{"id":61491,"date":"2025-09-01T13:12:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-01T07:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=61491"},"modified":"2025-10-10T11:55:19","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T06:25:19","slug":"daily-editorial-analysis-1-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/daily-editorial-analysis-1-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Daily Editorial Analysis 1 September 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>India\u2019s Economic Churn and the Nectar of Growth\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Civilisations are often tested by moments of crisis<\/strong>, and India has long embraced the philosophy that trial precedes triumph.<\/li>\n<li>Much like the <strong>mythological churning of the ocean, Samudra Manthan<\/strong>, where turbulence yielded nectar, <strong>India\u2019s economic churns have consistently produced renewal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>From the 1991 liberalisation born of crisis to the digital surge<\/strong> triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, adversity has catalysed resilience.<\/li>\n<li>Today, <strong>against the backdrop of sceptics branding India a dead economy, the data tells a very different story,<\/strong> one of rapid growth, strengthened buffers, and inclusive opportunity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Features of India\u2019s Economic Growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>A Resilient Growth Story<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>latest GDP numbers reveal an economy on firm footing<\/strong>. Real GDP <strong>surged by 7.8% in Q1<\/strong> FY 2025-26, <strong>the strongest in five quarters<\/strong>, with growth spread broadly across sectors: manufacturing at 7.7%, construction at 7.6%, and services at an impressive 9.3%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nominal GDP rose by 8.8%,<\/strong> driven by consumption, investment, and reforms in logistics that reduce costs and improve efficiency.<\/li>\n<li><strong>India has now emerged as the world\u2019s fourth-largest economy<\/strong> and remains the fastest-growing major one, surpassing even the United States and China in growth rates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>On its current trajectory, India is poised to overtake Germany before the decade ends, <\/strong>claiming the position of the world\u2019s third-largest economy in market exchange terms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recognition has followed. S&amp;P Global\u2019s recent upgrade of India\u2019s sovereign rating<\/strong>, the first in 18 years, underscores fiscal discipline, monetary credibility, and sustained growth.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>upgrade not only lowers borrowing costs but also directly rebuts narratives of stagnation.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Growth With Inclusion<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Between 2013-14 and 2022-23, nearly <strong>25 crore Indians moved out of multidimensional poverty. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This <strong>transformation rests on wide-scale delivery of essential services<\/strong>: universal bank accounts, clean cooking fuel, health coverage, tap water, and direct benefit transfers.<\/li>\n<li>Together, <strong>these interventions empower households to make independent economic choices<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Unlike authoritarian sprints<\/strong>, India\u2019s democratic model emphasises consensus-building, competitive federalism, and <strong>reliable last-mile delivery through its digital public infrastructure. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong>marathoner\u2019s economy, steady, enduring, and designed to last.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Crucial Factors Deriving India\u2019s Economic Growth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Energy Security as Growth Enabler<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>As the third-largest energy consumer and the fourth-largest refiner and LNG importer, <strong>India has built substantial refining capacity of 5.2 million barrels per day<\/strong>, with plans to expand further by decade\u2019s end.<\/li>\n<li>With energy demand expected to double by 2047<strong>, India\u2019s role will be pivotal to global energy stability<\/strong>, accounting for nearly a quarter of incremental global demand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Government reforms have expanded exploration acreage<\/strong>, unlocked previously restricted basins, and introduced transparent bidding through the Open Acreage Licensing Policy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pricing reforms, particularly for natural gas, have further encouraged investment,<\/strong> while measures such as premium incentives for deepwater projects highlight the balance between security and innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4><strong>Transitioning to a Green Future<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ethanol blending has risen from 1.5% in 2014 to 20% today<\/strong>, generating massive foreign exchange savings while directly benefiting farmers.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>rollout of compressed biogas plants, a blending mandate<\/strong>, and investments in green hydrogen <strong>showcase India\u2019s ambition to lead in the clean energy transition.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Criticism of India\u2019s purchase of Russian crude overlooks both legality and necessity<\/strong>. Russian oil, unlike Iranian or Venezuelan crude, is not under outright sanctions but governed by a price cap regime intended to ensure global supply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>India has complied with these rules,<\/strong> stabilising global oil markets and preventing shocks that could have driven prices above $200 per barrel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Far from profiteering, India\u2019s long-standing refining and export practices have kept supply chains stable<\/strong>, even serving European markets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Domestically, subsidies, tax cuts, and mandatory supply quotas shielded Indian consumers<\/strong> from price volatility, reflecting the state\u2019s responsibility to its citizens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Industrial and Digital Transformation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>With strong support through production-linked incentives<\/strong> and logistics upgrades under the Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti initiative, sectors like semiconductors, defence, electronics, and <strong>renewable energy are scaling rapidly.