National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval said on Saturday (September 19, 2026) that India’s GDP would increase from the current $4.015 trillion to $38 trillion in the next 20 years.
Addressing the convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee as the chief guest, Mr. Citing the example of Lord Ram, the NSA urged students to be courageous in their lives. Because of his courageous nature, he said that sage Vishwamitra chose Lord Ram to annihilate demons.
Doval said that the students are fortunate to be living in a transformative era where their future holds great promise. “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 $4.015 trillion, and it will reach $38 trillion in the next 20 years,” Mr. Doval added. Mr. 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. Mr. Doval explained that the first mantra is knowing where one stands on the map; the second is knowing where one needs to go; and the third is knowing the path to get there and come back.
