LAUNCHED 2020 · ECONOMY

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

Self-Reliant India mission built on five pillars

2020
Launched
5
Pillars
₹20 Lakh Cr
Economic Package
📌 Why It Matters: Atmanirbhar Bharat is a core economy topic for UPSC, SSC and banking exams. Memorise the five pillars and the size of the economic package announced in 2020.

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-Reliant India Mission) was launched in May 2020 as a vision to make India self-reliant and resilient, especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is not about isolation but about building domestic capacity, strengthening local manufacturing and integrating India confidently with the global economy. It was supported by a major economic stimulus package of around ₹20 lakh crore.

🎯 Key Objectives

  • Build a self-reliant and resilient Indian economy
  • Promote local manufacturing and "Vocal for Local"
  • Reduce import dependence in critical sectors
  • Provide relief and stimulus to MSMEs, farmers and the poor during COVID-19

📋 Key Facts

Launched May 2020
Announced by Prime Minister of India
Economic Package Around ₹20 lakh crore (about 10% of GDP)
Five Pillars Economy, Infrastructure, System, Vibrant Demography, Demand
Key Slogan Vocal for Local
Linked Schemes PLI Scheme, Make in India, MSME reforms
⚡ Exam Pointers
  • Five pillars: Economy, Infrastructure, System, Demography, Demand
  • Economic package ≈ ₹20 lakh crore (~10% of GDP)
  • Slogan: "Vocal for Local"; linked to PLI & Make in India
  • Launched during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020)

📝 Test Yourself — 5 Questions

Practice MCQs for competitive exams

Q1. Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan was launched in which year?
A. 2018
B. 2019
✔ C. 2020
D. 2021
Q2. How many pillars does Atmanirbhar Bharat rest on?
A. 3
B. 4
✔ C. 5
D. 7
Q3. The economic package announced under Atmanirbhar Bharat was approximately:
A. ₹2 lakh crore
✔ B. ₹20 lakh crore
C. ₹50 lakh crore
D. ₹5 lakh crore
Q4. Which slogan is closely associated with Atmanirbhar Bharat?
✔ A. Vocal for Local
B. Beti Bachao
C. Swachh Bharat
D. Digital India
Q5. Which of these is one of the five pillars of Atmanirbhar Bharat?
A. Tourism
✔ B. Vibrant Demography
C. Sports
D. Defence exports only