From States to Citizens

India is steadily progressing towards both its vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 as well as Net Zero 2070 with ambitious targets set with clear milestones. In line with India’s vision, a number of states have also either fully developed pathways and roadmaps for becoming Net Zero and fully developed by 2047 or in various stages of developing these roadmaps. 

Some of the key pillars of the roadmap to 2047 include, economic growth and transformation with a focus on manufacturing and strengthening of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises sector, infrastructure and digital transformation, social development and inclusion, sustainable development and governance and technology. 

The implicit message that comes across from all the key pillars of the 2047 roadmap is a “People/Communities First Approach” which would act as a guiding principle in our march towards both Viksit Bharat 2047 and Net Zero Bharat 2070. 

As is the case with any paradigm transformation or transition, there would be complexities and issues that need to be addressed such as potential livelihood losses, income losses to business and economies, newer skills to be honed and so on. Therefore, the people/communities first approach would ensure that the transformation will address these issues and realise the overarching mission of Viksit Bharat which is characterised by economic prosperity, social advancement, environmental sustainability amongst others.

Written by: Srinivas Krishnaswamy, CEO, Vasudha Foundation