[13] ATMANIRBHAR BHARAT AND TECH NATIONALISM: FROM IMPORTING TECH TO EXPORTING INNOVATION- INDIAN’S NEW CHAPTER: ARTICLE INFO: Date of Submission: Sep 22, 2025, Revised: Oct 17, 2025, Accepted: Oct 28, 2025, https://doi.org/10.56815/ijmrr.v4i3.2025.152-162

Dr. Smriti Lata Sinha; Aniruddha Bhardwaj

doi:10.56815/ijmrr.v4i3.2025.152-162

Authors

Dr. Smriti Lata Sinha Department of Teacher Education, Mewar Institute of Management Vashundhra, Ghaziabad, India.
Aniruddha Bhardwaj Scholar, D. El. Ed Department, Mewar Institute of Management Vashundhra, Ghaziabad, India.

https://doi.org/10.56815/ijmrr.v4i3.2025.152-162

Abstract

To promote local manufacturing, reduce reliance on imports, and make India a self-sufficient economy, the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) project is a significant policy focus of the Indian government. This research study examines the Atmanirbhar Bharat project in depth, including its background, policy measures, challenges, opportunities, and potential effects on the Indian economy and international relations. Make in India, Digital India, Start-up India, and Semicon India are some of the national programs the government is launching to boost homegrown manufacturing, encourage innovation, and establish strategic independence in vital areas such as renewable energy, defence, electronics, and artificial intelligence. This research examines the public-private partnerships, legislative frameworks, and institutional changes that have helped India transition from a technology importer to a potential innovation exporter. In addition, it delves into issues such as technology gaps, supply chain dependence, and global rivalry, while highlighting India's ability to spearhead accessible, inclusive, and sustainable technological solutions. In the end, Atmanirbhar Bharat is more than an economic plan; it is a new chapter in India's quest for technological independence and modern national pride.