India today stands on the cusp of an extraordinary transformation. We are no longer a nation of potential ~ we are a nation in motion. The last decade has shown the world what determined, visionary leadership can deliver.

Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has connected the unconnected, built infrastructure at historic speed, brought dignity to the last mile, and found a confident voice in global affairs. These achievements are not isolated wins. They are the building blocks of something far greater ~ the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. But if we are to become a truly developed nation ~ not just economically, but in spirit, ambition, and equity ~ the path forward must be bold, deeply intentional, and unmistakably Indian.

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The first leap was digital. India’s unique model of Digital Public Infrastructure ~ Aadhaar, UPI, CoWIN, and now ONDC ~ has shown that it is possible to leapfrog the world while staying inclusive. But this was DPI 1.0. The next version must go further ~ not just interoperable tech, but integrated empowerment. We must now build what could be called the MyBharat Stack ~ a secure, portable, unified digital identity that includes not just basic ID but education, skills, health, land, housing, social security and entitlements.

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Imagine a governance system where services reach the citizen, not the other way around in a manner that is fast, seamless, and respectful. That is the kind of empowerment we need to unlock the full potential of our people. More importantly, we cannot keep this model to ourselves. India must offer its digital blueprint to the Global South ~........

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