Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday emphasized that the vision of a “Viksit Bharat” (Developed India) by 2047 has grown beyond government policy to become a genuine aspiration of the people. Speaking at NITI Aayog during an interaction with eminent economists and experts, he highlighted the need for strategic planning to meet the demands of an increasingly aspirational society.
PM Modi noted that shifts in education, consumption patterns, and global mobility reflect the evolving aspirations of citizens, necessitating stronger institutional capacity and proactive infrastructure development. He called for mission-mode reforms across multiple sectors to ensure sustained long-term growth and stressed that policymaking and budgeting should remain aligned with the 2047 vision.
Highlighting India’s role in the global economy, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of keeping the country a hub for international markets and the global workforce. The session, themed “Aatmanirbharta and Structural Transformation: Agenda for Viksit Bharat,” provided a platform for economists to share insights on boosting productivity and competitiveness in manufacturing and services.
Discussions focused on accelerating structural transformation through higher household savings, robust infrastructure, and the adoption of advanced technologies. Participants also explored the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enhancing cross-sector productivity and the continued scaling of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
The experts observed that the flurry of cross-sectoral reforms in 2025, coupled with their consolidation in the coming year, will strengthen India’s economic foundations and help unlock new opportunities, sustaining its trajectory as one of the fastest-growing global economies.
The interaction included contributions from renowned economists and experts such as 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.