WHERE DO WE STAND TODAY - VIKSIT BHARAT-2047

 Introduction Viksit Bharat-2047 is a great vision to make India a developed nation by 100th year of independence. It doesn’t mean only a big GDP, but also high-income, low poverty, world-class infra, human development at par with developed countries. The Indian Govt has been putting- in a lot of efforts in every field to endure that this mission turns in a great success. Key Objectives · Dollar 30 Trillion economy, $18,000 per capita income (from $ 2,800 today). · Socially the goal is to achieve 100% literacy and healthy middle-class India. · To improve environmental, the goal is to achieve net zero green growth. · In the field of governance, the aim is to achieve corruption-free, digital, and efficient state. Current Status-Sep 2026 The present progress of the Viksit Bharat has been slow in few sectors. The details are; firstly, the current GDP is $ 4.1 Trillion, 4th largest. Per capita income is still low- $ 2,800. As the target is $ 18K, it needs 8-9% consistent growth for the next 20 years. Secondly, the current poverty status is below 5%, but 25% is still vulnerable lower middle class, though the multidimensional poverty has come down from 25% to 15% in the last 10 years. Thirdly, in infrastructure; 80% electrified rail, more than 150 airports, 50 km highway per day is being developed. However, the logistic cost is still 13% of the GDP vs 8% in US. Fourthly, in human capital, literacy is 77%, and female labor participation is only 37%. Fifthly, the current manufacturing is 16-17% of the GDP, whereas it should be 25%. Sixthly, for R&D, we are spending only 0.65% of the GDP vs 3.5% by US, and 2.4% by China. 2 Challenges Being Faced · Economic. Low private investment (60% investment is still by Govt), Judicial delay in contracts, MSMEs lack credit, and land acquisition delays. Actions by the Govt are: PLI in 14 sectors, GST simplification, GatiShakti for infra planning, and PM GatiShakti logistics cost target 9% by 2030. · Agriculture. 45% population is dependent, but contributes only 15% of GDP. Fragmented holdings (86% farmers have less than 2 hectares), climate risk, and low MSP realization. Actions by the Govt are: PM-KISHAN, Agri Stack digital, Natural farming mission, and millet push. · Industry/ Semiconductors. Import is dependent on China for electronics, solar, and APIs (70% pharma API). Semiconductor chain is just starting. Actions by the Govt are: India semiconductor mission $ 10 billion, Tata fabs in Dholera & Assam, and critical mineral mission for lithium. · Human Development. Learning poverty-50% class 5 cannot read class 2 text (ASER), health out-of-pocket 50%, brain drain in AI/semicon. Actions by the Govt are: NEP 2020 rollout, skill India 2.0, Ayushman Bharat, and PM Kaushal project have been started. · Infrastructure. Power discoms bankrupt, urban water/sanitation is lagging, and 70% freight is still carried by road and not by rail. Actions by the Govt are: Separate freight corridors, additional push for water and sanitation, 50% non-fossil power achieved in 2025, green hydrogen mission, and 500 GW RE target by 2030. · Governance. Case pendency is 5 crore, regulatory overlap Centre-State, corruption at last-mile delivery. Actions by the Govt are: DBT (saved Rs 3.5 lakh cr leakage), ONDC, and Jan Vishwas Act decriminalizing 180 minor offences. 3 · Impact of US-Iran and Russia-Ukraine Wars. These wars had major setback in the planned progress of Viksit Bharat: rise in the cost of crude oil imports, doubled DAP prices, shipping insurance and agriculture cost became high, Make-in-India export was delayed, and container cost went 300% higher. All these factors are delaying growth by 1 percent yearly. The Govt, however, is trying its best to import crude oil from different sources and has also finalized MoUs for Free Trade Agreement with many countries. Planning by the Govt to Resolve Problems The Govt is carrying out immediate mid-course corrections so that the aims and objectives, set for Viksit Bharat 2047, are realized well in time. The priority actions are: firstly, to carry out judicial and land reforms for time-bound commercial activities for better private investments. Secondly, in manufacturing, Govt is focusing on deep PLI; making machines that make chips, not just assembly. Also, the Govt is planning to increase R&D spending with tax incentive. Thirdly, Govt is thinking of female-led growth; if female participation goes from 37% to 60%, GDP will add $ 3Trillion by 2047. For this, safe transport, crèche, and flexible laws are being considered. Fourthly, Govt is planning of creating energy security fund- 90 day strategic oil and semiconductor reserve and long-term deal with Russia-Iran despite pressure from US. Fifthly, plans are to make few new Greenfield economic cities with single-window law; to absorb 15-16 cr rural youth moving to cities by 2047. Conclusion India will be able to achieve objectives of Viksit Bharat if we grow at 8-9 % consistently and fix three things; education quality, manufacturing depth, and state capacity. If the Govt does that, we will reach upper-middle income by 2035 and developed status by 2047. Final result in 2047 will depend on next 10 years, a decisive decade. Wars outside will cause headwinds, but it is the internal reforms which will impact the 80% of battle. Brig Sansar Verma

