NEW DELHI: The next big wave of reforms must come from the states if India wants to become a developed nation by 2047, as most of the heavy lifting at the Centre has been done, Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam said Saturday.“Most of the action in India is now at the state level. The government of India did probably 90% of what it had to do,” Subrahmanyam said at an event organised by the All India Management Association.“Land is state, labour is state, electricity is state, water supply is state, roads are state,” he said.“Differences in state-level governance now determine growth outcomes. States that push reforms move ahead, while others risk falling behind,” added Subrahmanyam.He said India’s demographic profile gives it a significant opportunity. “India is in for good times… demography is behind us, our capabilities are behind us and there is wind in our sails,” however, he said becoming a developed nation will require sustained high growth.At the event, Vianai Systems founder Vishal Sikka said India must build its own AI stack and not become dependent on systems it does not understand or control.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosTrump Raises Worldwide Tariffs From 10% To 15% A Day After Supreme Court Ruling’We Will Continue To Fight’: Brazil President Lula Backs India’s UN Security Council Reform Push‘Swayed By Foreign Interests’: Trump Slams SCOTUS; Attacks US Firms, Attorneys With India TiesExplained: How US tariffs on India evolved amid Supreme Court ruling and trade disputes’Studying Developments For Their Implications’: India After US Top Court’s Order On Trump TariffsIndia, Brazil Sign Rare Earths Deal; Modi Calls It ‘Major Step’ Towards Supply Chain ResilienceBrazil President Lula Calls For Stronger Global South With India To Prevent A New Cold War DividePM Modi Sets 20 Billion Dollar Trade Target As India And Brazil Call Ties A Win Win PartnershipAI Summit Protest By Youth Congress May Be Linked To Nepal Gen Z Conspiracy Plot: Delhi PoliceI To The Power Of AI: Youngest Keynote Speaker Ranvir Sachdeva Wows India AI Summit With Bold Vision123PhotostoriesFrom recalling their dating days to Gautami’s divorce phase and Ram calling himself an absent father; Ram Kapoor and Gautami Kapoor get candid about marriage and kidsSunday binge watch: These Hulu dramas are a must tryFrom ‘Emily in Paris’ to ‘Made in Heaven’: 5 times OTT dramas redefined fashionZodiac signs that may face relationship challenges in 20268 Indian tea-time snacks you can air fryer instead of deep fry6 tandoori-style dishes made easily in an air fryer7 iconic paneer starters for guests and instant cravingsFrom decorating the house to preparing Iftaar: Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim share their Ramadan preparationsBengaluru to Goa by Vande Bharat in just over 12 hours? What we know’e200x’: Chennai startup to develop first electric air taxi123Hot PicksIndia-US trade dealGold rate todayDelhi traffic advisoryArjun’s wedding ceremonyIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays February 2026Bank Holidays februaryTop TrendingEllyse PerryAlysa Liu familyTommaso GiacomelMens Hockey OlympicsTravis Kelce MansionsSidney Crosby and Kathy Leutner Net WorthDillon GabrielNathan MacKinnonCade CunninghamMontreal Canadiens
NEW DELHI: The next big wave of reforms must come from the states if India wants to become a developed nation by 2047, as most of the heavy lifting at the Centre has been done, Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam said Saturday.“Most of the action in India is now at the state level. The government of India did probably 90% of what it had to do,” Subrahmanyam said at an event organised by the All India Management Association.“Land is state, labour is state, electricity is state, water supply is state, roads are state,” he said.“Differences in state-level governance now determine growth outcomes. States that push reforms move ahead, while others risk falling behind,” added Subrahmanyam.He said India’s demographic profile gives it a significant opportunity. “India is in for good times… demography is behind us, our capabilities are behind us and there is wind in our sails,” however, he said becoming a developed nation will require sustained high growth.At the event, Vianai Systems founder Vishal Sikka said India must build its own AI stack and not become dependent on systems it does not understand or control.
