Mumbai: Mr. Narendra Modi continues to display consistency in his performance as the prime minister of the country, with citizens giving him an approval rating of 68% in February 2025. Interestingly, women have rated him higher on his performance (72%) as compared to men (64%).
PM Modi has snagged high approval rating from the north zone citizens, an impressive 86% for his performance. Tier 1 city residents on their part rated him with a high approval rating of 78% – tier 1 cities match the metros in infrastructure and have a great quality of life. Likewise in the western zone, PM’s performance was rated significantly high with the approval rating of 74%.
The south zone was the only glaring example of low rating. PM Modi’s approval rating was a disappointing 32% for his performance, displaying disengagement with the national leader, and engaging more with their local, regional leaders. Disinterest with leaders from other regions, even if they hold national portfolios.
PM Modi came back to power in May 2024, and in the ensuing waves of May, August, November and now February his approval ratings have stabilized with no major variations.
“The PM has shown stability around the economy, provided reprieve to the middle class in the budget with tax breaks giving more monies in the hands of the citizens, then the recent repo rate cut of 25 basis points by the RBI, to make borrowing cheaper. Extending the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for a period of five years with effect from 1st January, 2024 under Amrit Kaal, are steps benefitting the citizens,” said Parijat Chakraborty, group service line leader, public affairs, corporate reputation, CSR & ESG, Ipsos India.
Performance of Modi govt in February 2025
The Modi govt has performed well in the area of the education system, extolled by 65% of citizens polled. Initiatives in sanitation & cleanliness, healthcare system by the govt, have been endorsed by citizens. While in case of other issues, citizens’ views were largely divided on performance indicators – for pollution and environment, poverty, inflation, unemployment and corruption – a mixed bag.
| S.No | Issues | Approve | Neither approve nor disapprove | Disapprove | DK/ CS |
| 1 | Education system | 65% | 15% | 16% | 4% |
| 2 | Sanitation & cleanliness | 49% | 27% | 21% | 4% |
| 3 | Healthcare system | 42% | 30% | 24% | 5% |
| 4 | Pollution & environment | 34% | 36% | 27% | 4% |
| 5 | Poverty | 34% | 29% | 34% | 4% |
| 6 | Inflation | 33% | 27% | 35% | 4% |
| 7 | Unemployment | 29% | 33% | 34% | 5% |
| 8 | Corruption | 28% | 31% | 36% | 5% |
“Some areas have done better, like education. Stressing on the importance of education for the girl child, free mid day meals in aanganwadis, launch of new education hubs, and specialized courses in urban centres, skill India to make youngsters job ready are some examples. Likewise, cleanliness and sanitation drive through swachh bharat urban and rural, Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJPK) for affordable medicines, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) for free treatment, have been significant steps in inclusion and social welfare. On other issues views are divided almost equally among those who approve, segment with neutral views and those disapproving. Some of these issues are niggling due to global factors and impact, as India is not insulated to global economic slowdown, global inflationary conditions and global job cuts,” stated Chakraborty.