New Delhi, December 30:
The Prime Minister interacted with a group of eminent economists and experts at NITI Aayog, with discussions centred on “Aatmanirbharta and Structural Transformation: Agenda for Viksit Bharat.”
During the interaction, the Prime Minister outlined the core pillars of India’s journey towards 2047, stating that the vision of a developed India has evolved beyond a policy objective to become a broad national aspiration. He observed that changing trends in education, consumption and global mobility reflect this shift, underscoring the need for stronger institutional capacity and forward-looking infrastructure planning to meet the expectations of an increasingly aspirational society.
Emphasising long-term economic sustainability, the Prime Minister called for mission-mode reforms across multiple sectors to build global capabilities and deepen global integration. He stressed that policymaking and budgeting must remain aligned with the long-term vision for 2047 and highlighted the importance of positioning India as a key hub for the global workforce and international markets.
Economists participating in the discussion shared strategic perspectives on enhancing productivity and competitiveness across the manufacturing and services sectors. Deliberations focused on accelerating structural transformation through higher household savings, sustained infrastructure development and the adoption of advanced technologies. The role of Artificial Intelligence in driving cross-sectoral productivity and the continued expansion of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure were also discussed.
Participants noted that the unprecedented pace of cross-sectoral reforms undertaken in 2025, along with their consolidation in the coming year, is expected to strengthen economic fundamentals and unlock new growth opportunities, helping India maintain its position among the world’s fastest-growing economies.
The interaction was attended by several noted 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.
