Viksit Bharat 2047

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...

May 2, 2025 12:17 PM

Jaishankar stresses innovation, culture & tech as pillars of Viksit Bharat at WAVES 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday underscored the pivotal role of culture, innovation, and technology in realizing the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. Speaking on the second day of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, he also emphasized the need to democratize the global system by amplifying diverse traditions, heritages, ideas, and creative expressions. Highlighting the cultural dimension of change, Jaishankar said, “The world is intrinsically and es...

April 3, 2025 12:17 PM

Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates Viksit Bharat youth parliament 2025

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the National Round of the Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament Festival 2025 in New Delhi on Wednesday. The two-day event aims to empower young minds and foster leadership through parliamentary discussions. The festival began with the District Youth Parliament, held from March 16 to 27, followed by the State Youth Parliament, which took place from March 23 to 31 across various state legislative assemblies. A total of 105 finalists, who excelled at both th...

April 1, 2025 3:32 PM

RBI pivotal in India’s rise as global digital payments leader: President Murmu

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has been instrumental in positioning India as a global leader in digital payments, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday. Speaking at the closing ceremony of RBI’s 90th Anniversary commemoration in Mumbai, President Murmu credited the central bank for continuously modernizing India’s payment infrastructure, ensuring secure and seamless transactions. She highlighted the transformative impact of Unified Payments Interface (UPI), which has revolutionized...

January 9, 2025 4:45 PM

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: PM Modi urges diaspora to become force behind India’s march towards ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, urging the Indian diaspora to contribute to India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. “India achieved independence in 1947, and our diaspora played a role in this by contributing to the freedom struggle from abroad. Now we aim to make India a developed nation by 2047,” said Prime Minister Modi. PM Modi recognized the contributions of Indians living abroad, stating that their...