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NITI Aayog Releases Three Reports on Viksit Bharat 2047
NITI Aayog released three study reports outlining a roadmap towards Viksit Bharat 2047 and India’s Net Zero target. The reports assess macroeconomic implications and financing requirements for the transition.
Viksit Bharat 2047 & Net Zero Roadmap:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Vision 2047 | Provides for transforming India into a developed country and a USD 30 trillion economy by 2047 |
| Net Zero Commitment | Provides for achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070 |
| GDP Impact | Net Zero pathways have limited long-term impact on GDP resilience |
| Growth Structure | Provides for structural shift from consumption-led to capital-intensive investment-led growth |
| Industrial Output | Industry GVA projected to rise to about 33% by 2050 driven by clean energy and manufacturing |
| Fossil Fuel Sector | Fossil fuel-based manufacturing projected to contract under Net Zero pathways |
| Employment Transition | Jobs shift from fossil fuels to renewables, construction, transport and clean manufacturing |
| Import Dependence | Fuel import bill projected to decline from 4% of GDP to 0.2% by 2070 |
| Sustainability Strategy | Provides for scaling traditional low-carbon practices through Mission LiFE and circular economy approaches |
| Infrastructure Focus | Provides for frontloading investment in grids, urban infrastructure, EVs and logistics |
| Green Jobs Strategy | Provides for reskilling and promotion of labour-intensive green sectors with Green-Digital Skills Stack |
| R&D Support | Provides for increased public-private R&D to accelerate clean technology innovation |
| Institutional Reform | Provides for DISCOM reforms, regulatory simplification and single-window clearances |