To Achieve India’s Bold Vision for the Future, It Must Tackle the Jobs Challenge Mamta MurthiChristian Bodewig April 27, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/voices/to-achieve-india-bold-vision-for-the-future-it-must-tackle-the-jobs-challenge India has set itself an ambitious goal: to become a fully developed nation by 2047, the centenary of its independence. The momentum is real. India is one of the fastest-growing major economies and already ranks among the world’s five largest. But achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat will hinge on one decisive factor: jobs. © 2026 The World Bank Group,