UPSC PracticeUPSC Practice
UPSC Notes

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

PYQs

9

Articles

2

Momentum

28

Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

Atmanirbhar Bharat is a cornerstone of India's current economic policy, impacting industrial growth, trade, innovation, and strategic autonomy. Understanding its objectives and implementation across sectors like medical devices is crucial for analyzing India's economic trajectory and policy direction.

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan, or the Self-Reliant India Campaign, is a comprehensive economic vision and package launched by the Government of India to make the country self-reliant across various sectors, focusing on local manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and reduced import dependence.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Launch

May 2020, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pillars

Economy, Infrastructure, System, Demography, Demand.

Core Objective

Promote domestic production, reduce reliance on imports, strengthen global supply chains.

Economic Package

Included various fiscal and monetary measures, and structural reforms.

Key Strategy

Promotes localization of manufacturing and strengthening domestic supply chains.

Impact on Trade

Aims to reduce import dependence and boost exports.

Sectoral Application

Applied to critical sectors like medical devices ('Atmanirbhar MedTech').

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaEconomic Policy
Conceptual areaIndustrial Policy
Conceptual areaEconomic Reforms
Conceptual areaMake in India

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Niti AayogPolicy formulation and monitoring
Ministry of FinanceFiscal measures and economic package
Ministry of Chemicals & FertilizersImplements
Department of PharmaceuticalsImplements
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding

Quick revision

  • Launched in May 2020.
  • Five pillars: Economy, Infrastructure, System, Demography, Demand.
  • Aims for self-reliance, reducing import dependence.
  • Promotes domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience.
  • Encompasses various sectoral reforms.

High-confidence PYQs

2026Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

In what way(s) does the Vizhinjam International Seaport represent a structural shift in India's maritime trade and logistics policy? 1. By functioning exclu...

EconomyOpen question
2022Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements: 1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight. 2. Capital flight may increase cost of firms...

EconomyOpen question

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation...

EconomyOpen question

Consider the following statements: 1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in recent years. 2. Vietnam is led by a multi-par...

International RelationsOpen question
2022Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements: 1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight. 2. Capital flight may increase cost of firms...

EconomyOpen question

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation...

EconomyOpen question

Consider the following statements: 1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in recent years. 2. Vietnam is led by a multi-par...

International RelationsOpen question
2022Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following statements: 1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight. 2. Capital flight may increase cost of firms...

EconomyOpen question

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation...

EconomyOpen question

Consider the following statements: 1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in recent years. 2. Vietnam is led by a multi-par...

International RelationsOpen question
2019Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years?

EconomyOpen question

Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?

EconomyOpen question

Consider the following statements: 1. CoaI sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi. 2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on a lot...

EconomyOpen question
2019Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years?

EconomyOpen question

Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?

EconomyOpen question

Consider the following statements: 1. CoaI sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi. 2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on a lot...

EconomyOpen question
2019Factual recall

Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years?

EconomyOpen question

Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?

EconomyOpen question

Consider the following statements: 1. CoaI sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi. 2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on a lot...

EconomyOpen question
2017Terminology-based question, Conceptual understanding

The term ‘Domestic Content Requirement’ is sometimes seen in the news with reference to -

EconomyOpen question
2016Policy measures, Multi-statement analysis

What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government’s ‘Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme’ and 'Gold Monetization Scheme'? 1. To bring the idle gold lying with India hous...

EconomyOpen question

Topic timeline

Economic PolicyIndustrial PolicyEconomic ReformsMake in India
Prelims 2016· Policy measures, Multi-statement analysis

What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government’s ‘Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme’ and 'Gold Monetization Scheme'? 1. To bring the idle gold lying with India hous...

Open question
Prelims 2017· Terminology-based question, Conceptual understanding

The term ‘Domestic Content Requirement’ is sometimes seen in the news with reference to -

Open question
Prelims 2019· Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years?

Open question

Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?

