Viksit Bharat Vision 2047: A Scientific Framework for a Developed India through Physics-Driven Innovation and Materials Research

Abstract The Viksit Bharat Vision 2047 represents India’s strategic long-term blueprint to transform into a developed nation by its 100th year of independence, emphasizing economic prosperity, social equity, technological leadership, and environmental sustainability 1,2. While the policy pillars of this vision encompass digital infrastructure, education, healthcare, and governance, the central nervous system of reaching these goals lies in scientific innovation. Physics and materials science, particularly in emerging domains such as advanced materials, photocatalysis, and novel functional compounds like potassium bismuth ferrite oxide (KBFO), are pivotal for energy technologies, environmental sustainability, and industrial transformation. This paper outlines the linkage between Vision 2047 goals and scientific research, demonstrating how fundamental physics and material science innovation will accelerate India’s development trajectory.