India, Aug. 8 -- India's aspirations to emerge as a developed nation-or Viksit Bharat-by 2047 symbolise not just an economic milestone but a holistic vision of equitable, sustainable, and inclusive growth. Achieving this ambitious goal demands much more than robust policies or rapid economic reforms. It necessitates a dynamic and transformative approach that places skilling, capacity-building, and organisational development at the heart of the nation's development strategy.

The philanthropic sector, too, must transcend traditional models of charity to evolve into a force for systemic change. In the face of complex and interwoven challenges-spanning loss of livelihoods, disparities in health care and education, and climate resilience-the ...