धर्मशाळा येथील मराठा बटालियन आणि पुंछ येथील राजपूत रेजिमेंटकडे शिवाजी महाराज व महाराणा प्रताप यांचे पुतळे सुपूर्द करण्याच्या प्रसंगी ब्रिगेडियर हेमंत महाजन यांनी केलेल्या भाषणाचा सारांश.

 

छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज आणि महाराणा प्रताप : भारतीय राष्ट्रसुरक्षेच्या अखंड परंपरेची दोन तेजस्वी दीपस्तंभ

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आज आपण एका अत्यंत ऐतिहासिक आणि भावनिक क्षणाचे साक्षीदार आहोत. पुण्यभूमीतून निघालेली दोन स्मारके, दोन पुतळे आणि दोन महान राष्ट्रीय प्रेरणास्थाने भारतीय सेनेच्या दोन गौरवशाली रेजिमेंटकडे मार्गस्थ होत आहेत.

एक पुतळा हिमाचल प्रदेशातील धर्मशाळा येथील मराठा रेजिमेंटला छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराजांचा, तर दुसरा जम्मू-काश्मीरमधील पुंच येथील राजपूत रेजिमेंटला महाराणा प्रतापांचा अर्पण केला जात आहे.

हे केवळ कांस्य धातूचे पुतळे नाहीत. ही भारतीय इतिहासाची जिवंत स्मृती आहे. हे राष्ट्रभक्तीचे विद्यापीठ आहे. ही भारतीय सैन्याच्या प्रेरणेची अक्षय ऊर्जा आहे.

आज पुण्याहून काश्मीर आणि हिमाचलकडे निघालेली ही स्मारके प्रत्यक्षात भारताच्या इतिहासाचा, संस्कृतीचा, पराक्रमाचा आणि राष्ट्राभिमानाचा संदेश घेऊन जात आहेत.

 

भारतीय स्वातंत्र्य संघर्ष केवळ १९४७ चा नव्हता

आपण अनेकदा स्वातंत्र्याचा इतिहास १८५७ पासून सांगतो. पण भारताचा स्वातंत्र्य संघर्ष त्यापेक्षा शेकडो वर्षे जुना आहे.

भारताने बाह्य आक्रमणांचा सामना जवळपास हजार वर्षे केला.

या दीर्घ संघर्षामध्ये अनेक वीर जन्माला आले, परंतु दोन नावे संपूर्ण देशाला प्रेरणा देणारी ठरली.

ती म्हणजे

महाराणा प्रताप आणि छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज

या दोघांनीही परिस्थिती कितीही प्रतिकूल असो, परकीय सत्तेसमोर शरण न जाण्याचा संदेश दिला.

दोघांनाही आरामदायी जीवन मिळू शकले असते.

दोघेही मोठ्या साम्राज्यांशी तडजोड करू शकले असते.

पण त्यांनी गुलामी स्वीकारली नाही.

कारण त्यांच्यासाठी सत्ता नव्हती महत्त्वाची, स्वाभिमान महत्त्वाचा होता.

 

महाराणा प्रताप : स्वाभिमानाचे प्रतीक

महाराणा प्रताप हे केवळ मेवाडचे राजा नव्हते.

ते भारतीय आत्मसन्मानाचे प्रतीक होते.

अकबराच्या विशाल साम्राज्यासमोर अनेक राजे झुकले.

परंतु महाराणा प्रताप यांनी नकार दिला.

