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PM Modi turns 76: Swachh Bharat Mission to UPI, 12 schemes and decisions from his 12-year tenure

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 76 on September 17, 2026. From Swachh Bharat and Jan Dhan to Ujjwala, Ayushman Bharat, Article 370 and the Ram Mandir, here is a look at some of the major schemes and decisions during his 12-year tenure.

Written By: India TV News Desk
Updated: Sep 17, 2026, 04:24 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 76th birthday on September 17, with a mega celebration taking place across the country. From Kashi to Vadnagar, prayers and pujas are being organised in temples for the Prime Minister's long life. During his 12-year tenure as Prime Minister, several decisions and schemes have been introduced that have significantly shaped different aspects of life in India. From sanitation and banking to housing, digital payments, women's reservation and healthcare, the Modi government's tenure has seen several major initiatives. Here is a look at some of the key decisions and schemes associated with his time as Prime Minister.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is celebrating his 76th birthday on September 17, with a mega celebration taking place across the country. From Kashi to Vadnagar, prayers and pujas are being organised in temples for the Prime Minister's long life. During his 12-year tenure as Prime Minister, several decisions and schemes have been introduced that have significantly shaped different aspects of life in India. From sanitation and banking to housing, digital payments, women's reservation and healthcare, the Modi government's tenure has seen several major initiatives. Here is a look at some of the key decisions and schemes associated with his time as Prime Minister.
Swachh Bharat Mission: One of the prominent early decisions after Narendra Modi came to power was the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission. The programme focused on improving sanitation across the country and increasing awareness about cleanliness. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, more than 12 crore toilets have been constructed across the country. Along with toilet construction, efforts were made to promote awareness around cleanliness, which encouraged greater public participation in sanitation. The government also began awarding the cleanest cities in the country every year.
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Swachh Bharat Mission: One of the prominent early decisions after Narendra Modi came to power was the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission. The programme focused on improving sanitation across the country and increasing awareness about cleanliness. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission, more than 12 crore toilets have been constructed across the country. Along with toilet construction, efforts were made to promote awareness around cleanliness, which encouraged greater public participation in sanitation. The government also began awarding the cleanest cities in the country every year.
Jan Dhan Yojana and DBT: The Narendra Modi government launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana with the aim of expanding access to banking services across the country. Through the scheme, people who had been left out of formal banking services were connected with the banking system and bank accounts were opened for them. According to the information available, a total of 59.09 crore bank accounts had been opened under the scheme as of August 19, 2026. The government also introduced Direct Benefit Transfer, or DBT, through which money under government schemes could be transferred directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts.
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Jan Dhan Yojana and DBT: The Narendra Modi government launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana with the aim of expanding access to banking services across the country. Through the scheme, people who had been left out of formal banking services were connected with the banking system and bank accounts were opened for them. According to the information available, a total of 59.09 crore bank accounts had been opened under the scheme as of August 19, 2026. The government also introduced Direct Benefit Transfer, or DBT, through which money under government schemes could be transferred directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts.
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Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana: The Modi government also expanded the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana across villages in the country. The scheme aimed to provide pucca houses to poor families in India. According to the figures mentioned, more than 4 crore poor families have received pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana so far.
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Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana: The Modi government also expanded the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana across villages in the country. The scheme aimed to provide pucca houses to poor families in India. According to the figures mentioned, more than 4 crore poor families have received pucca houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana so far.
Digital India and UPI payments: The Modi government has strongly promoted the Digital India campaign, with the initiative focusing on expanding digital services and connectivity across the country. As of January 2026, 97 per cent of gram panchayats had been connected under the connectivity drive. UPI has also rapidly expanded digital payments in India. During the financial year 2025-26, more than 24,162 crore transactions were carried out through UPI in the country.
