The Prime Minister is the head of the government and leader of the Council of
Ministers. He is the chief of the executive branch of the Union Government. Since
India’s Independence in 1947, individuals of great calibre, with the passion to work
for the country, have become Prime Ministers. Let’s take a look at their life and
work in the service of the nation.
Shri Narendra Modi
May 26, 2014 to Present
Shri Narendra Modi is the current and the fourth longest-serving Prime
Minister of India. He served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat for 14 years
and was applauded for the economic growth and setting up advanced
infrastructure in the state, among other key developments. As the
Prime Minister of India, he is known for campaigns like Swachh Bharat,
Make in India, Digital India, among many more. Amongst his several
accolades, he is also famous for being the first Indian to win the Seoul
Peace Prize award in 2018.
Dr. Manmohan Singh
May 22, 2004 to May 26, 2014
Dr. Manmohan Singh served as Prime Minister of India from 2004 to
2014. The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) and the
Right to Information Act were passed during his tenure as Prime
Minister. Dr. Manmohan Singh is widely credited for efficiently carrying
out economic reforms in the country. He is also known for signing the
nuclear civil deal with the United States of America.
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee
May 16, 1996 to June 1, 1996 | March 19, 1998 to April 29,
1999 | October 3, 1999 to May 10, 2004
Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee served as Prime Minister of India for 13 days in
1996 and two incomplete terms from 1998 to 2004. He is known for his
valuable contribution to India’s economic growth. Operation Vijay,
commonly known as the Kargil War, was fought against Pakistan and
won during his tenure as Prime Minister. He made India a nuclear
weapons power.
Shri Inder Kumar Gujral
April 21, 1997 to March 19, 1998
Shri Inder Kumar Gujral became the Prime Minister for slightly less
than a year. He worked with various ministries in different capacities
before becoming the Prime Minister of India. He is known for the Gujral
Doctrine, which is considered a milestone in India's foreign policy.
Shri H. D. Deve Gowda
June 1, 1996 to April 21, 1997
Shri Haradanahalli Doddegowda Deve Gowda served as Prime Minister
of India for slightly less than a year. He focused on the farmers of the
country and is also credited for kickstarting the Delhi Metro project. He
is popularly called the 'son of the soil' for his contributions to
agriculture.
SHRI P. V. NARASIMHA RAO
June 21, 1991 to May 16, 1996
Shri Pamulaparthi Venkata Narasimha Rao served as Prime Minister of
India for a single term from 1991 to 1996. During his tenure, he carried
out economic reforms in the form of liberalisation and globalisation.
Shri Chandra Sekhar
November 10, 1990 to June 21, 1991
Shri Chandra Shekhar became the first Prime Minister of India to head
a coalition government at the centre. He was instrumental in
preventing India from defaulting on sovereign repayments. Known for
his fiery spirit, he was often referred to as “Young Turk”.
Shri V. P. Singh
December 2, 1989 to November 10, 1990
Shri Vishwanath Pratap Singh served as Prime Minister of India from
1989 to 1990. The Mandal Commission Report was implemented and
the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Act of 1989 was passed
during his tenure.
Shri Rajiv Gandhi
October 31, 1984 to December 2, 1989
Shri Rajiv Gandhi became the youngest Prime Minister of India and
served for a single term from 1984 to 1989. During his tenure, he
promoted science & technology and associated industries, and ushered
in a new era of higher education reforms in the country.
Chaudhary Charan Singh
July 28, 1979 to January 14, 1980
Chaudhary Charan Singh served as Prime Minister of India for 170 days.
Throughout his life he tried to improve the conditions of farmers. His
birth anniversary, 23 December, is celebrated as Kisan Diwas.
Shri Morarji Desai
March 24, 1977 to July 28, 1979
Shri Morarji Desai served as Prime Minister of India for 2 years from
1977 to 1979. The Forty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution of India
was enacted during his tenure as Prime Minister. Shri Morarji Desai
passed away at the age of 99 in Mumbai, making him the world’s oldest
former head of government.
Smt. Indira Gandhi
January 24, 1966 to March 24, 1977 | January 14, 1980 to
October 31, 1984
Smt. Indira Gandhi was the first woman Prime Minister of India and
served the nation for two terms. During her tenure, India won the 1971
war against Pakistan which resulted in the creation of Bangladesh. Smt.
Indira Gandhi imposed emergency from 1975 to 1977.
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri
June 9, 1964 to January 11, 1966
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri was the third Prime Minister of India. As Prime
Minister, he promoted the White and Green Revolutions and coined the
popular slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’. He also led India to victory in the
India-Pakistan war of 1965.
Shri Gulzarilal Nanda
May 27, 1964 to June 9, 1964 | January 11, 1966 - January 24,
1966
Shri Gulzarilal Nanda was the second Prime Minister of India and he
served the nation for two brief terms. He was instrumental in
organising the Indian National Trade Union Congress. He was awarded
the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1997.
Shri Jawaharlal Nehru
August 15, 1947 to May 27, 1964
Pandit Nehru served as Prime Minister for 17 years from 1947 to 1964.
He is regarded as one of the founders of modern India as he helped
usher the country into the age of industrial and technological
development. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Children’s Day
across India.
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