India is celebrating 15 years since its last wild poliovirus case, marking a significant public health achievement. Once a global hotspot, the country accounted for 60% of world polio cases in 2009 but achieved zero cases through extensive vaccination campaigns. This success, involving massive mobilization of resources and frontline workers to deliver vaccines to millions of children despite numerous challenges, is seen as a testament to political will and community effort. India's experience now serves as a model for global polio eradication efforts.