To ignite a collective vision and inspire every Indian to actively participate in shaping the journey from survival to global supremacy, as we race toward the dream of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Act I : The Birth of a Nation and a Dream!
India’s independence in 1947 wasn’t just political. It was the start of an enormous experiment to build a self-reliant economy from the ground up. Famines haunted its past. Colonial rule had drained its wealth. Global powers watched with skepticism. Could India, with its billion aspirations, chart its own economic course?
Act II: The Collapse That Changed Everything!
The year was 1991. India’s foreign reserves had dropped so low, it could barely pay for 3 weeks of imports. Ships carrying oil were waiting in the sea. The economy was gasping.
🎭 This was the climax no one saw coming. Like any great story, crisis forced transformation.
Enter: Dr. Manmohan Singh, India’s then-Finance Minister. With trembling hands but bold ideas, he stood before Parliament and said:
“No power on Earth can stop an idea whose time has come. The emergence of India as a major economic power is one such idea.”
The Great Opening Begins : India liberalized.
• Tariffs fell.
• Markets opened.
• Foreign investors came.
• The rupee was devalued.
• License Raj was dismantled.
This wasn’t just an economic shift it was a cultural rebirth. IT boomed, services soared, and India’s middle class emerged. The tiger had finally started to run.
But the race wasn’t over!
Act III: The Present Between Promise and Pressure!
Today, India is the world’s 5th largest economy. A global tech hub. A space-faring nation. Yet, beneath the headlines, familiar challenges whisper:
• Rural poverty still exists.
• Unemployment persists.
• Infrastructure needs massive upgrades.
• The world is battling climate crises, inflation, geopolitical tension.
So what now?
India has set itself a grand goal: “Viksit Bharat by 2047” — A Developed India.
Can it happen? The odds are steep. But the ambition is real.
Viksit Bharat 2047 represents India’s most ambitious development vision, requiring coordinated efforts across all sectors of society. With its focus on youth empowerment, technological innovation, sustainable development, and inclusive growth, the initiative aims to transform India into a globally competitive, prosperous, and developed nation. Success will depend on sustained commitment to the vision’s core principles and effective implementation of targeted policies and programs across the next two decades.
The vision is not merely about economic growth but encompasses holistic development that includes social progress, environmental sustainability, and cultural preservation, positioning India as a global leader by its centenary of independence.
Act IV: The Strategies That Will Define Our Future
If India is to transform in time, it needs bold, fresh strategies that go beyond growth — into inclusive and sustainable development.
Act V: The Suspense of Destiny!
India’s destiny by 2047 will be shaped by its people. Policies and plans provide direction, but it is the everyday actions, attitudes, and aspirations of citizens that will determine whether the country rises or stagnates. The “suspense” is not just about what leaders do, but about what each of us chooses to do—starting today.
2047 will not be written in the corridors of power alone it will be written in the hearts, hands, and hard work of 140 crore Indians. The path to a Viksit Bharat is not just a policy it is a people’s movement.”
In short:
No plan works unless it becomes a people’s movement. The future of India is not just in the hands of policymakers, but in the hearts and hands of every Indian.
🏁 Final Words: The India of Tomorrow
“India is not a sleeping giant. It is an awakening superpower. And its footsteps are echoing into 2047.”
“The New World: 21st-Century Global Order and India” by Ram Madhav is a powerful call for India to take a leading role in shaping the future of the world. As global power shifts, the book inspires India to rise with confidence, rooted in its culture, values, and strategic vision. It’s a must-read for those who believe India has a greater purpose on the global stage.
This book explains how the global power system is changing and why India must play a leading role in shaping the new world order. Ram Madhav urges India to rise with confidence, guided by its values, culture, and strategic independence. It’s a call for India to lead the world with wisdom, not just power.
"India must rise not just as a power, but as a purpose to guide the world with wisdom and dharma.”
Blog By : Mihir Tadvi I’m passionate youth policy researcher committed to shaping progressive economic thought for a new India. As a Fellow of the Policy Boot Camp 2025, I’ve been trained at the cutting edge of public policy, leadership, and governance to create actionable impact.