Eye on making India Viksit Bharat by 2047

Newly appointed commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said the government aims to promote economic growth of the country and make India "a Viksit Bharat by 2047".

Goyal, who assumed charge as the commerce and industry minister for the second time, took stock of the challenges and the road ahead for his ministry.

"We want to make India a Viksit Bharat by 2047," Goyal told reporters soon after taking charge. "The government is committed to creating new opportunities for the youth and working relentlessly for the welfare of all citizens."


Minister of state for commerce and industry Jitin Prasada also took charge of his portfolio on Tuesday.

Goyal, who won his debut Lok Sabha poll from Mumbai North constituency in the 2024 general elections, has earlier been BJP's national treasurer. He has also helmed various ministries including the railways, textiles.