हल्दीघाटीच्या युद्धात अपार अडचणी असूनही त्यांनी संघर्ष स्वीकारला.

वनवास सहन केला. उपासमार सहन केली. कुटुंबाने कष्ट सोसले.

पण आपले स्वातंत्र्य विकले नाही.

त्यांच्या जीवनातील सर्वात मोठा संदेश म्हणजे,

"पराभव होऊ शकतो, परंतु आत्मसमर्पण करण्याची गरज नसते."

आज भारतीय सैनिक जेव्हा सीमांवर उभा असतो, तेव्हा प्रतिकूल परिस्थितीतही लढण्याची प्रेरणा त्याला महाराणा प्रतापांच्या जीवनातून मिळते.

 

छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज : आधुनिक भारताचे सुरक्षाशास्त्रज्ञ

जर महाराणा प्रताप स्वाभिमानाचे प्रतीक असतील, तर छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज हे भारताच्या आधुनिक सुरक्षा व्यवस्थेचे जनक आहेत.

शिवाजी महाराजांनी केवळ राज्य निर्माण केले नाही.

त्यांनी राष्ट्रनिर्मिती केली.

त्यांनी दाखवून दिले की राष्ट्राची सुरक्षा केवळ मोठ्या सैन्यामुळे होत नाही. तर ती दूरदृष्टी, संघटन आणि लोकसहभागामुळे होते.

महाराजांनी

• किल्ल्यांचे जाळे उभे केले.
• मजबूत गुप्तचर व्यवस्था निर्माण केली.
• गतिमान युद्धतंत्र विकसित केले.
• आरमार उभे केले.
• सीमांची सुरक्षा केली.

आज भारतीय सैन्य ज्या अनेक तत्त्वांवर काम करते, त्यामध्ये शिवाजी महाराजांच्या युद्धनीतीचे प्रतिबिंब दिसून येते.

 

भारतीय सैन्य आणि या दोन महापुरुषांची परंपरा

आज भारतीय सैन्य जगातील सर्वात व्यावसायिक आणि शिस्तबद्ध सैन्यांपैकी एक मानले जाते.

भारतीय सैनिक हिमालयातील उणे चाळीस अंश तापमानात उभा राहतो.

सियाचेनमध्ये उभा राहतो.

कारगिलमध्ये लढतो.

दहशतवादाशी लढतो.

सीमांवर सतत पहारा देतो.

या प्रत्येक सैनिकामध्ये शिवाजी महाराजांचा धैर्याचा वारसा आणि महाराणा प्रतापांचा स्वाभिमान जिवंत आहे.

आजची मराठा रेजिमेंट केवळ एक सैनिकी युनिट नाही.

ती मराठ्यांच्या पराक्रमाची चालती-बोलती परंपरा आहे.

त्याचप्रमाणे राजपूत रेजिमेंट ही राजपूत शौर्याची अखंड परंपरा आहे.

म्हणूनच या दोन रेजिमेंटमध्ये या दोन महान राष्ट्रनायकांचे पुतळे उभे राहणे हा एक अत्यंत योग्य आणि ऐतिहासिक निर्णय आहे.

 

धर्मशाळा आणि पुंच यांची निवड का महत्त्वाची आहे?

धर्मशाळा हिमालयाच्या कुशीत आहे.

पुंच हा भारताच्या संवेदनशील सीमाक्षेत्रातील भाग आहे.

या दोन्ही ठिकाणी भारतीय सैनिक राष्ट्ररक्षणाचे दायित्व पार पाडत आहेत.

जेव्हा एखादा जवान या स्मारकांकडे पाहील, तेव्हा त्याला इतिहासाचे स्मरण होईल.

त्याला समजेल की,

आज आपण करत असलेला संघर्ष नवीन नाही.

आपल्या पूर्वजांनीही शतकेभर राष्ट्ररक्षणासाठी बलिदान दिले आहे.

यामुळे इतिहास आणि वर्तमान यांच्यामध्ये एक सजीव पूल तयार होईल.

 

पुतळे म्हणजे केवळ शिल्प नसतात

एखादा पुतळा म्हणजे कांस्य अथवा दगड नव्हे.

तो एका विचाराचा प्रतिनिधी असतो.

