The Viksit Bharat 2047 roadmap envisions India as a global knowledge superpower, a goal that hinges on transforming its Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This paper argues that the transition to a developed nation requires a radical departure from "one-size-fits-all" instruction toward an AI-augmented, student-centric learning ecosystem tailored for the unique cognitive profiles of Gen Z and Gen Alpha learners. As digital natives, modern students demand immediacy, interactivity and autonomy. This research explores how Generative AI and Adaptive Learning Technologies serve as the primary catalysts for this shift, enabling "mass personalisation" at scale. By integrating AI-driven analytics, colleges can move beyond traditional grading to predictive learning interventions, identifying individual student gaps in real-time and providing customised remedial pathways. The study specifically analyses the synergy between the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the India AI Mission, highlighting how Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) can democratize access to high-quality, tech-enabled education across diverse socio-economic landscapes. Furthermore, the paper examines the role of HEIs in fostering AI literacy not merely as a technical skill but as a foundational competency for the 2047 workforce. It investigates successful case studies of "Phygital" (Physical + Digital) campuses where AI tutors and immersive simulations complement human mentorship. The paper concludes with a strategic framework for institutional leaders to integrate ethical AI tools, ensuring that the journey toward 2047 is both inclusive and technologically superior.
Sakshi B. Prathamshetty (Sat,) studied this question.