Indira Gandhi Remarkable Contributions To The Nation All You Need to Know About

Indira is, to date, India’s first and only female Prime Minister. She is also the longest serving Indian Prime Minister after her father Jawaharlal Nehru, who held the post for 17 years post independence

On 31 October 1984, she was assassinated by two of her bodyguards, Beant Singh and Satwant Singh, fired over 30 bullets at her from point blank range both of whom were Sikh nationalists

She is remembered for her contributions to India’s growth, both in her domestic and foreign policies

She continues to be a relevant name in Indian history and politics, given that no other women has held the post of India’s Prime Minister after her

Here are some of the achievements of Indira Gandhi’s Prime Ministership in India

Facilitating the Green Revolution Indira Gandhi’s actively supported the Green Revolution, which transformed India’s agriculture sector through the introduction of high-yielding crop varieties, modern farming techniques, and improved irrigation, this initiative boosted agricultural productivity

Nationalising 14 Private-Sector Banks One of the most significant economic reforms during her tenure was the nationalization of banks in 1969. This bold move aimed to bring financial services to the masses and reduce the concentration of wealth in the hands of a few

Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 – Liberation of Bangladesh One of the defining moments of her leadership was her handling of the 1971 Indo-Pak war, which resulted in the creation of Bangladesh

Operation Smiling Buddha Smiling Buddha was the code name of India’s first nuclear bomb, which was tested on May 18th, 1974. The operation was conceived by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on September 7th 1972

First Indian to go into Space Under the government of Indira Gandhi, India sent its first man into space. Rakesh Sharma, a former Indian Air Force pilot, was the first Indian to fly into space aboard Soyuz T-11, which was launched on 2nd April 1984

Operation Blue Star Operation Blue Star was the biggest internal security mission ever undertaken by the Indian Army, in 1984. Indira Gandhi ordered  to capture Sikh leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his group of supporters who had lodged at the Harmandir Sahib Temple Complex 

Facilitating Foreign Policy Under the Indira Gandhi regime, India’s foreign policy saw a landmark period where it established itself as a regional power in South Asia

Empowerment of Women Indira Gandhi was a trailblazer for women in Indian politics. As the first female Prime Minister, she broke gender barriers in a male-dominated field

Garibi Hatao Indira Gandhi’s political slogan, “Garibi Hatao,” or “Eradicate Poverty,” was not just a catchy phrase but a commitment to improving the lives of millions of underprivileged Indians