PM Modi chairs brainstorming session to discuss ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ plan, set 100-day agenda
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
During the last formal meeting of the Council of Ministers ahead of the upcoming general elections, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a brainstorming session on Sunday (Mar 3)on the ‘Viksit Bharat (Developed India) 2047’ document, reported news agencies citing sources from the Government of India.
What we know about the discussions
The Indian PM and his Council of Ministers, in addition to brainstorming on the vision document, also reportedly held discussions on a detailed action plan for the next five years while exuding confidence of returning to power for a third successive term.
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Media reports citing sources also said that a 100-day agenda is being worked upon for quick implementation of the plan after the formation of the new government in May 2024.
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The plan ‘Viksit Bharat (Developed India) 2047’ reportedly comes after more than two years of ‘intensive preparation’ that included extensive consultations among ministries, state governments, industry experts, scientific organisations and so on.
As per reports, PM Modi spoke for an hour in the meetingthat was attended by all ministers and departmental secretaries.
The vision document has reportedly been prepared after more than 2700 meetings across ministries from December 2021 to January 2024. It also includes examination and incorporation of 450 recommendations based on the consultation of 15 stakeholders.
The government had also reportedly received suggestions from more than two million youth. The roadmap of ‘Viksit Bharat’ has a comprehensive blueprint and an articulated national vision, aspirations, goals, and action plans, reported news agency ANI.
The report added, that the goals include aspects like economic growth,Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ease of doing business, infrastructure, social welfare, and so on.
Last month whiletabling the 2024 interim Budget in the Parliament, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamansaid that the government led by PM Modi will be working towards making the country a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) by 2047.
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At the time, Sitharaman also emphasised the government’s aim to work towards an economic and social development model which is “all round, all inclusive, and all pervasive”.
India’s general elections 2024
The Cabinet meeting was held a day after the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its first list of candidates for the upcoming general elections where PM Modi is seeking a third consecutive term. The list included 195 candidates from across 16 states with 28 women and 47 candidates below 50.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the dates of the general elections soon.
(With inputs from agencies)