Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan delivered an address at the 72nd Annual General Body Meeting of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), calling for deep administrative reforms, transparency, and institutional capability building to steer India toward becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047. - **Viksit Bharat @ 2047:** India's vision and policy framework to transform the nation into a developed country by the centenary of its independence in 2047, focusing on economic growth, social inclusion, and good governance. - **Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA):** A premier research and training institution established in 1954 to build capacities in public administration, policy formulation, and governance for civil servants in India. **Introduction** Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan delivered an address at the 72nd Annual General Body Meeting of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), calling for deep administrative reforms, transparency, and institutional capability building to steer India toward becoming a developed nation (Viksit Bharat) by 2047. **Core Issue and Detailed Points** - Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 72nd Annual General Body Meeting of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA). - Emphasized the critical need for transformative reforms in public administration to achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. - Highlighted the role of civil servants and institutions like IIPA in fostering citizen-centric governance, accountability, and integrity. - Stressed leveraging technology and innovation to streamline public service delivery and bridge governance gaps. **Key Statutory Bodies, Acts & Concepts** - **Viksit Bharat @ 2047:** India's vision and policy framework to transform the nation into a developed country by the centenary of its independence in 2047, focusing on economic growth, social inclusion, and good governance. - **Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA):** A premier research and training institution established in 1954 to build capacities in public administration, policy formulation, and governance for civil servants in India.