The journey to Viksit Bharat 2047 begins in villages and farms. Prosperous, resilient, and self-reliant rural communities are the foundation of a truly developed India. By empowering farmers with climate-smart practices, investing in rural infrastructure, green livelihoods, digital access, and women-led enterprises, we advance the SDG 2030 agenda while strengthening agriculture, industry, and national development. Rural prosperity, environmental stewardship, and industrial competitiveness together create an inclusive, low-carbon, and globally competitive economy. The session focused on empowering rural communities through climate-smart farming, green livelihoods, and inclusive infrastructure as the foundation for Viksit Bharat 2047.

This is a recording of the Special Plenary session ‘Rural Prosperity for Viksit Bharat: Advancing Sustainable Agriculture and Inclusive Growth’ at the 21st Global Sustainability Summit, held on 27-28 August 2026 in New Delhi.