India’s Centenary Year of Independence 2047: The Dream of a Viksit Bharat

Abstract

Viksit Bharat 2047 is a long-term national development vision of the Government of India, aimed at transforming the country into a self-reliant, prosperous, technologically advanced, and socially equitable developed nation by the year 2047, marking 100 years of independence. This vision is based on key pillars such as economic growth, technological innovation, social empowerment, agricultural advancement, quality education, universal access to healthcare services, and environmental sustainability. The Union Budget 2025–26 introduces multi-dimensional policy initiatives to achieve this goal—such as income tax reforms, measures to enhance agricultural productivity, support for MSMEs and start-ups, and significant investments in infrastructure. Placing youth, the poor, women, and farmers at the core of the policy framework, the vision of Viksit Bharat represents a decisive step toward holistic and inclusive development.