Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held discussions with eminent economists at NITI Aayog on aatmanirbharta and structural Transformation for Viksit Bharat.
During the discussions held under the theme
‘Aatmanirbharta and Structural Transformation: Agenda for Viksit Bharat,’ PM Modi emphasised the vision of a developed India by 2047 has transcended government policy to become a genuine mass aspiration.
“This shift is evident in the evolving patterns of education, consumption, and global mobility, necessitating enhanced institutional capacity and proactive infrastructure planning to meet the needs of an increasingly aspirational society,” he said.
The PM pointed out the need for mission-mode reforms to build global capability and attain global integration.
He also called for mission-mode reforms across diverse sectors. While emphasising the need for India’s policymaking and budgeting to remain anchored with vision for 2047, he pushed for the need for ensuring that the nation remains a vital hub for the global workforce and international markets.
During the discussion, the economists also discussed the unprecedented flurry of cross sectoral reforms in 2025 and shared insights on enhancing productivity and competitiveness across sectors.
According to an official statement, “The discussions focused on accelerating structural transformation through increased household savings, robust infrastructure development, and the adoption of cutting-edge technology. The group explored the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an enabler of cross-sectoral productivity and also discussed the continued scaling of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).”
The statement said that the renowned economists and experts who were part of the discussion included Shankar Acharya, Ashok K Bhattacharya, NR Bhanumurthy and Amita Batra.
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