दिल्लीतील NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL  पाहताना बलिदान आठवते.

आणि शिवाजी महाराज व महाराणा प्रताप यांचे पुतळे पाहताना शौर्य, स्वाभिमान आणि राष्ट्रभक्ती आठवते.

म्हणूनच ही स्मारके भावी पिढ्यांना सतत प्रेरणा देत राहतील.

 

काश्मीरपासून कन्याकुमारीपर्यंत एक भारत

आज देशामध्ये अनेकदा प्रादेशिक ओळखींची चर्चा होते.

परंतु शिवाजी महाराज केवळ महाराष्ट्राचे नाहीत.

महाराणा प्रताप केवळ राजस्थानाचे नाहीत.

हे दोघेही संपूर्ण भारताचे आहेत.

महाराष्ट्रातून शिवाजी महाराजांचा पुतळा हिमाचलला जात आहे.

पुण्यातून महाराणा प्रतापांचा पुतळा काश्मीरला जात आहे.

याहून मोठे राष्ट्रीय एकात्मतेचे उदाहरण कोणते?

आज आपण भारताला एका सूत्रात बांधणारे कार्य करीत आहोत.

 

भारताच्या युवकांसाठी संदेश

आजचा युवक सोशल मीडियाच्या युगात जगत आहे.

त्याच्याकडे माहिती आहे.

पण प्रेरणा कमी आहे.

त्याच्याकडे साधने आहेत.

पण आदर्शांचे ज्ञान मर्यादित आहे.

म्हणून अशा स्मारकांचे महत्त्व अधिक वाढते.

जेव्हा युवक शिवाजी महाराजांच्या जीवनाचा अभ्यास करेल, तेव्हा त्याला नेतृत्व शिकेल.

महाराणा प्रतापांचा अभ्यास करेल, तेव्हा त्याला स्वाभिमान शिकेल.

भारतीय सैनिकांचा अभ्यास करेल, तेव्हा त्याला समर्पण शिकेल.

 

राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षेच्या दृष्टिकोनातून महत्त्व

राष्ट्राची सुरक्षा केवळ शस्त्रांवर अवलंबून नसते.

राष्ट्राची खरी सुरक्षा तीन गोष्टींवर उभी असते.

१. राष्ट्रीय चारित्र्य

२. राष्ट्रीय एकात्मता

३. राष्ट्रीय अभिमान

ज्या समाजाला आपल्या इतिहासाचा अभिमान नसतो, तो समाज भविष्य घडवू शकत नाही.

आणि ज्याला स्वतःच्या वीरांबद्दल आदर नसतो, तो राष्ट्ररक्षणासाठी त्याग करू शकत नाही.

म्हणून अशा स्मारकांचे योगदान राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षेमध्ये प्रत्यक्ष आणि अप्रत्यक्ष दोन्ही प्रकारे महत्त्वाचे आहे.

 

आम्ही पुणेकर संस्थेचे अभिनंदन

आज "आम्ही पुणेकर" संस्थेने केलेले हे कार्य खरोखर वंदनीय आहे.

अनेक संस्था सामाजिक कार्य करतात.

काही संस्था सांस्कृतिक कार्य करतात.

परंतु इतिहास, संस्कृती, राष्ट्रभक्ती आणि सैन्य यांना जोडणारे कार्य फार कमी संस्था करतात.

आज त्यांनी पुण्याची, महाराष्ट्राची आणि संपूर्ण राष्ट्रभावनेची परंपरा जपली आहे.

ही पुढच्या पिढ्यांसाठी प्रेरणादायी घटना आहे.

 

उपसंहार

मित्रहो,

आज धर्मशाळा आणि पुंच येथे पाठविण्यात येणारे हे पुतळे प्रत्यक्षात भारतीय राष्ट्रचेतनेचे दूत आहेत.

ते सैनिकांना प्रेरणा देतील.

ते युवकांना दिशा देतील.

ते इतिहासाची आठवण करून देतील.

ते राष्ट्रीय एकात्मता दृढ करतील.

ते भारताच्या अखंड संघर्षपरंपरेचे स्मरण करून देतील.

छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराजांनी आपल्याला शिकवले,

"स्वराज्य हा जन्मसिद्ध हक्क आहे."

