Viksit Bharat 2047

NITI AAYOG RELEASES REPORT ON ‘REVITALIZING APPRENTICESHIP ECOSYSTEM

NITI Aayog’s Revitalizing Apprenticeship Ecosystem urges transforming apprenticeships into strategic human capital investment for Viksit Bharat @2047. It recommends merging NAPS and NATS, linking credits with the National Credit Framework, covering gig workers, and adopting tools like an Apprenticeship Engagement Index, inspired by Germany’s Dual VET model.

Viksit Bharat and Net Zero: Opportunities and challenges for India

The reports by NITI Aayog present an integrated roadmap showing that India can achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 while reaching Net Zero emissions by 2070. The transition requires a structural transformation of the economy through rapid electrification, large-scale expansion of renewable energy, improved energy efficiency, and adoption of low-carbon technologies. Electricity’s share in final energy demand is expected to rise significantly, while fossil fuel dependence will decline sharply.

The analysis highlights that India’s development trajectory will be investment-driven, requiring nearly USD 500 billion annually in climate-related investments. Key challenges include financing gaps, rising demand for critical minerals, infrastructure lock-in risks—especially as 80–86% of future building stock is yet to be constructed—and managing a just transition for over 150 fossil-fuel-dependent districts.

The strategy emphasises behavioural change through Mission LiFE, circular economy practices, climate-resilient agriculture, sustainable urbanisation, and strong institutional coordination. With nearly 40% of districts facing high climate risk, adaptation and resilience must complement mitigation efforts.

Overall, the Net Zero pathway is framed not just as a climate obligation but as an opportunity to enhance energy security, create green jobs, improve public health, and build a resilient, competitive, and sustainable Indian economy.

NITI AAYOG REPORT ON VIKSIT BHARAT AND NET ZERO

NITI Aayog’s report Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero outlines a path to a $30 trillion economy by 2047 and Net Zero by 2070, requiring $22.7 trillion investment with a $6.5 trillion gap. It stresses renewable expansion, critical minerals security, and a just coal transition.

Democratising AI in India

India is advancing the democratisation of Artificial Intelligence by expanding affordable access to compute power, shared datasets, digital infrastructure and AI skills through initiatives like the IndiaAI Mission and AIKosh. With widespread 5G connectivity, growing data centre capacity and strong policy support, the approach aims to enable inclusive innovation, strengthen public service delivery, reduce regional disparities and position India as a global leader in equitable and development-focused AI.

NITI AAYOG REPORT ON AI FOR INCLUSIVE SOCIETAL DEVELOPMENT

NITI Aayog’s AI roadmap promotes an “AI for All” vision to drive inclusive growth in healthcare, agriculture, and education. It advances Responsible AI principles, supports innovation through the AIRAWAT platform, strengthens skills and data ecosystems, and positions India as a global leader in ethical, development-driven AI aligned with “Make in India.”