**Executive Summary**
The Hon’ble Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh Narayan Singh, addressed the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (India Region) Zone 7 Conference in Panaji on April 9, 2026. The address focused on the "Viksit Bharat@2047" vision, identifying young legislators as the primary drivers for a developed, inclusive, and resilient India. The speech emphasized the importance of the next two decades—the "Amrit Kaal"—and called for a collective commitment to meet national goals.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**National Vision and Progress**
* The "Amrit Kaal" phase marks a transformative period where the next twenty years will determine India's development and resilience.
* The past decade has seen significant achievements in infrastructure, digital governance, and the expansion of the startup ecosystem.
* Initiatives such as Digital India and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) have enhanced transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centric service delivery, particularly for rural populations.
**Role of Young Legislators**
* Young Members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies are viewed as "catalytic agents" due to their innovation, energy, and connection to citizen aspirations.
* Legislators are urged to lead with integrity and contribute to the legislative process through informed debates and active committee work.
* A critical requirement for young leaders is the ability to balance immediate public demands with long-term national objectives.
**Governance and Emerging Challenges**
* Cooperative federalism is essential, with states playing a central role in executing national priorities at the grassroots level.
* The nation faces emerging challenges, including energy security, global uncertainties, and heightened public expectations in the information age.
* Stakeholders must align with constitutional values to ensure the aspirations of every citizen are realized.
**Impact Analysis**
**Young Legislators (MPs and MLAs)**
**Impact**
They are identified as the key drivers of the national mission toward 2047, carrying the responsibility of bridging citizen aspirations with policy.
**Action Required**
Engage actively in policy innovation, committee work, and informed debates while maintaining a focus on long-term national goals over immediate demands.
**State Governments**
**Impact**
States are recognized as pivotal partners in the framework of cooperative federalism.
**Action Required**
Focus on the implementation of national priorities at the grassroots level to support the "Viksit Bharat" vision.
**National Stakeholders and Citizens**
**Impact**
The entire nation is tasked with participating in a collective movement toward development and inclusivity.
**Action Required**
Collaborate in unity and align all actions with constitutional values to achieve the vision of a developed India by 2047.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Bharat@2047: The national vision and strategic goal to transform India into a developed nation by the year 2047.
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (India Region): The parliamentary organization that convened the Zone 7 Conference to discuss the legislative role in national development.
Shri Harivansh Narayan Singh: Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha who delivered the address outlining the role of young legislators in achieving national missions.
Amrit Kaal: The designated transformative phase and policy timeframe aimed at shaping a developed, inclusive, and resilient nation.
Digital India: A primary government initiative cited for its impact on digital governance, transparency, and the empowerment of rural populations.
Rajya Sabha Secretariat
Young Legislators, the catalytic-agents of Viksit
Bharat@2047
Posted On: 09 APR 2026 7:54PM by PIB Delhi
Hon’ble Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Shri Harivansh Narayan Singh, delivered the plenary
address at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (India Region), Zone 7 Conference in Panaji,
emphasizing the critical role of young legislators in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
In his address, Shri Harivansh highlighted that India is passing through a transformative phase of “Amrit
Kaal,” where the next two decades will be decisive in shaping a developed, inclusive, and resilient nation.
He underscored that young Members of Parliament and Legislative Assemblies, with their energy,
innovation, and closer connect to the aspirations of citizens, are key drivers of this national mission.
Drawing attention to India’s remarkable progress over the past decade, he pointed to transformative
achievements in infrastructure development, digital governance, financial inclusion, and the growth of a
vibrant startup ecosystem. He noted that initiatives such as Digital India and Direct Benefit Transfer have
significantly improved transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centric service delivery, while empowering
even rural populations to actively participate in the digital economy.
Shri Harivansh also acknowledged the emerging challenges before the nation, including energy security
concerns, global uncertainties, and rising public expectations in a rapidly evolving information age. He
stressed that cooperative federalism remains essential, with states playing a pivotal role in implementing
national priorities at the grassroots level.
Calling upon young legislators to lead with integrity and vision, he urged them to actively contribute to
the legislative process through informed debates, committee work, and policy innovation. He emphasized
the need to balance immediate public demands with long-term national goals to convert challenges into
opportunities.
Concluding his address, Shri Harivansh called for collective commitment and unity, urging all
stakeholders to work in alignment with constitutional values to realize the aspirations of every citizen and
build a developed India by 2047.****
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