‘2047 Goal Now a Mass Aspiration’, says PM Modi at NITI Aayog
PM says Developed India 2047 is now a mass aspiration as economists map roadmap for productivity and competitiveness
- PM calls for mission-mode reforms to sustain long-term growth
- Developed India 2047 vision now a nationwide aspiration
- Economists discuss AI, DPI and structural transformation
- Focus on boosting productivity across manufacturing and services
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 30th Dec: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with a group of eminent economists and experts at NITI Aayog on the theme ‘Aatmanirbharta and Structural Transformation: Agenda for Viksit Bharat’, calling for mission-mode reforms to sustain India’s long-term growth trajectory.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said the vision of a developed India by 2047 has moved beyond government policy to become a genuine mass aspiration. He noted that changing patterns of education, consumption and global mobility reflect rising ambitions among citizens, requiring stronger institutional capacity and forward-looking infrastructure planning.
The Prime Minister stressed that India must pursue mission-mode reforms across diverse sectors to build global capabilities and deepen international integration. He underlined that policymaking and budgeting should remain firmly anchored to the long-term 2047 vision, ensuring India continues to serve as a vital hub for the global workforce and markets.
During the interaction, economists shared strategic inputs on enhancing productivity and competitiveness in manufacturing and services. Discussions focused on accelerating structural transformation through higher household savings, infrastructure expansion and adoption of cutting-edge technologies. Artificial Intelligence was highlighted as a key enabler of cross-sectoral productivity, along with the continued scaling of Digital Public Infrastructure.
Participants observed that the unprecedented wave of cross-sectoral reforms in 2025, and their consolidation in the coming year, will strengthen India’s economic foundations and unlock new growth opportunities, keeping the country among the world’s fastest-growing major economies.
The discussion saw participation from leading economists and experts including Shankar Acharya, Ashok K Bhattacharya, N R Bhanumurthy, Amita Batra, Janmejaya Sinha, Amit Chandra, Rajani Sinha, Dinesh Kanabar, Basanta Pradhan, Madan Sabnavis, Ashima Goyal, Dharmakirti Joshi, Umakant Dash, Pinaki Chakraborty, Indranil Sen Gupta, Samiran Chakraborty, Abhiman Das, Rahul Bajoria, Monika Halan and Siddhartha Sanyal.
