India to Become World’s Biggest Economy by 2050, Says Asle Toje
New Delhi [India], June 25: Asle Toje, Deputy Leader of the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, has predicted that India will be the largest economy in the world by 2050. He made this statement during the ‘Future Watch: The Emerging World Order’ program organized by the Pehle India Foundation in Delhi.
Toje, a renowned political scientist, stated that India is poised to become a global powerhouse. He questioned, ‘What kind of great power will India be? This is something worth considering.’ He emphasized the importance of India being a benign force that alleviates suffering and fosters peace, especially in the face of global climate change.
Toje remarked, ‘You have no idea of the power of this country. You will see it in your lifetimes when emissaries from every nation come pleading for succour in Delhi. The lessons of the Vedas, the insights from history, and the gentleness that resides in this country, stemming from its 10,000-year-old civilisation, will guide its rise.’
Rajiv Kumar, former vice chairman of NITI Aayog and founder of the Pehle India Foundation, emphasized the need for a unique approach to development. ‘We are the only country in world history that needs to grow at an exponential rate while reducing our carbon footprint. Nobody has done that before. We’re not going to follow any existing models or accept any models of development,’ he stated.
Regarding the Russia-Ukraine war, Toje commented on the failure of diplomacy, stating, ‘It was a crisis of diplomacy. The West failed to recognise Russia’s legitimate geopolitical interests in the region. We disregarded Russia’s interests while not supporting Ukraine adequately to deter Russia’s extreme and illegal invasion.’ He added, ‘We engaged in a lot of talking but not enough serious diplomacy. The Russians were likely surprised by the Ukrainians’ willingness to fight for their country and the West’s support, but this conflict will ultimately break Europe, a reality no one wants to acknowledge.’
