India aims to become developed nation in 25 yrs: Indian PM Modi
Speaking from the 17th-century Red Fort in Delhi as India celebrates its 75th year of independence from British colonial rule, Modi exhorted the youth to “aim big” and give their best years for the country’s cause.
“We must turn India into a developed country in the next 25 years, in our lifetime,” said the 71-year-old Modi, wearing a turban in the colours of the Indian flag, in his 75-minute-speech in Hindi, reports Reuters.
“It’s a big resolution, and we should work towards it with all our might.”
The World Bank currently categorises India as a lower-middle income economy – meant for countries with a gross national income per capita of between $1,086 and $4,255. High-income countries, like the United States, have a per capita income of $13,205 or more.
India is the world’s sixth-largest economy and is expected to grow at over 7% in the current fiscal year ending in March 2023 – the fastest among major economies.
Countries like the United States already see India as a future challenger to China’s dominating influence in Asia and beyond. US President Joe Biden on Sunday congratulated India for its national day and said the United States and India were “indispensable partners” that would continue to work together to address global challenges in the years ahead.
