Viksit Bharat 2047: Transforming Governance for Sustainability, Innovation, and Inclusive Development

Abstract

Purpose: “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision depicts India’s desire and goal of achieving a highest standard of economic and technological development as a super power country in its hundred years of independence. This paper discusses these governance issues and potentialities of this audacious vision about bureaucratic rationalization, innovation and enterprise, sustainability, ICT diffusion, and social equity. It deals with how these dimensions may be managed adequately while promoting citizens’ engagement, institutions’ responsibility, and PPP.  Methodology: Secondary data analysis is used in the study, and data sources include government reports, academic articles, policy documents, and global development indices from 2000 to 2023; content and comparative analysis enriched insights. Data interpretation involved using SWOT analysis and trend mapping which led to formulating a change management on governance framework appropriate for the socio-economic and environmental context of India. This framework combines the best Universal Principles of Governance, Technological applications and Citizen-Centric solutions to eliminate structural issues and facilitate sustainable development. Findings: Important findings point to the urgency of considering dynamic governance for the use of technology for digital, climate change, and equity policies. In essence, the model presented in this chapter provides a step-by-step guide on how India could get to Viksit Bharat 2047 and the presented here pose important questions for policy managers, researchers, and civil society organizations. Originality: To the best of the author’s knowledge, this study has not been conducted before in such an integrated manner and the proposed governance model neither fills the existing gaps nor complements the intended developmental paradigm of India.