70's

  1. Operation Flood, 1970 (White Revolution) - world's largest dairy development program aimed at helping the dairy industry sustain itself economically while providing employment to poor farmers.
  2. Abolition of Privy Purse, 1971 - Another step towards an egalitarian and just society
  3. Creation of Bangladesh, 1971 - India supported the creation of a separate state for ethnic Bengalis who were being persecuted in erstwhile East Pakistan
  4. Accelerated Rural water Supply Programme, 1972-73 - To increase coverage of drinking water supply across the country
  5. Central Council of Homeopathy was set up, 1973
  6. First Nuclear Test at Pokhran, 1974 – India became a nuclear power
  7. Twenty Point Programme, 1975 - To eradicate poverty and improve the quality of life of the underprivileged
  8. National Informatics Centre, 1976 - Set up as a promoter of digital opportunities for sustainable development
  9. Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1974 – provide for the prevention and control of water pollution, and for the maintaining or restoring of wholesomeness of water in the country
  10. Press Council Act, 1978 - To preserve freedom of Press and maintain standards of news agencies
  11. Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, 1979 - To regulate the condition of service of inter-state labourers