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Viksit Bharat @2047: Public Policy, Governance and Digital Transformation

Dr. Ambala Sudarshan

Volume: 15 Special Issue: 6 2025

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India’s long-term development vision, Viksit Bharat @2047, articulates an aspiration to transform the nation into a developed, inclusive, and innovation-driven economy by its centenary year of independence. Achieving this vision requires a coordinated strategy across public policy, governance reform, and rapid digital transformation. This paper examines the structural shifts underway in Indian governance systems, the role of citizen-centric policy design, and the integration of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure (DPI), data governance frameworks, and next-generation service delivery models. Public policy in the Viksit Bharat era emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, cooperative federalism, green development, and social equity, while digital transformation aims to scale platforms like Aadhar, UPI, and DigiLocker to new domains including healthcare, education, justice, and agriculture. Governance reforms—including mission-mode programs, outcome budgeting, regulatory modernization, and the expansion of real-time digital monitoring—are reshaping how institutions plan, deliver, and evaluate public services. This paper also discusses risks and challenges related to cybersecurity, digital literacy, data privacy, AI ethics, and regional disparities in access. By 2047, India’s developmental trajectory will depend on the synergy between transparent governance, participatory policymaking, and technology-enabled state capacity. The analysis highlights that a future-ready India must integrate resilient digital ecosystems with inclusive policy frameworks to support economic growth, human development, environmental sustainability, and global competitiveness.

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