Sources reveal that ahead of the Council meeting, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will provide an initial overview of the ‘Viksit Bharat’ vision and action plan in the upcoming Budget later this month. The ambitious goal includes positioning India as a $30 trillion economy by 2047, driven by significant policy reforms and governance changes by 2030.

In a scathing retort to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's defence of the electoral bonds scheme, Rahul Gandhi, a prominent figure in the opposition, has criticised it as "the world's biggest corruption."

The consultation brought together over 50 professionals from a diverse group which included industry associations, MSMEs, large enterprises, skill training institutes, academia, bilateral and multilateral institutes to discuss and strategize the way forward for gender inclusivity in logistics.

Modi articulated India's trajectory towards Industry 4.0, stressing the need for rapid progress in semiconductor manufacturing. He lauded the government's swift actions, from announcing the semiconductor mission to laying foundation stones for the projects within a short span, as emblematic of India's commitment to deliver.

In a fiery address to the Delhi Assembly, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal denounced the BJP's approach, labeling it as a "model of vinash" (destruction) compared to the AAP's focus on "vikas" (development).

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched NITI Aayog's digital public infrastructure platform 'NITI For States' and inaugurated the 'Viksit Bharat Strategy Room' on Thursday. The platform aims to enhance policy and governance by providing robust knowledge and insights to government officials across various sectors.

The roadmap for "Viksit Bharat" is the culmination of over two years of intensive groundwork, employing a "whole of government" strategy engaging all ministries and soliciting inputs from various quarters including state governments, academia, industry bodies, civil society, scientific organizations, and youth mobilization.