Aatma Nirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India): Challenges and Opportunities

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic contraction and geopolitical uncertainty, making India face complex challenges. India wants China to restore the status quo ante on the Line of Actual Control and defeat the coronavirus while establishing itself as a key figure in the global supply chain.

Format: Hardback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 30 November 2020
Publisher: Pentagon Press

The COVID-19 pandemic, which began in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, quickly spread worldwide, engulfing the entire planet in just three months. Despite the best efforts of world leaders to contain the virus and revive their struggling economies, China has taken aggressive actions in the Indo-Pacific region, both at sea and on land. With over 4.5 million coronavirus cases and a predicted 5 percent economic contraction in the current year, India is facing a formidable China that has disrupted the long-standing peace in the Galwan Valley, Eastern Ladakh, on June 15, 2020. In this era of geopolitical uncertainty, India faces unprecedented challenges on both internal and external fronts. Internally, it must work tirelessly to control the spread of the pandemic and revive its economy, which have been severely impacted. Externally, India must defend its territorial integrity on land and sea, ensuring the safety and security of its citizens and interests. India strongly urges China to restore the status quo ante on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) at the earliest. At the same time, India must prioritize the defeat of the coronavirus and position itself as a key player in the global supply chain.

Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat (Self-Reliant India): Challenges and Opportunities is a comprehensive book that delves into India's response to China's aggressive behaviour in the emerging geopolitical landscape. It highlights the opportunities available in various social, economic, diplomatic, and technological domains that can be leveraged to achieve the Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-Reliant India Mission), launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The book explores India's efforts to strengthen its domestic manufacturing capabilities, diversify its exports, promote digital connectivity, and enhance its military prowess. It also emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with other countries, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, to counterbalance China's influence. Overall, Aatma-Nirbhar Bharat: Challenges and Opportunities provides a valuable roadmap for India to navigate the complex challenges posed by China and achieve self-reliance and prosperity in the global arena.

Weight: 426g
Dimension: 162 x 238 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789390095131