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President Droupadi Murmu made history by co-piloting India's indigenous light combat helicopter, the Prachand, showcasing bold leadership and the nation's growing defense capabilities. The moment highlights both women's advancement in traditionally male-dominated fields and India's self-reliance in military technology.
Ethiopia completed Africa's biggest hydroelectric dam using only domestic funding, proving nations can achieve massive infrastructure projects through citizen participation and self-reliance. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam now stands as a blueprint for continental development.
Canada is investing over half a trillion dollars in its military and defense infrastructure to strengthen national security and reduce dependence on traditional alliances. The ambitious plan will create 125,000 high-paying jobs while building new partnerships across Europe and Asia.
African nations are building their own vaccine production systems after being left at the back of the line during global health crises. A $1.2 billion initiative and new manufacturing hubs are turning dependence into self-reliance.
Ethiopia just finished building Africa's largest hydroelectric dam using only its own resources and citizens' contributions. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam proves the nation can execute world-class infrastructure independently.
Author Twinkle Khanna shares how watching her single mother wake at dawn to juggle acting shifts and fitness routines shaped her understanding of female strength. The powerful childhood observation became a blueprint for self-reliance that psychologists say influences gender beliefs for life.
A groundbreaking study of 8,000 families across 16 countries reveals that refugees living in cities and towns achieve self-reliance far faster than those in camps. The findings challenge how the world supports 117 million displaced people.