The document discusses India's Vision 2020 plan to become a developed nation. It states that achieving this vision will require strong commitment from political leadership and that implementation should be de-linked from political parties. It outlines some key areas of focus for Vision 2020, including administrative efficiency, supporting small and medium enterprises, eliminating poverty, improving health and education, and developing infrastructure like transportation and power plants. The document also provides background on operational research and how modeling approaches could help achieve the goals of Vision 2020.