GS3 · 10 marks · 150 words

India's aspiration to be a developed nation by 2047 hinges on significant capital investment. In light of this, discuss the potential of capital investment in achieving this vision. What are the challenges India faces in this regard?

Answered by 8 toppers · CSE 2022–2025

Syllabus: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization, of resources, growth, development and employment.

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From all 8 answers · about 170 words · 75% drew a diagram.

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Body

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  • Points25%

Close

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The toppers’ answers

Raghav JhunjhunwalaAIR 4 · CSE 2025 · 167 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening · a figure

Budget 24-25 proclaims India to become Viksit Bharat by 2047, and it significantly gets affected by Cap Exp of Govt & Pvt sector.

Body · points

Potential of Capital Invst

(1) NIPFP study: Every ₹1 spent on Infra, etc. leads to [₹2.5-3] multiplier effect.

(2) Long Run Capacity from transport Infra, Storage, etc.

(3) Equity: Subsidies often face targeting issues; CapEx creates equal opportunities for all alike.

(4) Crowding-In: creates inducing envt for Pvt sector Investment.

(5) Employment generation, Balanced Regional Devt

Challenges in the regards

(1) High Debt Burden : Already [~80%] of GDP (C+S); Finance co. adviced to reduced it to [~60%].

(2) Freebies & subsidies culture squeeze out space.

(3) Timid response by Pvt. sector. Pvt. Investment yet to pick up after Covid Recovery [E.S. 24-25].

(4) Climate change → IMF : can shoot (Debt/GDP) > 100% by 2030.

Close · a summary

Govt has continuously provided greater allocation for CapEx since 2020 and today it reached [3.4% of GDP]. Such momentum will propel India to target of [$30 Tm. Economy].

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