New Delhi, June 8 -- As India marks 12 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the Union Government, it also marks a period where India has transformed into an aspirational nation driven by opportunity, innovation and self-belief.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says that this period symbolises a shift towards a citizen-centric governance model with a clear future goal of Viksit Bharat in 2047.

Speaking to ANI, the Union Minister highlighted the changes seen in people's live at the grassroot levels.

"If you look at the journey of the last 12 years, the change in people's lives which has happened at the grassroots level is really visible. Look at the way toilets brought dignity to women. Look at the way financial inclusion happene...