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>The <strong>recent approval of four new semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission<\/strong>, combined with Japan\u2019s renewed investment commitments, signals intent to create resilient technology supply chains.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>digital economy multiplies these gains.<\/strong> With world-leading digital payment systems such as UPI and a thriving startup ecosystem, India is exporting not just goods but solutions.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>fusion of digital rails with physical infrastructure creates compounding effects:<\/strong> lower friction, higher productivity, greater formalisation, and sustained cycles of investment and consumption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Independent forecasts predict that by 2038, <strong>India could emerge as the world\u2019s second-largest economy in purchasing power parity terms<\/strong>, with a GDP surpassing $34 trillion.<\/li>\n<li>Achieving this <strong>trajectory requires sustained reforms, strong human capital, and abundant, clean energy for all.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>History shows that <strong>India\u2019s moments of doubt have always been followed by breakthroughs, the Green Revolution, the IT revolution, <\/strong>and the digital revolution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>India\u2019s Economic Churn and the Nectar of Growth\u00a0FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1. <\/strong>What philosophy has historically guided India\u2019s response to economic crises?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>India has long believed that trial precedes triumph, turning crises into opportunities for renewal, such as in 1991 and during the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2. <\/strong>How has India\u2019s GDP performed in Q1 FY 2025-26?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>India\u2019s real GDP grew by 7.8%, the highest in five quarters, with broad-based growth across manufacturing, construction, and services.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3. <\/strong>What role does energy security play in India\u2019s economic growth?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>Energy security underpins growth by ensuring reliable supply, expanding refining capacity, and attracting investment through exploration and pricing reforms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4. <\/strong>How is India progressing in its green energy transition?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>India has expanded ethanol blending to 20%, launched biogas plants, and invested in green hydrogen, while also saving foreign exchange and supporting farmers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5. <\/strong>What is India\u2019s long-term economic trajectory according to projections?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>Independent forecasts suggest that by 2038, India could become the world\u2019s second-largest economy in PPP terms, with GDP exceeding $34 trillion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/lead\/indias-economic-churn-and-the-nectar-of-growth\/article69997332.ece#:~:text=India%20is%20now%20the%20world&#039;s,terms%20before%20the%20decade%20ends.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Giving Wings to India\u2019s Youth<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>India\u2019s economic trajectory<\/strong> in the twenty-first century has been <strong>closely tied to its Shram Shakti, or labour power. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Over the past decade, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, <strong>the country has not only risen from the world\u2019s tenth largest economy in 2014 to the fourth largest<\/strong> today, but has also <strong>witnessed profound shifts in employment, social security<\/strong>, and youth empowerment.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>narrative of India\u2019s growth is therefore inseparable from the role of its workforce<\/strong>, and the policies designed to harness its demographic dividend.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Employment Growth and Formalisation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A striking feature of India\u2019s economic performance in recent years is the <strong>simultaneous rise in employment opportunities. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>According to RBI-KLEMS data, <strong>the decade preceding 2014 produced just 2.9 crore jobs,<\/strong> while the subsequent decade generated more than 17 crores.<\/li>\n<li>This <strong>expansion of employment has been coupled with accelerated formalisation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Evidence from the Employees\u2019 Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) <strong>shows that more workers are being drawn into the formal sector,<\/strong> thereby gaining access to structured protections and benefits.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>quality of this transformation, however, goes beyond job creation alone. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Expanding Social Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>In 2015, <strong>only 19% of Indians were covered under at least one protection scheme<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>By 2025, <strong>that number had risen to 64.3%, amounting to 94 crore<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>This expansion makes India the <strong>second-largest social security system<\/strong> in the world, a development the International Labour Organization has acknowledged as among the fastest global expansions of its kind.