Bharat’s External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, delivered a significant address at the Viksit Bharat 2047 program, held at Hansraj College in the national capital.
Highlighting Bharat’s evolving approach towards challenges like terrorism and border disputes, Jaishankar underscored the country’s commitment to principles of integrity and resilience.
Jaishankar emphasizes Bharat’s image as a principled yet robust nation, dealing with challenges such as terrorism and border disputes differently from the past. Drawing comparisons between past incidents like the Mumbai attacks and recent responses like Uri and Balakot, he showcased Bharat’s firm stance and resolve in tackling security threats.
Addressing Bharat’s technological advancements, Jaishankar commended the country’s rapid digital transformation. He noted Bharat’s dominance in cashless transactions, surpassing global counterparts in numbers.
With a significant reduction in corruption due to digitization and increased transparency, Bharat stands as a beacon of progress in the digital age.
Looking ahead, Jaishankar envisioned nation as a formidable economic force, aiming to surpass the 5 trillion-dollar mark and become the world’s third-largest economy. He expressed confidence in country’s potential to achieve a minimum of 30 trillion-dollar economy by the time of Amrit Kal, outlining ambitious growth targets for the future.
Jaishankar urged the audience to recognize the pragmatic implications of the Viksit Bharat initiative, stressing its importance in shaping Bharat’s trajectory towards development.
He called upon the youth to actively engage in realizing the vision of a prosperous and advanced Bharat, emphasizing collective effort towards achieving the goals set forth by the program.
Jaishankar encapsulated the essence of the program’s theme, inspiring the next generation to embrace the challenges and opportunities ahead. He urged everyone to focus on preparing for the journey of the next 25 years, emphasizing the importance of collective action in shaping Bharat’s future.
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