महाराणा प्रतापांनी शिकवले,

"स्वाभिमान कोणत्याही किंमतीवर विकू नये."

भारतीय सैन्य आज या दोन्ही विचारांचा जिवंत वारसदार आहे.

आणि म्हणूनच आजचा हा सोहळा केवळ पुतळे अर्पण करण्याचा नाही.

तो भारताच्या अखंड राष्ट्रस्मृतीचा उत्सव आहे.

तो इतिहास आणि वर्तमानाचा मिलाप आहे.

तो शौर्य, स्वाभिमान आणि राष्ट्रभक्तीच्या अखंड परंपरेचा गौरव सोहळा आहे.

चला, आपण सर्वजण संकल्प करू या की या महान राष्ट्रनायकांच्या विचारांची ज्योत पुढील पिढ्यांपर्यंत पोहोचवत राहू.

जय भवानी! जय शिवाजी!

महाराणा प्रताप अमर राहोत!

भारतीय सैन्याचा विजय असो!

भारत माता की जय!

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Maharana Pratap: Two Shining Beacons of India's Unbroken Tradition of National Security

 

EXTRACT OF BRIG HEMANT MAHAJAN'S SPEECH ON THE OCCASION OF HANDING OVER THE STATUES OF CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ TO THE MARATHA REGIMENT AT DHARAMSHALA AND MAHARANA PRATAP TO THE RAJPUT REGIMENT AT POONCH

Respected dignitaries on the dais, officers and soldiers of the Indian Army, office-bearers of the "Aamhi Punekar" organization, devotees of Shivaji Maharaj, patriots, and my dear brothers and sisters,

Today, we are witnessing a truly historic and emotional moment. Two memorials, two statues, and two great sources of national inspiration are being sent from the holy land of Pune to two illustrious regiments of the Indian Army.

One statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is being dedicated to the Maratha Regiment at Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, while the other statue of Maharana Pratap is being dedicated to the Rajput Regiment at Poonch in Jammu & Kashmir.

These are not merely statues cast in bronze. They are living memories of Indian history, universities of patriotism, and inexhaustible sources of inspiration for the Indian Armed Forces.

The memorials traveling today from Pune to Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh carry with them the message of India's history, culture, valor, and national pride.

India's Freedom Struggle Did Not Begin in 1857

We often narrate the history of India's freedom struggle beginning with 1857. However, India's resistance against foreign domination is several centuries older.

For nearly a thousand years, India faced repeated invasions and foreign rule. During this long struggle, many heroes emerged, but two names inspired the entire nation above all others:

Maharana Pratap and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

Both demonstrated that no matter how adverse the circumstances, one must never surrender before foreign domination.

Both could have chosen a life of comfort. Both could have compromised with mighty empires. Yet neither accepted subjugation, because for them, self-respect was more important than power.

Maharana Pratap: The Symbol of Self-Respect

Maharana Pratap was not merely the ruler of Mewar; he was the embodiment of Indian self-respect.

Many rulers bowed before the vast Mughal Empire of Akbar, but Maharana Pratap refused. Despite overwhelming odds, he chose resistance. He endured hardship, exile, hunger, and suffering, yet never sold his freedom.

The greatest lesson from his life is:

"One may suffer defeat, but there is never any need to surrender."

Every Indian soldier standing guard on the nation's borders today draws inspiration from Maharana Pratap's courage and determination to fight against all odds.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: The Architect of Modern Indian Security

If Maharana Pratap symbolizes self-respect, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj can rightly be called the father of India's modern security framework.

Shivaji Maharaj did not merely build a kingdom; he laid the foundations of nation-building.

He demonstrated that national security depends not only on the size of an army but also on vision, organization, intelligence, and public participation.

He established:

• A network of strategically located forts.
• A highly effective intelligence system.
• Mobile and innovative warfare tactics.
• A powerful navy.
• Secure and defended frontiers.

Many principles that guide the Indian military today reflect the strategic thinking and military doctrines pioneered by Shivaji Maharaj.

The Indian Army and the Legacy of These Two Great Heroes

The Indian Army is today regarded as one of the most professional and disciplined forces in the world.

Indian soldiers serve in temperatures as low as minus forty degrees in the Himalayas. They stand guard in Siachen, fight in Kargil-like conditions, combat terrorism, and vigilantly protect the nation's borders.

