Speaking from the Red Fort on August 15, 2024 at the start of his third term, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, expressed confidence that India can and will become a developed society by 2047. In this talk, Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog will address the challenges of analysis over this long horizon and the reform agenda needed for India to succeed

About the Speaker

Suman Bery is a prominent Indian economist and policy expert, currently the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog. His extensive career includes leading roles such as Director-General of NCAER and significant contributions to global economic studies at the World Bank and IMF. 

A graduate of Princeton and Oxford, Dr. Bery is well-regarded for his expertise in economics and public policy. He is a frequent commentator and has authored numerous influential papers, playing a key role in shaping India’s economic landscape and policy discussions.

From ​‘Jan Andolan’ to Vikshit Bharat: Unleashing India’s Potential

In an insightful conversation between Suman Bery and Arjun Jayadev, Faculty, Azim Premji University, we explore India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation, or Vikshit Bharat. The discussion moves beyond economic metrics to address the importance of mindset shifts, resilience, and active citizen engagement in achieving this ambitious vision.