Building Viksit Bharat: The Roadmap to India 2047

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya criticizes previous governments for missing infrastructure development opportunities, while outlining the Modi government's roadmap to achieve 'Viksit Bharat@2047'. Speaking at the ET NOW Global Business Summit, he emphasized innovation rooted in heritage and highlighted significant economic growth and poverty reduction achievements.

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has placed blame on past governments for failing to capitalize on opportunities to develop infrastructure vital for economic expansion. In contrast, he noted that the Modi government has created a roadmap aimed at achieving the ambitious 'Viksit Bharat@2047' goal.

Addressing the Times Group's ET NOW Global Business Summit, Mandaviya highlighted the lack of a clear development strategy under previous administrations. He underscored that the Modi government has taken significant strides by reviving Indian spirit through initiatives like Startup India and Make in India, contributing to a surge in economic growth.

Mandaviya pointed out that in just a decade, India's unicorn tally rose from four to 118, demonstrating the impact of fostering innovation. He also revealed the impressive achievements made in poverty reduction and healthcare access, considering these advancements indicative of India's forward momentum to become a fully developed nation by 2047.

(With inputs from agencies.)