Developed India@2047- In Context of Higher Education

Abstract

India was known as the "Golden Bird" in its past due to its immense prosperity and grandeur. India was a developed and prosperous nation throughout its history. In ancient India, fertile land, abundant natural resources, and global trade routes made India economically extremely prosperous. Its cultures were rich in art, science, and literature, attracting scholars and travelers from around the world. India was a centre of trade in gold, silver, spices, and silk. The dream of a developed India resides in every Indian's heart. To turn this dream into reality, our Honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has set a goal of establishing India as a developed nation by 2047, the 100th year of independence. Many factors contribute to a country's development, including high per capita income and national income, improved higher education levels, advanced and extensive infrastructure (transportation, communication, energy), a high standard of living (quality education, healthcare, housing), mastery of science and technology, and a stable and diversified economy. industrialization, low unemployment), low birth and death rates, and others. Our study examines the transformation of higher education in India in the context of the vision of a developed India @ 2047, and focuses on the challenges, interventions, and strategic pathways needed to build a globally competitive and inclusive education system. Using secondary data from national reports, policy documents, and scholarly studies, this research analyzes trends in enrolment, quality assurance, digitization, and research productivity.

Keywords - Higher education, Viksit bharat 2047, NEP 2020, GER, research innovation, policy reform.