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NDTV
6 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
India 'Will Have Largest Workforce By 2047': NSA Ajit Doval
Chennai: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday spoke about India's rising economic stature and military might on the world stage and also made a prophesy about likely milestones that the country will achieve by 2047, the landmark year when we celebrate 100 years of Independence. He said that the country has the potential to grow at an exponential rate and the GDP may grow by eight times will 2047. Doval, while addressing the gathering at the 62nd convocation ceremony of IIT-Madras, chronicled the country's journey from its troubled past to a bright future on the back of solid contributions from a host of national icons and also urged the students to shape themselves as dynamic leaders. The NSA also underlined the importance of adopting high-value technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sought to draw a comparison with China in developing 5G technology. "The Chinese took 12 years and invested $300 billion to develop 5G. We didn't have that much time or that much money. But, in just two-and-a-half years, we went to create an indigenous alternative," he remarked. Rallying behind the popular sentiment at the conclave, Doval said that the big dreams of tomorrow are very much within our reach, however it requires collective effort of countrymen. He supported the views expressed by one of the learned professors that by 2047, India's GDP could multiply by as many as eight times and it could reach $32 trillion. "If that happens, our per capita income will grow from $2,500 dollars to $22,000. The country will have about 1.1 billion working population - highly skilled across multi-oriented disciplines. There will be a burgeoning middle class while the country's demography, civilisational and spiritual strength will add another dimension to its prowess," he told the gathering. He added that in contrast to India, China would have a squeezed workforce and may see its workforce reduce to 23 per cent to less of what it has today. The NSA called upon the students to prepare themselves as 'leaders of tomorrow' to sustain the multi-pronged challenges of the next era, as they will be the ones who will serve as the 'X factor'. He further said that the country's technological advancements will be at a critical juncture and will need a careful calibration to safeguard national security. Emphasizing on 'Operation Sindoor's' accuracy, Doval said that the entire operation was completed in 23 minutes and objected to irresponsible and careless reportage by foreign portals about damages on the Indian side. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
EAM's silence on planes India 'lost' damning: Rahul Gandhi
NEW DELHI: Rahul Gandhi Monday launched a fresh attack on EAM S Jaishankar , saying his silence on number of aircraft India "lost" after Pakistan was "informed" about the military action under ' Operation Sindoor ' is "damning". The Congress neta made the fresh remarks even though the MEA had Saturday refuted his charge that Jaishankar had "informed" Pakistan about targeting of terror infrastructure as part of the operation. "EAM Jaishankar's silence isn't just telling - it's damning. So, I'll ask again: How many Indian aircraft did we lose because Pakistan knew? This wasn't a lapse. It was a crime. And, the nation deserves the truth," Rahul said on X. At presser, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said, "If we have forewarned Pakistan, then most of the terrorists must have escaped. Why did we allow that? The PM and the minister must open their mouths and come out clean," he said. Rahul also reposted on X his Saturday post that has an undated clip of Jaishankar and the Congress neta saying, "Informing Pakistan at the start of our attack was a crime. EAM has publicly admitted that GoI did it." "Who authorised it? How many aircraft did our air force lose as a result," he had asked. In a statement, MEA had said the minister had "stated that we had warned Pakistan at the start, which is clearly the early phase after 'Operation Sindoor's' commencement". "This is being falsely represented as being before the commencement. This utter misrepresentation of facts is being called out," it had said.
India.com
14-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Operation Sindoor: Military Chiefs, CDS Brief President Murmu On Pahalgam Revenge
New Delhi: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, along with the three service chiefs -- Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, and Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi -- called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday to brief her on 'Operation Sindoor'. As the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the President was apprised of the details and outcomes of the operation, which was launched in response to the brutal killing of 26 people by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. The armed forces launched 'Operation Sindoor' to neutralise the perpetrators. Strikes were carried out on terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK). According to military sources, over 100 terrorists were eliminated during 'Operation Sindoor'. General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff, along with General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, and Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, called on President Droupadi Murmu and briefed her about… — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) May 14, 2025 President Murmu lauded the courage and efforts of the armed forces and described the operation as a "matter of national pride." The President was given a comprehensive account of these developments during the briefing. A day earlier, CDS General Anil Chauhan had also met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at his residence in New Delhi. Earlier, key insights from 'Operation Sindoor' were also shared in a high-level meeting with retired military personnel and strategic think tanks in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by CDS Anil Chauhan, General Dwivedi, Admiral Tripathi, and Air Chief Marshal Singh. The Senior leadership of the Indian Armed Forces shared their perspectives on 'Operation Sindoor's' operational success, highlighting its strategic significance and the military's joint capabilities. A defining feature of the operation was its execution across all warfare domains -- land, air, sea, and cyber. Military officials attributed its success to exceptional inter-service coordination, technical integration, and unified planning. This synergy was evident not only in combat operations but also in every layer of planning, communication, and decision-making. The experiences shared during the meeting offered valuable lessons for future military campaigns and emphasised the evolving nature of warfare. The discussions reflected the Indian Armed Forces' strategic vision, commitment to integrated operations, and readiness to tackle emerging challenges.