Open question

Consider the following statements: 1. CoaI sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi. 2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on a lot...

Open question
Prelims 2019· Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years?

Open question

Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?

Open question

Consider the following statements: 1. CoaI sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi. 2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on a lot...

Open question
Prelims 2019· Factual recall

Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years?

Open question

Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?

Open question

Consider the following statements: 1. CoaI sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi. 2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on a lot...

Open question
Prelims 2022· Statement-based questions, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements: 1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight. 2. Capital flight may increase cost of firms...

Open question

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation...

Open question

Consider the following statements: 1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in recent years. 2. Vietnam is led by a multi-par...

Open question
Prelims 2022· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

Consider the following statements: 1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight. 2. Capital flight may increase cost of firms...

Open question

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation...

Open question

Consider the following statements: 1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in recent years. 2. Vietnam is led by a multi-par...

Open question
Prelims 2022· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Consider the following statements: 1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight. 2. Capital flight may increase cost of firms...

Open question

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation...

Open question

Consider the following statements: 1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in recent years. 2. Vietnam is led by a multi-par...

Open question
Prelims 2026· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

In what way(s) does the Vizhinjam International Seaport represent a structural shift in India's maritime trade and logistics policy? 1. By functioning exclu...

Open question

Monthly Production and Dispatch from Captive and Commercial Mines Continue Upward Growth in July 2026

03 Aug 2026 · Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan is India's strategic initiative to foster self-reliance across key economic sectors, aiming to boost domestic capabilities, enhance supply chain resilience, and reduce import dependency, thereby strengthening the national economy.

Read article

9th India Medical Device 2026 to be held on 7th & 8th August, 2026

05 Aug 2026 · Atmanirbhar Bharat is India's national strategy for self-reliance, promoting domestic manufacturing, localization, and reduced import dependence across sectors, exemplified by its application in MedTech.

Read article

Related topics

Current topic

Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

Often confused with

Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme

Open notesOften confused with

Trade Policy: Protectionism vs. Liberalization

Open notesOften confused with

Medical Devices Sector in India

Open notesOften confused with

Critical Minerals and India's Strategic Resource Security

Open notesOften confused with

National Critical Mineral Mission (India)

Open notesOften confused with

Aatmanirbhar Bharat in Defence

Open notes

Practice writing on this topic

UPSC has asked 9 linked questions on Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan in Mains. Write an answer to one — and get it evaluated.

See Mains PYQsEvaluate an answer

UPSC Prelims PYQs on Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan

Practice official previous year questions asked by UPSC related to this concept.

Among the agricultural commodities imported by India, which one of the following accounts for the highest imports in terms of value in the last five years?

2019·Economy
Solve

Consider the following statements: 1. Tight monetary policy of US Federal Reserve could lead to capital flight. 2. Capital flight may increase cost of firms...

2022·Economy
Solve

Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?

2019·Economy
Solve

What is/are the purpose/purposes of Government’s ‘Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme’ and 'Gold Monetization Scheme'? 1. To bring the idle gold lying with India hous...

2016·Economy
Solve

In what way(s) does the Vizhinjam International Seaport represent a structural shift in India's maritime trade and logistics policy? 1. By functioning exclu...

2026·Economy
Solve

With reference to the Indian economy, consider the following statements: 1. An increase in Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (NEER) indicates the appreciation...

2022·Economy
Solve

Consider the following statements: 1. CoaI sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi. 2. Now, coal blocks are allocated on a lot...

2019·Economy
Solve

The term ‘Domestic Content Requirement’ is sometimes seen in the news with reference to -

2017·Economy
Solve

Consider the following statements: 1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in recent years. 2. Vietnam is led by a multi-par...

2022·International Relations
Solve

Editorial & Review Process

Every revision note and practice question on UPSC Practice is researched using authoritative primary sources and reviewed for factual accuracy, syllabus relevance, and exam value. Read our Editorial Policy.

Verified Quality
Browse all topics