
Atmanirbhar Bharat and the Indian Aviation Sector (2020): Policy Reforms, Progress, and Strategic Pathways
Initiated in May 2020 by the Government of India, the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan (‘Self-Reliant Initiative’) was envisioned as a catalyst for the economic revival of the country post the COVID-19 pandemic. A critical component in this vision was the aviation sector because of its potential to strengthen domestic manufacturing, connectivity and national security.






