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Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday lauded India’s latest GDP figures, calling the nation a 'long live economy' in the face of global economic challenges. The minister highlighted that steadfast leadership, precise policies, and farsighted decisions have yielded historic results.

“When leadership is steadfast, policies are precise, and decisions are farsighted, then the results make history. Those who used to call it a 'Dead Economy' should now understand that India is a 'Long Live Economy', moving firmly on the path of becoming a developed and self-reliant nation,” Chouhan said in a post on X.जब नेतृत्व अडिग हो, नीतियाँ सटीक हों और निर्णय दूरदर्शी हों, तब परिणाम इतिहास रचते हैं।

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Dead Economy कहने वाले अब समझ लें कि भारत एक Long Live Economy 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

Chouhan attributed the strong economic performance to the collective effort of farmers, scientists, and India’s 140 crore citizens.

“The sweat of our farmers, the hard work of our scientists, and the determination of ordinary Indians have all contributed to this success. Today, India's economy is not just strengthening -- it is setting new benchmarks across sectors,” he added.

India’s GDP grew by 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter of FY 2025-26, up from 6.5 per cent in the same quarter last year, demonstrating resilience despite global headwinds.

Pointing to the remarkable rebound in the agricultural sector, Chouhan said the growth was a matter of “special pride” for farmers.

“The role of the agriculture sector is unprecedented in this progress. Thanks to the tireless efforts of our food providers and innovations in agri-technology, the growth rate of agriculture and allied activities has jumped from 1.5 per cent last year to 3.7 per cent this year,” he noted.

Official data 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 construction sector rose by 7.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2025-26. The services sector, contributing the largest share to GDP, recorded the sharpest growth at 9.3 per cent, up from 6.8 per cent in the same period last year.

The services sector’s strong performance highlights India’s shift toward a knowledge-driven economy, underpinning overall GDP growth and global competitiveness.

Chouhan credited the government’s performance to the Prime Minister’s leadership. “Under the guidance of the Hon'ble Prime Minister, India is steadily advancing towards the resolve of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India),” he remarked.

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