India’s dream of becoming a developed nation by 2047 is being question

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India’s dream of becoming a developed nation by 2047 is being questioned — not by critics, but by economists themselves.

At IPSA’s 10th-anniversary event, experts like Prof. Arun Kumar warned that India’s growth story is built on shaky data, widening inequality, and a near-total neglect of R&D. With per capita income at just $2,700, hitting $14,000 by 2047 would need 8.5% annual GDP growth; something India hasn’t sustained in decades. Worse, 94% of workers are stuck in the unorganized sector, and public spending on education and health remains dangerously low. Even NITI Aayog’s vision was challenged for lacking a real roadmap. Prof. Mehrotra warned that India’s demographic window is closing in 15 years; and we’re still creating only half the jobs we need. The real takeaway? Development isn’t just about GDP. It’s about health, jobs, education, and honest data. Without fixing these, ‘Viksit Bharat’ may remain just a slogan. #ViksitBharat #GDP #Economy #Jobs #Education #PublicPolicy #India2047 #IPSA #NITIAayog