India, Aug. 28 -- India stands at the cusp of a new era, as we march towards Viksit Bharat@2047. Our remarkable strides in leveraging digital technology to foster inclusion or strengthen public systems inspire confidence, even as our aspirations grow. The call for Viksit Bharat is a collective commitment to build a nation where every citizen has equitable access, infinite opportunities, and agency.

The point that I ponder is not just what kind of nation we are building, but who will build it. This next phase of nation-building is already unfolding in the villages, led largely by women and youth. I believe that they have the power to be the greatest engines of transformation - imbued with the spirit of sewa and samvaad.

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