New Delhi – The Bharat Economic Forum has unveiled its flagship initiative, Viksit Bharat: Dialogue & Action (D&A), marking a significant step towards realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a developed India by 2047. The inaugural session of this initiative aims to foster a human-centric economic development model, where individual progress contributes to national growth, ensuring sustainability and inclusivity.
The event will feature four key dialogue categories for its first season, each designed to bring together diverse stakeholders to drive actionable outcomes:
1. Influencers for Viksit Bharat– Leveraging the reach and impact of thought leaders to inspire collective action.
2. Entrepreneurs for Viksit Bharat – Encouraging innovators and business leaders to create scalable solutions for India’s growth.
3. Investors for Viksit Bharat – Engaging venture capitalists, angel investors, and family offices to fund transformative ideas.
4. Policymakers for Viksit Bharat– Collaborating with government and policy experts to ensure sustainable and inclusive development.
The inaugural ceremony will include short pitches (3 minutes), roundtable discussions, and the Bharat Economic Forum Podcast, offering a platform for meaningful dialogue and actionable insights.
Manish Founder and Chairman Bharat Economic Forum, emphasized the collective responsibility of 1.4 billion Indians in achieving this vision. He stated, “Viksit Bharat is a shared responsibility of 1.4 billion people of India that demands collective action. Viksit Bharat is more than just an initiative; it’s a movement that empowers every Indian to play their part in ensuring a sustainable and financially independent India.”
Shri Shirish Chandra Agrawal, Former IFS Officer and Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF), Chhattisgarh, highlighted the importance of environmental sustainability in policymaking. He said, “Policymaking for Viksit Bharat should ensure that the environment is taken into consideration while deciding the development priorities of India, differentiating it from the development model of the current developed countries who have exploited natural resources unsustainably, creating more harm than good to the people on Mother Earth.”
Shri Sampat Saraswat, BJP Spokesperson on National Issues and Founder & CEO of Eco Bharat, spoke about the role of infrastructure and industry development. He remarked, “Effective infrastructure and industry development through public-private partnerships and foreign direct investment can ensure that the development model brings change and empowers people in the remotest parts of the country. This must be a global effort, involving not only Indians living here but also the Indian diaspora worldwide, who aspire to see India as a developed nation by 2047.”
Padma Shri Sundaram Verma, renowned for developing the dryland agroforestry technique, stressed the importance of climate action. He said, “Climate and tree plantation should become a collective priority. In a nation of 1.4 billion people, if even 1% of us start planting trees dedicatedly, the pace at which we are creating pollution while developing our industries can be mitigated effectively, ensuring sustainable development.”
Why Viksit Bharat Matters
India is at a critical juncture in its development journey, with a young population, a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem, and increasing global influence. The Viksit Bharat: Dialogue & Action initiative seeks to harness these strengths, creating a development model that is inclusive, sustainable, and human-centric.
Join the Movement
The Bharat Economic Forum invites influencers, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and citizens to join this transformative journey. Together, we can build a Viksit Bharat that is economically prosperous, environmentally sustainable, and socially inclusive.
