Viksit Bharat has turned into a mass aspiration: PM Modi
New Delhi, Dec 30
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 has transcended government policy to become a genuine mass aspiration.
Addressing a group of eminent economists and experts at NITI Aayog, PM Modi said that this shift is evident in the evolving patterns of education, consumption, and global mobility, necessitating enhanced institutional capacity and proactive infrastructure planning to meet the needs of an increasingly aspirational society.
The Prime Minister called for mission-mode reforms across diverse sectors to sustain long-term growth. He stressed that India's policymaking and budgeting must remain anchored with the vision for 2047.
He also spoke about the need to ensure that the nation remains a vital hub for the global workforce and international markets.
The Theme of the interaction was 'Aatmanirbharta and Structural Transformation: Agenda for Viksit Bharat'.
During the interaction, the economists shared strategic insights on enhancing productivity and competitiveness across the manufacturing and services sectors.
The discussions focused on accelerating structural transformation through increased household savings, robust infrastructure development, and the adoption of cutting-edge technology.
The group explored the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an enabler of cross-sectoral productivity and also discussed the continued scaling of India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), according to an official statement.
The participants noted that the unprecedented flurry of cross-sectoral reforms in 2025 and their further consolidation in the coming year will ensure that India continues to chart its path as one of the fastest-growing global economies by strengthening its foundations and unlocking newer opportunities.
Several renowned economists and experts were part of the discussion, including Shankar Acharya, Ashok K Bhattacharya, N R Bhanumurthy, Amita Batra, Janmejaya Sinha, Amit Chandra, Rajani Sinha, Dinesh Kanabar, Basanta Pradhan, Madan Sabnavis, Ashima Goyal, Dharmakirti Joshi, Umakant Dash, Pinaki Chakraborty, Indranil Sen Gupta, Samiran Chakraborty, Abhiman Das, Rahul Bajoria, Monika Halan and Siddhartha Sanyal.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Vision is good, but execution is key. Hope the infrastructure planning actually reaches tier-2 and tier-3 cities, not just the metros. We need balanced growth.
Absolutely! The aspiration is real. You can see it in every young person wanting to study more, start a business, or get a better job. 2047 can't come soon enough!
As someone working in the development sector here, the emphasis on household savings and structural transformation is crucial. It's about building resilience from the ground up.
Aatmanirbharta is the need of the hour. We must reduce our dependency on imports, especially in electronics and defense. Glad to see it being discussed with top economists.
With all due respect, while the vision is grand, I hope the planning includes concrete steps for job creation in manufacturing. Growth numbers need to translate into real employment for the masses.
Becoming a global workforce hub is exciting! But we also need to ensure our own skilled professionals find great opportunities here in India. Brain drain is a real concern.
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