Contribution of every state indispensable for Viksit Bharat@2047: Gujarat CM at NITI Aayog meet
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday participated in the 10th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which the former emphasised that meaningful and strategic contribution of every state is indispensable in realising the 'collective national resolve of Viksit Bharat@2047'.
Chief Secretary Pankaj Joshi also joined the meeting that was attended by chief ministers of various other states as well.
Quoting the CM, a release by his office stated, 'Viksit Bharat@2047 represents a collective national commitment…the meaningful and strategic contribution of every state is indispensable in realising this vision. The essence of the Viksit Bharat resolution lies in ensuring the development of every state, every city and village, and every segment of society.'
CM Patel presented the robust implementation plan for the Viksit Gujarat@2047 roadmap, formulated under the leadership of PM Modi.
The CM stated, 'Gujarat is among the leading states that have prepared a roadmap for Viksit Bharat @2047. As part of this roadmap, Gujarat has envisioned ensuring both — Earning Well and Living Well — for all its citizens.'
He added, 'To institutionalise this vision, Gujarat has established the Gujarat State Institution for Transformation (GRIT), modelled on the lines of NITI Aayog… GRIT will play a pivotal role in achieving inclusive and development-oriented goals.'
CM Patel also outlined the strategy of adopting a two-dimensional framework to implement the vision of Viksit Gujarat@2047. It includes developing effective strategies and ensuring robust execution in key sectors such as water resources, agriculture, energy, sports, health, school education, and skill development.
In this context, the CM said that Gujarat has adopted a Regional Economic Master Plan approach and shared details about the implementation of the Surat Economic Region Development Master Plan under the guidance of NITI Aayog.
He said that five similar Regional Economic Master Plans are being prepared for as many regions across Gujarat.
Patel also mentioned the provision for the Viksit Gujarat Fund made in the state's budget for the current year and underlined that the focus is not only on planning, but also on establishing a robust monitoring mechanism.
'For this purpose, a digital dashboard is being developed, along with the identification of more than 500 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure sustainability and data-driven decision-making,' the release stated, quoting the CM.
The CM shared details about Gujarat's sector-specific policies, including the Global Capability Centre Policy, Space Tech Policy, and Semiconductor Policy, along with the state's vision in AI. He mentioned that an AI Centre of Excellence has been made operational in GIFT City.
In the renewable energy sector, the CM highlighted that under Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, Gujarat has completed 3.36 lakh solar rooftop installations, accounting for 34% of the total installations under this scheme in the country.
He added that Gujarat has developed a transparent and accountable model of good governance, which reflects the approach of 'Whole of Government – Whole of Society'.
CM Patel also congratulated PM Modi and Indian armed forces for the success of Operation Sindoor.
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