India Aims for⁣ Developed ⁢Nation Status by 2047: Khattar Outlines ⁢vision

Updated June 10, 2025
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India is setting its sights on becoming a developed nation by 2047, with ambitious⁤ plans for economic and infrastructural advancement. Union Minister of Housing & Urban affairs Manohar Lal Khattar recently detailed the Modi government’s vision for achieving “Viksit Bharat” (Developed ⁤India) over the next two decades, building upon progress in economic development and infrastructure.

Khattar ⁤emphasized the⁣ importance of boosting trade,⁢ industries,⁣ and living standards to⁣ drive economic growth. A key component of this vision involves significant expansion of the power sector, which he described as crucial for supporting all other sectors. According to khattar, peak⁣ power demand has nearly doubled since 2014, reaching 250 gigawatts⁢ in 2024-25 and projected⁣ to ⁢hit 270 gigawatts in 2025-26. This growth ‍highlights ⁢the increasing energy needs of a rapidly ⁣developing nation.

In ‍addition to infrastructure and economic goals, the⁣ government is also focusing on energy efficiency. Khattar announced a ‍new initiative to standardize air conditioning temperatures, setting limits between 20°C and‍ 28°C. This measure, a first-of-its-kind ⁣experiment, aims to⁢ promote energy⁢ conservation ⁣amid persisting heatwave conditions across‍ the country.

⁢ “The Modi govt has completed 11 years, and with the targets set, we have 22 years left to achieve them. By 2047, we aim for a Viksit Bharat… Viksit‍ Bharat means reaching‍ a significant global stature,” Khattar said.

What’s next

The government plans to release further details on specific policies and initiatives‍ designed to achieve its 2047 goals ⁤in the coming months. These ⁣plans⁣ will likely address key areas such⁣ as manufacturing,⁣ technology, and lasting ‍development.