'Viksit Bharat 2047': Modi's plan ahead of Lok Sabha elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a Council of Ministers meeting on Sunday to formulate a vision document, "Viksit Bharat 2047." The meeting aimed to develop an action plan for the next five years if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s National Democratic Alliance (NDA) wins the 2024 general election. The discussions also revolved around a 100-day agenda for immediate steps to be taken once a new government is formed.
Why does this story matter?
The development comes right after the BJP announced its first list of 195 candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. PM Modi has repeatedly expressed confidence that his government will retain power for a third consecutive term. To note, the ruling BJP has set a goal of winning 370 of the 543 Lok Sabha seats and is working to secure 400 for the NDA.
'Viksit Bharat 2047' took 2 years to develop
The "Viksit Bharat 2047" plan aims to transform India into a developed nation by 2047—the 100th year of India's independence. According to reports, the roadmap is a result of over two years of intensive preparation. This includes consultations with state governments, academia, civil society organizations, industry bodies, and the mobilization of youths for input. The document focuses on the country's economic growth, ease of living, ease of doing business, social welfare, infrastructure, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Over 2,700 meetings held to prepare plan
Over 2,700 meetings, workshops, and seminars were held at various levels in preparation for the "Viksit Bharat 2047" plan, reports said. "Suggestions of more than 20 lakh youth were received," an official said. Several ministers shared their ideas on the plan during Sunday's meeting as well. Earlier, the PM had asked his cabinet ministers to come up with "actionable, measurable, and clearly defined plans" for the new government.
Modi donates Rs. 2,000 to BJP fund
To promote the "Viksit Bharat" vision, PM Modi announced he had donated Rs. 2,000 to the BJP's party fund ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. "I am happy to contribute to BJP India and strengthen our efforts to build a Viksit Bharat," the PM said in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday. "I also urge everyone to be a part of #DonationForNationBuilding through the NaMoApp," he added while sharing a receipt of his donation.