<\/li>\n<li>Such an achievement <strong>underscores a deliberate policy effort to align economic growth with social welfare,<\/strong> ensuring that gains in productivity and employment translate into protection and dignity for workers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Harnessing the Demographic Dividend<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>India\u2019s demographic profile is both an opportunity and a challenge.<\/li>\n<li>With 65% of its population under the age of 35, <strong>India possesses a unique advantage<\/strong> at a time when many Western countries face ageing populations.<\/li>\n<li>This <strong>Yuva Shakti, or youth power, has long been recognised as India\u2019s greatest strength<\/strong>, yet its potential remained underutilised.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>path to realising this dividend lies in making the youth employable,<\/strong> integrating them into the formal economy, equipping them with financial literacy, and ensuring that robust social protections are in place.<\/li>\n<li>As India pursues the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047, the transition from <strong>possibility to prosperity will depend on how effectively it channels this demographic advantage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Announced in the Union Budget of 2024\u201325 and reaffirmed in the Prime Minister\u2019s Independence Day address, <strong>this programme marks the most ambitious employment initiative in India\u2019s history. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>With an outlay of \u20b91 lakh crore, <strong>it aims to create over 3.5 crore jobs in just two years.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Part A provides first-time employees with up to \u20b915,000<\/strong> in direct financial support, while Part B offers employers up to \u20b93,000 per new hire per month.<\/li>\n<li>This <strong>design lowers barriers for young workers<\/strong> while reducing hiring risks for enterprises.<\/li>\n<li>Furthermore, <strong>by integrating Direct Benefit Transfers and mandating social security enrolment from day one, the scheme promotes transparency<\/strong>, formalisation, and long-term labour market resilience.<\/li>\n<li>Equally notable is the <strong>scheme\u2019s targeted emphasis on manufacturing<\/strong>, aligning with initiatives such as Make in India, the National Manufacturing Mission, and the Production-Linked Incentive scheme.<\/li>\n<li>By strengthening both workers and businesses, <strong>it recognises that employment generation is a shared responsibility between state, market, and society.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Employment as Nation-Building<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Beyond numbers and policy design, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana <strong>symbolises a broader shift in India\u2019s development model. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Employment is framed as central to nation-building<\/strong>, a foundation of dignity and equality that ensures no aspiration remains unsupported and no youth remains without opportunity.<\/li>\n<li>In this vision, a <strong>self-reliant Bharat is one where every individual has access to meaningful work, where labour is formalised and secure<\/strong>, and where social protection systems are robust enough to absorb global shocks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>India\u2019s growth story is<\/strong> <strong>increasingly one of inclusive development,<\/strong> an intertwining of economic expansion, employment generation, and social security.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>rise from the world\u2019s tenth to the fourth largest economy within a decade demonstrates the strength of India\u2019s labour force<\/strong>, while the expansion of social protection highlights a commitment to equity and welfare.<\/li>\n<li>With the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, <strong>the government has set the stage for a structural transformation of the labour market,<\/strong> bridging the gap between aspiration and opportunity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>As India stands at the cusp of 2047, the vision of Viksit Bharat will depend on how effectively it converts its demographic dividend<\/strong> into lasting national prosperity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Giving Wings to India\u2019s Youth FAQs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Q1.<\/strong> What role has labour power (Shram Shakti) played in India\u2019s growth story?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>It has driven both economic expansion and social transformation, linking growth with dignity, equality, and nation-building.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2. <\/strong>How has India\u2019s employment landscape changed in the past decade?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>Over 17 crore jobs were created, compared to only 2.9 crore in the previous decade, alongside faster formalisation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3. <\/strong>Why is the expansion of social security significant?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>Coverage rose from 19% in 2015 to 64.3% in 2025, making India the world\u2019s second-largest social security system.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4. <\/strong>What is unique about the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>It provides dual incentives to both workers and employers while integrating beneficiaries into formal jobs and social security.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5. <\/strong>How is employment linked to the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047?<br \/>\n<strong>Ans. <\/strong>Employment is seen as the foundation of prosperity, ensuring youth empowerment, dignity of work, and inclusive national development.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/opinion\/op-ed\/giving-wings-to-indias-youth\/article69996656.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Hindu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daily Editorial Analysis 1 September 2025 by Vajiram &#038; Ravi covers key editorials from The Hindu &#038; Indian Express with UPSC-focused insights and 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