Emerging India: The Role of Nagpur in Achieving Viksit Bharat 2047

ICTRD Round Table Forum – 18 March 2026

ICTRD, in collaboration with the PG Department of Education, RTM Nagpur University, organized a Round Table Forum on 18 March 2026 to discuss Nagpur’s role in advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

The discussion focused on education, skill development, startups, healthcare, logistics, infrastructure, sports, cybersecurity, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and inclusive regional development.

Key Theme:

Emerging India: The Role of Nagpur in Achieving Viksit Bharat 2047
Participants highlighted Nagpur’s potential to become a major innovation, education, healthcare, logistics, and entrepreneurship hub through stronger collaboration, investment, policy support, and local problem-solving.

Key Speakers:

Mrs. Neeta Rajendra Thakare
Mayor,
Nagpur Municipal Corporation

Padmashri Dr. Vikas Mahatme
Former Member of Parliament,
Rajya Sabha

Dr. Rajesh Gadewar
Ex-Pro Vice Chancellor

Dr. Ashish Sasankar
Chairman,
ICTRD

Dr. Ketan Mohitkar
Member Secretary,
ICTRD

Key Message: Nagpur has the potential to emerge as a key innovation and growth hub for Central India. Achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 requires coordinated efforts across education, skills, startups, healthcare, infrastructure, technology, sustainability, and citizen participation.