Indians are ambitious and self-confident today. There’s a palpable air of hope and optimism all over the country. Thousands of Adanis and Ambanis are in the making. Driven by a diverse population, a rapidly growing economy, and an expanding geopolitical presence, India has the will power and visionary leadership to strengthen its position as a responsible, stable, and dynamic global leader. As India continues to emerge as a resilient, prosperous, and responsible leader, setting an example for inclusive growth and sustainable development worldwide, the question is how India would deal with China. Would the materialization of India’s Vision 2030 reset the geopolitical balance? Let’s see. In actualising its Vision 2030, prioritizing sectors such as manufacturing, digital services, renewable energy, and infrastructure development, India has fostered sustainable, inclusive, and resilent economic growth to becoeme the third largest global economy in the next few years.

Within a decade, by 2035, India would be a $10 trillion economy that would lift millions of people out of poverty and create a huge, prosperous, and dynamic middle class. The self-reliant India initiative (Atmanirbhar Bharat) focusing on making India a hub for manufacturing and innovation and promoting local industries is working in full force.

Through financial incentives, policy reforms, and skill development programmes, India is working to build an economy that contributes significantly to global supply chains. For this purpose, leveraging digital transformation to drive economic growth has been a core priority. Massive programmes like the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) and Gati Shakti are expanding India’s roads, railways, ports, and urban facilities, to match global standards and support the growing economy. India’s scientific and technological advancements are essential for making her an innovative society, which necessitates investment in space exploration and artificial intelligence.

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ISRO’s (Indian Space Research Organisation) successful missions, including the Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan programmes, showcase India’s pro w ess. India envisions increased international collaboration in space, both for scientific exploration and commercial ventures. India is fostering an AI ecosystem that focuses on healthcare, agriculture, education, and urban management. The National AI Strategy, for instance, aims to lev erage AI for economic development and job creation while upholding ethical and inclusive principles.

By increasing public and private investments in R&D, India is positioning itself as a leader in scientific innovation, developing home-grown solutions to address both national and global challenges. With its large population and vulnerability to climate change, India underscores the importance of environmental sustainability, which requires a plan for renewable energy transition. India has set an ambitious target of achieving 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030. Solar power, wind energy, and green hydrogen are........

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