Viksit Bharat Initiative, Approach, Pillars, Focus Areas

Viksit Bharat 2047 is the current government's roadmap to making India a completely developed nation by 2047. Know all about the Focus Areas of Viksit Bharat Initiative.

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ECI directed Govt. to immediately halt delivery of Viksit Bharat messages over WhatsApp

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the government to halt the delivery of “Viksit Bharat” messages on WhatsApp. These messages, promoting government achievements, could be seen as influencing voters during the election period. The ECI prioritizes a level playing field for all candidates. This action highlights their commitment to free and fair elections.

According to sources within the Election Commission of India (ECI), numerous complaints have been lodged regarding the continued delivery of messages promoting government initiatives to citizens’ phones, despite the onset of Lok Elections 2024 and the activation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

In reply, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) conveyed to the commission that while the letters were dispatched before the enforcement of the MCC, certain delays in delivery to recipients may have occurred due to systemic and network constraints.

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Indian Railways is planning to create mega railway terminals with multi-modal connectivity in aspirational cities with a population of more than 10 lahks across the country under the Viksit Bharat initiative.

What Is Viksit Bharat Initiative?

Definition: Viksit Bharat translates to “Developed/Advanced India,” a model for national progression.
- ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ is the current government’s roadmap to making India a completely developed nation by 2047.
Approach: This model prioritises happiness as a key indicator of development, shifting focus from purely economic metrics.
Aim: To elevate the country into a position of a global leader in technology and innovation, while becoming a model state for social welfare and human development.
Pillars: Centred around Youth (Yuva), the impoverished (Garib), Women (Mahila), and Farmers (Kisan).
Key Focus Areas:
- Education: Upgrading school infrastructure, boosting the number of students attending schools, and elevating educational standards.
- Healthcare: Guaranteeing that every citizen has access to healthcare services that are both reachable and of high quality.
- Technology: Adopting and pioneering technological solutions to propel national advancement.
- Infrastructure: Building strong infrastructure, which encompasses transportation, communication networks, and city facilities.
- Agriculture: Introducing advanced agricultural practices and providing support to farmers to augment their output and productivity.
- Environment: Advancing eco-friendly methods and safeguarding our natural assets to ensure the environment is both clean and thriving for future generations.

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Key Initiatives Taken Under Viksit Bharat Initiative

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra: A government initiative that raises awareness about and monitors the implementation of flagship central schemes, such as Ayushman Bharat, Ujjwala Yojana, PM Suraksha Bima, and PM SVANidhi
Discounts on Medicines: The government provides 80% discounts on medicines, making healthcare more affordable for the population.
Financial Support for States: To foster reforms in line with the ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision, the central government plans to extend a generous 75,000 crore rupees as a zero-interest loan over a 50-year period to state governments.
Capital Expenditure in Budget: The Interim Budget for 2024 earmarks 11 lakh 11 thousand 111 crore rupees for capital investments.