'Inclusive growth, large-scale skilling': FM Sitharaman on achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 goal
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the importance of inclusive growth and large-scale skilling for India to achieve its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. She highlighted that progress must benefit all sections of society and not just focus on economic metrics. Sitharaman called for a national partnership involving various stakeholders to build a prosperous future for India.
- ▪Sitharaman stated that India's growth must be broad-based and participative, reaching smaller towns and rural areas.
- ▪She emphasized the need for sustained investment in education and skills to leverage India's demographic dividend.
- ▪Sitharaman called for better technology, training, and market access for traditional sectors and small enterprises.
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'Inclusive growth, large-scale skilling': FM Sitharaman on achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 goalShe emphasised that growth must be "broad-based and participative", with every section of society contributing to and benefiting from economic progress.Updated on: Apr 29, 2026 9:54 AM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said India’s path to developed nation status by 2047 must be driven by inclusive growth, robust institutions and large-scale skilling.Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks at NITTE (Deemed to be University) during the 'Nitte Vinaya Hegde Oration 2026' on the theme 'Viksit Bharat - Vision for 2047'.
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