Why in News?
Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed the Lok Sabha that India aims to land its first astronaut on the moon by 2040 as part of “Viksit Bharat 2047,” following upcoming missions like Vyommitra (2026) and Gaganyaan (2027).
Description:
- Viksit Bharat 2047: India’s transformation into a developed economy by the centenary of Independence (2047).
- Four Pillars:
- Yuva (Youth)
- Garib (Poor)
- Mahila (Women)
- Kisan (Farmers)
Targets & Projections
- Economic Growth
- GDP growth: From 2.9% (1951-52) → 7.6% (2023-24).
- GDP:
- $7 trillion by 2030.
- $34.7 trillion by 2047 (PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry).
- Per Capita Income:
- $4,667 by 2030.
- $21,000 by 2047.
- Sectoral Contribution by 2047:
- Agriculture: 12% (from 20% in FY23).
- Industry: 34%.
- Manufacturing: 25%.
- Services: ~54% (stable).
- Global Standing
- 2nd largest economy in Asia-Pacific by 2030.
- 3rd largest economy globally by 2030.
Key Enablers
- Ease of Doing Business & single-window clearance.
- Startup ecosystem + semiconductor industry boost.
- Export capacity building.
- Reforms in agriculture & food processing.
- Digital transformation + AI adoption.
- Renewable energy push (target: 500 GW by 2030; projected: 1500 GW by 2047).
- Infrastructure investment (roads, ports, logistics, aviation).
- Filling vacant posts in governance for efficiency.
Innovation & Digital Growth
- Global Innovation Index: Rank improved from 52 (2019) → 39 (2024).
- AI Readiness: Among Top 5 globally by 2047.
- Semiconductor Industry: Projected $750 billion by 2047.
- Internet Penetration:
- 8% (2010) → 52% (2024) → 82% (2047).
Government Initiatives Supporting Vision
- Make in India (manufacturing boost).
- Digital India (IT, governance, digital payments).
- Gati Shakti, Bharatmala, Udaan Yojana (infrastructure).
- Electronic Manufacturing Clusters.
- Policy reforms: simplified industrial policies, transparent tax regime.
Gaganyaan Mission and Vyommitra Robot:
| Gaganyaan Mission | Vyommitra Robot |
| India’s first human spaceflight programme | Female half-humanoid robot (without legs) |
| Phases: Three uncrewed missions (G1, G2, G3); first crewed mission in early 2027 | Flies aboard uncrewed test missions; accompanies astronauts on manned missions |
| Orbit Duration: 3 days in 400 km Low Earth Orbit | Mobility: Can bend forward and sideways |
| Cost Estimate: ₹4,000 crore | AI-enabled: facial expressions, speech, sight |
| Status: 95% systems readiness; 7,200+ tests completed; crew module, escape system, life support developed indigenously; SPADEX mission successful | Purpose: Monitor module parameters, issue alerts, execute life support, operate switch panels, perform basic tasks |
| Significance: Boosts Make in India; expected to multiply India’s space economy 5× to USD 44 billion in 8 years | Companion to astronauts: recognises them, engages in conversation, responds to inquiries |
| Related Project: Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS), assembly 2028–2035; hosts 3 astronauts | Name Origin: Vyoma (Space) + Mitra (Friend); Developed by ISRO |
La Excellence IAS Academy, the best IAS coaching in Hyderabad, known for delivering quality content and conceptual clarity for UPSC 2025 preparation.
FOLLOW US ON:
â—‰ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@CivilsPrepTeam
â—‰ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaExcellenceIAS
â—‰ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laexcellenceiasacademy/
GET IN TOUCH:
Contact us at info@laex.in, https://laex.in/contact-us/
or Call us @ +91 9052 29 2929, +91 9052 99 2929, +91 9154 24 2140
OUR BRANCHES:
Head Office: H No: 1-10-225A, Beside AEVA Fertility Center, Ashok Nagar Extension, VV Giri Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad, 500020
Madhapur: Flat no: 301, survey no 58-60, Guttala begumpet Madhapur metro pillar: 1524, Rangareddy Hyderabad, Telangana 500081
Bangalore: Plot No: 99, 2nd floor, 80 Feet Road, Beside Poorvika Mobiles, Chandra Layout, Attiguppe, Near Vijaya Nagara, Bengaluru, 560040
