Cultural Nationalism and the Vision of Viksit Bharat 2047: A Conceptual and Analytical Study

Aditi Malviya; J.C Sinha

Cultural Nationalism and the Vision of Viksit Bharat 2047: A Conceptual and Analytical Study

Author(s)	Ms. Aditi Malviya, Dr. J.C Sinha
Country	India
Abstract	The vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 represents an ambitious national project aimed at transforming India into a developed, self-reliant, inclusive, technologically advanced and culturally confident nation by the centenary of its independence. While economic growth, technological innovation, infrastructure development and institutional reforms constitute important dimensions of this vision, its deeper foundations may also be located in India's civilizational and cultural traditions. In this context, cultural nationalism provides an important conceptual framework for understanding how national development can be connected with historical consciousness, cultural diversity, civilizational values and a shared sense of national identity. Indian cultural nationalism differs from narrowly ethnic or racial forms of nationalism because Indian civilization has historically accommodated diversity through ideas such as Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, Sarva Dharma Sambhava, pluralism, coexistence and the unity of diversity. This paper examines the relationship between cultural nationalism and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 through a conceptual and analytical approach. It explores the historical evolution of Indian cultural consciousness, the philosophical foundations of cultural nationalism, and its possible contribution to national development. The study argues that cultural confidence can strengthen social cohesion, civic responsibility, indigenous knowledge, heritage conservation, educational transformation and India's global cultural influence. At the same time, cultural nationalism must remain inclusive, constitutional and compatible with India's plural social structure. Excessive politicisation of culture, exclusionary interpretations of national identity, social inequality and the tension between tradition and modernity may create challenges for the realization of Viksit Bharat 2047. The paper concludes that India's developmental aspirations can be strengthened when cultural heritage and modern scientific temper are treated not as opposing forces but as complementary dimensions of nation-building.
Keywords	Cultural Nationalism, Viksit Bharat 2047, Indian Civilization, National Identity, Cultural Heritage, Indian Knowledge Systems, Development, Pluralism, Nation Building, Sustainable Development
Field	Arts
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 8, August 2026
Published On	2026-08-15

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