🏆 "Jan Bhagidari 2047: Uniting Indians Worldwide for a Developed India"
Engaging Citizens and the Global Indian Diaspora to Realize the Vision of Viksit India by 2047

📘 Summary:

The success of Viksit India 2047 depends not only on government policies but also on the collective participation of its people—both within the country and across the Indian diaspora worldwide. This report explores strategic frameworks, digital initiatives, cultural connectors, and policy enablers to mobilize 1.4 billion Indians and over 32 million Indian-origin people living abroad to actively contribute to the holistic development of India.

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1. Introduction: The Power of People in Nation Building

• Vision of Viksit India 2047

• Role of Jan Bhagidari (People’s Participation)

• Scope of domestic and diaspora engagement

2. Current Landscape

• Who makes up the Indian population & diaspora

• Socioeconomic potential of the diaspora

• Domestic civic engagement: Status and trends

3. Why People’s Participation is Critical

• Economic: Investment, entrepreneurship, remittances

• Social: Awareness, community leadership, volunteering

• Cultural: Preservation of identity and pride

• Political: Trust, accountability, democratic participation

4. Engagement Strategies for Indians in India

• Digital Campaigns: MyGov, UPI Bharat BillPay, DigiYatra, etc.

• Youth Engagement: National Innovation Challenges, Hackathons, Sports Leagues

• Civic Programs: Swachh Bharat, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Har Ghar Tiranga

• Education & Skilling: Skill India, NEP 2020, PMKVY

• Volunteerism & Local Governance: Gram Panchayats, RWAs, Community Centers

5. Engagement Strategies for the Indian Diaspora

• Diaspora Investment Channels (e.g., Bharat Bond ETF, GIFT City)

• Talent Connect Portals: Science, AI, Medicine, Academia

• Virtual Platforms: Online volunteering, digital classrooms, webinars

• Cultural Diplomacy: Indian embassies, yoga day, cultural festivals

• Youth Programs: OCI internships, Study in India, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

6. Role of Technology

• Citizen Apps: UMANG, CoWIN, Aarogya Setu, NCS

• Blockchain for governance transparency

• AI & Data Analytics for feedback and targeted outreach

• Online Participation Portals: MyGov.in, Viksit Bharat Portal

7. Policy Recommendations

• Creating a Global Indian Engagement Council

• Tax & Investment Reforms to attract NRI/PIO investments

• Diaspora Volunteer Visa program

• Local Development Volunteer Corps in every district

8. Case Studies

• Kerala Diaspora & Investment in Infrastructure

• Singapore Indian Chamber of Commerce Collaboration

• Tech4India: Diaspora-led AI & EdTech startups

• Diaspora-Driven Philanthropy (Temples, Schools, Hospitals)

9. Challenges to Engagement

• Trust Deficit

• Communication Gap

• Bureaucratic Barriers

• Youth Disinterest

10. Solutions & Innovations

• Building trust through transparency

• Gamification of civic tasks

• Social media storytelling campaigns (#ViksitIndia2047)

• Regional, national, and global ambassador programs

11. Roadmap to 2047

• Short-term (2025): Establish infrastructure & connect platforms

• Mid-term (2030): Consolidate participation, scale up innovations

• Long-term (2047): Institutionalize engagement & celebrate success

12. Conclusion: Building the India We Envision

• Reaffirming the role of every Indian

• Making Viksit India a global Indian movement

• Ensuring that by 2047, India is not just developed — but united, inspired, and future-ready