Former ISRO Chairman S. Somnath expressed strong confidence that India will achieve superpower status by 2047, driven by advancements in space technology and manufacturing. Speaking at the 71st convention of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on November 29, 2025, Somnath highlighted the synergy of science and spirituality, India’s youthful demographic (25% of the population), and democratic stability as key enablers of progress. He commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent historic reform announced on November 27, 2025, which opens the nuclear energy sector to private companies, aiming to boost innovation and energy security with new opportunities in small modular reactors and green technology. India’s recent space milestones, including the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission and the Aditya-L1 solar mission, underscore its growing global stature in high-technology domains, positioning India as a pivotal global player by the centenary of independence. This trajectory reinforces India’s strategic autonomy and technological leadership on the world stage.