Roorkee: India’s GDP would increase from the current USD 4.015 trillion to USD 38 trillion in the next 20 years, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval said on Saturday.
Addressing the convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee as the chief guest, Doval said that the students are fortunate to be living in a transformative era where their future holds great promise, as reported by PTI.
He cited the example of Lord Ram and urged students to be courageous in their lives. Sage Vishwamitra chose Lord Ram to annihilate demons because of his courageous nature, the NSA said.
“Massive changes are taking place in India, and the country is moving towards a magnificent future,” he said.
“As the prime minister has termed the period leading up to 2047 as ‘Amrit Kaal’, it is truly a wonderful Amrit Kaal. India’s current GDP stands at USD 4.015 trillion, and it will reach USD 38 trillion in the next 20 years,” Doval added.
He also 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.
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 said.
