All eyes are on India as the elections come to a close. With the BJP and PM Modi slated to lead India for another term, it is time for us to reflect on India’s growth riding the ‘Modi Express.’ In an interview with PTI, Stanford Professor Dr. Anurag Mairal asserts that Western media fails to portray India’s remarkable growth. “Demographically, the country has become younger. The technological progress has been tremendous. There’s a lot of capacity that’s been built and all indicators on infrastructure, to the human capacity, to a very determined approach on the part of the political leadership, to make India a developed economy. All of that is bearing fruit.” This month, Siliconeer shares glimpses of India’s economic growth and youth engagement.
(Above, Clockwise from top): Ranbir Kapoor, the Ambanis, and the Bollywood fraternity played a key role in India’s elections, with celebrities participating in the elections. By voting and promoting political involvement, Bollywood stars demonstrate their commitment to democratic values and impact the political landscape. (APH Images)
Uttar Pradesh Mandal of America’s pilot project to uplift 100 day care centers (Anganwadis) in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, aims to address gaps in early childhood education. UPMA distributed 1000 toys, 1000 books, 4000 goody bags with books, slates, pencils, and other educational items, and 4000 pairs of socks, sweaters, and caps, to 100 Anganwadi centers. (UPMA)
Amidst the ongoing heat wave in India, a monkey is seen devouring a juicy watermelon fed by locals in New Delhi. Along with humans, animals are also heavily impacted. (Pallav Paliwal/APH Images)
Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) system was successfully flight-tested in Odisha coast on May 01. (PIB Photo)
Indian President Droupadi Murmu visited Kuber Teela, paying obeisance to the statue of the celestial bird, Jatayu, at Ayodhya, in Uttar Pradesh, May 01. (PIB Photo)
The Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Atul Kumar Tiwari lighting the lamp during the opening ceremony of India Skills National Competition 2023-2024 at Brahm Kamal Auditorium (Yashobhoomi) Dwarka, in Delhi, May 15. (PIB Photo)
(Left): A first-time female voter showing the mark of indelible ink after casting her vote at a polling booth during the 3rd Phase of 2024 General Elections at Nishan Higher Secondary School, Ranip, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, May 07. (Center): A first-time male voter showing mark of indelible ink after casting his vote at a polling booth during the 4th Phase of 2024 General Elections at Anjuman Girls Junior College Musheerabad, Hyderabad in Telangana, May 13. (Right): A first-time female voter showing identity card at a polling booth during the 4th Phase of 2024 General Elections at Vivek Vardhini Educational Society High School, in Hyderabad, Telangana, May 13. (PIB)