In every such soldier lives the courage of Shivaji Maharaj and the self-respect of Maharana Pratap.

The Maratha Regiment is not merely a military unit; it is the living legacy of Maratha valor.

Similarly, the Rajput Regiment represents the uninterrupted tradition of Rajput bravery.

Therefore, installing the statues of these two national heroes in their respective regiments is both appropriate and historically significant.

Why Dharamshala and Poonch Matter

Dharamshala is nestled in the Himalayas, while Poonch lies in one of India's sensitive frontier regions.

At both locations, Indian soldiers shoulder the sacred responsibility of safeguarding the nation.

Whenever a soldier looks at these statues, he will be reminded that the struggle he undertakes today is not new. Our ancestors too sacrificed for centuries in defense of the motherland.

These memorials will thus create a living bridge between India's past and present.

Statues Are More Than Sculptures

A statue is not merely a piece of bronze or stone. It represents an ideal.

When we visit the National War Memorial in Delhi, we remember sacrifice. When we see the statues of Shivaji Maharaj and Maharana Pratap, we remember courage, self-respect, and patriotism.

These memorials will continue to inspire future generations.

One India: From Kashmir to Kanyakumari

In today's times, regional identities are often emphasized. Yet Shivaji Maharaj does not belong only to Maharashtra, nor Maharana Pratap only to Rajasthan.

Both belong to the entire nation.

A statue of Shivaji Maharaj is traveling from Maharashtra to Himachal Pradesh, while a statue of Maharana Pratap is being sent from Pune to Kashmir.

What greater example of national integration can there be?

Today, we are participating in an effort that binds India together through a common thread of national pride.

Message for India's Youth

Today's youth live in the age of social media.

They possess information, but often lack inspiration.

They have access to resources, but limited exposure to great role models.

That is why such memorials are important.

By studying Shivaji Maharaj, young people learn leadership.

By studying Maharana Pratap, they learn self-respect.

By studying the Indian soldier, they learn dedication and sacrifice.

Relevance to National Security

National security is not secured by weapons alone.

The true security of a nation rests on three pillars:

1. National Character
2. National Unity
3. National Pride

A society that takes no pride in its history cannot build its future.

A nation that does not respect its heroes cannot inspire sacrifice for national defense.

Therefore, memorials such as these make both a direct and indirect contribution to national security.

Appreciation for "Aamhi Punekar"

The initiative undertaken by the "Aamhi Punekar" organization is truly commendable.

Many organizations engage in social service. Others work in the cultural sphere. However, very few organizations successfully connect history, culture, patriotism, and the armed forces.

Today, they have upheld the proud traditions of Pune, Maharashtra, and the spirit of national unity.

This event will remain an inspiration for future generations.

Conclusion

Friends,

The statues being sent today to Dharamshala and Poonch are, in reality, ambassadors of Indian national consciousness.

They will inspire soldiers.

They will guide the youth.

They will preserve the memory of history.

They will strengthen national unity.

They will remind us of India's unbroken tradition of resistance and sacrifice.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj taught us:

"Swarajya is our birthright."

Maharana Pratap taught us:

"Self-respect must never be sold at any price."

The Indian Army today is the living inheritor of both these ideals.

Therefore, this ceremony is not merely about presenting statues. It is a celebration of India's eternal national memory, a meeting of history and the present, and a tribute to the enduring traditions of courage, self-respect, and patriotism.

Let us all pledge to carry forward the light of these great national heroes to future generations.

Jai Bhavani! Jai Shivaji!

Long Live Maharana Pratap!

Victory to the Indian Armed Forces!

Bharat Mata Ki Jai!

Asian Games 2026: Meet India’s 21 gold medallists in Aichi-Nagoya India’s gold medal story in Aichi-Nagoya was defined by firsts, from Neeru Dhanda’s trap triumph and Kumkum Mohod’s recurve breakthrough to Pranavi Urs’ historic golf title.

 

Updated : Oct 04, 2026 15:52

The Indian men’s cricket team after winning the gold medal match against Pakistan at the Asian Games in Japan on October 3.

India ended its Asian Games 2026 campaign in Aichi-Nagoya with 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze, to finish fourth in the continental standings.

