Our Future India: A Youth-Led Blueprint for Viksit Bharat 2047
Translating five global disruptions into actionable policy directions — by and for young Indians
Published
October 2025
Publisher
CEEW & United Nations Foundation
Executive Summary
As 10 young Indians, we represent the voices of a generation that makes up the largest share of our country's population. This report is our attempt to turn disruption into possibility. It is not written about young people — it is written by us. Not a plea for inclusion, but a playbook for transformation.
Across months of listening, debating, and imagining with nearly 600 young Indians, five forces emerged as the great disruptors of our time. Each is a threat — but each, if grasped with courage, could be a lever for renewal.
Research Methodology
Built on 2,000+ voices
1,200+
Online Survey
respondents
23
In-Person Consultations
sessions across 7 cities + 4 diaspora hubs
63
Expert Interviews
across sectors
2,000+
Total Participants
young Indians
Consultation Cities
Diaspora Hubs
Five Global Disruptions
Threat or lever — depending on what we do now
Each disruptor includes a Quick Win and a Moonshot. Click to expand.
Institutional Innovation
Three new institutions for a new India
Ministry of Future Affairs (MoFA)
A new institution to anchor futures thinking across government — ensuring every budget, law, and programme is tested for its impact on coming generations. Bridges quick wins and moonshots.
Youth Advisory Council to the Prime Minister
Hardwiring youth voices into the highest level of decision-making. Permanent youth representation in policy discussions — not as consultees, but as partners.
Mission LiFE Youth Ambassador Programme
Mobilising young Indians as change agents for sustainable living. Converting individual action into collective national momentum — one community at a time.
Voices from the Field
The real faces behind the data
“Contested panchayat elections from a tribal community. Didn't win, but showed other young women that political participation is a right, not a privilege.”
“Migrated from her village to Kochi for work. Staying away from family was the hardest thing — but she made the move for opportunity. Her story mirrors millions.”
“Dreams of solving his city's traffic chaos using open-source datasets. Proof that given access to equitable AI, young people in rural towns can innovate.”
“Founded a youth-led think tank on foreign policy, making space for young voices in debates usually dominated by established figures.”
