Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Delivers Inaugural Address at 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi

The Vice-President of India delivered the inaugural address at the 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave in New Delhi, held under the theme "Resilience in an Age of Flux." He emphasized that economic resilience is inextricably linked with social resilience and inclusion. Highlighting India's development model, the Vice-President noted that democracy and development can advance together through consensus-building and public debate. He cited key financial and economic indicators, including over 590 million Jan Dhan accounts as of August 2026, a rise in GST registrations to 16.5 million by May 2026, the JAM trinity, and Direct Benefit Transfer. Furthermore, he noted the role of over 9.2 million Self-Help Groups, more than 34.6 million Lakhpati Didis, and the movement of over 250 million Indians out of extreme poverty towards the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.