National Security Advisor Ajit Doval announced that India's GDP will increase from the current $4.015 trillion to $38 trillion in the next 20 years. According to reports from Business Standard, Doval made this projection while addressing the convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee as the chief guest on Saturday. The NSA emphasized that students are fortunate to be living in a transformative era where their future holds great promise.
Doval referenced Prime Minister's terming the period leading up to 2047 as 'Amrit Kaal', describing it as a wonderful period for India. As reported by Business Standard, the NSA stated that massive changes are taking place in India, and the country is moving towards a magnificent future. He emphasized that India's current GDP stands at $4.015 trillion and will reach $38 trillion in the next 20 years, highlighting the country's economic trajectory during this transformative period.
During his address, Doval shared an anecdote from his early career days while posted in Sikkim, recounting how he learned three mantras for success in life from a Sherpa. According to Business Standard, the first mantra is knowing where one stands on the map, the second is knowing where one needs to go, and the third is knowing the path to get there and come back. The NSA urged students to be courageous in their lives, citing the example of Lord Ram and sage Vishwamitra's choice of Lord Ram to annihilate demons because of his courageous nature.
