Aatmanirbhar Bharat, a campaign for self-reliant India added impetus in our quest for becoming independent. The term “Aatmanir Bharat’ made headlines soon after PM Modi spoke about it for the first time. The word validated the day-to-day achievements of the countless Indians who survived the perils of a pandemic. Therefore it is not surprising for the term Aatmanirbharta’ implying self-reliance to be named by Oxford Languages as its Hindi word of the year 2020.
The Term Aatmanirbharta Has A Huge Cultural Significance
The Oxford Hindi word of the year should reflect the passing year’s ethos, mood, or preoccupations. The word chosen by an advisory panel of language experts is a term of cultural significance. In a statement, Oxford Languages said when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced India’s COVID-19 recovery package, he emphasised the need of becoming become self-reliant as a country and as a society. Soon after the PM’s announcement, there was a massive increase in the usage of ‘Aatmanirbharta’.
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Atmanirbhar Bharat Campaign Showcased In Republic Day Parade
One of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat campaign’s standout successes is the large-scale manufacturing of COVID-19 vaccine in India. The Department of Biotechnology showcased the Aatmanirbhar Bharat campaign during the Republic Day parade and highlighted the COVID-19 vaccine development process in its tableau.
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Aatmanirbharta’ found resonance with a broad cross-section of people. Amid several interesting entries, ‘aatmanirbharta’ validated the day-to-day achievements of the countless Indians. The word gives a voice to the strength displayed by every citizen of the country.