Viksit Bharat

April 17, 2025 4:35 PM

Act East Policy and India’s North East

Over the years, India has recognized the importance of strengthening its ties with neighbouring regions to secure its place in the global arena. Consistent with this approach, India's foreign policy has traditionally been guided by a commitment to non-alignment and the cultivation of strategic partnerships. In the last few decades, India’s stance towards East and Southeast Asia has evolved considerably, moving from a more passive, observant role under the "Look East" policy to a dynamic, engag...

April 17, 2025 2:08 PM

Lok Sabha speaker unveils roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, advocates inclusive and sustainable growth model

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday outlined a comprehensive roadmap for achieving the national vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047, calling for a sustainable, inclusive, and innovation-driven development model. Addressing the 120th Anniversary Celebrations of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in the capital, Birla underlined the pivotal role of industry and commerce in realising India’s aspirations of becoming a fully developed nation. He emphasised that the...

April 16, 2025 3:20 PM

Union Minister Savitri Thakur reviews Women and Child Development schemes in Meghalaya

Union Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Savitri Thakur, held a series of high-level review meetings in Shillong to assess the implementation of key centrally sponsored schemes, including Poshan Abhiyan, Mission Shakti, and Mission Vatsalya. The visit is part of the Centre’s efforts to strengthen grassroots service delivery in the North East. In discussions with officials from Meghalaya’s Social Welfare Department, the Minister emphasised improving Anganwadi Centre infrastru...

April 16, 2025 3:18 PM

India awards 28 oil and gas blocks as exploration push accelerates

The government has awarded 28 oil and gas blocks across eight sedimentary basins—spanning 1.36 lakh sq. km—under the latest bidding round, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Tuesday. An additional two blocks were granted under the Special Discovered Small Field (DSF) Round, following 60 bids. Speaking at the contract signing ceremony for Round IX of the Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), Puri said 76% of India’s total exploration area has come u...

April 14, 2025 11:07 AM

Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya leads ‘Jai Bhim Padyatra’ in Patna with over 6,000 youth volunteers

In a powerful tribute to the legacy of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led the 'Jai Bhim Padyatra' in Patna, Bihar, on Sunday. The event witnessed the participation of over 6,000 MY Bharat Youth Volunteers and was flagged off by Bihar Legislative Assembly Speaker Nand Kishore Yadav. Organized as part of a nationwide initiative by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the padayatra celebrated Babasaheb’s co...

April 4, 2025 2:36 PM

Government unveils five-pillar strategy to make culture a catalyst for Viksit Bharat

In a move to embed India’s rich heritage into its development trajectory and elevate the cultural sector as a key driver of the Viksit Bharat (Developed India) vision, the government has introduced a five-pillar strategy. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat detailed the Ministry of Culture’s roadmap to transform India into a globally respected cultural powerhouse. The five strategic pillars aim to integrate the country’s ...

March 27, 2025 10:44 AM

Piyush Goyal emphasizes innovation and intellectual property strength at National IP Awards 2024

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, reiterated the government's commitment to bolstering India's intellectual property (IP) ecosystem through legislative changes, administrative reforms, and new initiatives aimed at fostering innovation and research. Speaking at the National Intellectual Property (IP) Awards 2024, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on Wednesday, Goyal said, “This is the sangam of tradition and technology. Innovation has always been in our DNA. We are ver...

March 25, 2025 9:59 AM

Viksit Bharat: Unleashing the potential of a billion dreams

Over the last three decades, I have had the honour of serving India from close quarters in various capacities, witnessing its remarkable transformation journey. From the corridors of influence in Uttar Pradesh to the remotest villages, I have seen the heart of this nation-its people-thrive on resilience and get inspired by their aspirations. Today, as we stand at an inflection point for India, the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047-a fully developed nation-feels closer and realistically attainable. T...

March 19, 2025 9:19 PM

PM Modi and Bill Gates discuss technology, innovation, and sustainability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates on Wednesday, where they discussed a range of topics, including technology, innovation, and sustainability. Following the meeting, Prime Minister Modi described the discussion as "excellent" in a post on social media platform X. "As always, an excellent meeting with Bill Gates. We spoke about diverse issues, including tech, innovation, and sustainability, towards creating a better future for the ...

March 13, 2025 12:02 PM

Lok Sabha passes Oilfield (Regulatory and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024

The Lok Sabha passed the Oilfield (Regulatory and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, on Wednesday, marking a significant step in reforming India’s oil and gas sector. The bill, earlier passed by the Rajya Sabha on December 3, 2024, aims to modernize the regulatory framework to attract more investment and boost exploration and production in the oil and gas industry. The amendments are designed to enhance energy availability, accessibility, affordability, and security, contributing to India’s...