On March 9th, 2024, Pune hosted a gathering of distinguished individuals at the prestigious Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute for the Viksit Bharat Ambassador Viksit Pune Conclave. The event witnessed a remarkable turnout of over 1,000 attendees, including students, leading professionals, and prominent figures from Pune’s business landscape.
The conclave was honoured with the presence of Sh. Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. He shared valuable insights on India’s path towards Viksit Bharat by 2047 during his speech. Sh. Fadnavis emphasized Maharashtra’s crucial role in this transformative journey, highlighting the state’s commitment to driving progress and innovation.
Over 1,000 attendees, including students, professionals, entrepreneurs, and notable personalities such as Dr Abhey Firodia, Kumar Gera, Mr Rajendra Bathia, Prashant Sutar, SK Jain, Pradeep Bhargav, and Dina Holkar, participated in the event and pledged to amplify the message of ‘Viksit Bharat’.
Sh. Fadnavis emphasized that India has made significant progress in the last ten years, transitioning from being among the Fragile 5 to securing a position among the top five economies globally. He added that India’s target to achieve developed nation status by 2047 can be fulfilled through a combination of mission, vision, and determination during Amrit Kaal.
Senior Advocate S K Jain commended Prime Minister Modi for elevating India to a status it hadn’t enjoyed for quite some time. He emphasized the importance of continuously reminding people of this achievement. Jain extended his best wishes to the Ambassadors of Viksit Bharat.
Sonam Kapse, the owner of India Millet Group and Terrasinne Food Crop, expressed her views on the country’s rapid pace of innovation, research, and development. She believes that India is moving swiftly towards embracing new opportunities that have not been witnessed in recent decades.
Ayush Amborkar, a Viksit Bharat Ambassador from COEP College in Pune, expressed his perspective on the ongoing development across various sectors in the nation. He noted that progress in healthcare, finance, and education has been consistently observed.