Union Minister discusses India’s path to development with IIT Guwahati, emphasising public participation and institutional roles
Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Government of India, Nirmala Sitharaman, attended ‘The Viksit Bharat Ambassador Dialogue’ at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. The developmental dialogue centered around the topic of the Prime Minister of India’s ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ goal, aimed at transforming India into a developed nation by 2047, marking 100 years of independence.
“It is a matter of great pride to witness how Northeast India has developed in the past years and the vision of a Viksit Bharat@2047 inspires us to contribute significantly to the nation’s continued growth and prosperity. I urge the students to take this opportunity to gain wisdom and knowledge from our esteemed guests and work towards making India a ‘Vishwa Guru’”, Rajeev Ahuja, Officiating Director, IIT Guwahati, said.
“The foundation stone laying ceremony of the Tata Group’s ‘Semiconductor Assembly and Test Facility’ in Assam by the Prime Minister represents a momentous achievement in our journey. From India’s pioneering international multimodal Logistics Park to the inaugural National Sports University and the Northeast’s premier Ship Repair facility, Hooghly-Cochin Shipyard Limited (HCSL), along with the introduction of the first ‘Gati Shakti Research Chair, the northeastern states have led the charge in groundbreaking initiatives across the nation”, Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Government of India, stated.
Hitesh Jain, a distinguished core member of the Viksit Bharat Ambassador programme, highlighted the pivotal role of Viksit Bharat Ambassadors in shaping our collective destiny and the importance of setting examples and actively engaging in various events, big or small, to foster India’s development journey.
“Through a spectrum of initiatives, the Government of India is dedicated to bolstering development across all sectors in the region. From advancing palm oil cultivation and manufacturing to integrating bamboo with technology for sustainability, semiconductor manufacturing, the utilisation of drone technologies in agriculture and healthcare sectors, and education, the Viksit Bharat@2047 mission is driving progress in the region”, Nirmala Sitharaman, added.
“From infrastructural development to fostering economic initiatives, promoting women empowerment and advancing education, we have emerged as the embodiment of Ashta Lakshmi and the growth engine of Bharat, as envisioned by the Prime Minister of India”, Ajanta Neog, Finance Minister, Assam, expressed.
“Through collective collaboration, hard work and a unity of purpose, we have transformed into a Viksit Assam. I earnestly urge the students of IIT Guwahati to harness their abilities and energies for the betterment of society and the nation”, Ajanta Neog, further added.
