New Delhi, Dec 24 (FN Bureau) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted with a group of eminent economists and thought leaders in preparation for the Union Budget 2025-26 at NITI Aayog. The meeting was held on the theme “Maintaining India’s growth momentum at a time of Global uncertainty”. During the interaction, Modi emphasised that Viksit Bharat can be achieved through a fundamental change in mindset which is focused towards making India developed by 2047.
As per an official release, economists shared their suggestions with the PM on a wide range of topics including employment generation, skill development, enhancing agricultural productivity, attracting investment and boosting exports among others. The participants also shared their views on several significant issues including navigating challenges posed by global economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. They also put forward their views on attracting private investment and mobilizing public funds for infrastructure projects to boost economic growth. Economists and analysts who participated in the interaction included Dr. Surjit S Bhalla, Dr. Ashok Gulati, Dr. Sudipto Mundle, Dharmakirti Joshi, Janmejaya Sinha, Madan Sabnavis, Prof. Amita Batra and Ridham Desai.