VIKSIT BHARAT 2047

A Strategic Vision for India's Inclusive and Sustainable Development

India's comprehensive roadmap to become a fully developed nation by the time it marks 100 years of independence 1

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India's Bold Century-Long Ambition

Imagine a nation of over 1.4 billion people transforming itself from a developing economy to a global powerhouse within a single generation. This is the bold ambition of Viksit Bharat 2047—India's comprehensive roadmap to become a fully developed nation by the time it marks 100 years of independence 1 .

1.4B+

People to Transform

2047

Target Year

100

Years of Independence

The vision extends far beyond traditional economic metrics to encompass human development, environmental sustainability, and social equity 2 . The Viksit Bharat initiative represents one of the most ambitious national transformation journeys in modern history.

"By targeting 2047 as the milestone year, India aims to demonstrate that democracy and development can go hand-in-hand, creating a model that other developing nations can emulate."

The Pillars of Transformation

A Multi-Dimensional Approach to National Development

Core Philosophy: Leaving No One Behind

At the heart of Viksit Bharat 2047 lies a commitment to inclusive growth that empowers every segment of society. The vision is built around four key pillars that represent the core focus groups: Yuva (Youth), Garib (Poor), Mahilayen (Women), and Annadata (Farmers) 1 .

Strategic Pillars: Global Positioning

This dual-pillar approach combines grassroots empowerment with strategic global positioning through six strategic pillars: making India a global manufacturing hub, reviving Indian knowledge systems, ensuring global presence of Indian products, powering green energy, expanding tourism, and promoting inclusive global development 2 .

Yuva

Youth Empowerment

Garib

Poverty Alleviation

Mahilayen

Women Empowerment

Annadata

Farmer Welfare

Economic Ambition: The $30 Trillion Dream

The economic transformation envisioned under Viksit Bharat is nothing short of revolutionary. India aims to become a $30-40 trillion economy by 2047, a significant leap from its current approximately $4 trillion economy 2 .

Economic Growth Projection

Current GDP: $4T
Current: $4T Target: $30-40T
Economic Indicator Current Status (Approx.) 2047 Target Required Annual Growth
GDP (USD) $3.5-4.0 trillion (2024-25) $30-40 trillion 7-10%
Per Capita Income $2,500-2,600 (2023-24) $15,000-18,000 7.3-10%
Global Economic Rank 5th largest Top 3 -
Manufacturing

Expected to be a major growth driver, supported by initiatives like Make in India and production-linked incentive schemes 2 .

Services

Particularly IT, digital services, and tourism, positioned to contribute significantly to GDP growth 2 .

Exports

Substantial expansion across both goods and services is considered vital for achieving the vision 2 .

Social Development: Building Human Capital

Viksit Bharat recognizes that economic growth alone does not constitute development. The vision places strong emphasis on building human capital through investments in education, healthcare, and social infrastructure.

Education Vision

The goal is to achieve 100% literacy and implement the transformative National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 across the country 2 .

  • Skill India Mission and PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana have upskilled millions 1
  • Establishment of over 10,000 Atal Tinkering Labs nationwide 1
  • Encouraging scientific temperament from a young age

Healthcare Vision

Aims to provide universal access to high-quality, affordable medical services 2 .

  • PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission 1
  • Digital Mission strengthening public healthcare
  • e-Sanjeevani OPD and PM Jan Aushadhi Yojana 1
Social Indicator Current Status 2047 Target
Literacy Rate ~74% (2011 Census) 100%
Life Expectancy at Birth ~70 years (2019-21) >80 years
Poverty Rate ~11.28% (Multidimensional) Near Zero
Healthcare Access Expanding through Ayushman Universal Coverage

Sustainability and Governance: The Enabling Frameworks

Environmental Sustainability

India aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions and promote sustainable growth across all sectors 2 .

Renewable Energy Leadership

India has already become the 4th largest in the world in terms of installed renewable energy capacity, with solar capacity growing exponentially 1 .

Sustainable Initiatives
  • Global Biofuel Alliance
  • GOBARdhan scheme
  • PM-KUSUM

Governance Transformation

The vision emphasizes transparent, efficient, and citizen-centric systems 2 .

Digital Revolution

Digital initiatives like Aadhaar-based Direct Benefit Transfers and UPI have revolutionized service delivery and financial inclusion 1 .

Ease of Doing Business

The government has removed over 41,000 redundant compliances and decriminalized specific company law provisions 1 .

4th Largest

Renewable Energy Capacity

Digital India

Infrastructure Revolution

41,000+

Compliances Removed

The Buildathon Experiment: Engaging Youth in Nation-Building

Methodology

In October 2025, the Indian government launched one of the world's largest educational experiments—the Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 3 .

This initiative represents a strategic approach to engage young minds in the nation-building process while fostering innovation from the grassroots level.

The Buildathon was designed as a structured, time-bound innovation challenge targeting students from grades 6 to 12 across India .

Results and Analysis

The Buildathon generated an overwhelming response, engaging participants from approximately 2.5 lakh schools nationwide and making it India's largest-ever student innovation initiative 3 .

The scale of participation demonstrated the potential of effectively channelizing youth creativity toward national development goals.

Buildathon Timeline

Launch Phase (September 23, 2025)

Official inauguration by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

Registration Window (September 23 - October 6, 2025)

Schools registered teams of 5-7 students

Preparation & Mentoring (October 6-12, 2025)

Teachers mentored student teams on innovation methodologies

Nationwide Live Buildathon (October 13, 2025)

Synchronized innovation activity across India with participation from 1 crore students

Entry Submission (October 14-31, 2025)

Teams submitted their projects as photos and videos

Evaluation (November 2025)

National expert panels assessed entries based on innovation, feasibility, and social impact

Results & Felicitation (January 2026)

Recognition ceremony for top innovations

Parameter Scale
Participating Schools 2.5 lakh+
Students Engaged 1 crore+
Team Size 5-7 students per team
Geographical Reach Nationwide, including remote areas
Prize Pool Rs. 1 crore
Registration Cost Free
"The initiative successfully created a platform for experiential learning where students could transition from theoretical knowledge to practical problem-solving. By encouraging prototypes addressing real-life challenges, the Buildathon fostered critical thinking, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial skills among young innovators 3 ."

The Road Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities

Challenges
  • Maintaining sustained high growth over two decades requires careful economic management and policy stability
  • Bridging social inequalities and ensuring that growth benefits all sections of society remains a complex challenge
  • Environmental sustainability must be balanced with rapid economic expansion, particularly in energy-intensive sectors
Opportunities
  • Demographic dividend provides a young workforce while other major economies age
  • Digital infrastructure created through initiatives like Digital India offers a platform for leapfrogging traditional development stages
  • Growing technological capabilities in space, renewable energy, and digital payments demonstrate India's capacity for innovation at scale
"The Viksit Bharat Buildathon represents a microcosm of the larger vision—demonstrating that with proper frameworks and encouragement, Indian youth can become active participants in the nation's development journey rather than passive beneficiaries 3 ."

A Collective Journey Toward Development

Viksit Bharat 2047 is more than a government initiative—it is a national movement that aims to harness the potential of 1.4 billion Indians toward a shared vision of prosperity, sustainability, and global leadership.

By addressing economic growth, social development, environmental sustainability, and governance reform in an integrated manner, the vision offers a comprehensive pathway for India's transformation.

1.4B

Indians to Benefit

2047

Transformation Target

4

Key Pillars

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