Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, in collaboration with Swadeshi Shodh Sansthan, inaugurated the International Conference on Vision 2047: Prosperous and Great Bharat 2.0, bringing together academicians, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss India’s long-term development roadmap.
Held at the institute’s Convocation Hall, the conference focused on inclusive growth, technological innovation, employment generation, sustainability, and India’s emergence as a globally competitive and self-reliant nation by 2047. A key highlight of the event was the release of an employment roadmap projecting the creation of 61 crore job opportunities.
The inaugural session was attended by Kavinder Gupta as Chief Guest, along with senior academic and policy leaders including K. K. Pant, Ajit Chaturvedi, and Surekha Dangwal.
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During the event, the National Employment Policy was also introduced, aimed at strengthening workforce readiness and economic resilience in line with the Vision 2047 agenda. Discussions emphasised collaboration between academia, industry, and government to accelerate innovation-led growth.
The dignitaries also inaugurated the Centre for Precision Manufacturing at IIT Roorkee, developed with support from the Ministry of Heavy Industries and multiple industry partners. In addition, delegates visited the institute’s Electric Vehicle laboratory and reviewed an Accessible Mobility Vehicle developed for persons with disabilities.
With participation from over 100 institutions in India and abroad, the conference highlighted IIT Roorkee’s growing role in shaping policy dialogue, advanced research, and nation-building initiatives.
