As the Narendra Modi-led government completes 11 years at the Centre, it marks a significant chapter in India’s journey of combining cultural heritage with modern development. Over the past decade, the Modi government has actively worked to revive and promote India’s ancient traditions, religious sites, and civilizational values while also pushing forward with ambitious infrastructural growth. From the grand redevelopment of spiritual landmarks like the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, Mahakal Lok in Ujjain, and the Ayodhya Ram Mandir, to the rejuvenation of historic temples like Kamakhya Devi and cultural monuments such as the Jallianwala Bagh Memorial and War Memorial in Kedarnath, the government has sought to instill national pride. The Statue of Unity in Gujarat and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s statue at India Gate stand as symbols of a resurgent India. Simultaneously, India has embraced modernity with pride, seen in the construction of the New Parliament Building and the Bharat Mandapam. These represent a balanced vision — development rooted in heritage, where progress and pride go hand in hand.
