Viksit Bharat is national partnership between governments and every citizen, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that Viksit Bharat is a collective responsibility involving all citizens and various sectors. She highlighted the importance of India's youth in shaping the nation's future and the need for a shared vision of development. The initiative aims for a developed India by 2047, marking the centenary of independence.
- ▪Nirmala Sitharaman stated that Viksit Bharat is a national partnership involving the government, entrepreneurs, and citizens.
- ▪She noted that India's share of global GDP fell from 24% in 1700 CE to less than 4% by 1947 due to colonialism.
- ▪Sitharaman highlighted that India is currently the world's fastest growing major economy with a youthful population.
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Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman said here on Tuesday that Viksit Bharat is not the responsibility of government alone. It is a national partnership between the Union, the States, local governments, entrepreneurs, industry, academia, professionals, and every citizen.Delivering late Nitte Vinaya Hegde Oration 2026 on the topic ‘Viksit Bharat – Vision for 2047’ at Nitte (Deemed-to-be-University) campus at Deralakatte, the Minister said that the government can build the platform, but the energy, ideas and discipline of 140 crore Indians will build the Viksit Bharat.She said Viksit Bharat - a Developed India by 2047, the centenary of India’s Independence - is not a political slogan.
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