India Dreams of 2047: Modi’s Vision to Heal a Divided Nation and Bridge Generations of Inequality
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a significant meeting of the NITI Aayog at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors from all over the country. JD-U National Spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan praised the initiative, stating, “This is a crucial meeting. The PM’s vision for 2047 aims to address the development disparities between states. The challenge of unequal resource distribution between underdeveloped and developed states is significant. The Prime Minister will guide this meeting and provide essential directions.”
He also mentioned that the attendance of state leaders from various political backgrounds highlights the Centre’s serious commitment. Support for the PM’s development vision was echoed by several BJP-led states, with officials pointing to initiatives like PM Gati Shakti, Jal Jeevan Mission, and the emphasis on digital infrastructure as prime examples of collaboration between the Centre and the states.
However, the meeting wasn’t without criticism. Congress MP Varsha Gaikwad raised concerns over the current role of NITI Aayog. “It’s good that such meetings are happening, but earlier we had the Planning Commission. Now, NITI Aayog is being run by its own appointed officials. If a budget was shifted, a scheme shut down, or if there was corruption, the Planning Commission would issue a report. Look at the current reports of the CAG and NITI Aayog,” she said.
Congress leader Pawan Khera also questioned the credibility of long-term promises, stating, “Why are they talking about 2047 now? Every two to three years, they give a new date. They had promised to double farmers’ income by 2022. It did not happen.” The meeting, held under the theme of cooperative federalism, focused on India’s long-term development roadmap and key strategies to accelerate inclusive growth toward the goal of a ‘Viksit Bharat,’ by 2047.
This NITI Aayog meeting is also notable as the first major Centre-State engagement after India’s successful Operation Sindoor, where the Indian Armed Forces neutralised nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, avenging the recent Pahalgam terror attack.