Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with a group of eminent economists and experts at NITI Aayog in New Delhi today. The theme of the interaction was ‘Aatmanirbharta and Structural Transformation: Agenda for Viksit Bharat’.

 

Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister highlighted the core pillars for India’s journey towards 2047. Speaking about Viksit Bharat as a National Aspiration, Mr Modi noted that the vision of a developed India by 2047 has transcended government policy to become a genuine mass aspiration.

 

Prime Minister stressed the need for mission-mode reforms to build global capability and attain global integration. To sustain long-term growth, Mr Modi called for mission-mode reforms across diverse sectors.

 

During the interaction, the Prime Minister emphasised that India’s policymaking and budgeting must remain anchored with vision for 2047. He also spoke about the need to ensure that the nation remains a vital hub for the global workforce and international markets.

 

In the meeting, the economists shared strategic insights on enhancing productivity and competitiveness across the manufacturing and services sectors. The discussions focused on accelerating structural transformation through increased household savings, robust infrastructure development, and the adoption of cutting-edge technology.

 

The participants noted that the unprecedented flurry of cross-sectoral reforms in 2025 and their further consolidation in the coming year will ensure that India continues to chart its path as one of the fastest-growing global economies. 

 

Besides, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Vice Chairman NITI Aayog Suman Bery, several renowned economists and experts inclduing Shankar Acharya,  Ashok K Bhattacharya, N R Bhanumurthy, Amita Batra and Janmejaya Sinha, attended the meeting.