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Digital India and UPI payments: The Modi government has strongly promoted the Digital India campaign, with the initiative focusing on expanding digital services and connectivity across the country. As of January 2026, 97 per cent of gram panchayats had been connected under the connectivity drive. UPI has also rapidly expanded digital payments in India. During the financial year 2025-26, more than 24,162 crore transactions were carried out through UPI in the country.
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: After coming to power, the Modi government launched the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. Under the scheme, free LPG connections were provided to women from poor families to help reduce their exposure to smoke from traditional cooking methods. More than 11 crore gas connections have been provided under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
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Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: After coming to power, the Modi government launched the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. Under the scheme, free LPG connections were provided to women from poor families to help reduce their exposure to smoke from traditional cooking methods. More than 11 crore gas connections have been provided under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
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Women's reservation law: Under Narendra Modi's leadership, the government passed a constitutional amendment related to women's reservation in Parliament. The law provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. The provision will pave the way for seats to be reserved for women in these legislatures.
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Women's reservation law: Under Narendra Modi's leadership, the government passed a constitutional amendment related to women's reservation in Parliament. The law provides for 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies. The provision will pave the way for seats to be reserved for women in these legislatures.
Triple talaq law: The central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi also passed legislation concerning triple talaq. The law was aimed at providing Muslim women legal protection from the practice of instant triple talaq. The legislation was passed by Parliament on July 30, 2019.
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Triple talaq law: The central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi also passed legislation concerning triple talaq. The law was aimed at providing Muslim women legal protection from the practice of instant triple talaq. The legislation was passed by Parliament on July 30, 2019.
Article 370 removed: On August 5, 2019, the Narendra Modi government passed a proposal in Parliament to remove Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370. Following this, the former state of Jammu and Kashmir was reorganised into two Union Territories, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
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Article 370 removed: On August 5, 2019, the Narendra Modi government passed a proposal in Parliament to remove Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370. Following this, the former state of Jammu and Kashmir was reorganised into two Union Territories, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Ram Mandir in Ayodhya: The construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was another major development during Narendra Modi's tenure. The long-running dispute over the site in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya eventually cleared the way for the construction of the temple. On January 22, 2024, the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla was held at the Ram Mandir, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking part in the ceremony.
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Ram Mandir in Ayodhya: The construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was another major development during Narendra Modi's tenure. The long-running dispute over the site in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya eventually cleared the way for the construction of the temple. On January 22, 2024, the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla was held at the Ram Mandir, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking part in the ceremony.
Citizenship Amendment Act: The Citizenship Amendment Act, or CAA, was also among the major decisions taken during the Modi government's tenure. Under the law, eligible members of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities who came to India from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan can be provided Indian citizenship under the provisions of the Act.
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Citizenship Amendment Act: The Citizenship Amendment Act, or CAA, was also among the major decisions taken during the Modi government's tenure. Under the law, eligible members of Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christian communities who came to India from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan can be provided Indian citizenship under the provisions of the Act.
Action against terrorism: National security has also been a major focus during Narendra Modi's tenure. Following the Uri terror attack, the Indian Army carried out a surgical strike on terrorist targets in PoK on September 18, 2016. After the Pulwama terror attack, the Indian Air Force targeted a Jaish-e-Mohammed camp in Balakot, Pakistan, on February 26, 2019. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India also carried out Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025.
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Action against terrorism: National security has also been a major focus during Narendra Modi's tenure. Following the Uri terror attack, the Indian Army carried out a surgical strike on terrorist targets in PoK on September 18, 2016. After the Pulwama terror attack, the Indian Air Force targeted a Jaish-e-Mohammed camp in Balakot, Pakistan, on February 26, 2019. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, India also carried out Operation Sindoor on May 7, 2025.
Ayushman Bharat: The Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, or PM-JAY, was launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The scheme provides eligible families with health cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per year for hospital treatment. Under the scheme, beneficiaries can access free and cashless treatment.
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Ayushman Bharat: The Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, or PM-JAY, was launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The scheme provides eligible families with health cover of up to Rs 5 lakh per year for hospital treatment. Under the scheme, beneficiaries can access free and cashless treatment.
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