The overall haul was lower than the record 106 medals won at Hangzhou in 2023, but the overarching storyline in Japan was one of new champions and historic firsts

India won gold across nine sports, with archery accounting for five titles, while cricket, hockey and kabaddi contributed four team gold medals between them. Shooting produced three gold, athletics one, boxing three, wrestling two and golf one.

Only eight of India’s 28 golds from Hangzhou were retained, while 13 new routes to the top of the podium emerged in Japan.

Here are all of India’s 21 gold-medal winners at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Athletics

Women’s 4x400m relay

India’s lone athletics gold came in the women’s 4x400m relay. Kiran Pahal, M.R. Poovamma, Prachi Choudhary and Vithya Ramraj combined to take the title.

The gold provided a rare bright spot for an Indian athletics contingent that had collected 29 medals, including six gold, at Hangzhou.

Shooting

10m air pistol mixed team

Kamaljeet and Suruchi Singh opened India’s gold account in shooting by winning the mixed team 10m air pistol title.

Neeru Dhanda — women’s trap

Neeru Dhanda produced one of the defining individual performances of India’s Games. Her women’s trap gold ended India’s 48-year wait for an individual Asian Games trap title, the previous one having come through Randhir Singh in 1978.

 

Gold medallist Neeru Dhanda, left, and Kynan Chenai pose for photographers during the medal ceremony. | Photo Credit: PTI

Mixed team trap

Neeru proceeded to team up with Kynan Chenai next to win mixed team trap gold. Their score of 34 hits out of 40 was an Asian record, while the victory gave India its first Asian Games gold in the trap mixed team event.

Kabaddi

India men’s and women’s kabaddi team

The Indian women’s team reclaimed the Asian Games title. The men’s team also finished on top, giving India a kabaddi double in Aichi-Nagoya. The two titles made kabaddi one of India’s four gold-producing team sports alongside cricket and hockey.

Hockey

India men’s and women’s hockey team

The women’s hockey team ended a 44-year wait for Asian Games gold. The men’s team retained its crown, beating Malaysia in the final. It became India’s first successful men’s hockey title defence at the Asian Games and, like the women’s triumph, secured Olympic qualification for Los Angeles 2028.

Cricket

India men’s and women’s cricket team

India won the women’s T20 cricket gold, adding an Asian Games title to its growing list of achievements in the format. The men’s team completed a cricket double by winning the men’s T20 title.

Archery

Women’s compound team

The women’s compound trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Prithika Pradeep and Chikitha Taniparthi won India’s first archery gold of the Games.

Mixed compound team

Chikitha Taniparthi doubled up with Sahil Jadhav to win the mixed compound team title.

Men’s compound team

Sahil Jadhav completed a second team gold, alongside Kushal Dalal and Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru, in the men’s compound team event.

Women’s recurve team

Ankita Bhakat, Kirti Sharma and Kumkum Anil Mohod delivered a historic victory in the women’s recurve team event. It was India’s first Asian Games gold in the event and ended South Korea’s 28-year hold on the title.

Women’s individual recurve

Kumkum then produced one of the biggest individual breakthroughs of the Games, winning India’s first-ever Asian Games gold in the women’s individual recurve event.

 

Asian Games 2026 gold medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain. | Photo Credit: PTI

Boxing

Lovlina Borgohain — women’s 75kg

Lovlina Borgohain won the women’s 75kg title, becoming only the second Indian woman after Mary Kom to win an Asian Games boxing gold.

Parveen Hooda — women’s 65kg

Parveen Hooda added another women’s boxing gold in the 65kg category, making it a particularly successful Games for India’s women boxers.

Ankush Panghal — men’s 75kg

Ankush Panghal completed India’s boxing gold rush with victory in the men’s 75kg category. India’s three boxing gold medals were part of a wider resurgence in the sport after a comparatively difficult showing at Hangzhou.

 

Aman Sehrawat with national freestyle coach Vinod Kumar. | Photo Credit: PTI

Wrestling

Aman Sehrawat — men’s 57kg freestyle

Aman Sehrawat won the men’s 57kg freestyle title, becoming the first Indian wrestler to win an Asian Games gold in the category.

Sujeet Kalkal — men’s 65kg freestyle

Sujeet Kalkal added the second wrestling gold, winning the men’s 65kg freestyle title. His victory was India’s first Asian Games wrestling gold since 2018.

