Viksit Bharat 2047

November 17, 2025 3:54 PM

MoSPI marks 75 years of National Sample Survey with grand finale in Udaipur

India’s statistical community is set to come together in Udaipur on Tuesday as the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) hosts the culmination ceremony of the 75th anniversary of the National Sample Survey (NSS) along with World Statistics Day. The event will mark the conclusion of a year-long nationwide celebration honouring the country’s survey system and its contribution to evidence-based policymaking. Themed “National Sample Survey: From the glorious past to the ...

October 6, 2025 9:48 PM

Jitendra Singh launches curtain raiser of Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Monday inaugurated the Curtain Raiser of the first-ever Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC-2025), themed “Imagine. Innovate. Inspire for Viksit Bharat 2047.” The three-day conclave will be held from November 3 to 5, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Speaking at the event, Singh lauded the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) and various scientific minis...

October 3, 2025 12:20 PM

Indian economy is resilient and continues to grow sustainably, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday emphasised that India’s growth is firmly rooted in domestic fundamentals, even as global volatility and shifting international rules redefine the world economic order. Speaking at the inaugural session of the Kautilya Economic Conclave 2025 in New Delhi, the finance minister highlighted the resilience of the Indian economy and its capacity to absorb external shocks. “We are in a shifting global landscape that resembles a zero-sum approach. The ...

September 10, 2025 8:54 PM

Artificial Intelligence, technology and innovation to drive India’s growth story: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that artificial intelligence, technology and innovation will be the driving forces of India’s growth story. He was addressing the 58th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) in New Delhi today. Congratulating the graduating class of 2025, Goyal said India’s destiny lies in the capable hands of its youth. He urged students to harness their skills, agility and vision to help realise the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047....

September 5, 2025 4:35 PM

Empowering teachers, building new India

On Teachers’ Day, India celebrates the invaluable contributions of its educators, who are shaping the nation’s future in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047.The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has placed teachers at the forefront of educational reform, empowering them through enhanced training, recognition, and resources. With a record-breaking teacher workforce, improved student-teacher ratios, reduced dropout rates, and increased fe...

September 1, 2025 11:12 PM

PM Modi hails initiatives to boost job creation, amplify growth amid global uncertainties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana is aimed at harnessing India’s demographic dividend and boosting job creation. In a post on X, PM Modi referred to an article by Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya that described the scheme. "Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya writes about the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana, an initiative aimed at boosting job creation. He explains that the scheme will help transform India...

August 25, 2025 4:53 PM

From entrepreneurs to job creators: women leading India’s growth story

Women are emerging as the backbone of India’s economic growth, with rising workforce participation, entrepreneurial ventures, and leadership roles driving the nation’s march towards Viksit Bharat by 2047. According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the women’s workforce participation rate (WPR) has nearly doubled from 22% in 2017-18 to 40.3% in 2023-24. The unemployment rate for women has also dropped from 5.6% to 3.2% in the same period. Rural India has witnessed the sharpest r...

August 15, 2025 2:35 PM

PM Modi’s 79th I-Day Address: A Vision for a Viksit Bharat 2047

On the 79th Independence Day, PM Modi delivered his longest and most decisive address from the Red Fort, lasting 103 minutes, charting a bold roadmap for a Viksit Bharat by 2047. With a sharp focus on self-reliance, innovation, and citizen empowerment, the Prime Minister highlighted India’s journey from a nation dependent on others to a globally confident, technologically advanced, and economically resilient country. Key Highlights and Announcements: 1. No Blackmail, No Compromise: PM Modi h...

May 19, 2025 10:45 PM

Bihar showcases agri-food strength at International Buyer-Seller Meet 2025 in Patna

Bihar took centre stage in India’s agri-food export push as the International Buyer-Seller Meet (IBSM) 2025 commenced in Patna on Monday. Organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) in collaboration with APEDA, TPCI, and the Government of Bihar, the two-day event aims to boost food exports, facilitate global trade linkages, and unlock the state’s rich agricultural potential. The inaugural session was graced by Union Minister of Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan, B...

May 7, 2025 3:34 PM

Cabinet approves Rs.60,000 crore national scheme to upgrade ITIs, establish five national skilling centres

In a significant step towards revamping vocational education and addressing the rising demand for skilled workforce, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the National Scheme for Upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and the establishment of five National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) for Skilling, according to an official statement released on Wednesday. The initiative will be implemented as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with a total outlay of R...