<h1>India's top bureaucrat links 2047 developed-nation goal to better governance, business-friendly reforms, welfare schemes, and policy stability</h1> India's top civil servant outlined that achieving the goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 depends on sound policies, improved governance, and effective coordination between elected representatives and officials. Speaking at a state government policy conclave in Gujarat, the official highlighted ongoing central and state initiatives to promote economic growth, industry-friendly regulations, ease of doing business, and citizen-centric administration. Policy-level changes are being pursued to prevent unnecessary tax-related difficulties for entrepreneurs and start-ups. Citing strong foreign exchange reserves, controlled inflation, rising employment, and a stable fiscal position, the official linked recent poverty reduction and expanded higher-education infrastructure to welfare schemes, financial reforms, and social security measures.