The is proposed as a diagnostic and monitoring tool to answer: How self-reliant is an economy in critical areas? It shifts the focus from autarky (zero trade) to strategic autonomy —the ability to meet essential needs domestically without coercion or excessive dependency. 2. Conceptual Framework The Swades Index is built on four foundational pillars:
| Economy | Essential Goods (35%) | Industrial Depth (30%) | Tech Autonomy (20%) | Resilience (15%) | | |---------|----------------------|------------------------|---------------------|------------------|------------------| | India | 65 | 45 | 35 | 40 | 48.5 (Balanced) | | Germany | 55 | 60 | 55 | 30 | 51.5 (Balanced) | | USA | 70 | 65 | 70 | 50 | 65.0 (Strong) | Swades Index Of
Note: These are illustrative; actual scores require rigorous data. The is proposed as a diagnostic and monitoring
| Pillar | Description | |--------|-------------| | | Domestic output relative to consumption for essential goods (food, energy, medicine, defense equipment). | | Value Chain Depth | Proportion of intermediate goods produced locally (e.g., semiconductors, chemicals, machine tools). | | Technological Sovereignty | Ownership of core IP, R&D expenditure, and control over digital/physical infrastructure. | | Resilience Capacity | Inventory buffers, diversified sourcing, and surge production capability during crises. | Conceptual Framework The Swades Index is built on