India stands at a defining crossroads as it moves toward the historic milestone of 2047, and civil engineering emerges as one of the nation’s most powerful instruments for shaping economic progress, environmental responsibility, and social well-being. This book has traced India’s construction journey in depth—examining its achievements, comparing its status with developed nations, identifying persistent gaps, and outlining a forward-looking roadmap for transformation. By assessing India’s strengths in infrastructure development, its challenges of fragmentation and variable quality, and its enormous potential for technological leapfrogging, the book highlights the scale of opportunity before the country. Through global benchmarks with nations such as Japan, Singapore, Germany, and the United States, the book offers India a wide lens to understand where it stands and what it must aspire to. The discussions on AI-driven design, automation, digital twins, green materials, circular construction, and low-carbon technologies underline how India can redefine its trajectory—not just to match developed countries, but to become a leader in sustainable, affordable, and innovative engineering solutions. Sustainability and decarbonization are presented as national imperatives aligned with India’s climate goals, while the strengthening of skills, education, and professional standards is emphasized as the foundation for long-term progress. Ultimately, the book conveys a strong message that India’s civil engineering future depends on bold policymaking, committed industry leadership, empowered engineers, and research-driven academic ecosystems. If these forces act together with clarity and conviction, India can build a world-class infrastructure landscape by 2047—one that is technologically advanced, environmentally responsible, socially inclusive, and globally competitive. The vision outlined here is ambitious but achievable; it reflects not only where India stands today but the remarkable heights it can reach. As the nation prepares to step into its centenary of independence, this book serves as both a reflection on the present and a blueprint for the future, affirming that the journey to Vision 2047 begins now—with collective will, innovation, and unwavering commitment.