India’s ASHA workers are powerful example of health care supporting mothers and children. With expanded immunization and rise in institutional deliveries from 78% to 93%, this is contributing to sustained declines in maternal and child mortality.

India has all the ingredients to be a full-stack AI leader. The work happening in India and the adoption of AI is leading the world. This will be one of the biggest markets for AI in the world, and I think India will have a huge amount of influence.

India will start adding a trillion dollars to its GDP every 12 to 18 months. This will position us as a $30 trillion economy by 2050. No other nation is poised for such scale and opportunity.

As nations seek trusted partners rather than singular dependencies, India has the opportunity to emerge as the world’s connector economy, building relationships across regions while remaining resilient and globally relevant.

I believe we should create such an aura that across the world, people in the space sector feel, ‘If you want to build a career, go to India. Connect with Indian startups. Connect with Indian space agencies.’

We have to play a collective role in helping India regain its rightful position among the comity of nations. For this, we must not only excel in our professions but also discharge our responsibilities to our nation and indeed to all humanity.