Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday lauded India’s newest GDP figures, calling the nation a ‘lengthy reside financial system’ within the face of world financial challenges. The minister highlighted that steadfast management, exact insurance policies, and farsighted selections have yielded historic outcomes.
“When management is steadfast, insurance policies are exact, and selections are farsighted, then the outcomes make historical past. Those that used to name it a ‘Lifeless Economic system’ ought to now perceive that India is a ‘Lengthy Reside Economic system’, shifting firmly on the trail of turning into a developed and self-reliant nation,” Chouhan mentioned in a put up on X.
जब नेतृत्व अडिग हो, नीतियाँ सटीक हों और निर्णय दूरदर्शी हों, तब परिणाम इतिहास रचते हैं।
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Lifeless Economic system कहने वाले अब समझ लें कि भारत एक Lengthy Reside Economic system है, जो विकसित और पूर्णतः आत्मनिर्भर भारत के स्वप्न को साकार करने के पथ पर है।
हमारे किसानों के पसीने, वैज्ञानिकों की मेहनत, 140…
— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) August 30, 2025
Farmers and residents drive India’s financial development
Chouhan attributed the sturdy financial efficiency to the collective effort of farmers, scientists, and India’s 140 crore residents.
“The sweat of our farmers, the onerous work of our scientists, and the willpower of odd Indians have all contributed to this success. In the present day, India’s financial system is not only strengthening — it’s setting new benchmarks throughout sectors,” he added.
India’s GDP grew by 7.8 per cent within the April-June quarter of FY 2025-26, up from 6.5 per cent in the identical quarter final yr, demonstrating resilience regardless of world headwinds.
Agriculture sector development boosts India’s Q1 GDP
Pointing to the outstanding rebound within the agricultural sector, Chouhan mentioned the expansion was a matter of “particular delight” for farmers.
“The position of the agriculture sector is unprecedented on this progress. Because of the tireless efforts of our meals suppliers and improvements in agri-technology, the expansion fee of agriculture and allied actions has jumped from 1.5 per cent final yr to three.7 per cent this yr,” he famous.
Official information from the Ministry of Statistics confirmed the GDP figures. Agriculture expanded by 3.7 per cent, manufacturing grew by 7.7 per cent, and the development sector rose by 7.6 per cent within the first quarter of 2025-26. The providers sector, contributing the biggest share to GDP, recorded the sharpest development at 9.3 per cent, up from 6.8 per cent in the identical interval final yr.
The providers sector’s sturdy efficiency highlights India’s shift towards a knowledge-driven financial system, underpinning general GDP development and world competitiveness.
Chouhan credited the federal government’s efficiency to the Prime Minister’s management. “Below the steerage of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, India is steadily advancing in the direction of the resolve of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India),” he remarked.

