1947 → Today
How India was built,
one milestone at a time.
From a newly independent nation of 36 crore people to the world's most populous democracy — explore the decisions, discoveries and achievements that shaped modern India.
Then vs Now
India in numbers
How life in India has changed since Independence, measured with official data. Each indicator uses the earliest reliable figure available.
Figures are rounded; "~" marks estimates. Sources are listed on each card.
Interactive Timeline
The journey since Independence
Policies, laws, schemes and milestones of every government from 1947 to 2026. Newest first — tap the order button to read from 1947. Filter by sector or Prime Minister, jump to a decade, or search.
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Explore by Sector
Every field has a story
Economy
Five-Year Plans, 1991 reforms, GST and the digital economy.
🚀Science & Space
From a rocket launch at Thumba to a landing near the lunar south pole.
🌾Agriculture
The Green and White Revolutions that made India food-secure.
🛤️Infrastructure
Highways, metros, power for every village.
📱Technology
The first mobile call, Aadhaar, UPI and 5G.
🏏Sports
World Cups, Olympic golds and rising athletes.
Test what you know about modern India
A daily quiz for students and exam aspirants is coming soon. Until then, test yourself on the timeline.