Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Ex-ISRO Chief Predicts India as 2047 Superpower
Dr. S Somanath, who used to be the head of ISRO, spoke at a big student event called the ABVP conference.
He said that India will be a superpower by 2047, with space technology and manufacturing leading the way.
He talked about how faith and science can work together and how India's ancient texts have insights that are relevant to modern science.
He was very proud of India's space missions like Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L1.
He also talked about how India is becoming strong and stable, and how the youth have a big role to play in its future.
He praised the ABVP for its contributions to education, culture, and national unity.
He said that India is now seen as a strong and stable country and that the youth have a big role to play in its future.
Dr. S Somanath predicted India will be a superpower by 2047, with space technology and manufacturing leading the way.
He emphasized the coexistence of faith and science, stating that spiritual texts contain insights into modern science.
India's achievements in space exploration, including Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya L1, were highlighted.
The demographic advantage of a youthful population was noted, with 25% of India's population being young.
The government's vision, including allowing private players in the nuclear sector and green technology, was praised.
- Who
- Dr. S Somanath, former ISRO chairman, and ABVP members
- What
- A speech predicting India's rise as a superpower by 2047 and emphasizing the coexistence of faith and science
- When
- During the 71st ABVP national conference on Friday
- Where
- Dehradun
- Why
- To inspire youth and highlight the importance of integrating traditional values with modern scientific advancements and India's progress
- Speaker
- Dr. S Somanath, former ISRO chairman
- Event
- 71st ABVP national conference
- Location
- Dehradun
- Key Projects Mentioned
- Chandrayaan-3, Aditya L1, Gaganyaan, NISAR, SSLV
- Private Sector Opportunities
- Nuclear, green technology
- Demographic Advantage
- 25% of population is young
- India 47 Project
- Vision for India to be a global powerhouse by 2047
- ABVP's Contributions
- Shaped educational policy, protected cultural identity, led national unity campaigns, empowered tribal communities, supported disaster relief
