My Presentation on 'Vision for India @2047: Towards Sustainable India' in a Three Day National Multidisciplinary Conference on Vision for India @ 2047 sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi organised by 6/2 COY, TN GIRLS BN NCC, Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur, Tamil Nadu on 23.02.2022
MARGINALIZATION (Different learners in Marginalized Group
Vision for India @ 2047: Towards Sustainable India
1. Vision for India @ 2047
Towards Sustainable India
Dr.C.Muthuraja, M.A., M.Phil., PhD
Head, Post Graduate and Research Department of Economics
The American College, Madurai - 625 002, TAMIL NADU
(cmuthuraja@gmail.com) - (M-09486373765)
(Presented at Three Day National Multidisciplinary Conference on Vision for India @ 2047 sponsored by ICSSR , New Delhi
organised by 6/2 COY, TN GIRLS BN NCC, Sri S. Ramasamy Naidu Memorial College, Sattur, Tamil Nadu on 23.02.2022)
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2. Introduction
India at 100 Years of Independence
Aspiration for India@2047 through Vision India@2047
Focus on agriculture, urban landscape, infrastructure,
defence, science and technology, governance, banking, oil
and gas, etc.
India turns 100 in the year 2047 - as the things have been
moving so fast that in next 25 years, the country will be the
world's technological and economic powerhouse
By 2050, India is projected to be the world's second-largest
economy (overtaking the United States) and will account
for 15% of the world's total GDP
The economy growing has led to manifold changes in
people’s lifestyles, from the vibes in the city to the
attitudes in society and eventually the overall walk and talk
of the country and its inhabitants
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3. Vision for India @ 2047
Vision India@2047 will be guided by the aspiration for
India@2047, like attaining new heights of prosperity,
making best facilities available both in villages and cities,
eliminating unnecessary interference by the Government in
the lives of citizens and building world's most modern
infrastructure
Education Sector, global Value Chains, leveraging sunrise
sectors growth, Climate change, R&D, Innovation &
Entrepreneurship, employment issues, human capital
development, governance etc.
Higher Education: future education, future skills, gender
equality, R&D, innovation, entrepreneurship, employment
issues etc. (https://www.mygov.in/mygov-
survey/consultation-vision-india2047)
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4. Vision for India @ 2047
Aim – Principle – Priorities
Aim
Aim of the vision is to create an action plan
Road map will be created for each sector
Execution of the plan is to begin this decade
Principle
Whole of country” or “Whole of Government” approach
Plan will build expertise within the government
It will leverage international capital
It will involve international expertise
It will involve experts from different fields - Future India
Priorities
Develop new age agriculture
Future – ready Cities
Create an ecosystem on emergence of Indian global champions
Growing soft power of the country
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5. About the Plan
Plan will benefit the 100th year of Indian independence
Targets that are to be completed in 25 years
Free up foreign defence acquisitions that are made by India
Make India self reliant
Restructure the public sector banks
Plan is looking to merge three to four big banks
Develop semi – conductor complexes
Eliminate the unnecessary interference made by the
government on the lives of the citizens
Plan is to build ten labs
Turn India in to a skill capital
Develop at least ten Indian Institutions and bring them among
the top hundred in the world
Gap analysis in government and private sector
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6. What is New - Age agriculture?
Addresses the issues such as climate change,
scarcity of water, lack of land availability and
exploding population
Increases crop productivity per field
Increases the use of modern technology
Limits usage of water
Produces climate resilient crops
Enhanced seeds, farm equipment, etc
Uses end sensors and provides information about
soil conditions, environmental conditions and crop
conditions
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7. Future - ready Cities
United Nations - more than five billion people are
to live in cities by 2030
Cities occupy only 3% of the total land on the earth
Account to 60% to 80% of energy consumption
Future ready cities are those that are prepared to
face these conditions
Encourage their urban population to construct
building upwards
Urge to switch towards electrical power and reduce
carbon emissions
Encourage underground construction, climate
resilient activities and construction
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8. Agriculture, Commerce & Industry, Infrastructure and Urban
landscape, Security & Defence, Technology and Governance
Developing 3 or 4 global champions - oil and gas sector by merger or
restructuring of companies, developing semi-conductor complexes and
making India a hub and leader in green technology and skilling
Governance - Re-engineering government processes', bringing
institutional expertise in government besides 'eliminating unnecessary
interference by the government in the lives of citizens
Develop India into a skill capital and bring at least 10 Indian
institutions among the top 100 in the world
A 'new age agriculture' plan proposes micro irrigation and organic
farming, positioning India as a top exporter in identified streams
Development of urban infrastructure and 'future ready' urban spaces -
ensuring access to best of facilities in rural areas as well (Niti Aayog)
Decarbonisation
Making India a $40 trillion economy by 2047
To become energy-independent by 2047
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The key areas identified
9. Rural Development Sectors
Social Development
Rural Infrastructure
Environmental concerns
Growing Population & Urbanisation
Agriculture & Allied activities and Development of Rural
Industries
Employment & Changes in Occupational Structure
Technological issues
Energy
Building of Institutional expertise and Centres of Excellence
Balanced Regional Development
Quality Assurance & Regulatory Activities
Research & Development (https://rural.nic.in)
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10. SWOT & Cautions
S - A land of solar power and renewable energy technologies
W - A country stricken by poverty
O - Investments needed for 69 Indian countries (69 Cities)
T - Hypertension affecting 40% of Indian youth
Cautions
Growth is measured by how much it respects the rights of its citizens
Until women are safe, no amount of ‘economic growth’ means a whit
Each state has its own unique languages, culture, cuisine and
traditions
Free from unemployment and every person to make their life worth
living
Live in harmony and peace despite having different cultures and
religions
Best educated and entrepreneurial, and so will occupy top posts across
the world in politics and business
Population will rise to 1.6 billion, overtaking China
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11. India and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequality
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships for the Goals
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12. Towards Sustainable India
Role of
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS - POLICIES
UNION/STATE/LOCAL GOVENMENTS
CORPORATE INDIA
NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS
VOLUNTARISM THROUGH KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
TECHNOLOGY
YOUTH IDEAS & POWER (DEMOGRAPHIC DIVIDEND)
APPEAL
TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE INDIA EDUCATION
PLEASE
EACH ONE IDEA ONE
IF NOT
EACH ONE MEET ONE AND IDEA ONE
(QUESTIONS PLEASE)
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