India’s GDP to reach USD 38 trillion in 20 years, says Ajit Doval

NSA Ajit Doval said India's GDP would rise from USD 4.015 trillion to USD 38 trillion in the next 20 years while addressing IIT Roorkee's convocation. He urged students to be courageous, decisive and develop their own doctrine to become leaders

Roorkee: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval said on Saturday that India’s GDP would increase from the current USD 4.015 trillion to USD 38 trillion in the next 20 years.

Addressing the convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee as the chief guest, Doval said students were fortunate to be living in a transformative era where their future held great promise.

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Citing the example of Lord Ram, the NSA urged students to be courageous in their lives. He said sage Vishwamitra chose Lord Ram to annihilate demons because of his courageous nature.

“Massive changes are taking place in India, and the country is moving towards a magnificent future,” the NSA 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.

“The current generation is the luckiest, with abundant opportunities, unlike past generations that faced struggles. This is the age of technology, engineering and innovation, which drives societal growth, with the youth having decades for progress,” he said.

The NSA further said that decision-making and building one’s own doctrine were critical to becoming a leader.

“You will never become a leader if you are not a decision-maker. You have got to make a decision… you have got to build your own doctrine,” he said.

Doval 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.

Doval explained that the first mantra was knowing where one stands on the map; the second was knowing where one needs to go; and the third was knowing the path to get there and come back.