Opinion | From Farms To The Future: How Organic Food Can Build Viksit Bharat 2047 |
The ambitious national goal of achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 rests on fundamental shifts in economic policy, technology, and sustainability. While infrastructure and digital transformation garner headlines, the quiet revolution unfolding in India’s farmlands, driven by the demand for organic food, is perhaps the most significant engine for equitable and ecological development. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a speech, clarified, “Our goal is to make India the food basket for organic foods globally."
The organic sector is no longer a niche market; it is a strategic economic imperative. As health, sustainability, and conscious consumption increasingly shape India’s food evolution, the domestic organic food market is currently estimated at over Rs 10,000 crore and is poised for high growth. By committing to organic agriculture, India is uniquely positioned to maximise its demographic dividend, empower its largest workforce — the farmers — and achieve global environmental leadership.
The foundation of a healthy workforce; this lies in clean, chemical-free food. Organic farming-which strictly........