Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Chairman Mahendra Dev has outlined the key pillars needed to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. According to him, India will require sustained economic growth of 7-8%, higher private sector investment, stronger export performance, and continued structural reforms to become a developed nation. He also stressed that Atmanirbhar Bharat does not mean import substitution but focuses on improving competitiveness, product quality, and export potential. Mahendra Dev highlighted India's demographic advantage, growing technological capabilities, and skill development initiatives as major strengths for the coming decades. He also noted that the government remains prepared to deal with weather-related challenges through contingency planning, crop diversification, and district-level preparedness measures.