{"id":269767,"date":"2023-11-17T20:50:51","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T15:20:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/?p=269767"},"modified":"2023-11-18T23:31:28","modified_gmt":"2023-11-18T18:01:28","slug":"on-the-impact-of-soft-power-on-indian-economy-indias-economic-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/on-the-impact-of-soft-power-on-indian-economy-indias-economic-rise\/","title":{"rendered":"On the Impact of Soft Power on Indian Economy \u2013 India\u2019s economic rise"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> This post on the Impact of Soft Power on Indian Economy is based on the article \u201c<strong>India\u2019s economic rise: How to capitalise on the moment<\/strong>\u201d published in <strong>Indian Express<\/strong> on 17<sup>th<\/sup> November 2023.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UPSC Syllabus Topic:<\/strong> <strong>GS Paper 3 Indian Economy \u2013<\/strong> Growth and development<\/p>\n<p><strong>News:<\/strong> The article discusses India&#8217;s impressive economic growth and its increasing influence on the global stage. It highlights the nation&#8217;s achievements in various areas, including sports, film industry, diplomacy, and cultural exports, emphasizing the importance of &#8220;soft power&#8221; in shaping India&#8217;s positive impact worldwide.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>About India&#8217;s economy <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>India is currently the fastest-growing large economy in the world. This rapid growth trajectory is a testament to its robust economic policies and market dynamics.<\/p>\n<p>The country is on track to become a 5 trillion dollar economy before the end of the decade.<\/p>\n<p>India is moving towards securing the third spot in the global economic pecking order.<\/p>\n<p>India&#8217;s aim to become a developed nation by 2047 guides its long-term economic strategy.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What factors are contributing to India&#8217;s economic growth?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Strong Market Foundations<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Large Domestic Market:<\/strong> India&#8217;s vast domestic market is essential in driving economic growth.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sustained Reforms:<\/strong> Continuous improvements in various sectors boost the economy&#8217;s efficiency and competitiveness. Recent initiatives comprise the Atmanirbhar Bharat package, the production-linked incentive scheme, the national infrastructure pipeline, and the labor code bills, among others.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Favorable Demographics (Demographic Dividend):<\/strong> A young (1.4 billion people, with more than 40% below the age of 25) and increasing population supports a dynamic workforce and consumer base.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> India&#8217;s Soft Power Contributing-<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>International Recognition to Yoga:<\/strong> Celebration of International Yoga Day on 21<sup>st<\/sup> June every year, as proposed by the Indian Prime Minister, showcases its cultural heritage globally.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diversified Sports Sector:<\/strong> The expansion of sports beyond cricket, to include football, kabaddi, and other sports, not only diversifies India&#8217;s sports portfolio but also attracts substantial investments and international attention.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Global Film Industry Achievements:<\/strong> The international success of Indian films, exemplified by &#8216;RRR&#8217; and its Oscar-winning song &#8216;Naatu Naatu&#8217;, highlights the global appeal and cultural influence of India&#8217;s film industry.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Active International Engagement<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Leadership in G20:<\/strong> Under its G20 presidency, India demonstrated its ability to navigate complex geopolitical landscapes, culminating in a joint declaration that underscores its diplomatic acumen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Involvement in Quad and IPEF:<\/strong> India&#8217;s active participation in the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) and the Indo-Pacific Economic Forum (IPEF) highlights its commitment to regional security and economic collaboration. These efforts are crucial for maintaining stability and fostering economic growth in the Indo-Pacific region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8216;Lifestyle for the Environment&#8217; (LiFE) Initiative<\/strong>: India\u2019s Prime Minister introduced the LiFE concept at COP26 in Glasgow. This initiative calls for an international mass movement focused on environmental protection, showcasing India&#8217;s leadership in addressing climate change.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Voice of the Global South:<\/strong> India champions fair and sustainable solutions globally, particularly in areas like energy security, representing the Global South&#8217;s interests.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Terminology used:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Soft power:<\/strong> Soft power is defined as power of attraction between the countries through culture, political ideas, and policies rather than military powers.<\/p>\n<p>Read more on the benefits of <strong>Soft Power <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/soft-power-who-does-it-help\/#What_are_the_benefits_of_Soft_power\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Question for practice: <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Examine how India&#8217;s use of soft power contributes to its economic growth and enhances its global influence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: This post on the Impact of Soft Power on Indian Economy is based on the article \u201cIndia\u2019s economic rise: How to capitalise on the moment\u201d published in Indian Express on 17th November 2023. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 Indian Economy \u2013 Growth and development News: The article discusses India&#8217;s impressive economic growth and&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/on-the-impact-of-soft-power-on-indian-economy-indias-economic-rise\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">On the Impact of Soft Power on Indian Economy \u2013 India\u2019s economic rise<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10320,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1230],"tags":[216,8184,10500],"class_list":["post-269767","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-9-pm-daily-articles","tag-gs-paper-3","tag-indian-economy","tag-indian-express","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","views":{"total":12,"cached_at":"","cached_date":1700254072},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269767","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10320"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=269767"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/269767\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=269767"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=269767"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=269767"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}