India has once again demonstrated its dynamic growth, resilience, and global leadership by achieving remarkable milestones across various domains. From economic progress and international partnerships to digital innovation and infrastructural advancements, the country is cementing its place as a global powerhouse.

India has solidified its reputation as a global leader in skilling and employment readiness, with the QS Skills Index ranking the nation among the world's most prepared for recruitment. This recognition comes as a reflection of years of investment in education, vocational training, and workforce development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated this as a "heartening" validation of India's youth-oriented policies, which are setting the foundation for a future-ready workforce.

Amidst global economic uncertainties projected for 2025, India stands out as a beacon of growth and stability. The World Economic Forum highlighted the country's robust momentum, while forecasts by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) predict GDP growth in the range of 6.5% to 6.9% for FY26. Supporting this optimism, veteran investor Mark Mobius praised India’s 6-7% growth rate, attributing it to strong infrastructure development and a business-friendly environment.

India’s international partnerships continue to thrive, exemplified by the burgeoning relationship with the UAE. The two nations are enhancing bilateral trade and investment, particularly in food trade. This collaboration aligns with India’s robust agricultural exports, which grew by over 11% to reach $17.77 billion between April and December 2024.

Digital innovation is another area where India is making global waves. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has expanded the reach of its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) to the UAE through a strategic partnership with Magnati. This development highlights India’s leadership in financial technology and its commitment to advancing digital inclusion on a global scale.

India’s burgeoning electronics sector recorded a milestone as exports hit a 24-month high in December 2024. This achievement strengthens the country’s economic outlook and underscores its ability to compete in high-value industries.

In addition to economic and technological advancements, India’s dynamic startup ecosystem continues to flourish. With over 1.57 lakh startups creating 17.2 lakh jobs, the nation is now the third-largest startup ecosystem in the world. Experts predict that India could soon emerge as the leading hub for innovation, driven by policies and initiatives fostering entrepreneurship and technology adoption.

Multinational companies are also reaffirming their confidence in India’s potential. The DHL Group recently pledged continued strategic investments in the country, highlighting India’s growing importance as a global logistics hub.

Looking ahead, India is poised to achieve even greater milestones. The nation is on track to become the fourth-largest economy by 2026, with a projected GDP growth rate of 6.8% in FY25. These indicators reflect a country that is not only growing but thriving, driven by its robust policies, innovative industries, and resilient spirit.

India’s achievements lately are a testament to its determination to create a prosperous, inclusive, and sustainable future. As the world watches, India continues to rise as a leader in global development, inspiring hope and setting benchmarks for nations worldwide.

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Theme of meeting : Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi, earlier today. This year’s theme was Inclusive Human Development for Viksit Bharat@2047. It was attended by Chief Ministers, Lt. Governors and Administrators representing 28 States and 5 UTs. This was the first time when Chief Ministers of all 28 States participated in the Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog.

Prime Minister noted that at a time when many major economies are facing uncertainty and economic challenges, India’s growth story continues to inspire the world. He emphasized the need to further strengthen the nation’s resolve towards self-reliance and highlighted the importance of adopting and implementing global best practices, particularly in the renewable energy sector.

Underscoring the importance of cooperative federalism, Prime Minister stated that the Centre and the States must work together to achieve the goal of a Viksit Bharat. He stressed that the vision of Viksit Bharat should become the collective resolve of every State, district, block and village.

Highlighting the strength of India’s demographic profile, Prime Minister observed that the country’s youth constitute its greatest asset, with nearly 70 crore Indians below the age of 25 years. Calling this a demographic dividend, he urged States to focus on transforming it into a development dividend through education, skilling and capacity-building initiatives that prepare young people for future opportunities and challenges.

Referring to India’s recently concluded trade agreements with several countries, Prime Minister encouraged States to create opportunities for youth and MSMEs and to equip stakeholders to effectively leverage the benefits arising from these agreements. He also urged States to actively attract investments from partner countries.

Emphasizing women-led development, Prime Minister called upon States to work towards increasing the number of Lakhpati Didis from 3 crore to 6 crore and stressed the importance of ensuring a safe and secure environment for Nari Shakti.

Prime Minister urged States to focus on One District One Product (ODOP) initiatives and develop export-oriented strategies around it. He also identified defence manufacturing as an emerging sector where India is establishing a distinct identity and encouraged States to formulate policies to leverage the opportunities arising from its growth.

Prime Minister highlighted the need for coordinated efforts to address emerging social challenges such as drug abuse and cyber fraud through preventive measures, awareness campaigns and effective governance.

Prime Minister also drew attention to concerns arising from El Niño conditions and appealed to States to promote water conservation and encourage natural and organic farming practices. He noted that the purchase of 11 lakh tonnes of organic manure by farmers during the current Kharif season reflected growing confidence in sustainable agriculture.

Prime Minister emphasized the need to evaluate progress at the district level, particularly through aspirational district parameters. Prime Minister suggested that on similar lines, 100 districts should be identified in the field of agriculture to bring positive results. He urged the States to take lead in this pursuit so that a phenomenal change can be achieved through the aspirational approach.

Prime Minister emphasised the need for a monitoring framework and targeted 100-day and five-year goals towards achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.

Highlighting the importance of good governance, transparency, and infrastructure for attracting investment, he urged States to focus on branding, ease of doing business, and emerging opportunities in sectors such as data centres and artificial intelligence. He emphasized that AI should be viewed as an opportunity and called for greater efforts to equip people with the skills required for the future economy.

The Chief Ministers/Lt. Governors/Administrators congratulated Prime Minister Modi on completing 12 years in his office. They also expressed solidarity with the Centre to withstand the global geo-political crisis and to strengthen India’s resilience with respect to energy requirements, and sustain its growth trajectory.

Prime Minister noted that the discussions were constructive and reflected the aspirations, hopes, experiences, best practices, and challenges of the States. Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to all the CMs, LGs and Administrators for participating in the meeting and expressed confidence that Together, through cooperation, innovation, and a shared commitment to development, India can accelerate its journey towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047.