Sitharaman sets zero poverty, jobs goals for Viksit Bharat

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has outlined the government's vision for Viksit Bharat, a developed India by 2047, with zero poverty, universal education, and jobs for all. Speaking at the NCAER India Policy Forum, she said the plan also includes full economic participation for women and making India the world's food basket. She rejected the "psychology of victimhood" and called for partnership between generations.

Separately, at the PSB Conclave 2026, Sitharaman announced a high-powered committee on public sector bank reforms. She noted NPAs are at their lowest ever and asked bankers to submit recommendations. The committee will examine proposals to align banking with the Viksit Bharat goal. Livemint reports the vision includes financial inclusion via the JAM trinity, IBC, and GST, while Times Now adds themes include youth banking and agriculture finance.