Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s political, economic, and social framework after independence. His vision for a secular, democratic, and industrialised India laid the foundation for its emergence as a modern state. This article aims to study in detail Nehru’s contributions, ideologies, and the lasting impact of his policies on post-independence India. Early Life and Background of Jawaharlal Nehru Born on 14 November 1889 in Allahabad (present-day Prayagraj), Jawaharlal Nehru belonged to…