Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India’s target to transform into a developed nation by 2047 is entirely achievable, driven by recent advancements in space exploration, infrastructure, and economic growth.
Speaking at a Diwali Milan programme at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, Modi emphasised that establishing a clear deadline fundamentally alters both the pace and approach of governance. “Deadlines are important… for individuals, institutions and even the country. We are also working on a deadline of 2047 to achieve Viksit Bharat,” he said, noting that setting a target creates institutional urgency rather than delaying progress.
Addressing journalists, the Prime Minister also highlighted the power of modern communication, questioning whether India is effectively projecting its domestic achievements and talent globally. Pointing to his monthly radio program, Mann Ki Baat, as a platform that celebrates individual triumphs, Modi encouraged media outlets to actively share the comprehensive “India story” with the world to bolster the nation’s global footprint.
