Amitabh Kant reviewed the economic and infrastructural reforms implemented under Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the last 12 years [1].

The assessment provides a critical look at the transition of the Indian economy and the government's strategic roadmap toward becoming a developed nation. By evaluating the progress made since 2014, the discussion highlights the shift in India's digital and physical infrastructure.

In an interview on the India Upfront platform, Kant, the former CEO of NITI Aayog, discussed the period from 2014 to 2026 [1]. He focused on the transformation journey and the specific reforms that have shaped the current economic landscape. The conversation centered on the 'Viksit Bharat' vision, which serves as the government's blueprint for national development [2].

Kant outlined the roadmap that aims to see India reach the status of a fully developed country by 2047 [2]. This target coincides with the 100-year milestone of India's independence. The discussion emphasized that the reforms undertaken over the previous 12 years [1] are foundational steps toward this long-term goal.

According to the interview, the progress involves a combination of digital reforms, and large-scale infrastructural projects. These initiatives are designed to move the country beyond its current emerging status. Kant said the vision for 2047 requires a sustained trajectory of growth and structural change.

The interview, broadcast via Times Now, serves as an evaluation of the current administration's performance. It connects the immediate results of the 2014-2026 period [1] to the broader aspirations of the 2047 deadline [2].

“India's transformation journey from 2014 to 2026”

The alignment of 12-year performance reviews with a 2047 target suggests that the Indian government is treating its development goals as a multi-decade project rather than a short-term political cycle. By framing the 2014-2026 period as a foundation, the administration is attempting to institutionalize a long-term economic trajectory that transcends individual terms of office.