The Niti Aayog vision document argues that growing the Indian economy to a staggering $30 trillion by 2047 is a precondition for national security. EPISODE #150
Congratulations for the 150th episode!! Very interesting and informative article, you have analysed the role of NITI Aayog so well .Ultimately it is the implementation of various plans / schemes or policies at the grass root level which is most crucial.
Thank you so much, especially for acknowledging the 150th episode. It is a milestone I cherish. All the more, given that you readers have backed me during this journey. It is a bond I deeply value. Grateful.
I agree with your prognosis. Eventually it will be the ability of the government to walk the talk laid out in the vision document. The nation will be watching.
You have like always analysed well ! In fact you have hit the nail on the head by cautioning against the inequalities whether regional or individual levels !
Thank you so much Balesh. Agree with you. It is a subject which needs to be discussed. Unfortunately, the binary times that we live in, precludes any objective conversation around it. Worse, band-aid solutions--like freebies and reversing progress by opting for the old pension scheme (bankrupting the exchequer for 3% of the population)--are being promoted by political parties desperately to claim or hang on to power.
Vision of Niti Aayog is an ambitious dream, where the road/bridges to the destination are not visible at present, without a concrete plan 😀. However, the accompanying statutory warning, for not achieving the goal of 30 trn $ economy in 24 years, is real and a wake up call to the nation and the self serving political parties. Some very important steps like make in India, being self sufficient and diversification of fuel requirements, have already been taken. The direction and will of the present government is in sync with the set goal. However, the eventuality of change of governments and wars affecting India, in the next 24 years, have not been taken into account. If all goes well, we may achieve the projected status of No.2 and a 30 trn $ economy by 2047; after all this is a hard working nation.
Thank you for your thoughts. As always your thoughts are spot on and take the conversation forward. Good news is that India is not new to challenges and has surprisingly performed well under pressure--the response to covid-19 pandemic is a most recent example. And like you say India can't afford to miss the opportunity before them.
So in 2024 India has to elect a government that will lead them into this new era. Not one trying to walk the clock back to the era of status quo (for the masses) and privilege for a few (and corrupt). The ball is therefore in the court of citizens. They will get what they choose.
While Niti Ayog vision document is fine, I would rather give more importance to the vision, strategies and policies of the Govt. We have to change our archaic laws and processes and set us free from political and bureaucratic stranglehold on the governance. We need speedy reforms in every area- Judiciary, Police, general administration, virtually anywhere where there is contact with the public. Our mindset is of control and corruption and not of service and delivery. This must change quickly. We should think of having a new Constitution by 2047 as well. There is no doubt that we will be 2nd, if not 1st power by 2047 but our challenges will increase manifold. We need to focus on national security first and not get carried away by the nonsense of so called democracy that we observe today. We must have citizens who are first conscious of their responsibilities to the country and then about their right!
Actually Niti Aayog is merely providing the blueprint. Some of it--like PLI, step up in connectivity--are already under implementation, suggesting that the institution and the government are on the same page. Couldn't agree with you more about the desired reforms of existing institutions--which were created in a different era. However, in a democracy change is always minimal; though in the last decade we have seen dramatic makeovers of India--like the rollout of GST and so on. All this lends hope that India can reinvent itself to achieve the target laid out by the Niti Aayog.
Dear Anil,
Congratulations for the 150th episode!! Very interesting and informative article, you have analysed the role of NITI Aayog so well .Ultimately it is the implementation of various plans / schemes or policies at the grass root level which is most crucial.
Dear Vandana,
Thank you so much, especially for acknowledging the 150th episode. It is a milestone I cherish. All the more, given that you readers have backed me during this journey. It is a bond I deeply value. Grateful.
I agree with your prognosis. Eventually it will be the ability of the government to walk the talk laid out in the vision document. The nation will be watching.
Best
Anil
You have like always analysed well ! In fact you have hit the nail on the head by cautioning against the inequalities whether regional or individual levels !
Best regards
Thank you so much Balesh. Agree with you. It is a subject which needs to be discussed. Unfortunately, the binary times that we live in, precludes any objective conversation around it. Worse, band-aid solutions--like freebies and reversing progress by opting for the old pension scheme (bankrupting the exchequer for 3% of the population)--are being promoted by political parties desperately to claim or hang on to power.
The ball is in the people's court.
Best
Anil
Vision of Niti Aayog is an ambitious dream, where the road/bridges to the destination are not visible at present, without a concrete plan 😀. However, the accompanying statutory warning, for not achieving the goal of 30 trn $ economy in 24 years, is real and a wake up call to the nation and the self serving political parties. Some very important steps like make in India, being self sufficient and diversification of fuel requirements, have already been taken. The direction and will of the present government is in sync with the set goal. However, the eventuality of change of governments and wars affecting India, in the next 24 years, have not been taken into account. If all goes well, we may achieve the projected status of No.2 and a 30 trn $ economy by 2047; after all this is a hard working nation.
Dear Gautam,
Thank you for your thoughts. As always your thoughts are spot on and take the conversation forward. Good news is that India is not new to challenges and has surprisingly performed well under pressure--the response to covid-19 pandemic is a most recent example. And like you say India can't afford to miss the opportunity before them.
So in 2024 India has to elect a government that will lead them into this new era. Not one trying to walk the clock back to the era of status quo (for the masses) and privilege for a few (and corrupt). The ball is therefore in the court of citizens. They will get what they choose.
Best
Anil
While Niti Ayog vision document is fine, I would rather give more importance to the vision, strategies and policies of the Govt. We have to change our archaic laws and processes and set us free from political and bureaucratic stranglehold on the governance. We need speedy reforms in every area- Judiciary, Police, general administration, virtually anywhere where there is contact with the public. Our mindset is of control and corruption and not of service and delivery. This must change quickly. We should think of having a new Constitution by 2047 as well. There is no doubt that we will be 2nd, if not 1st power by 2047 but our challenges will increase manifold. We need to focus on national security first and not get carried away by the nonsense of so called democracy that we observe today. We must have citizens who are first conscious of their responsibilities to the country and then about their right!
Dear Surendra,
Thank you so much for your thoughts.
Actually Niti Aayog is merely providing the blueprint. Some of it--like PLI, step up in connectivity--are already under implementation, suggesting that the institution and the government are on the same page. Couldn't agree with you more about the desired reforms of existing institutions--which were created in a different era. However, in a democracy change is always minimal; though in the last decade we have seen dramatic makeovers of India--like the rollout of GST and so on. All this lends hope that India can reinvent itself to achieve the target laid out by the Niti Aayog.
At least that is what I hope.
Best
Anil