New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking 25 years in public service, on Wednesday called on Indians to work with confidence and determination to achieve the goal of a developed India by 2047.
Speaking at the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha in New Delhi, Modi said India should aim to become the world’s third-largest economy, a major manufacturing hub and a global market leader. He stressed that these ambitions could be achieved through visionary policies, hard work and the participation of citizens.
“Our dream today of a developed India will surely come true,” Modi said, adding that the country has no reason to stop its progress. He called for the collective strength of more than 140 crore Indians to build a developed nation and repeatedly emphasised the message, “We will do it.”
The Prime Minister also urged India to take a leading role in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence, space technology and climate action. He said the country should reach a stage where solutions developed in India are adopted by other nations around the world.
Modi pointed to the reduction in poverty as an example of what India has already achieved. He said that millions of people had moved out of poverty over the past decade, demonstrating that goals once considered difficult could become reality through determined action.
He called for ambitious targets across sectors including education, healthcare, sports, innovation, technology and entertainment, saying the world should increasingly look towards India for leadership and solutions.
Reflecting on the period since 2014, Modi highlighted economic reforms, exports and agricultural growth while contrasting his government's record with the previous UPA era. He said India had moved from discussions around policy paralysis to a period of faster reforms and stronger economic confidence.
The Prime Minister also criticised what he described as vote-bank politics and said development should benefit everyone regardless of caste or community. Referring to issues such as Article 370 and Naxal violence, he said challenges once considered difficult had been addressed by his government.
Looking back at his 25-year journey, Modi recalled becoming Gujarat's chief minister on October 7, 2001. He said the experience of dealing with events including the Bhuj earthquake, Morbi floods, the early setback of Chandrayaan and the Covid pandemic had taught him important lessons.
He said the milestone was not an occasion for personal glorification but an opportunity to reflect on India's progress. Modi also described himself as a lifelong student, saying he continues to learn from supporters, critics, successes and failures.
He concluded by stressing that India's journey towards 2047 would require faith in its people, continued learning and a shared determination to turn ambitious goals into reality.
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