CII is building a comprehensive vision to facilitate India's transformation into an economically strong, technologically vital and ethically sound global leader by circa 2022. Our theme India@75: The emerging Agenda is based on three core principles

• Aspiration must always exceed present resources, requiring a big stretch
• Progression towards the vision must be a process of discovery, of 'folding in the future'
• There must be innovation, and development of 'next practices.'

Developed by Prof C K Prahalad, Paul and Ruth McCracken Distinguished University Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, USA, the vision sees 6 Big Opportunities for India

• Convert demographic dividend into a global leadership advantage
• Produce at least 30 Fortune 100 firms.
• Generate over 10% of world trade
• Become the crucible for global innovations
• Nurture a vibrant renaissance of world-class contemporary art, science, research and education
• Set the benchmark for a global model of harmony and prosperity through diversity

CII believes that Prof. Prahalad's vision is both inspiring and achievable. Adopting a bottom-up approach, the Confederation is drawing up a comprehensive action plan for defining and carrying forward the India@75 vision at the national and state levels. This will provide thought leadership and help shape the aspirational long-term agenda of the organization in nation - building and developing a global footprint for India.