full potential. India’s steady emergence as a trusted global influencer and consequential power in an increasingly fractured and turbulent world highlights the importance of strategic preparedness, sustained resilience, and the ability to navigate an unpredictable future. Raksha Anirveda’s special Independence Day feature, titled “India’s Decade of Transition,” examined the nation’s gradual transformation towards becoming a truly influential global power through progress in key areas such as the economy, technology, and diplomacy.
Featuring a diverse collection of thought-provoking, insightful, and introspective articles, the special edition explored India’s opportunities and challenges in the decades ahead. It emphasised the need to avoid complacency, strengthen strategic leverage, achieve leadership in technological innovation and economic growth, and consistently invest in human capital. These priorities will be essential to sustaining India’s rise on the global stage and ultimately realising the ambitious vision of Viksit Bharat.
