Strategy for India@100

The Strategy for India@100 brochure by the Global Forum for Sustainable Transformation (GFST) presents a forward-looking framework designed to shape India’s ascent as a developed, equitable, and innovation-driven economy by 2047—its 100th year of independence.

Founded as an apolitical, not-for-profit policy advisory and think tank, GFST promotes sustainable transformation through knowledge sharing, enterprise promotion, mentorship, and policy research across critical sectors. Led by Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, GFST envisions India@100 as a collaborative movement connecting experts, institutions, and entrepreneurs to co-create strategies for inclusive national growth.

Key Highlights:

• Vision 2047:
  To position India among the top three global economies by 2050, contributing over 15% of world GDP and ranking 2nd in global trade.

• Strategic Sectors of Focus:

  1. Deep Technology: Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Blockchain, Nanotech, and Biotechnology to redefine industries and human well-being.

  2. Logistics & Infrastructure: Enhancing multimodal connectivity, reducing logistics costs from 14% to 8% of GDP, and enabling green, digital, and integrated supply chains.

  3. Pharma & Healthcare: Expanding India’s leadership in vaccines, generics, and medical technology with a target to reach US$130 billion by 2030.

• India@100 Knowledge Series:
  A national series of strategic conclaves—Logistics (June 2023), Deep Technology (September 2023), and Pharma & Healthcare (December 2023)—that serve as platforms for leaders to learn, network, and shape policy action.

• Sustainability & Inclusion:
  Promoting climate resilience, digital currency adoption, and equitable wealth creation—“uplifting the poor to the rich for an equitable society.”

• Global Trade Outlook:
  By 2050, India’s exports are projected to rise to US$12.8 trillion, with imports at US$12.9 trillion, placing India among the top two global trading nations.

Strategic Impact:

The India@100 Strategy encapsulates GFST’s mission to bridge policy, innovation, and enterprise for a resilient future. Through deep sectoral engagement and global partnerships, GFST aims to foster a digitally empowered, sustainable, and innovation-led India—the foundation for “Swarna Bharat 2047.”