‘REASONS WHY ‘ India Will be Going to Become Superpower by 2050

On August 15, 1947, India declared independence. “We have to create the grand castle of free India where all her children may reside,” Jawaharlal Nehru said in possibly the most iconic address in Indian history. He anticipated that by beckoning prosperity, India would be seized by storm. He was mostly correct in his predictions. One hill, however, has remained unconquered, achieving superpower status. Despite our progress, it continues to be a thorn in our side for a variety of reasons. This duty, however, will not go unfinished for long. India is a developing country, and it is commonly known that it will achieve this goal in the near future and is embracing all Hurdles on the road to becoming a Superpower.

The rise of the United States as a superpower is a fascinating case study. However, if someone had told you 200 years ago that the United States would become a superpower, you would have laughed! And your laughing would have been justified, for the United States was, after all, a second-rate British colony.

So, kindly hold your laugh when I predict that India will rule the world by 2050! Because change is continual, what is today a “developing country” could be ruling the entire world in a few decades.

Here are 13 reasons why I believe India will be a superpower by the year 2050

1) Economic growth

To be honest, China’s economy is built on foreign investment, whereas India’s economy is becoming increasingly localised. So, in the long run, say 50 years, a more efficient economy will always overtake and surpass a large, inefficient economy. Currently, every major global corporation is significantly investing in India and relying on Indian engineers to develop their next-generation goods. GM, Boeing, Motorola, Cisco, HP, and a slew of other multinational corporations have established R&D centres and Asian headquarters in India.

And, more importantly, India’s GDP growth has been consistently over 7% in the last half decade, whereas China is experiencing difficulties as a result of heavy foreign investment failure; therefore, if India maintains this steady growth, it will undoubtedly overtake China as the world’s second largest economy by 2050.

2) Indian Population

The Indian population is also a source of concern. We are the seventh-largest country in the world, but we have the second-largest population, and we are on the verge of overtaking China. The population is a difficult tool to master; when done well, it may bring wealth to all, but when it isn’t, it implies greater government spending, fewer amenities available to individuals, severe rivalry, and so on. India is experiencing a population boom, and without it, the country will be a long way from being a superpower.

This might be a great advantage for India if handled appropriately, as the country has a large number of fresh minds entering the various industries, businesses, and educational sectors. As a result, India is today a land of youth. With the world’s second-largest population, roughly half of the population is under the age of 24. This provides India with a large workforce that can last two to three decades.

Investing in health and education has been a focus that has been somewhat misplaced in recent years. The solution to most problems is health and education, and it is unquestionably the largest thorn in our side. We could achieve superpower status by improving our education and health care systems. India has a literacy rate of 77 percent (2020), which is poor at best when compared to our neighbours. Our health-care infrastructure isn’t in any better shape, with the majority of it being described as crumbling, having been built just to score brownie points with voters in exchange for votes; it has fallen into decay and neglect. Only after we change our priorities to focus on these sectors we will be able to get the highly acclaimed title.

3) Military power

India is fourth in the world’s top ten most powerful militaries, with a $54 billion defence budget and 1,362,500 active military personnel. When you add in a total of 2,102 aircraft and a naval force of 295, you have a country able to deal with any military crisis!

India is getting new technology and ideas from all over the world, such as 5th generation fighter planes from Russia, Defense Drone technology from the United States, and other technologies from Israel, as I indicated in the diplomatic point! So, if India boosts its defence budget during the next four decades, particularly in the areas of air force, cyber, and new technology, it will be able to manage any critical scenario.

4) Self-Reliant Country

We must begin to become a self-sufficient nation. We are currently ranked as the world’s sixth largest exporter. Rice, petroleum jelly, buffalos, jewelery, and other items are all major exports from India. However, we must cut our imports while increasing our exports for two reasons: a) the more stuff we export, the more reliance we place on other countries, and b) it stimulates our economy by bringing in cash. Recent advancements in policymaking and industrial development Needless to say, it’s a long way off, but this aim is quite attainable in the long run.

To minimise unemployment, we are facing an uphill struggle. Recent initiatives, such as MGNERGA, have attempted to address this.  Widespread unemployment results in reducing the optimized output of a country.

5) Overcome In-sanitation Challenges and Infrastructure

India must also solve sanitation issues; the government has attempted to address this issue by launching the “Swacch Bharat Abhiyan.” Although progress has been made, it is everyone’s obligation to ensure that this progression does not become stagnant. Open defecation is the main cause of insanitation: whether it’s due to old habits or a lack of access to a toilet, open defecation is a problem in India, and it’s linked to a slew of health issues. We must a) provide them with access to a bathroom and b) modify their attitudes around such matters. Approximately 6.8% of the rural population relied on open defecation (as of 2018-2019).

Infrastructure has been stable, but no great breakthroughs have occurred. India has had poor public amenities; yet, we excel in the railway sector; now it is time to expand other modes of transportation and make them accessible to all. Infrastructure has received a 35 percent investment from the government. However, it is estimated that we will require 1.5 trillion dollars to bring our infrastructure up to par with that of other superpowers. This is consistent with the “Make in India” agenda. Manufacturing is believed to be supported by good infrastructure.

6) Science and technology

Prime Minister Modi previously said in a speech that India’s Mars mission is much less expensive than a Hollywood blockbuster! That is the best illustration of our country’s extraordinary talent in science and technology!

In terms of science and technology, India is a force to be reckoned with. It is quickly establishing itself as one of the world’s premier software developers. It also supports and invests in research and development centres, and it is progressively undergoing a scientific and technological revolution.

Did you know that India was the third country to establish a National Space Agency, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)? The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) and the United States of America were the first two countries to do so. India is the fourth country to reach the surface of the Moon.

7) Artificial intelligence

In 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the country that emerges as the artificial intelligence industry’s king will emerge as a global leader.

India is on the same track; artificial intelligence is currently being developed in India at a tremendous pace, outpacing even certain Western countries.

8) Tourism

Tourism would also play a key role in India’s transformation into a powerhouse by 2050. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), India’s tourism economy is the world’s seventh largest in terms of GDP. The travel and tourism sector contributed roughly Indian Rupees 14.1 trillion to the country’s GDP in 2016, according to the council’s well-researched data. This equates to roughly 9.6% of India’s GDP, putting it in seventh place.

In addition, the tourist sector generated roughly 40.3 million jobs in 2016, putting the sector and the country in second place globally in terms of overall employment generated. Also, the sector was the fastest growing amongst the G20 countries in 2016. It grew by 8.5% in 2016 and is predicted to grow further by 6.7% in 2017.

To summarise, India has made progress in almost every industry and is a developing country. However, the label of superpower is just beyond our grasp; we have a long and difficult road ahead of us before we can claim the prize of the prestigious and powerful title of “global superpower.” If we optimise the country and enhance living conditions, we will undoubtedly be the one to watch in the coming decade, according to experts.

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