Rabindranath Tagore's vision essence of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative: PM Modi Addressing the centenary celebrations of the university founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Modi said the literary legend's vision was also the essence of the "Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative launched by his government for the making of a self-reliant India. PTI Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Image: Twitter/@BJP4India) Prime Ninister Narendra Modi on Thursday extolled the pivotal role played by Visva- Bharati in India's freedom movement and furthering the cause of universal brotherhood. Addressing the centenary celebrations of the university founded by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Modi said the literary legend's vision was also the essence of the "Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative launched by his government for the making of a self-reliant India.