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India at UN: Viksit Bharat 2047 Vision Drives Inclusive Social Development

India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, rights-based social development at the 64th UN Commission for Social Development. Union Minister of State Savitri Thakur detailed national initiatives rooted in the 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' principle and the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. She highlighted key programs ensuring last-mile delivery in education, sanitation, financial inclusion, and social security for vulnerable groups. India also advocated for strengthened multilateral cooperation to accelerate global progress on social development models.

Key Points: India's Viksit Bharat Vision for Inclusive Growth at UN Session

  • Viksit Bharat 2047 vision
  • Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas principle
  • Last-mile delivery of services
  • Women and child-centric programs
  • Digital public infrastructure
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India champions inclusive growth at UN session: MoS Savitri Thakur highlights Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas'

MoS Savitri Thakur outlines India's rights-based social development model and Viksit Bharat 2047 vision at the UN Commission for Social Development.

"social justice and social protection in India are rooted in constitutional guarantees - Savitri Thakur"

New York, February 3

An Indian delegation led by Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur, reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive and rights-based social development at the 64th Session of the Commission for Social Development.

Delivering India's national statement, Thakur emphasised that social justice and social protection in India are rooted in constitutional guarantees and aligned with the country's long-term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

She highlighted the guiding principle of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', reflecting a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach to ensure that no one is left behind.

The Union Minister of State outlined key national initiatives demonstrating scale, inclusion and last-mile delivery. These include parity in girls' and boys' participation in education, supported by improved school infrastructure and residential schooling in remote areas.

There has also been large-scale expansion of basic services, including piped drinking water, clean cooking energy and sanitation facilities, with significant benefits for women and vulnerable communities, she said.

She pointed to transformative financial inclusion through hundreds of millions of bank accounts, with women emerging as leading beneficiaries of entrepreneurship and credit schemes.

Nationwide protection and support mechanisms for women and children have been established through dedicated helplines and integrated service centres. Comprehensive maternal, child health and nutrition programmes are reaching over 100 million beneficiaries.

Expanded social security and targeted schemes cover the elderly, persons with disabilities, unorganised workers and transgender persons.

India also highlighted the role of digital public infrastructure and Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT) in enhancing transparency, efficiency and accountability in public service delivery.

Emphasising that global challenges require collective responses, India expressed support for strengthened multilateral cooperation, capacity building and South-South collaboration to accelerate progress on social development models.

The 64th session was presided over by the chair of the commission, Ambassador Khrystyna Hayovyshyn, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN.

Deputy Secretary-General of the UN Amina J Mohammed, President of the General Assembly Annalena Baerbock, President of ECOSOC and Permanent Representative of Nepal Ambassador Lokbahadur Thapa, ASG (Policy Coordination) DESA Bjorg Sandkjaer, and Chair of the NGO Committee on Social Development Gillian D'Souza-Nazareth addressed the session.

The session witnessed participation from over 100 UN member states.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As an observer, it's impressive to see the scale of India's social programs. The data on bank accounts and clean water access for millions is remarkable. Genuine question: how is this progress being measured at the grassroots level to ensure it's equitable?
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Priya S
The emphasis on 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' is good, but the reality on the ground can be different. In my village, the new water pipe was installed but the water supply is still erratic. The vision is right, but execution needs constant monitoring.
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Rohit P
Viksit Bharat 2047 is an ambitious and necessary goal. The work on financial inclusion for women is particularly praiseworthy. My mother, a small shop owner, finally got a loan because of these schemes. More power to our leaders!
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Michael C
Interesting to see India positioning itself as a leader in South-South collaboration. Their digital public infrastructure model could be a blueprint for other developing nations facing similar challenges.
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Kavya N
The mention of schemes for transgender persons and persons with disabilities is heartening. True inclusion means leaving no one behind. Hope the implementation matches the promise. 🤞

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