Viksit Bharat 2047

July 9, 2026 11:01 AM

Uttarakhand becomes India’s sixth fully literate state under NEP 2020 and ULLAS programme

Uttarakhand has achieved a historic milestone in the field of education by becoming the sixth fully literate state in India under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the ULLAS (Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society) - New India Literacy Programme. By meeting the prescribed benchmarks for adult literacy, the state has added a new chapter to its educational journey. After fulfilling the literacy standards laid down by the Department of School Education and Literacy, Mini...

July 3, 2026 11:38 AM

India-France Strategic Partnership to drive next phase of innovation-led growth: FM Sitharaman

The India-France Strategic Partnership is uniquely positioned to drive the next phase of sustainable, resilient and innovation-led growth, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. Addressing an India-France Business Roundtable with leading businesses and institutions in Paris, she set the context of a rapidly-evolving global economy shaped by technological transformation, supply chain diversification, energy transition and geopolitical developments. The Finance Minister invited French bus...

July 3, 2026 10:35 AM

Human intelligence must guide AI in governance, says Jitendra Singh; Jaipur Declaration adopted at National e-Governance Conference

Emphasising that technology must remain accountable to people, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Thursday said that human-led artificial intelligence (AI) will be the defining force behind India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, asserting that AI should strengthen governance rather than replace human judgment. Addressing the valedictory session of the 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) in Jaipur, the Minister said ar...

June 23, 2026 4:55 PM

From the Moon’s South Pole to Human Spaceflight: India’s Journey Towards Space Vision 2047

Over the past 12 years, India's space programme has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a scientific endeavour into a strategic national asset that supports development, strengthens technological self-reliance and expands the country's global influence. Driven by the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047, India has expanded its footprint across space exploration, satellite technology, launch systems, commercialisation and international cooperation. The transforma...

June 18, 2026 3:29 PM

PM Modi shares article highlighting youth as driving force behind Viksit Bharat 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday shared an article by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, highlighting the pivotal role of India's youth in shaping the country's journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. Mandaviya's article, titled "Developed India Rests on the Youth's Well-Being", outlines how unprecedented investments in education, skilling, entrepreneurship, sports and civic participation over the past twelve years have created new opportunities ...

June 16, 2026 7:19 PM

At GNFC’s 50th anniversary, Gujarat CM sets Rs 70,000 crore vision for 2047

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday urged Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd (GNFC) to expand its current project portfolio from around Rs 7,000 crore to Rs 70,000 crore by 2047, positioning the state-run company as a key contributor to India’s goal of becoming a developed and self-reliant nation. Speaking at the golden jubilee celebrations of GNFC at Narmada Nagar in Bharuch district, Patel said the company’s five-decade journey reflected its contribution to Gujarat...

May 22, 2026 10:00 AM

PM Modi holds Council of Ministers’ meeting; pushes faster reforms, better governance to realise ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ vision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the government remains committed to accelerating reforms aimed at improving “Ease of Living” and “Ease of Doing Business” as part of its long-term vision of building a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047. The remarks came after PM Modi chaired a meeting of the Council of Ministers at Seva Teerth in New Delhi on Thursday. In a post on X, PM Modi, "Had a fruitful meeting of the Council of Ministers yesterday. We exchanged perspectives and best practice...

February 23, 2026 6:20 PM

Quality must be India’s growth mantra to achieve ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that quality must become the core focus of India’s manufacturing and export ecosystem if the country wants to achieve its long-term economic goals. Addressing the first National Quality Conclave virtually, organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in partnership with the Quality Council of India (QCI), Goyal stressed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “zero defect, zero effec...

February 12, 2026 10:12 PM

India’s technology services sector can scale to $750–850 billion by 2035: NITI Aayog

India’s $265 billion technology services sector can scale to $750–850 billion by 2035, while strengthening global competitiveness in the AI era and supporting the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, according to a 10-year roadmap released by NITI Aayog on Thursday. The roadmap by NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub spotlights that artificial intelligence marks a structural shift in the industry: value will move from labour-arbitrage services toward IP-led, outcome-oriented, and platform-driven delivery...