New Delhi, June 8 -- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday affirmed that the Central government is actively working towards achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, while acknowledging that "a lot more needs to be done" to reach developed-nation standards.

In an exclusive conversation with ANI, the Union Minister said that the BJP-led Central government's growth strategy is built on four key pillars: investment in physical, digital and social infrastructure, inclusive growth, focus on manufacturing and innovation and simplification in various sectors.

He affirmed that the government has been consistently working across these areas to accelerate India's development journey and strengthen its economic fou...