In a dynamic gathering at The Ashoka, Delhi, the Viksit Bharat Ambassador Meet-up witnessed a remarkable assembly of over 200 individuals, including Indian alums from prestigious global universities and notable entrepreneurs. Hosted under the flagship banner of Viksit Bharat Ambassador, the event marked the 26th edition of this people-powered movement.

Over 200 alumni from illustrious institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Wharton, Oxford, Cambridge, and IIT converged at the VBA2024 meet-up alongside EDGE entrepreneurs representing leading startups and firms like Onida and prominent real estate ventures.

Graced by the esteemed presence of Mr Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Cabinet Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, the event saw insightful discussions on India's journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047. Minister Vaishnaw articulated the significant strides taken over the past decade, attributing India's progress to meticulous planning and focused execution under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

"I am working with a boss who works practically 24 hours a day, not taking a single vacation..," Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw acknowledged PM Narendra Modi's exceptional work ethic and noted his relentless dedication to the nation.

Minister Vaishnaw highlighted four pillars driving India's growth, including substantial public investment in physical, digital, and social infrastructure, a focus on inclusive growth, simplification of goals, and a push for manufacturing. He underscored the substantial increase in railway track construction and electrification, indicative of the government's commitment to infrastructure development.

Moreover, the Minister shed light on initiatives such as the Swachh Bharat Mission and Jan Dhan Yojana, emphasising their role in bringing about transformative changes across the nation. He also discussed the paradigm shift in sectors like telecom and law, citing examples of legislative reforms and simplification efforts.

Furthermore, Vaishnaw lauded the government's emphasis on indigenous production and capacity building, exemplified by initiatives like Make in India. He emphasised the revival of India's cultural consciousness as crucial in fostering national strength and pride.

The event concluded with attendees inspired to carry forward the spirit of Viksit Bharat in their respective domains, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development vision. As India continues its journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat, VBA 2024 Meet-ups seek to catalyse collective action towards this progress.

During the Delhi Meet-up, Akhilesh Mishra, CEO of BlueKraft Digital Foundation, guided how to become a Viksit Bharat Ambassador. He detailed ten practical steps that attendees could take to make a meaningful contribution to the vision of Viksit Bharat.

During the Delhi Meet-up, an attendee expressed the significance of the Viksit Bharat vision, stating that it is both ambitious and crucial

The Vision of Viksit Bharat: 140 crore dreams, 1 purpose

The Viksit Bharat Ambassador movement aims to encourage citizens to take responsibility for contributing to India's development. VBA meet-ups and events are being organized in various parts of the country to achieve this goal. These events provide a platform for participants to engage in constructive discussions, exchange ideas, and explore practical strategies for contributing to the movement.

Join the movement on the NaMo App: https://www.narendramodi.in/ViksitBharatAmbassador


The NaMo App: Bridging the Gap

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's app, the NaMo App, is a digital bridge that empowers citizens to participate in the Viksit Bharat Ambassador movement. The NaMo App serves as a one-stop platform for individuals to:

Join the cause: Sign up and become a Viksit Bharat Ambassador and make 10 other people

Amplify Development Stories: Access updates, news, and resources related to the movement.

Create/Join Events: Create and discover local events, meet-ups, and volunteer opportunities.

Connect/Network: Find and interact with like-minded individuals who share the vision of a developed India.

The 'VBA Event' section in the 'Onground Tasks' tab of the 'Volunteer Module' of the NaMo App allows users to stay updated with the ongoing VBA events.

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PM chairs 53rd PRAGATI Meeting
August 25, 2026
PM reviews six key infrastructure projects across the Railway, Road and Power sectors
Projects reviewed span across 9 States with cumulative investment of more than ₹30,000 crore
PM says Infrastructure projects should be viewed as an integrated whole, rather than as individual sections or packages
PM calls for continuous reforms across all stages of project implementation and a proactive work culture across Ministries and States
PM says Speed must go hand-in-hand with quality
While reviewing AgriStack, PM emphasises the need to leverage the latest digital technologies including AI to derive greater value from agricultural data
On cyber fraud and ‘digital arrest’, PM stresses training, public awareness, cyber-safety education and coordinated action

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 53rd meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, at Seva Teerth earlier today.

During the meeting, Prime Minister reviewed six key infrastructure projects across the Railway, Road and Power sectors, spanning nine States with a cumulative cost of more than ₹30,000 crore. The projects, significant for strengthening connectivity, supporting industrial and economic activity and improving public services, were reviewed with particular emphasis on adherence to timelines, inter-agency coordination, resolution of pending issues and expeditious completion.

Prime Minister emphasised that delays in infrastructure projects have consequences beyond cost escalation, as they also postpone the benefits intended for citizens, businesses and the economy. He said that infrastructure projects should be viewed and monitored as an integrated whole, rather than as isolated sections, stretches or packages. He noted that progress in individual packages should ultimately translate into timely completion and operationalisation of the entire project. Ministries and States were therefore asked to adopt an end-to-end approach, and address critical gaps that could delay the overall commissioning and delivery of benefits. He called for fostering a proactive work culture across Ministries and State Governments, with greater ownership at every level of project implementation.

Prime Minister stressed the need to explore common utility corridors for infrastructure services, wherever feasible, particularly while planning major transport and infrastructure projects. He called upon Ministries and States to examine such integrated approaches at the planning stage itself, keeping in view their technical and economic feasibility.

Prime Minister said that speed of execution must be accompanied by uncompromising quality. He called upon Ministries, States and implementing agencies to adopt modern technologies and strengthen quality assurance and supervision at every stage.

While reviewing AgriStack under the Digital Agriculture Mission, Prime Minister emphasised the need to leverage the latest digital technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, to derive greater value from agricultural data. He stressed that the data ecosystem should be effectively utilised across the agricultural value chain, from input planning to processing, enabling more informed interventions, better targeting and data-driven decision-making. He appreciated the efforts of the States and the Central Government in building the AgriStack ecosystem and called for further strengthening its use for delivering better outcomes for farmers.

During the review of cyber fraud cases, including incidents of digital arrest, Prime Minister said that prevention must be strengthened through a sustained focus on training, awareness and education. He stressed the need for continuous and targeted public-awareness campaigns, particularly for senior citizens, youth and other vulnerable sections, to familiarise them with common fraud techniques, warning signs and safe digital practices. He also called for regular capacity-building of personnel involved so that emerging modes of cyber fraud are identified and acted upon swiftly.