Defining factors that can help India become self-reliant ITC has teamed up with Network18 to present ‘Swabhiman Bharat’ – an initiative by Network18 to amplify the call given by PM of creating a 'Self-Reliant India' and to shine spotlight on world class Indian resources and its indigenous stories. pallavi pahwa December 21, 2020 19:53:01 IST The COVID-19 pandemic is having an unprecedented impact on the economies around the globe. And, India is not an exception. In order to help the country cope with the pandemic, the government of India has made a slew of policy reforms and announcements. With the aim to revive the economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the necessity of a self-reliant India. The initiative focuses on reviving the economy, promoting domestic production, generating employment, supporting start-ups and budding enterprises, strengthening supply chains and empowering people. For the same, the government has recently announced a special economic package worth Rs. 20 lakh crore under the ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’.