The Five Ps that will Take India Forward

India's cultural ethos combined with its modern outlook and expertise is powering it on the superhighway to development

- BY PAWAN MUNJAL

Krishnam Niyamam Harayah suparna apo wasana divam uttapanti” broadly interpreted as “along the dark course, tawny well-feathered (birds or flames), clothing themselves in the waters, fly up towards heaven” by Maharshi Dayanand, these verses from the Rig Veda allude to the earliest spacecraft known to man. Our rich cultural heritage has unfailingly mesmerised us with wondrous legends that not only inspire our modern world but will also spur future generations with foresight and sagacity.

Today, India stands at the threshold of achieving that destiny—to be among the best in the world—in another decade or so. Our young population and its aspirations are radically distinct. Already home to more than 100 unicorns and many fintechs that are revolutionising our lives, we are thriving to solve what economists would call “beyond the horizon” problems with our ingenuity and hardwired instincts. As we celebrate “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, ready to usher in our golden century of independence in 2047, our collective vision—elucidated as India 2.0 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi—is rolling out a well-defined blueprint for the country to achieve its true potential. Inspired by the vision of AatmaNirbharBharat, it seeks cohesive and balanced progress in terms of ‘People, Planet and Prosperity’—commonly known as the UN sustainable development goals.