"Indian society is progressive and the nation is heading in the right direction but you can't help it in case there's a war somewhere affecting the whole world. Also, irregular monsoon, a natural calamity or a health issue like Covid-19 could derail the whole plan," he said, explaining how several other factors could go out of control any time affecting the world order.
"We are doing well and at the moment are ready to deal with its enemies in case of a war, but a lot is yet to be done, which I believe would be done in case everything that I mentioned a while ago remains under control," he said.
"In order to become a developed nation, India will certainly need a stronger economy and powerful defense forces. We have the finest defense personnel in the world, and with strong political will we will be able to achieve the aim of becoming a developed nation by the year 2047," Sehgal stated.
"India has 65 percent of its population under the age of 35 and to increase its productivity and capability it will have to upskill them," said the retired major general.