Golf

Pranavi Urs — women’s individual

Pranavi Urs made history by winning the women’s individual golf title. It was India’s first-ever Asian Games gold medal in golf, giving the country a landmark title in Aichi-Nagoya.

INDIAN ARMIES OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE IN THE ASIAN GAMES MEDAL TALLY

 24 Sep

- Rowing - Nb Sub Salman Khan  & Petty Offr Satnam - Men's Double Sculls (M2x) - Bronze Medal

24 Sep

- Shooting - 

- Hav Kamaljeet and Ms Suruchi  (Not an Army Athlete) - 10 Mtr Air Pistol Mixed - GOLD

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25 Sep 

-  Athletics  - Nb Sub Gulveer Singh Athletics (10000M)  -  Silver Medal

26 Sep 

- Marathon - Hav.  Sawan Barwal -  Silver Medal

- Kabaddi - Hav Devank, Hav Rahul and Hav Ankit  Gold Medal 

27 Sep

Athletics (High Jump) - Nb Sub Sarvesh Kushare - Silver Medal

28 Sep 

Athletics  - Nb Sub Gulveer Singh Athletics (1500M)  -  Silver Medal

 29 Sep 

 Shooting Trap Women ( Team )

•.  Nb Sub Neeru  ( New Games Record) and  qualified for indl Finals

* Hav Manisha Kheer

•  Ms Aashima(civil) -

Silver Medal 

•Nb Sub Neeru  Indl Trap (1st Indian women medal in AG in Trap) 

 Gold Medal 

 Boxing

* Sub Narender (90+)

 Bronze Medal 

 Athletics

•Naib Subedar Gulveer -5000m

 Bronze medal 

•Havildar Dharamveer - 4 x 400m 

 Bronze medal 

 30 Sep

 Shooting 

* Nb sub Neeru ( Mixed Trap ) 

 Gold Medal 

 Boxing

Hav Kapil (90 kgs) 

 Bronze medal 

 01 Oct. 

 Sailing 

Hav Prince Noble & Nk Manu Francis (Men’s Skiff (49er)

 Silver Medal

 02 Oct 

 Archery 

Subedar Dheeraj Bommadevara and Ms Kumkum - Mixed Team recurve 

 Silver medal 

Subedar Dheeraj Bommadevara, Yashdeep and Neeraj  Chauhan- Team recurve 

 Silver medal 

 Boxing 

Hav Ankush Panghal (80kg)

 Gold medal 

Total Medal Tally IA - 18 (5 Gold, 8 Silver, 5 Bronze)

 *Total Medal Tally INDIA* - 76 (16 Gold, 25 Silver, 35 Bronze)

 IA contribution to total tally : 23.68 %

Gold : 31.25 %

Silver : 32%

Bronze : 14.28%

 Landmark Achievements 

•.    Nb Sub Neeru became the first Indian woman to win an Asian Games individual gold medal in trap shooting

•. Nb Sub Neeru was also part of India’s first-ever Asian Games gold medal in Mixed Trap Team

•.  Nb Sub Neeru, Hav Manisha Kheer and Ms Aashima secured the Women’s Trap Team silver, with Neeru also setting a new Games record in qualification.

•  Nb Sub Salman Khan and Petty Officer Satnam Singh won India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in Men’s Double Sculls, taking bronze in rowing.

•  Nb Sub Gulveer Singh created a notable athletics milestone by winning three individual medals- silver in 10,000m, silver in 1,500m and bronze in 5,000m only second Indian to do it. 

* Army representation was decisive in the men’s kabaddi gold-medal performance through Hav Devank, Hav Rahul and Hav Ankit.

* Hav Prince Noble & Nk Manu Francis created milestone by getting silver Medal in Men’s Skiff (49er), the first ever for the country in the 49er class, the last top medal was Bronze in  AG 2018.

* Sub Dheeraj’s broke AG  record and National record  with a score of  698/720 in the men’s recurve qualification round, eclipsing the previous record of 690.

•.   Sub Dheeraj created history by securing India’s first-ever medal in the Recurve Mixed Team event at the Asian Games.

* Hav Ankush got the gold medal in his debut outing last gold medal was in 2018.

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