Aug 14: As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, the country’s journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat is increasingly being shaped by sustainable innovation, indigenous defense capabilities and a future-ready workforce.
In this context, we would like to share perspectives from technology/business leaders on the key priorities that can strengthen India’s growth and global leadership:
“India’s journey towards becoming a global technology leader must be supported by a strong commitment to environmental responsibility. Sustainable technology is the way forward, not only for enabling long-term development but also for addressing the growing challenge of electronic waste. By embracing green initiatives and recognizing the need for corporate sustainability, where every step counts, Indian enterprises can meaningfully reduce their environmental footprint. Integrating energy-efficient infrastructure and sustainable IT lifecycle management into technology strategies ensures responsible resource use from procurement to disposal. This Independence Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to building a digitally advanced, resource-efficient and sustainable India for future generations.” – Ajay Sawant, Chairman & Managing Director, Orient Technologies Limited
“A Viksit Bharat will not be built by technology alone, but by the young minds who have the skills, confidence and courage to shape what comes next. As India celebrates its 80th Independence Day, ‘Yuva Shakti for Viksit Bharat@2047’ puts the power of our youth at the centre of the nation’s growth story. With AI, emerging technologies and the AVGC-XR ecosystem opening new frontiers, India’s youth have the opportunity to move from being job seekers to creators, innovators and entrepreneurs. As we complete 40 years of empowering learners, our focus remains on building industry-ready talent that can drive innovation, create opportunities and strengthen India’s position in the orange economy.” – Sandip Weling, Whole-time Director & Chief Business Officer- Global Retail, Aptech Limited
“India’s evolving security landscape underscores the strategic need for strong homegrown defence capabilities. Atmanirbhar defence is vital to national security, helping reduce external dependencies while enabling solutions tailored to India’s operational needs. By investing in indigenous defence technologies, advanced surveillance systems, unmanned platforms and domestic manufacturing, India can build a more agile, resilient and future-ready security ecosystem. This Independence Day, we reaffirm our commitment to innovation and collaboration across government, industry and academia to ensure a safer and more self-reliant India.” – Joseph Sudheer Thumma, Global CEO and Managing Director, Magellanic Cloud Ltd.
