Chapter 54: Internal Stimulus – Expanding Lifelines

Beyond urban development, Adav's internal stimulus program extended its reach to the lifeblood of India: its agriculture and transportation networks. The government, again funded by Bharat Corporation and guided by the NDB, initiated massive irrigation network expansions. Drawing on the detailed surveys and hydrological data compiled by the Codex, canals were widened, new dams were constructed, and extensive pipeline systems were laid to bring water to arid regions, significantly increasing agricultural output and reducing dependence on erratic monsoons. This not only boosted rural employment but also laid the groundwork for future food security, a critical component of national stability.

Simultaneously, the modern infrastructure network continued its relentless expansion. New railway lines, built with Bharat Steel, snaked across the country, connecting remote villages to industrial centers and ports. Thousands of miles of paved roads, designed for the Bharat Motors trucks and buses, replaced dusty tracks, dramatically improving internal trade and communication. Telegraph and, increasingly, radio communication networks (powered by the Bharat Broadcasting Corporation) were extended to every district, unifying the vast nation with instant information.

These public works programs achieved multiple objectives: they absorbed millions of unemployed laborers, keeping the national economy buoyant during the global depression. They provided essential infrastructure for India's burgeoning industries and agricultural sector. And, crucially, they showcased the tangible benefits of a strong, centralized, and economically focused government, solidifying the Swarajya Party's power and demonstrating Adav's vision of a prosperous, self-reliant India to every citizen. The nation was being built, brick by brick, road by road, canal by canal, completely defying the global economic trend.